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‘Needed All Those Runs’: Brandon Nimmo Drives In 5 As Texas Rangers Beat Athletics 8-5
ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Nimmo drove in 5 runs, MacKenzie Gore allowed 1 run over 5 1/3 innings, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 8-5 on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field. Texas improved to 69-70 and moved within one game of the first-place Houston Astros, who lost 5-1 to the Chicago White Sox. […]
‘Not Just Being An Out With A Helmet On’: Brandon Nimmo Opens Up On Slump After 4-Hit Night vs. Athletics
ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Nimmo set season highs with 4 hits and 5 RBI, 3 of them driven in with two outs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 8-5 on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field. Texas moved to 69-70 and pulled within one game of the first-place Houston Astros, who lost 5-1 to […]
Golden State Warriors Star Stephen Curry’s Knee Will Be Managed Moving Forward
Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry‘s right knee may never be 100% again. According to Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, Curry’s knee will need to be managed moving forward after he was plagued by health issues last season. “There’s at least some lingering concern about the knee,” Poole said. “From what […]
‘It’s All About Sacrifice’: Paige Bueckers Explains Team USA Role Ahead Of World Cup
BERLIN — Paige Bueckers said every player on the 2026 USA Women’s National Team will have to set aside the role she fills for her WNBA club. The Dallas Wings guard made the comments in a feature USA Basketball published Tuesday, three days before the United States opens the FIBA Women’s World Cup against China […]
‘Great Dialogue’: Paige Bueckers Details Relationship With Dallas Wings Coach José Fernández At World Cup
BERLIN — José Fernández will work the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup as a scout coach for the United States. USA Basketball named the Dallas Wings coach to Kara Lawson‘s staff on Aug. 6, the same day it announced the 12-player roster that includes Paige Bueckers. Fernández and Bueckers first worked together in a national […]
‘Full Circle Moment’: Paige Bueckers Set For Team USA World Cup Debut After Career Year With Dallas Wings
BERLIN —Paige Bueckers gets her first World Cup game Friday morning against China. USA Basketball put the Dallas Wings guard on the 2026 Women’s National Team on Aug. 6. Four days before the tournament begins in Berlin, that roster changed twice on Monday. A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum withdrew for health reasons. USA Basketball added […]
ESPN Moves Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Up 40 Spots In NFL Top 100 Ranking
Dak Prescott climbed 40 places to No. 38 in ESPN’s ranking of the NFL’s top 100 players for 2026, with the outlet projecting another 4,000-yard season for the Cowboys quarterback.
‘Might Triple Crown It’: Micah Parsons Makes Massive George Pickens Prediction For Dallas Cowboys
DALLAS — Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons picked George Pickens to lead the NFL in touchdown receptions this season and said the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver is capable of winning the receiving triple crown, on the bold-predictions episode of his Bleacher Report show, “The Edge with Micah Parsons.” Parsons put Pickens at 15 […]
‘I Hate The Color Orange’: Marcel Reed Has Message For Texas After 2 Straight Texas A&M Losses
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed said he does not like Texas and that the Texas Longhorns will have to pay for beating the Aggies in each of the past two seasons, in an interview with USA TODAY Sports columnist Blake Toppmeyer published Tuesday. Toppmeyer conducted the interview in April, after a […]
FC Dallas Shows Off Renovated Toyota Stadium East Side As $215 Million Project Takes Shape
FRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas will show off the renovated east side of Toyota Stadium this weekend. Sporting Kansas City comes to Frisco on Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. CT match, the first at home since that part of the stadium reopened. Abraham Nudelstejer of The Dallas Morning News got an early look at the renovated […]
Dallas Stars Name Marty Turco, Les Jackson To 2026 Hall Of Fame Class
DALLAS — The Dallas Stars announced Monday that former goaltender Marty Turco and longtime hockey operations executive Les Jackson will make up the 2026 class of the Dallas Stars Hall of Fame. Turco was chosen in the Player category and Jackson in the Builder category. The team’s Hall of Fame is now in its fifth […]
‘Hadn’t Been On Our Radar’: Stephen Jones Says Dallas Cowboys Haven’t Discussed Dak Prescott Extension
FRISCO, Texas — A new contract for Dak Prescott has not come up inside the Dallas Cowboys building, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. What Prescott wanted this offseason was a rebuilt defense, Jones said, and keeping Quinnen Williams was part of the ask. “We hadn’t thought a lot about that,” […]
‘Best Fit’: Stephen Jones Says Brian Schottenheimer Ran Dallas Cowboys’ Defensive Coordinator Search
FRISCO, Texas — Coach Brian Schottenheimer ran the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator search himself, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Dallas has always let its people do their jobs, Jones said, though the front office holds opinions and has influenced coaching hires before. “I like Dan Quinn, who came in here […]
