Kyrie Irving does not envision extending his NBA career into his early 40s, saying the demands of the modern league have made him reconsider how much longer he wants to play. Speaking to reporters on Monday, October 19, the Dallas Mavericks guard explained that his decision will depend not only on his love of basketball […]
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After a 23-13 loss to the Packers that left the Dallas Cowboys at 2-4, Dallas sports radio host Shan Shariff urged the franchise to adopt a Bill Belichick‑style approach, citing the Patriots legend’s demand for fundamentals, discipline and situational football. Shariff argues the Cowboys’ “nice‑guy” coaching under Brian Schottenheimer has led to costly mistakes—five turnovers in two games, 11 penalties and a meager 48 rushing yards. While Belichick currently coaches college football, his six Super Bowl titles make him a benchmark for the culture Dallas supposedly lacks. With a showdown against the Eagles looming, Schottenheimer faces pressure to halt the error‑filled slide.
Kyrie Irving declares he’s “really excited” to return to regular‑season action as the Dallas Mavericks open their 2026‑27 campaign against the Houston Rockets on Oct. 21. The guard, who tore his left ACL on March 3, 2025 and missed the last 19 months, will debut after two preseason outings (17 and 18 points). Irving, who averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 2024‑25, says the rivalry game will test his health and readiness. He stresses a day‑by‑day approach, aims to be at 100%, and looks forward to challenging opponents like the Pacers, Spurs, Heat and Thunder in the early schedule.
Coach Dusty May says rookie 9th‑overall pick Morez Johnson Jr. will split time at power forward and center for the Dallas Mavericks. After debuting at center in the Oct. 9 preseason loss to Houston and missing the Oct. 14 game with shin splints, Johnson returned for a 135‑111 defeat at Atlanta, where May praised his physicality, defensive tenacity and rebounding hustle. Injuries to Dereck Lively II, Santi Aldama and Moussa Cisse could dictate Johnson’s role, but May envisions him as a versatile “guard one through five” piece as his offensive game develops. Dallas opens the regular season Wednesday at Houston, with the home opener Saturday versus the Spurs.
Rookie Sergio de Larrea is shaping up as a genuine rotation option for the Dallas Mavericks, coach Dusty May says after three preseason outings. The 25th overall pick posted 10.0 points and 5.3 assists per game, highlighted by 11 points and 6 assists in his debut on Oct. 9 and a 9‑point, 7‑rebound, 4‑assist effort in a 132‑115 win over Houston. De Larrea emphasizes unselfish play, citing his passing and floor vision as his biggest contributions. He broke the franchise Summer League assists record with 12 and 14 in back‑to‑back games and finished plus‑34 in the Oct. 11 win, the highest on the floor. Dallas will face Houston again on Oct. 23 before opening its home slate against the Spurs.
Mavericks coach Dusty May says rookie center Moussa Cissé will earn playing time after Dallas waived Dwight Powell and retained Cissé on a fully guaranteed $2.2 M contract. May praises Cissé’s rim‑protection, lower‑body strength work, and athletic screener abilities, noting injuries to Dereck Lively II and Santi Aldama open opportunities. Cissé posted 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in his 2025‑26 rookie season, shooting 57.4% in 38 games. May also highlights preseason rebounding struggles and rookie Cooper Flagg’s 12‑board effort. Dallas opens the season vs. Houston on Oct. 21.
Following the fourth defeat of the season, fans slammed Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for not paying the coaching staff enough to make them work for a win. However, football analyst and scout Bryan Broaddus revealed a concerning update about Jones. The revelation came during a long thread on X. It began when a fan […]
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The Texas Rangers face a pivotal offseason after an 80-82 finish that left them two wins shy of the playoffs. With the fifth‑oldest roster in MLB (averages of 29.3 for position players and 30.3 for pitchers) and a tightened budget from a collapsed TV deal, they made only modest moves at the trade deadline, adding reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O’Hoppe. President of baseball operations Chris Young says the team will reshuffle to become more athletic and playoff‑caliber, but a full teardown isn’t planned. Rumors of a Jacob deGrom trade to Atlanta fizzled due to his no‑trade clause, and pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, also under a no‑trade clause, may be a movable asset for teams with payroll flexibility.
