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‘It’s Real Dicey’: Jerry Jones Admits Dallas Cowboys Are Taking Major Risk With Rookie-Heavy Defense
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones called it “real dicey” Friday to count on rookies the way the Cowboys are counting on theirs, two days before the season opener against the New York Giants. Jones made the comments on the K&C Masterpiece on 105.3 The Fan. Dallas used four of its […]
‘Super Blessed’: Dak Prescott Comes Full Circle 10 Years After First Dallas Cowboys Start Against New York Giants
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott said Thursday that he is super blessed, thankful, and hungry 10 years after his first NFL start, which came against the same New York Giants team the Dallas Cowboys face Sunday night. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. A lot of hard work went into those […]
‘You Don’t Even Flinch’: Dak Prescott Backs T.J. Bass To Replace Tyler Smith For Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott said Thursday that T.J. Bass is a true pro, three days before Bass starts at left guard for the Dallas Cowboys in place of Tyler Smith against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is Sunday at 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. Smith had surgery on his left thumb […]
‘Watched A Lot Of Tennessee’: Dak Prescott Searches For Dennard Wilson’s Fingerprint Before New York Giants
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott said Thursday that he has watched a lot of film from Dennard Wilson’s time in Tennessee, trying to get a feel for the New York Giants defensive coordinator’s fingerprint before the Dallas Cowboys open at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff Sunday night is 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. Prescott would expect New […]
‘As Good Or Better’: Dak Prescott Raves About Jake Ferguson’s Offseason Leap For Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott said Thursday that tight end Jake Ferguson has gotten as good or better this year than in all of his previous seasons combined, three days before the Dallas Cowboys open against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is Sunday at 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. With receivers CeeDee […]
‘No Egos’: Dak Prescott Explains Why CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens Work Together For Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott said Thursday that there are no egos between receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, three days before the Dallas Cowboys open against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is Sunday at 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. Lamb and Pickens are brothers to Prescott, and their relationship extends through […]
‘Even More Exciting’: Dak Prescott Responds To Greg Newsome II’s Bold New York Giants Cornerback Claim
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott said Thursday that he hopes every New York Giants cornerback believes what Greg Newsome II said about their room, three days before the Dallas Cowboys open the season at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff Sunday night is 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. Newsome said last week that the Giants have the best […]
‘Fewest Amount Of Kicks’: Dak Prescott Explains Why Dallas Cowboys Don’t Want To Lean On Brandon Aubrey
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott said Thursday that he wants to give Brandon Aubrey the fewest kicks possible, three days before the Dallas Cowboys open the season against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is Sunday at 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. Protecting the ball is vital at quarterback for Prescott. “You understand […]
‘I Wish People Would Appreciate Who He Is’: Mike Elko Makes Case For Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Aggies coach Mike Elko spent part of his game-week press conference arguing that Marcel Reed does not get the credit his record warrants. Elko said Reed is 12-1 as a regular-season starter over the last two seasons and is moving past quarterbacks already regarded as successes at Texas A&M. […]
‘He Really Hasn’t Called A Game In A While’: Ryan Day Says Will Muschamp Is The Unknown For Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said the biggest unknown in Saturday’s game at Texas is what Will Muschamp does as a play caller, because there is little current film of him doing it. Muschamp returned to Austin this year as defensive coordinator for the Texas Longhorns, his second stint with the […]
‘I Wouldn’t Say They Limited Him’: Julian Sayin Explains Jeremiah Smith’s Quiet Games Against Texas
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Julian Sayin said the ball has not gone to Jeremiah Smith in Ohio State Buckeyes games against Texas, and that he had chances to change that last season and did not take them. Smith has 7 catches on 13 targets for 46 yards in two meetings with the Texas Longhorns. Those are […]
‘We’ve Earned The Right To Be On This Stage’: Steve Sarkisian Answers Pressure Question Before Ohio State
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian was asked Thursday whether he feels pressure before the Texas Longhorns host the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, and he answered by listing what is attached to the game. Sarkisian’s position is that the sellout, the ESPN “College GameDay” set in Austin, and the night television window are all […]
‘We Better Know Where No. 4 Is On Every Snap’: Steve Sarkisian Sets Texas Plan For Jeremiah Smith
