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Cooper Flagg Opens Maine Card Shop As $1 Million-Plus Rookie Card Heads To Auction
BANGOR, Maine — Dallas Mavericks star sophomore Cooper Flagg opened a card shop, Flagg Trading Co., on September 12th in Bangor, Maine. Roughly half an hour from Flagg’s hometown of Newport, he and his cousin Tyler Flagg (who co-owns the store) set out to make life easier for card collectors in the area, who don’t […]
‘No One’s More Sick About That’: Brian Schottenheimer Backs Javonte Williams After Costly Week 1 Penalty
FRISCO, Texas — Javonte Williams was beating himself up Sunday night over the taunting penalty that followed his fourth-quarter touchdown, Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday. Williams caught a 17-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott with 5:21 left to pull Dallas within 28-20 of the New York Giants. The taunting flag pushed the try […]
‘Dak’s Got To Throw The Ball Away’: Brian Schottenheimer Owns Dallas Cowboys’ First-Half Mistakes In Week 1
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys should have gone into halftime tied 7-7 with the New York Giants on Sunday night, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday. He put that on a Dak Prescott throw and on his own play calls. CeeDee Lamb caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Prescott in the second quarter to tie […]
‘They Caught Us Off Guard’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains Dallas Cowboys’ Run-Game Struggles vs. New York Giants
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott was not sacked in the Dallas Cowboys’ 28-20 loss to the New York Giants, and coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that the pass protection held up. The run game did not hold up early. Dallas ran 18 times for 69 yards. Javonte Williams had 41 of those yards on 12 […]
‘Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t’: Brian Schottenheimer Defends Dallas Cowboys Preseason Plan
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer is not second-guessing his decision to keep Dallas Cowboys starters out of preseason games, the coach said Monday, one night after a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants. Dallas opened with a new defensive coordinator, new starters at several spots, and a defense that had not played a game […]
‘He’s Been The Same Guy’: Rashan Gary Says Christian Parker Has Clear Plan After Dallas Cowboys’ Week 1 Loss
FRISCO, Texas — Christian Parker came into this week with a plan for what the Dallas Cowboys defense has to fix after Sunday’s 28-20 loss to the New York Giants, Rashan Gary said Tuesday. The first-year defensive coordinator has not changed since the game, according to Gary. “Man, he’s been the same guy. He’s been […]
‘The Main Thing Is Communication’: Rashan Gary, Kenny Clark Detail Dallas Cowboys’ Week 1 Defensive Breakdowns
FRISCO, Texas — Certain formations, the checks Dallas has against them, and the calls that put defenders in position were where the Dallas Cowboys communication broke down Sunday night, Rashan Gary said Tuesday. “Really can’t say what the breakdowns was, but just certain formations that it was given, different checks that we have, and different […]
‘We’ve Got To Lock In On Him’: Rashan Gary Warns Dallas Cowboys About Jayden Daniels Before Week 2 Matchup
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys defense has to account for Jayden Daniels on every down Sunday, Rashan Gary said Tuesday, two days after a 28-20 loss to a New York Giants quarterback who ran 11 times. Jaxson Dart completed 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions at MetLife Stadium. […]
‘Everybody Got To Look In The Mirror’: Kenny Clark Challenges Dallas Cowboys Defense After New York Giants Loss
FRISCO, Texas — Every player on the Dallas Cowboys defense has to ask what he can do better after Sunday’s 28-20 loss to the New York Giants, Kenny Clark said Tuesday. The defensive tackle said his own answer starts with preparation during the week. “Just finding ways to do more,” Clark said. “And everybody got […]
Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves Tried To Trade For Kawhi Leonard
The Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves tried to trade for Kawhi Leonard, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The LA Clippers wound up trading Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors.
