Coach Dusty May hails 19‑year‑old Cooper Flagg after the Mavericks’ 125‑122 win over the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 10, 2026. Flagg logged a career‑high 43 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, three steals and a block in 39 minutes, shooting 16‑of‑25 from the floor and perfect from the line. Kyrie Irving added 35 points, while PJ Washington, Santi Aldama and Daniel Gafford also hit double figures. Dallas improves to 7‑4, sitting ninth in the West and eyeing a third straight victory before traveling to face Minnesota on Nov. 12. May says Flagg’s performance is "unbelievable" for a teenager.
The Dallas Mavericks stun the Indiana Pacers 125-122 on Nov. 9, clinching the win with a late defensive play by Caleb Martin. Kyrie Irving leads with a game‑high +29 plus/minus and, together with rookie Cooper Flagg, drops a combined 78 points on 62.7% shooting (27‑of‑43). Dallas also secures a dominant rebounding edge, out‑rebounding Indiana 43‑27 and grabbing a 10‑1 offensive advantage. The comeback highlights Irving’s floor leadership, Flagg’s scoring burst, and Martin’s game‑saving steal on the final possession.
As the NFL trade deadline looms on Nov. 10, veteran pass rusher Khalil Mack (35) becomes a hot commodity despite the Chargers' 0-8 season. The article outlines three likely suitors: the Chicago Bears, who are 7-2 in the NFC North and recently spent a 2027‑2028 haul for DT Jeffery Simmons; the Dallas Cowboys, whose defense ranks near the bottom and could use Mack’s size to boost both pass rush and run stopping; and the Buffalo Bills, sitting 7-1 atop the AFC but needing defensive upgrades after high‑scoring wins. Each team’s need and potential cost are examined, offering a clear picture of where Mack might land.
Nineteen‑year‑old Dallas forward Cooper Flagg erupts for 43 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals in a 125‑122 win over the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 10, 2026. The performance makes him the first teenager ever to log at least 40 points, 10 boards, five assists and three steals in a game, and ties LeBron James for the most 35‑point outings (seven) as a teen. Flagg’s breakout fuels a 7‑4 Mavericks start as the team rebounds from a disastrous Luka Doncic trade, sparking hopes of a playoff push and future Larry O’Brien contention.
The Indianapolis Colts fell 23-27 to the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 8, extending their slide to five straight losses. Despite the defeat, several individual performances shine: a youthful defensive line logged five QB pressures (Ade Adebawore), a sack and fumble recovery (Caden Curry), plus sacks from Laiatu Latu and Jaylahn Tuimoloau. Rookie RB Seth McGowan averaged 7.5 yards per carry and scored a short TD, hinting at a larger role if Jonathan Taylor is traded before the deadline. Veteran WR Ashton Dulin turned a screen into a 55‑yard TD, while safety Hunter Wohler led the team with 16 tackles. K Spencer Shrader hit three long field goals (47, 59, 50 yards). The article weighs these positives against a struggling offense and quarterback Daniel Jones’s limited passing game.
Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May praised the physical play of rookie Morez Johnson Jr. after a heated clash with Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney on Nov. 9. With the Mavs leading 30 points late in the third quarter, Johnson shoved Clowney, earning a technical foul, while Clowney retaliated without effect. May said the exchange showed maturity and helped fire up the team, which went on to beat the Nets 130‑93. The Mavericks, now 7‑4 in the 2026‑27 season, followed up with a 125‑122 win over Indiana despite Johnson missing the game with a shin contusion.
Luka Doncic dazzles in his first full season as the Lakers’ cornerstone, delivering a 32‑point, 8‑reb, 10‑assist line in a 124‑114 win over Atlanta that pushes LA to a 10‑2 record and a six‑game streak. Quin Snyder, who defended Dallas in Doncic’s 73‑point game, hails the Serbian star’s “unseen” level of play, noting his historic combo of 30+ points, five assists, five steals and two blocks—achievements only Kareem and Magic matched. Doncic’s return from a back issue also compensates for the absent Austin Reaves, keeping the Lakers’ momentum strong.
The Mavericks rally past the Pacers 125-122 on Nov. 9, 2026, thanks to a 43-point, 10‑rebound performance by Cooper Flagg and 35 points from Kyrie Irving, who knocked down seven threes. Dallas trailed by 10 at halftime after a hot first half from Pascal Siakam (29 points) and a 55% shooting night for Indiana, but Flagg’s second‑half surge and Irving’s scoring spree sparked a comeback. Key moments include Flagg’s 14‑point third quarter, tighter defense forcing turnovers, and a chaotic fourth that sealed the win. The piece highlights the need to keep Irving in rhythm after his recent return from injury.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and NFL analyst Tony Romo makes a surprise on‑air appearance with Pat McAfee during the Monday Night Football matchup between the Bills and Vikings on Nov. 10, 2026. Romo, who recently announced he is stepping away from the broadcast booth, joins McAfee to discuss the Vikings' struggles under starter Carson Wentz, who throws two interceptions and completes just 7 of 21 passes as Buffalo leads 13‑6. The duo also jokes about missing Romo’s insight and compares Vikings play‑calling to Sean Payton’s schemes in Denver. The game unfolds on a record‑setting trade‑deadline night, adding extra drama to the reunion.
Former Cowboys star Dez Bryant lamented on X that he felt "robbed of my career" after seeing Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen’s fiery Week 9 speech following the Jaguars’ 33-10 win over the Ravens, which pushed the team to a 6-2 record. Bryant’s post indirectly critiques ex‑Dallas head coach Jason Garrett, whose eight‑year tenure (2010‑2017) yielded just two playoff wins despite a talent‑laden roster. Bryant suggests that Coen’s relentless, championship‑focused leadership could have changed his own Cowboys experience and possibly ended the franchise’s 30‑year Super Bowl drought.
