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‘You’ve Still Got To Finish The Catch’: George Pickens Owns Drops After Dallas Cowboys Opener
FRISCO, Texas — George Pickens went back through the film of the Dallas Cowboys’ season opener and came away believing he was open on most of his routes. The receiver said Wednesday at The Star that the part he has to fix is finishing the catch. Pickens caught 3 of 6 targets for 28 yards […]
‘I Hope It’s Really Loud’: Brian Schottenheimer Calls On Dallas Cowboys Fans Before Commanders Home Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer wants AT&T Stadium loud Sunday. The Dallas Cowboys coach said Wednesday at The Star that the fans give Dallas a huge advantage, and that crowd noise matters more to the defense this week than simplifying the plan. The Cowboys open their home schedule against the Washington Commanders after a 28-20 […]
‘Those Were The Two Main Things’: Brian Schottenheimer Updates Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown Injuries
FRISCO, Texas — Safety Malik Hooker and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown did not practice Wednesday for the Dallas Cowboys, according to the team’s first injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders. Hooker is listed with a forearm injury and Overshown with a hamstring injury. Outside linebacker James Houston was limited with a shoulder […]
‘Tyler’s Playing Really, Really Well’: Brian Schottenheimer Praises Dallas Cowboys Tackle Tyler Guyton
FRISCO, Texas — Tyler Guyton has played well since the Dallas Cowboys put on pads in training camp, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star. Guyton played all 58 offensive snaps at tackle in the 28-20 loss to the New York Giants, and Dallas did not allow a sack. Guyton’s play carried through the […]
‘The Game Seems To Have Slowed Down For Him’: Brian Schottenheimer Details Jayden Daniels’ Growth
FRISCO, Texas — Jayden Daniels processes the game faster than he did when he entered the NFL, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star. The Washington Commanders quarterback plays at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Daniels has always been athletic, Schottenheimer said, and the game seems to have slowed down for him. “That’s […]
‘We Had Some Love For Him’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains Dallas Cowboys’ Tyler Goodson Addition
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys had interest in Tyler Goodson at the 53-man cutdown, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star, a day after Dallas signed the running back off the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. Dallas waived running back Israel Abanikanda to open the roster spot. Malik Davis went on injured reserve Saturday […]
‘George Will Be Just Fine’: Brian Schottenheimer Backs George Pickens After Week 1 Drops
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer has not said anything to George Pickens about his drops in the season opener. The Dallas Cowboys coach said Wednesday at The Star that Pickens will be just fine. Pickens caught 3 of 6 targets for 28 yards in the 28-20 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday night. […]
‘Reminds Me A Lot Of Caleb Downs’: Brian Schottenheimer Compares Cowboys, Commanders Rookies
FRISCO, Texas — Sonny Styles reminds Brian Schottenheimer a lot of Caleb Downs. The Dallas Cowboys coach said Wednesday at The Star that he sees the same confidence in the Washington Commanders rookie linebacker after one game that he sees in Downs, who played with Styles at Ohio State. Styles recorded the first sack of […]
‘Certainly Sting For A Minute’: Brian Schottenheimer Revisits Dallas Cowboys Passing On Daronte Jones
FRISCO, Texas — Daronte Jones interviewed with the Dallas Cowboys for their defensive coordinator job before taking the same job with the Washington Commanders. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star that he called Jones himself to tell him Dallas was going a different direction. Dallas hired Christian Parker in January. Jones came […]
Cowboys, Commanders Injury Report: Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown Sit Out Wednesday
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys held safety Malik Hooker (forearm) and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring) out of Wednesday’s practice, the first of the week before Sunday’s home game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Outside linebacker James Houston (shoulder) was limited. Offensive tackle Ajani Cornelius (knee) was a full participant. Washington’s first report […]
‘A Mad Scientist When It Comes To Shooting’: Rob Fodor Brings Unique Development Approach To Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — Rob Fodor, the Miami Heat’s shooting and player development coach for the past decade, is joining the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant coach and shooting coach, the team announced Tuesday. Fodor is one of seven assistants on first-year head coach Dusty May’s staff for the 2026-27 season. Willie Green will serve as May’s […]
‘I Thought It Was A Terrible Call’: Brian Schottenheimer Owns Dallas Cowboys Play-Calling Mistakes vs. New York Giants
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer hated his first play call of the season. The Dallas Cowboys coach said Wednesday at The Star that he thought it was a terrible call, and that defensive coordinator Christian Parker had a couple of calls he would like back from the 28-20 loss to the New York Giants. Schottenheimer […]
