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‘He’s Been A Great Mentor’: Sam Howell Says Dak Prescott Was Part Of Why He Signed With Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Sam Howell will open the season as Dak Prescott‘s backup. The Dallas Cowboys waived Joe Milton III on Monday to create a roster spot for running back Emari Demercado, claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs, and the move left Howell as the second of two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. […]
Robert Garcia Expected To Begin Texas Rangers Rehab Assignment Saturday After Live BP
ARLINGTON, Texas — Robert Garcia got back in front of hitters Wednesday at Globe Life Field, throwing live batting practice as he works back from left rotator cuff inflammation. His next step should come Saturday. Drew Davison of MLB.com reported that Garcia is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment then. Garcia faced three […]
Kawhi Leonard Trade Between Clippers, Raptors Expected To Go Through ‘In The Next Few Days’
The Raptors’ deal for Leonard had been delayed while the NBA investigated the Clippers, but Shams Charania says the trade is now expected to be finalized within days.
LA Clippers Issue Statement After NBA Finds Them Guilty Of Circumventing Salary Cap For Kawhi Leonard
The LA Clippers have issued a statement after the NBA found them guilty of circumventing the salary cap for Kawhi Leonard.
Joe Milton III Signing With Dallas Cowboys Practice Squad After Clearing Waivers
FRISCO, Texas — Quarterback Joe Milton III is signing to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad, DallasCowboys.com reported Wednesday. Milton cleared waivers at Tuesday’s 3 p.m. CT deadline and had been a free agent since. Dallas placed him on the wire Monday as the corresponding move for its claim of running back Emari Demercado from the […]
‘I Accept Full Responsibility’: Kawhi Leonard Responds To NBA Penalties In LA Clippers Case
NEW YORK — Kawhi Leonard released a statement Wednesday through agent Harrison Gaines, hours after the NBA penalized him and the Los Angeles Clippers in its salary cap circumvention case. Leonard said he accepts full responsibility for lapses in judgment by people in his inner circle. Leonard said that through 15 years, his family, basketball, […]
NBA Strips Clippers Of 5 First-Round Picks, Fines Steve Ballmer $30M In Kawhi Leonard Case
NEW YORK — The NBA announced Wednesday that the Los Angeles Clippers will lose five first-round draft picks and pay a $30 million fine for violating the salary cap circumvention rules in its collective bargaining agreement with the National Basketball Players Association. The penalties were released with a summary report from the firm that handled […]
‘I Know We’re Playing Michigan’: Steve Sarkisian Says Texas-Michigan 2027 Game Still On
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Wednesday the Longhorns still expect to play Michigan in 2027, though the date of the game is no longer settled. Sarkisian made the comments during a media availability in Austin, and they were reported by Anwar Richardson of Orangebloods.com. Michigan moved its 2027 home game against Eastern […]
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb Drops 14 Spots In ESPN’s Top 100 NFL Players List
Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb slid 14 spots in ESPN's latest Top 100 NFL players list following a challenging 2025 campaign.
SEC Seeks Information From Daktronics Concerning Kawhi Leonard Amid LA Clippers Probe
DALLAS — The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking information from Daktronics concerning Kawhi Leonard, acting chief financial officer Howard Atkins said Wednesday on the company’s fiscal 2027 first-quarter earnings call. Daktronics is the South Dakota manufacturer that designed the Halo Board inside Intuit Dome, the Los Angeles Clippers arena that opened in August 2024. […]
‘He’s Earned It’: Kirk Cousins Named Las Vegas Raiders Week 1 Starter Over No. 1 Pick Fernando Mendoza
HENDERSON, Nev. — Kirk Cousins will be the Las Vegas Raiders‘ Week 1 quarterback against the Miami Dolphins, first-year coach Klint Kubiak said Wednesday. Fernando Mendoza, the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, will begin the season behind Cousins. Kubiak did not offer a timetable for when Mendoza might get on the field and […]
‘I Want Their Christmas To Be Disrupted’: Stephen A. Smith Doubles Down On Dallas Cowboys Crash Prediction
DALLAS — Stephen A. Smith appeared on ESPN’s Get Up on Wednesday morning and said the crash he has been predicting for the Dallas Cowboys is still coming, then aimed it at the fan base rather than at Jerry Jones. Smith showed up on the set after Adam Schefter said earlier in the same show […]
‘Never Leaves The Field’: ESPN Predicts Massive Caleb Downs Role For Dallas Cowboys
DALLAS — ESPN’s Dan Graziano predicted Wednesday morning that Dallas Cowboys rookie safety Caleb Downs “never leaves the field” in 2026. Graziano acknowledged that he was exaggerating a little. His larger point was that Dallas believes Downs can handle several different jobs. Ideally for the Cowboys, Downs and veteran safety Jalen Thompson can switch between […]
