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Jack Leiter Allows 5 Runs In Second Rehab Start As Texas Rangers Weigh Return Role
FRISCO, Texas — Jack Leiter needed 59 pitches to get through 3-plus innings Thursday night at Riders Field. The Texas Rangers right-hander allowed 3 hits and 5 runs, 4 of them earned, walked 2, and struck out 5 in his second minor league rehab start since ankle surgery. Leiter threw 38 of the 59 for […]
‘On The Radar For Some Time’: Mike Schmitz Explains Why Dallas Mavericks Added Tarik Biberović
DALLAS — The Memphis Grizzlies drafted Tarik Biberović 56th overall in 2023, but he stayed with Fenerbahçe instead of coming over to the NBA. His draft rights were acquired by the Dallas Mavericks in the six-team trade that also involved Santi Aldama and Marcus Sasser. He signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Mavs […]
‘Toughness And Versatility’: Mike Schmitz Explains Why Dallas Mavericks Extended Naji Marshall
DALLAS — Naji Marshall signed a three-year, $52.2 million extension with the Dallas Mavericks on Aug. 2 that runs through 2029-30. During Friday’s appearance on 1310 The Ticket, general manager Mike Schmitz said the Mavericks studied Marshall’s film before the new front office arrived, then got a closer look at him day to day. “He […]
Mike Schmitz Addresses Klay Thompson Buyout, Says Dallas Mavericks Want ‘Culture Of Competition’
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz went on 1310 The Ticket on Friday minutes after the team announced its buyout agreement with Klay Thompson. Schmitz pointed to the statement Masai Ujiri released earlier in the day and said Thompson has won at the highest level. “Very thankful for everything Klay brought to the […]
Phil Handy Leaves Dallas Mavericks For Philadelphia 76ers, Reunites With LeBron James, Nick Nurse
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are losing assistant coach Phil Handy to the Philadelphia 76ers, according to a report from NBA insider Marc J. Spears. The veteran assistant is reportedly reuniting with 76ers head coach Nick Nurse and incoming star LeBron James. Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Phil Handy is finalizing a deal to become an […]
Klay Thompson To Join Miami Heat After Dallas Mavericks Buyout
DALLAS — The Klay Thompson era is over for the Dallas Mavericks, and a new one is beginning for the veteran sharpshooter. Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after reaching a buyout agreement with Dallas. He can join Miami once he clears waivers, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday. The Mavericks announced […]
Dallas Mavericks And Klay Thompson Reach Buyout Agreement
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Klay Thompson reached a buyout agreement Friday. The team did not disclose the financial terms. Thompson was owed $17.5 million this coming season, the final year of his contract. He is expected to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday. Thompson wanted […]
Olympiacos Targets Dallas Mavericks Guard John Poulakidas As NBA Remains Priority
DALLAS — Olympiacos wants John Poulakidas. Eurohoops reported Thursday that the reigning EuroLeague champion has made the Dallas Mavericks guard a transfer target. Panathinaikos AKTOR could enter the race behind it. Poulakidas plans to stay in the NBA at least one more season before he considers Europe. Three Olympiacos officials went to Las Vegas in […]
‘Fight Like Their Lives Depend On It’: Dak Prescott Details What He Wants From Dallas Cowboys Offensive Line
OXNARD, Calif. — Dak Prescott will not tell the Dallas Cowboys who should back up the interior of their offensive line. He said Thursday he is watching for something other than technique. Prescott was asked how the competition is shaping up with two preseason games left. “Trust the people that make those decisions, ultimately at […]
‘It’s A Great Group’: Jacob deGrom Praises Skip Schumaker, Texas Rangers Amid Playoff Push
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom reached 2,000 career strikeouts on Thursday night, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0 to move back into a tie for the final American League wild card spot. Texas is 63-65 with 34 games left. Showing up the same way every day is what deGrom said the Rangers […]
‘Trying To Be Too Fine’: Jacob deGrom Reveals Adjustment Behind 10-Strikeout Start Against Washington Nationals
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom walked 1 batter and struck out 10 on Thursday night in a 2-0 Texas Rangers win over the Washington Nationals. deGrom went 6 innings on 94 pitches and gave up 1 hit and 0 runs. The 10 strikeouts matched his season high, and the 2,000th of his career came on […]
Jessica Shepard Drops Career-High 26, Arike Ogunbowale Hits 5,000 Points In Dallas Wings’ 91-85 Win Over Indiana Fever