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said the Longhorns have to know where Jeremiah Smith is on every snap Saturday night, a level of attention he does not give every opponent. Smith has 7 catches on 13 targets for 46 yards in two career games against Texas. In the other 28 games of his […]
‘Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing’: Sophie Cunningham Sidesteps Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White WNBA Drama
INDIANAPOLIS — Sophie Cunningham said Friday she is keeping her attention on the Indiana Fever‘s four remaining regular-season games rather than the draft declarations of former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White, in a wide-ranging interview with ESPN. Cunningham said the Fever have the potential for a deep playoff run, and that spending […]
Mark Williams Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Phoenix Suns Center Expected To Miss Several Months
PHOENIX — Mark Williams had surgery Thursday on a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The Phoenix Suns announced the procedure Friday and did not set a timetable for his return. The Suns said Williams sustained the injury during an offseason workout. ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reported the surgery, said Williams will miss several months. John Gambadoro […]
‘We Found A Solution’: Taylor Townsend, Kateřina Siniaková Rally Past Ashlyn Krueger, Robin Montgomery For U.S. Open Title
NEW YORK — Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery led the U.S. Open women’s doubles final by a set on Friday afternoon. They won two games after that. Taylor Townsend and Kateřina Siniaková took the title 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match ran 1 hour, 53 minutes, according to the WTA. Krueger and […]
‘We’ll Talk Further About The Direction Of The Team’: Dylan Larkin Reports To Detroit Red Wings Camp Without Captaincy
DETROIT — Dylan Larkin will report to Detroit Red Wings training camp next week and will not do it as captain, the team and the center said in separate statements Friday. Detroit will open the 2026-27 season without a captain. Larkin had worn the “C” since Jan. 13, 2021. Camp opens Sept. 17 at Little […]
‘A Little Less Funny’: Kylian Mbappé Pushes Back On ‘Dictator’ Memes After World Cup
PARIS — In an interview with France Football published Friday, Kylian Mbappé said he did not enjoy all of the AI-generated memes that portrayed him as a dictator on social media during the World Cup. The Associated Press reported the comments. The memes showed the France captain and Real Madrid forward in military outfits, on […]
‘It’s Not Fair To Compare Them’: Dak Prescott Defends Rebuilt Dallas Cowboys Defense Before New York Giants Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott said Thursday that it is not fair to compare the Dallas Cowboys defense to last season’s unit, three days before defensive coordinator Christian Parker calls his first regular-season game against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is Sunday at 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. Dallas allowed 511 points […]
‘Pretty Serious Injury’: Stephen Jones Says Malik Davis Could Miss Significant Time For Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis is looking at a “pretty serious injury” that “could take him out for some period of time,” Cowboys chief operating officer and co-owner Stephen Jones said Friday afternoon on 105.3 The Fan. Dallas opens the season Sunday night against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Davis […]
‘That Streak’s Over With’: Dak Prescott Moves Past New York Giants Dominance Before Dallas Cowboys Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott said Thursday that his old winning streak against the New York Giants is over and is the last thing on his mind, three days before the Dallas Cowboys open the season at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff Sunday night is 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. The Giants have a new coaching staff […]
Malik Davis To Miss Cowboys-Giants Opener With Hip Injury, Severity Still Being Evaluated
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis has a hip injury and will miss Sunday night’s season opener, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reported Friday. Davis is undergoing further testing to determine the severity of the injury. Dallas plays the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Davis was carted off the […]
‘Surprising Folks’: Jerry Jones Backs Terence Steele After Dallas Cowboys Add Broderick Jones
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Friday that he is looking forward to right tackle Terence Steele “surprising folks” this season, 13 days after Dallas traded for Broderick Jones to compete with Steele for the job. Jerry Jones made the comments on the K&C Masterpiece on 105.3 The Fan. Steele […]
Dallas Cowboys RB Malik Davis Carted Off Practice Field With Injury Before New York Giants Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis was carted off the practice field with an injury Friday, Clarence Hill Jr. of DLLS Sports reported. Dallas opens the regular season Sunday night against the New York Giants. Hill posted the report at 1:45 p.m. CT and attributed it to a source. “The Cowboys are […]
‘They’ve Earned It’: Jerry Jones Explains Why Dallas Cowboys Extended Ryan Flournoy, Brevyn Spann-Ford
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones described wide receiver Ryan Flournoy and tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford as homegrown Friday, a day after Dallas agreed to contract extensions with both. Jones made the comments on the K&C Masterpiece on 105.3 The Fan. Spann-Ford agreed Thursday to a three-year, $18 million extension that […]
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