‘Passport Was Lost In The Mail’: Dallas Wings Center Li Yueru To Miss World Cup With China
BERLIN — Li Yueru will not play for China at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The Dallas Wings center said in a statement posted to her Instagram story on Wednesday that her passport was lost in the mail, that it still has not been recovered, and that she will miss the tournament in Berlin. […]
Tyler Seguin Skates With Dallas Stars As ACL Comeback Reaches Training Camp Window
DALLAS — Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin skated Tuesday at the team’s practice facility as he works back from a torn ACL in his right knee. The Stars posted video of the session to their X account Tuesday afternoon. Seguin has been on the ice this week as part of the captain’s skate. Dallas opens […]
‘I Mean, Clearly’: Jalen Hurts Confirms He, A.J. Brown Grew Apart Before Philadelphia Eagles Trade
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts confirmed that he and A.J. Brown grew apart during their last season together in Philadelphia, in an interview with GQ published Tuesday. Hurts gave the answer only after the magazine asked him twice. “There’s no surprise that it was talked about,” Hurts said. Asked a second time whether the two had […]
‘New Vision’: Russell Westbrook Joins Project B As Co-Founder After NBA Retirement
DALLAS — Project B said Wednesday that Russell Westbrook has joined the startup basketball league as a co-founder and chief strategy officer. The announcement came in a release distributed through Business Wire. Westbrook also owns a stake in Project B and now has a seat on its board. Project B said Westbrook will help set […]
NFL.com Staff Gives Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott 2 MVP Votes Entering 2026 Season
DALLAS — Dak Prescott tied for fourth in NFL.com‘s staff MVP balloting, which the site published Tuesday. He received two of the 18 votes, from Grant Gordon and Kevin Patra, and was listed at plus-1300 at FanDuel Sportsbook as of 11 a.m. CT Tuesday. Josh Allen got six votes to lead the ballot and was […]
‘People Are Doubting You’: Joey McGuire Tells Will Hammond Texas Tech Ranking Reflects QB Doubts
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond said Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire told him the Red Raiders’ preseason ranking is a verdict on the quarterback position, in an interview with Brett McMurphy of On3 published Wednesday morning. “McGuire straight up said ‘Will, people are doubting you. If Sorsby was still our quarterback, we’d […]
NFL.com Staff Picks Caleb Downs To Win Defensive Rookie Of The Year For Dallas Cowboys
DALLAS — Caleb Downs is the pick to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year on NFL.com‘s staff ballot, which the site published Tuesday. He received five of the 18 votes, the most of any defensive rookie. Rueben Bain Jr. was next with four votes. David Bailey and Sonny Styles got three each. Arvell Reese, Jacob […]
‘The Dallas Cowboys Are Coming’: Adam Schefter Warns Stephen A. Smith About 2026
DALLAS — Adam Schefter went on ESPN’s Get Up on Wednesday morning with a warning for Stephen A. Smith: the Dallas Cowboys are coming this season. Smith responded on X less than an hour later. Before getting to Smith, Schefter looked back at the contract drama that closed each of the previous two Cowboys summers. […]
‘I Have No Idea What My Role Is’: Emari Demercado Waits On Dallas Cowboys Backfield Plan
FRISCO, Texas — Emari Demercado is third on the Dallas Cowboys running back depth chart, behind Javonte Williams and Malik Davis. Dallas claimed him off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday. His exact role in the offense is still something he is waiting to find out. The Cowboys waived Jaydon Blue and Phil […]
‘It Feels Off’: Joe Haden Questions Dallas Cowboys’ Decision To Waive Joe Milton III
DALLAS — Joe Haden does not understand why the Dallas Cowboys waived Joe Milton III, the former Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback said Monday on Deebo & Joe, the podcast he co-hosts with James Harrison. Dallas placed Milton on waivers Monday afternoon as the corresponding move for its claim of running back Emari Demercado […]
Tiger Woods Pleads Guilty, Gets 5-Year License Suspension After Florida Crash
STUART, Fla — Tiger Woods pleaded guilty Wednesday to willful, wanton, and reckless driving and to refusing to submit to a lawful test. His driver’s license will be suspended for five years, and he was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine. Woods entered the plea before County Judge Darren Steele at the Martin County Courthouse […]
‘Klayton’s My Guy’: Emari Demercado Excited To Reunite With Dallas Cowboys OC Klayton Adams
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys claimed Emari Demercado off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, putting the running back back in an offense run by Klayton Adams. Adams coached the Arizona Cardinals offensive line in 2023 and 2024, which were Demercado’s first two seasons in the league. Adams is in his second […]
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