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Cal Quantrill Exits Rangers-Blue Jays In 2nd Inning After Fastball Drops To 87.8 MPH
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill left the Texas Rangers‘ game against the Toronto Blue Jays with right lat tightness in the second inning Saturday night at Globe Life Field, the Rangers announced. After a scoreless first inning, Quantrill got the first out of the second before Rangers manager Skip Schumaker, pitching coach Jordan Tiegs, and […]
‘One Of My Best Friends’: Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash Reflect On Friendship That Lasted Beyond Dallas Mavericks Years
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Saturday that his friendship with Steve Nash went from super hot to very cold after Nash left the Dallas Mavericks. He said it has since turned super hot again. Nowitzki now calls Nash one of his best friends. Both spoke before the eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic at […]
‘The Sky’s The Limit’: Dirk Nowitzki Makes Strong Cooper Flagg Year 2 Prediction
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Saturday that Cooper Flagg is going to have a great second season with the Dallas Mavericks. He spoke before the eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic at Banner House at T Bar M. Flagg was named Rookie of the Year for 2025-26 after averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and […]
‘No Double-Play Balls’: Skip Schumaker Reveals Texas Rangers’ Plan For José Soriano
ARLINGTON, Texas — José Soriano still throws 97 mph with a runner and a sinker, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Saturday. Keeping the ball off the ground and avoiding double plays will be key against the Toronto Blue Jays right-hander. Soriano (12-7, 3.56 ERA) faces Cal Quantrill at 6:05 p.m. CT at Globe Life […]
‘Very Close’: Peyton Gray’s Velocity Back To Pre-Injury Level As Texas Rangers Eye Return
ARLINGTON, Texas — Peyton Gray threw 20 pitches Saturday, and his velocity was exactly where it was before he got hurt, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said. Gray has been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 31 with right elbow inflammation. Schumaker made the comments on The Skip Schumaker Show, the pregame segment Rangers […]
‘Ready To Go Out And Fight’: Cal Quantrill Starts For Texas Rangers 6 Days After Back Tightness
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill starts for the Texas Rangers against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. CT. He will be pitching six days after his back tightened in Arizona. Manager Skip Schumaker said Saturday’s start will be the first time he has seen Quantrill throw with any intent since then. Schumaker […]
‘Can’t Begin To Tell You How Important’: Trevor Williams Resets Texas Rangers Bullpen With 4-Inning Outing
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are tied for first place in the American League West at 77-77 with eight games left. On Friday night, Texas beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 at Globe Life Field, while Houston lost 6-2 to the Atlanta Braves at Daikin Park. Houston holds the head-to-head tiebreaker […]
Shane Bieber Ruled Out For Rest Of Regular Season As Toronto Blue Jays Chase Playoff Spot
ARLINGTON, Texas — Shane Bieber will not return during the regular season for the Toronto Blue Jays, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reported Friday. The right-hander was scheduled to throw a side session Saturday in Texas, and he is building up in case Toronto reaches the postseason. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that it […]
Toronto Blue Jays Turn To Spencer Arrighetti For Bullpen Game Against Texas Rangers, Trey Yesavage Set To Return
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Toronto Blue Jays will throw a bullpen day built around right-hander Spencer Arrighetti against the Texas Rangers in Sunday’s series finale at Globe Life Field, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reported Saturday. Right-hander Trey Yesavage is scheduled to start Monday at Baltimore in his first major league appearance since knee surgery. Blue […]
‘Didn’t Properly Get Back In That State Of Mind’: Brandon Aubrey Says His Routine Broke Down Before Costly New York Giants Miss
FRISCO, Texas — Brandon Aubrey said Friday that his missed 48-yard extra point in the Dallas Cowboys’ season opener began with a break in his routine. Dallas had waved him off for a two-point try, and he had started preparing for the kickoff when a penalty sent him back out. Javonte Williams caught a 17-yard […]
‘I Did Play Soccer In Brazil’: Brandon Aubrey Trained With São Paulo FC Before Dallas Cowboys’ Rio Game
FRISCO, Texas — Brandon Aubrey spent about two weeks training with São Paulo FC as a boy, when his youth soccer club made a trip to Brazil. On Friday, nine days before the Dallas Cowboys play the Baltimore Ravens at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, the Cowboys kicker said he is approaching the game […]
Texas Rangers Place Michel Otañez On IL, Recall Adam Macko From Triple-A
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers recalled left-hander Adam Macko from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday and placed right-hander Michel Otañez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Friday. Texas had selected Otañez’s contract from Round Rock one day earlier, and he did not pitch for the Rangers in between. Otañez is eligible to come […]
‘That’s What Gives You An Edge’: DeMarcus Ware Points To Von Miller’s Dallas Cowboys Advantage Against Washington Commanders