‘Double-Digit Sack Guy’: Stephen Jones Sees Big Potential In Dallas Cowboys Rookie Malachi Lawrence
FRISCO, Texas — Malachi Lawrence has the physical tools to reach double-digit sacks as a rookie, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Jones said the rookie class already looks like it has the opportunity to do some things this season. “Malachi Lawrence has really got a chance to not […]
‘Lived Up To Every Expectation’: Stephen Jones Praises Caleb Downs Before Dallas Cowboys Rookie Debut
FRISCO, Texas — Caleb Downs has met expectations that were already enormous, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Jones said Downs landed on preseason all-rookie teams before playing a snap and was floated as a defensive rookie of the year candidate. “I think Caleb Downs, it’s hard to exceed […]
‘Just Stop’: Derek Carr Defends Caleb Downs’ Unusual Practice Role With Dallas Cowboys
DALLAS — Derek Carr said the criticism of Dallas Cowboys rookie safety Caleb Downs taking practice reps against wide receivers needs to end. The former NFL quarterback made the comments on Home Grown with David & Derek Carr, the podcast he co-hosts with his brother, David Carr. The clip posted to the show’s YouTube channel […]
‘Change Of Scenery’: Stephen Jones Explains Why Dallas Cowboys Keep Betting On Former First-Round Picks
FRISCO, Texas — For executive vice president Stephen Jones, Malik Hooker is an example of what can happen when the Dallas Cowboys take a chance on a former first-round pick from another team. Jones discussed that approach Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Jones said Dallas has long been willing to bet on players who entered the […]
‘Needed Improvement’: Stephen Jones Explains Why Dallas Cowboys Traded For Broderick Jones
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys carried a first-round grade on Broderick Jones when he came out of Georgia in 2023, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Dallas has long looked for players with a blue-chip background, Jones said, and the tackle it traded for last week was a five-star recruit. […]
‘Bigger Challenge Next Year’: Stephen Jones Addresses George Pickens’ Contract Future With Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Paying CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens at the top of the market is a problem the Dallas Cowboys solved for this season and not beyond it, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Jones agreed that Dallas built this roster with this season in mind, calling that “a fair […]
Former Dallas Cowboys First-Round Pick Mazi Smith Joins Miami Dolphins Practice Squad
MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins added former Dallas Cowboys first-round defensive tackle Mazi Smith to their practice squad Tuesday, the team announced. Miami added eight players to the practice squad that afternoon. Smith joined Liam Anderson, Clelin Ferrell, Amari Gainer, Jordan Miller, Will Sheppard, Jaylin Simpson, and Tre Watson. Miami made room by releasing quarterback […]
‘We’d Love To Have Joe Back’: Stephen Jones Says Dallas Cowboys In Talks With Joe Milton III
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys were in talks with Joe Milton III about a return to the practice squad, executive vice president Stephen Jones said Tuesday on DLLS Sports. Jones spoke before claims were due at 3 p.m. CT. Milton cleared waivers that afternoon without a claim. Dallas made its roster moves to field […]
Joe Milton III Clears Waivers, Dallas Cowboys Can Bring QB Back To Practice Squad
FRISCO, Texas — Quarterback Joe Milton III cleared waivers Tuesday, leaving the Dallas Cowboys free to sign him to their practice squad. Claims were due at 3 p.m. CT. None came in on Milton or on the two years left on his rookie contract, and he is a free agent. Dallas placed Milton on waivers […]
‘Blowing Up My Phone’: Trevor Williams Says MacKenzie Gore Recruited Him To Texas Rangers All Season
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers signed right-hander Trevor Williams to a major league contract Tuesday. The Washington Nationals had released him on Sunday. Williams, 34, will wear No. 51. He said left-hander MacKenzie Gore, a teammate for three seasons in Washington, had been recruiting him to Texas all season. Shawn McFarland of The Dallas […]
‘Much, Much Better’: Brian Schottenheimer Gives Jonathan Bullard Injury Update Before Cowboys Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard is making progress, coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday, though he stopped short of committing either way on availability. Schottenheimer talked to Bullard on Tuesday. Neither the coach nor the club has specified the injury. “He’s doing well. He’s making progress. I’m not going to say 100% […]
‘Things That We’ve Held’: Brian Schottenheimer Says Dallas Cowboys Saved Concepts For New York Giants Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday the staff has held concepts back through the preseason and will not open the New York Giants game plan until Monday. Dallas practiced early Tuesday to get the players into the heat and closed the session with conditioning. Schottenheimer said the team will practice in […]
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