During Monday Night Football on ESPN, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman slipped a pointed jab at broadcast partner Joe Buck while talking about Justin Jefferson’s diamond‑encrusted chains. Aikman quipped he’d need a loan to wear such bling, underscoring the tension that’s simmered since ESPN handed Buck a six‑year, $108 million extension—leaving Aikman's own five‑year deal, which expires at season’s end, in the dark. The contract dispute sparked an off‑air shouting match at SoFi Stadium in October, and the rift remains evident on tonight’s broadcast.
The Pacers squandered a fourth‑quarter lead and fell to the Mavericks 115‑108 in Dallas on Nov. 10, 2026. Pascal Siakam exploded early, hitting five threes and finishing with 29 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, but Dallas doubled him in the paint after halftime. Kyrie Irving led the comeback, pouring in 35 points and seven three‑pointers, while Cooper Flagg continued his rise as the Mavs stay 6‑4. Indiana’s early ball movement (19 assists in the first half) faded as Andrew Nembhard left and T.J. McConnell sat out, and the Pacers struggled with shooting and rebounding. Ivica Zubac contributed a solid 16 points inside.
Colts right tackle Jalen Travis, the 2025 fourth‑round pick who has started all nine games, suffers a knee injury against the Cowboys and will miss 2–4 weeks, CBS Sports reports. The setback arrives as Indianapolis, now 2‑7 and three‑way in the AFC South, approaches the trade deadline while also juggling a GM vacancy and potential contract negotiations with star running back Jonathan Taylor.
During a Monday Night Football broadcast on Nov. 9, Pat McAfee surprised viewers by introducing former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo as ESPN’s new quarterback expert, marking Romo’s return to TV after his July OWI arrest and split with CBS. Romo, who signed a 10‑year, $180 million deal with CBS in 2020, was let go in October. ESPN is reportedly reshuffling its NFL commentary team, potentially replacing Dan Orlovsky, and may offer Romo a $10‑$14 million annual salary. The move signals a major comeback for the Cowboys legend in sports broadcasting.
Pascal Siakam ignites the Pacers with a career‑best first half, dropping 26 points on 8‑of‑9 shooting (5‑of‑6 from three) along with six rebounds and four assists in the win over the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 10, 2026. The burst helps Indiana build a 66‑56 lead at halftime and showcases Siakam’s new role after Tyrese Haliburton’s hamstring injury sidelined the team. Despite the victory, the Pacers sit 3‑7, 11th in the Eastern Conference, coping with multiple injuries.
Dallas assigned defenseman Trey Taylor to Texas after bringing back the 25-year-old, whom the New Jersey Devils claimed off waivers from the Stars on Sept. 27.
Kyrie Irving dazzles the Dallas Mavericks with a vicious step‑back three that knocks Indiana Pacers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. off his feet. In the November 9 home game, Irving scores 19 points in 15 minutes, shooting 4‑of‑6 from beyond the arc, while Cooper Flagg adds 15. Despite the Pacers' 66‑55 halftime lead and Pascal Siakam's 26 points, the Mavericks aim to protect their 4‑2 home record. Coach Dusty May highlights the team's "psycho competitor" mentality, even as rookie Morez Johnson Jr. sits out with a shin contusion.
Detroit Tigers shortstop/third‑baseman Kevin McGonigle and Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart capture the American League and National League Rookie of the Year honors, respectively. McGonigle posted a .278/.376/.430 line, 7.1 bWAR and earned 28 first‑place votes, edging out Cleveland’s Parker Messick. Stewart garners 20 first‑place votes, beating Carson Benge and JJ Wetherholt. The AL ballot featured 13 rookies, with no Texas Rangers receiving votes, while the NL sees Texas still without a ROY winner. Full voting details are linked in the article.
Brian Schottenheimer said the Cowboys' postgame locker room celebration traces back to Pete Carroll in Seattle, and Dallas will keep celebrating every win.
Dallas was flagged 14 times for 153 yards in Indianapolis, and Brian Schottenheimer said the game should have been a win by a couple of touchdowns.
Brian Schottenheimer named Israel Abanikanda, Jashaun Corbin, and Hunter Luepke behind Javonte Williams and said Dallas will look at potential moves.
The Rams lose star receiver Puka Nacua to a knee injury after a short run on the final offensive play, leaving him with 70 catches, 715 yards and four touchdowns in just seven games. With Davante Adams also sidelined, Sean McVay faces a month‑long offensive crisis in a competitive NFC West. Skip Bayless weighed in on X, doubting the Rams can survive without Nacua and suggesting the upcoming Dec. 20 game against Dallas would be less daunting if the injury lingers. Coach McVay admits he second‑guessed the play that led to the injury, while offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase looks to Tutu Atwell to fill the void. The article examines the Rams’ chances of hanging on until Nacua’s return.
Quinnen Williams has 21 tackles and 4 of his 5 sacks over the last four games, and Brian Schottenheimer credited his determination and wiring.
The Jacksonville Jaguars (6‑2) replace the Steelers‑Eagles matchup in CBS’s coveted 4:25 p.m. ET national window for Week 11, flexing their game against the New York Giants (5‑2‑1) to the late‑afternoon slot on Nov. 22. This marks the Jags’ first appearance in the network’s featured window since Week 6 of the 2018 season, ending the second‑longest drought in the league. Jacksonville also has primetime spots later, with Monday Night Football vs. Pittsburgh on Dec. 14 and Sunday Night Football vs. Dallas on Dec. 27, positioning them for more national exposure if their winning streak continues.
Brian Schottenheimer said Ryan Flournoy is the last one off the practice field every day, and Dak Prescott trusted him on the first snap of the winning drive.