DALLAS — Ahead of Saturday’s eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic, DeMarcus Ware spoke to reporters about the state of the Dallas Cowboys heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Washington Commanders. He touched on the impact of Von Miller, with whom he won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos after the 2015 season. […]
NFL Fines Javonte Williams $11,941 For Costly Taunting Penalty In Dallas Cowboys Loss
FRISCO, Texas — The NFL fined Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams $11,941 for unsportsmanlike conduct after he held the ball out toward New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin on a fourth-quarter touchdown in the Sept. 13 season opener, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Saturday. Dak Prescott found Williams for a 17-yard touchdown with 5:21 […]
‘I Don’t Feel Hurt’: MacKenzie Gore Plans Next Texas Rangers Start Despite Muscle Spasms
ARLINGTON, Texas — MacKenzie Gore plans to make his next start for the Texas Rangers as long as the next few days of throwing go fine, the left-hander said Saturday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reported. That start would likely come early in next week’s three-game series against the New York Mets at […]
NFL Fines Dallas Cowboys’ DeMarvion Overshown $9,527 For Late Hit On Jaxson Dart
FRISCO, Texas — The NFL fined Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown $9,527 for his late hit on New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart in the Sept. 13 season opener at MetLife Stadium, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Saturday. With 9:38 left in the first quarter, Dart faced second-and-10 at the New York 41-yard line. He […]
Corey Seager Moves To DH As Texas Rangers Shift Infield For Toronto Blue Jays Matchup
ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager is the designated hitter for the Texas Rangers against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night, according to the club’s lineup card. Ezequiel Durán is leading off at shortstop, and Josh Jung is at third base. In the second game of the three-game series at Globe Life Field, Cal Quantrill […]
‘They Taught Me How To Give Back’: Dirk Nowitzki Credits Steve Nash, Michael Finley For 25-Year Foundation
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Saturday that Steve Nash and Michael Finley taught him how to give back when he joined the Dallas Mavericks in 1998. He started the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation three years later. Nowitzki spoke before the eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic at Banner House at T Bar M. The foundation […]
‘Bumps Everywhere’: Flamengo Players Blast Maracanã Field 10 Days Before Cowboys-Ravens
FRISCO, Texas — Two Flamengo players criticized the field at Maracanã Stadium on Thursday night, 10 days before the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens are scheduled to play there. Goalkeeper Agustín Rossi and midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta spoke after Flamengo’s 1-1 draw with Independiente del Valle in Rio de Janeiro. The result sent Flamengo into […]
Dallas Cowboys Elevate Justin Barron, Curtis Robinson After DeMarvion Overshown Injury
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys elevated linebackers Justin Barron and Curtis Robinson from their practice squad Saturday for Sunday’s home opener against the Washington Commanders. On Friday, Dallas ruled out linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and safety Malik Hooker for the game. Overshown strained a hamstring in the opener. Hooker had surgery Tuesday on a fractured […]
‘Super Proud To Partner With Them’: Dirk Nowitzki’s Foundation Is Putting Money Into These 8 North Texas Organizations
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki gave a shout-out Saturday to the eight North Texas nonprofits that received Dirk Nowitzki Foundation grants this summer. Most of them attended the eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic at Banner House at T Bar M that afternoon. The recipients are the Dallas Tennis & Education Academy, For Oak Cliff, […]
‘It’s One Loss’: Stephen Jones Has Strong Message After Dallas Cowboys’ Ugly Season Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Stephen Jones said Friday that the expectation for the Dallas Cowboys should be to improve every week. The Cowboys opened the season Sunday night with a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Jones, the team’s executive vice president, made the comments during his weekly Friday appearance on 105.3 […]
Dallas Mavericks Gather For Los Angeles Workouts 1 Week Before Media Day
LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Mavericks posted Friday afternoon showing players working out together at the PLYRS UNTD Performance Center in Los Angeles. The team holds media day next Friday. The Playa Vista building opened Aug. 4. PLYRS UNTD, the commercial and fan-facing brand of the National Basketball Players Association, runs it as a 24/7 […]
Texas Legends Name Nate Mitchell Head Coach In Dual Role With Dallas Mavericks
FRISCO, Texas — The Texas Legends named Nathaniel “Nate” Mitchell head coach on Wednesday, the team announced. He spent the past two seasons as head coach of the Guangzhou Loong Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association. Mitchell is the 10th head coach in Legends history. He replaces Max Hooper, whom the Legends named their ninth […]
Former Dallas Mavericks Coach Don Nelson’s Legacy Helped Shape The Modern NBA
DALLAS — Less than a month after former Dallas Mavericks coach and general manager Don Nelson passed away on August 9, Dallas is targeting a November 18 matchup with the Golden State Warriors to honor Nelson’s life and legacy. Fittingly, the game comes against Golden State, where Nelson also coached. Shortly after his death, the Warriors […]
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