Kyrie Irving says the Dallas Mavericks must tighten rotations and communication after a 1‑3 preseason. Returning from a torn ACL, Irving posted 17 points in the only win (132‑115 over Houston on Oct. 11) and 18 points with 5 assists in a 135‑111 loss to Atlanta. He notes the influx of new faces—rookies Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio de Larrea and forward Santi Aldama—requires grace but high expectations. Irving highlights lessons from facing elite defenders in Houston and Atlanta, stressing energy conservation, screen setting and balance between ball‑handlers and off‑ball players as the team prepares for its season opener on Oct. 21 against the Rockets.
Things couldn't be going worse for the NFC East this season.
We are officially one third of the way through the 2026 NFL season, which is incredibly hard to belive. It feels like just yesterday the Patriots and Seahawks dueled in the season opener, and now, for over half of the league, their season is already 33 percent of the way over. After six weeks, we […]
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After the Packers beat the Cowboys 23-13 on Sunday Night Football, head coach Matt LaFleur blasts the league’s rough‑the‑passer calls, saying they’ve unfairly targeted Green Bay. Dallas QB Dak Prescott benefitted from three such penalties, while Green Bay’s defense has racked up a league‑high six roughing calls this season and Jordan Love has taken 39 hits with none called. LaFleur plans to submit video to the NFL and urges officials to apply the rule consistently, even joking that Love should be more aggressive with referees. The win lifts Green Bay to 4‑2.
The Dallas Mavericks launch the 2026-27 season with a new front office, head coach Dusty May and the long‑awaited return of Kyrie Irving, hoping to unlock rookie Cooper Flagg’s upside after exercising his third‑year option. Preseason woes—defensive lapses, weak guard depth, and scoring inefficiency—led to the waiving of two‑way guards and veteran Dwight Powell. Ongoing injuries to Dereck Lively II and Santi Aldama, plus high turnovers and rebounding issues, leave the Mavs at 1‑3 and questioning whether Irving can return to form and propel the team into the Play‑In tournament. The article weighs these concerns against the team’s rebuilding trajectory.
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says right tackle Broderick Jones is still receiving reps after Terence Steele started in the 23-13 loss to Green Bay on Oct. 20. Jones, who reported as an eligible receiver three times and helped Jasper Williams’ 1‑yard TD, impressed against Tampa Bay on Oct. 8 despite a 24-16 defeat. Schottenheimer praised Jones’s athleticism and ability but noted the offense struggled, citing blitz‑pickup issues and penalty setbacks. Dallas heads to Philadelphia on Oct. 26 to face the Eagles.
Magic Anthony Black will enter the season without an extension, leaving the Magic with a contract decision that could get more expensive if he takes another step. Orlando and Black did not reach an agreement before Monday’s deadline. The fourth-year guard is now headed toward restricted free agency next summer after averaging 15.0 points, 3.8 […]
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Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer sounds "pretty pissed off" after the team slipped to a 2-4 record with a 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Despite executive VP Stephen Jones publicly backing him and owner Jerry Jones expressing frustration, Schottenheimer says the squad can play better and is ready for a win against Philadelphia. He acknowledges multiple penalties, turnovers and questionable play calls, stressing accountability, communication fixes and reliance on analytics. The coach, now in his second season, promises to address mistakes this week and rally the players for a turnaround.
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer praised the defense after the 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 20, 2026. He highlighted defensive tackles Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark, each posting a sack, and linebacker Dee Winters’ first‑quarter interception before an Achilles strain sidelined him. The unit held Green Bay to six points in the second half and limited them to 57 rushing yards. Cornerbacks DaRon Bland and Joey Porter Jr. broke up two passes each, while Shemar James recorded four tackles. Schottenheimer also lauded special teams, especially punt returner Jonathan Mingo’s 16‑yard return that set up a Javonte Williams TD, and stressed the need for better complementary football moving forward.
Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer says the team must move rookie receiver George Pickens around more early in games after Pickens recorded just one catch in the first half of a 23-13 loss to Green Bay. Pickens finished with six receptions for 73 yards, sparking a late surge with a 21‑yard catch on the final touchdown drive. Schottenheimer blames limited motion and under‑center play for the sluggish start and pledges to redesign routes. CeeDee Lamb, targeted 18 times, caught nine for 70 yards, while Dak Prescott admits the offense still lacks a clear solution. The Cowboys head to Philadelphia on Oct. 26.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheim er explained that playing from behind in back‑to‑back losses has forced the team to abandon its normal run‑pass balance, leading to 54 pass attempts and just 15 rushes in the 23‑13 defeat at Green Bay on Oct. 20. He blamed early deficits, aggressive blitzes (seven quarterback hits on Dak Prescott) and turnover mistakes for the 2‑4 record, but said he still trusts the offense’s explosiveness and will focus on fixing blitz pickup and red‑zone rushing. Schottenheimer stressed that the Cowboys need to regain balance and execution rather than make roster changes.
Dallas defensive tackle Kenny Clark returns to Lambeau Field for the first time since his August 2025 trade, sacking Jordan Love for a 10‑yard loss despite the Packers' 23‑13 victory over the Cowboys. Clark recorded three tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss and a QB hit, but Dallas falls to 2‑4. He reflected that third‑down conversions defined the game, noting Green Bay’s 9‑of‑10 success in the first half. Coach Brian Schottenheimer praised Clark and Quinnen Williams’s performance. The Cowboys head to Philadelphia to face the Eagles on Oct. 26.
Rookie linebacker Malachi Lawrence reflected on his first start in the Cowboys’ 23‑13 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field. Drafted 23rd overall from UCF, Lawrence broke up a deep pass to Christian Watson and recorded several solid rushes, noting he “played pretty good.” He learned of his start mid‑week and praised the defensive effort—eight quarterback hits and three sacks on Jordan Love—while acknowledging the need for more pressure. With Dallas now 2‑4, Lawrence urges the team to focus on the upcoming game at Philadelphia on Oct. 26 rather than dwell on the defeat.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland calls the team’s 2-4 start "definitely surprising" after a 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Oct. 20, 2026. Bland logged four tackles, a tackle for loss and two passes defensed, but a crucial 1‑yard pass‑interference penalty helped set up Green Bay’s 17‑0 lead. He emphasized the need to improve third‑down defense, noting the Packers converted 9 of 10 early third‑downs while Dallas managed only two after halftime. Bland, a 2023 first‑team All‑Pro, stressed execution and teamwork between offense and defense as the Cowboys look ahead to their next game versus the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 26.
Running back Javonte Williams recorded 11 carries for 41 yards and the lone rushing touchdown in the Cowboys' 23-13 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field on Oct. 20, leaving Dallas at 2-4. Williams highlighted communication lapses and praised the locker‑room belief in every player and coach. Coach Brian Schottenheimer admitted the team’s lack of a running game is hampering balance, while Williams emphasized returning to basics. Dallas heads to Philadelphia to face the Eagles on Oct. 26.
Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith admits the 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field was a result of “oversets” and penalties that killed the team’s momentum. The Cowboys fell to 2-4, running only 48 yards on 15 carries and committing 11 penalties for 108 yards. Smith says he must own his mistakes, improve consistency in technique and communication, and help the line handle the Packers’ seven quarterback hits on Dak Prescott. He stresses fixing fundamentals and capitalizing on opportunities as the Cowboys look ahead to their next game and a looming showdown with the equally 2-4 Philadelphia Eagles.
Dallas Cowboys fall 23-13 to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, slipping to 2-4 after a second straight loss. Coach Brian Schottenheimer fumes over the forced 54-pass attack, calling it “not a good recipe” against Green Bay’s strong pass defense. Dak Prescott throws 34 of 54 for 258 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, while the Cowboys manage just 48 rushing yards and five turnovers in their last two games. Schottenheimer blames long‑yardage situations, missed blocks and a lack of balance, pledging to tighten up protection, improve the run game and clean up mistakes. The Packers improve to 3-2, capitalizing on pressure and blitzes to force the turnovers.