Myles Turner Gives $2 Million To HEB ISD As Trinity Arena Takes His Name
EULESS, Texas — The new Trinity Arena in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District officially became Myles Turner Fieldhouse on Monday after Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner signed a sponsorship and pledge agreement with the district. According to the district’s Facebook post, Turner also handed a $2 million investment to the HEB ISD Education Foundation. A […]
Joc Pederson Has Fractured Hand, Plans To Try Playing Through Injury For Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Joc Pederson has a small fracture in his left hand and will try to play through it during the Texas Rangers‘ final 12 games, depending on how much pain he can tolerate, The Dallas Morning News reported Tuesday. An MRI exam on Monday found the break. Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt hit Pederson with a 93.3 mph fastball in […]
‘We Found No Red Flags’: Adam Silver Defends NBA Vetting Of Mark Walter Before Los Angeles Lakers Sale
NEW YORK — NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday the league found no red flags when it vetted Mark Walter to become principal governor of the Los Angeles Lakers, and he learned Walter planned to sell the team only when the buyers told him they had a handshake deal. Silver spoke after the NBA Board […]
Adam Silver Says NBA Europe Talks With EuroLeague Are Making Progress, More Announcements Coming
NEW YORK — NBA owners discussed ongoing negotiations with the EuroLeague during this week’s Board of Governors meetings, and commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday more NBA Europe announcements are coming over the next several weeks. Silver spoke after the board met Monday and Tuesday in New York. Deputy commissioner Mark Tatum briefed owners on NBA […]
‘I Would See It As A Failure’: Adam Silver Makes Strong Statement On Trail Blazers’ Portland Future
NEW YORK — NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday he would see it as a failure if the Portland Trail Blazers left Portland, and he offered the league office’s help as owner Tom Dundon negotiates with city and state officials over the Moda Center. Silver spoke after the NBA Board of Governors met Monday and […]
‘The Best System We’ve Ever Had’: Adam Silver Defends NBA Second Apron, Parity Push
NEW YORK — NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday the league’s system is working pretty well and defended the second apron after the Board of Governors met in New York, while calling the union’s new leadership very healthy for the next round of bargaining. David Kelly, the National Basketball Players Association’s executive director, was elected […]
‘The Discipline Is Final’: Adam Silver Closes Door On Clippers Appeal, Backs Steve Ballmer Return
NEW YORK — The LA Clippers penalties for salary cap circumvention are final, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday, and he sees every reason to believe governor Steve Ballmer will return as an owner in good standing after his one-year suspension. Silver spoke after the NBA Board of Governors met Monday and Tuesday in New […]
Adam Silver Says WNBA Commissioner Search Has Not Yet Formally Begun
NEW YORK — The NBA has not yet hired a search firm to find the next WNBA commissioner, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday, 11 days after Cathy Engelbert announced she will retire at the end of the year. Silver spoke after the NBA Board of Governors met Monday and Tuesday in New York. Adam […]
‘We Could Be Ready In Seattle’: Adam Silver Gives Major NBA Expansion Update
NEW YORK — NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday the league could be ready to play in Seattle within five weeks if it had to, after owners spent more of this week’s Board of Governors meetings on Las Vegas. The board met Monday and Tuesday in New York. Silver said the goal is still to […]
Patrick Dumont Leads NBA Owners’ Las Vegas Arena Discussion As Expansion Decision Nears
NEW YORK — Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont led a discussion among NBA owners about potential arena sites for a Las Vegas expansion team during the league’s Board of Governors meetings this week, commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday. Silver met with reporters in New York after the board convened Monday and Tuesday. The board voted […]
‘Apology Accepted’: Holly Rowe Responds To Arch Manning After AI Video Controversy
AUSTIN, Texas — ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe accepted an apology from Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning on Tuesday. Manning had posted the apology to his Instagram story one day after he laughed during a press conference about an AI-generated video that showed Texas coach Steve Sarkisian slapping her. In the two-paragraph statement, Manning called […]
‘I Need To Do Better’: Arch Manning Apologizes To Holly Rowe Over AI Video Comments
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning apologized to ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe in an Instagram story on Tuesday. The apology came one day after he laughed during a press conference about an AI-generated video that showed Texas coach Steve Sarkisian slapping her. In the two-paragraph statement, Manning called his words and actions […]
Texas Rangers Leave Thursday Starter Open Against Boston Red Sox, Who Line Up Sonny Gray
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have not named a starter for Thursday’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox, who have right-hander Sonny Gray scheduled. First pitch at Globe Life Field is 7:05 p.m. CT on Rangers Sports Network. Texas announced Jacob deGrom for Tuesday’s opener against left-hander Patrick Sandoval. On Wednesday, MacKenzie Gore […]
MacKenzie Gore Looks To Bounce Back As Texas Rangers Face Red Sox Rookie Jake Bennett
ARLINGTON, Texas — MacKenzie Gore starts Wednesday night for the Texas Rangers against the Boston Red Sox, who have rookie left-hander Jake Bennett scheduled. First pitch at Globe Life Field is 7:05 p.m. CT on Rangers Sports Network. Gore’s 31 starts are the most in the majors. In his first season with Texas, he is […]
Jacob deGrom Starts Texas Rangers’ Opener Against Red Sox After Groin Tightness In Seattle
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom is on the mound for the Texas Rangers in Tuesday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox, five days after groin tightness ended his last start. First pitch at Globe Life Field is 7:05 p.m. CT on Rangers Sports Network, and Boston is starting left-hander Patrick Sandoval. On Thursday at […]
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