‘I Have Zero Doubts’: Brian Schottenheimer Backs Jaishawn Barham Before Washington Commanders Matchup
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star that he has zero doubts Jaishawn Barham will play well Sunday against the Washington Commanders. The Dallas Cowboys have linebacker DeMarvion Overshown working back from a hamstring strain he sustained in the 28-20 season-opening loss to the New York Giants. Barham, a third-round pick out […]
‘We Just Weren’t Making Them All The Time’: Brian Schottenheimer Details Dallas Cowboys Defensive Communication Failures
FRISCO, Texas — Three New York Giants plays that beat the Dallas Cowboys defense in the season opener came against three different defensive calls, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star. The New York Giants won 28-20 on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium. Dallas was making its defensive calls against New York, Schottenheimer […]
Dallas Cowboys Named Potential Maxx Crosby Trade Suitor After Pass-Rush Struggles
HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby ranked fifth on Bleacher Report’s NFL trade block big board Wednesday, and the Dallas Cowboys were one of the two teams listed as potential suitors. Kristopher Knox listed the Chicago Bears as the other suitor. For Crosby, Knox projected a trade value of a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 first-round pick. Knox wrote that the […]
‘Kind Of Reminds Me A Little Bit Of Myself’: Dirk Nowitzki Sees His Own Path In Alexander Zverev’s Breakthrough
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that Alexander Zverev’s two Grand Slam titles this year remind him of his own career, when years of disappointment came before his breakthrough. Nowitzki, who is from Würzburg, Germany, made the comments on Shan & RJ on 105.3 The Fan. Three days earlier, Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 […]
‘It’s Time To Set The Record Straight’: Dirk Nowitzki Prepares For Steve Nash Rematch At Tennis Classic
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that he has barely played tennis in the last few weeks. He heads into Saturday’s eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic facing Steve Nash, who will again captain the other team. Nowitzki made the comments on Shan & RJ on 105.3 The Fan. The event runs from 11:30 […]
‘I Was Freaking Myself Out’: Dirk Nowitzki Opens Up About First Season With Amazon NBA
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that his first season as a studio analyst for Amazon Prime Video’s NBA coverage was hard at the beginning. Seven years out of the league had left him catching up on new players, front offices, coaches, and styles. Nowitzki made the comments on Shan & RJ on 105.3 The […]
‘Can’t Wait To See’: Dirk Nowitzki Breaks Down Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving Fit For Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that the Dallas Mavericks have to build everything over the next couple of years around Cooper Flagg. He also said he cannot wait to see how Flagg and Kyrie Irving play off each other. Nowitzki made the comments on Shan & RJ on 105.3 The Fan while assessing the […]
‘We’re Definitely Discussing’: Dirk Nowitzki Reveals Talks With Masai Ujiri About Dallas Mavericks Role
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that he and Dallas Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri have spent the last couple of weeks discussing what his role with the franchise could be. He added that he will not be taking a full-time job anytime soon. Nowitzki made the comments on Shan & RJ on […]
‘I’m Not Really Championship-Chasing’: Kawhi Leonard Makes First Comments After Toronto Raptors Return
Kawhi Leonard is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors again, and the future Hall of Famer is grateful to be back with the franchise.
Dallas Mavericks Finalize Dusty May’s Coaching Staff For 2026-27 Season
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced their coaching staff for the 2026-27 season Tuesday, finalizing the group that will work under first-year head coach Dusty May. Willie Green will serve as May’s lead assistant. Garrett Temple, Joe Boylan, Drew Williamson, Mody Maor, Rob Fodor, and Sam Hershberger will also serve as assistant coaches. Nate Mitchell […]
‘The Best Cheerleader I Can’: Azzi Fudd Opens Up After Season-Ending Knee Surgery
ARLINGTON, Texas — Azzi Fudd met with reporters Tuesday, about three weeks after arthroscopic surgery on her right knee ended her rookie season with the Dallas Wings. The first overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft had the procedure in Connecticut, where she starred at UConn. Fudd is the second straight Huskies player the Wings […]
‘We Have A Superstar, And That’s JT’: Paul George Embraces Role With Boston Celtics After Trade
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics introduced Paul George and Mike Conley at a news conference Tuesday, two weeks before the team opens training camp on Sept. 29. Boston acquired George from the Philadelphia 76ers on July 1 in the trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia. The Celtics received George, first-round picks in 2028 and […]
‘It’s Crunch Time’: Texas Rangers Stay One Game Back in AL West With 11 Games Left
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night. The win kept them one game behind the Houston Astros in the American League West with 11 games to play. At 75-76, Texas trails Houston (76-75), which also won Tuesday and holds the tiebreaker. The Rangers moved ahead of the […]
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