DALLAS — The Dallas Wings had two different offensive standouts to get them across the finish line against the Indiana Fever Thursday night, and neither of them was named Paige Bueckers. Forward Jessica Shepard took the lead early, putting together one of the best halves of her career. Then, after halftime, guard Arike Ogunbowale took […]
‘She Was Amazing’: Awak Kuier Sets Dallas Wings Blocks Record In Win Over Indiana Fever
DALLAS — For much of this season, the Dallas Wings have been searching for consistency on the defensive end. Thursday night against the Indiana Fever, Awak Kuier gave them exactly what they needed. Kuier was everywhere in the Wings’ 91-85 win over the Fever at American Airlines Center, making an impact that extended outside the […]
‘Vintage deGrom’: Jacob deGrom Reaches 2,000 Strikeouts In Texas Rangers’ 2-0 Win Over Washington Nationals
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom came into Thursday night 2 strikeouts short of 2,000 for his career and got both in the first two batters of the game. Daylen Lile struck out swinging. Abimelec Ortiz, who came up through the Texas system, struck out swinging behind him, and deGrom tipped his cap to the crowd […]
‘The Franchise That Drafted Me’: Arike Ogunbowale Hits 5,000 Points As Dallas Wings Beat Indiana Fever 91-85
DALLAS — Arike Ogunbowale scored 32 points and passed 5,000 for her career on Thursday night. The Dallas Wings beat the Indiana Fever 91-85 at American Airlines Center, ending Indiana’s five-game winning streak. Jessica Shepard set a career high with 26 points. Awak Kuier blocked 7 shots, a Dallas single-game record, and the Wings took […]
‘He’s A Guideline Guy’: Dak Prescott Explains CeeDee Lamb Connection With Dallas Cowboys
OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott divides receivers into two categories. CeeDee Lamb is in the second one. Lamb has caught passes from Prescott longer than any receiver on the roster. Dallas drafted him 17th overall in 2020, four seasons after Prescott arrived. “I think it’s how it’s always been, and honestly, there’s […]
‘Another Tool’: Dak Prescott Explains How TrackMan Helps Fine-Tune Dallas Cowboys Deep Ball
OXNARD, Calif. — Every throw Dak Prescott made in training camp was measured. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback said Thursday he has been going back to check the velocity and apex on specific passes. Prescott was asked what the TrackMan data does for him. “It’s not something that I go back and I look at every […]
‘It Was Time’: Dak Prescott Recalls Von Miller’s Message Before Dallas Cowboys Signing
OXNARD, Calif. — Von Miller told Dak Prescott over dinner in Las Vegas that it was time for the Dallas Cowboys quarterback to break through. Miller signed with Dallas on Tuesday and took his first practice reps Thursday. Prescott was asked what he remembered about the conversation. “I remember all of that. I know it […]
‘Turn On The Tape’: Dak Prescott Gives Strong Endorsement Of Malik Davis
OXNARD, Calif. — Malik Davis has been waived or released by Dallas several times since he arrived as an undrafted rookie in 2022. Dak Prescott was asked Thursday why the Dallas Cowboys running back keeps getting overlooked. Prescott did not agree that he has been. He had just been talking about players fighting for jobs […]
‘I Want To Be Around Men Like That’: Dak Prescott Praises Dallas Cowboys Rookie Camden Brown
OXNARD, Calif. — Camden Brown told Dak Prescott he was from Louisiana, and Prescott said Thursday that was the end of it. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback was asked what he has liked about the undrafted rookie receiver, who caught both Dallas touchdowns in Saturday’s preseason opener at Seattle. “Well, you just said it right there. […]
‘He Wants To Play Football’: Dak Prescott Praises George Pickens Amid Dallas Cowboys Franchise Tag
OXNARD, Calif. — George Pickens is the only player in the NFL playing this season on a franchise tag, and Dak Prescott said Thursday that none of it has changed how the Dallas Cowboys receiver has practiced. Prescott was asked whether Pickens has surprised him during camp. “I can’t say it surprised me, just because […]
‘Live On The Edge And Not Go Over’: Dak Prescott Addresses Cowboys-Saints Fights In Joint Practice
OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott saw enough on film to understand why Tuesday’s joint practice against the New Orleans Saints ended early. Prescott was asked Thursday about the physicality around the Cowboys and why things have gotten heated during training camp. “They’re just ready to play football,” Prescott said. “We’ve got a […]
‘That’s Not My Job’: Dak Prescott Won’t Pick Between Sam Howell, Joe Milton III In Dallas Cowboys Backup QB Battle
OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will not pick between Sam Howell and Joe Milton III, and he said Thursday that is not his job. Prescott was asked what he has seen from the backup competition inside the quarterback room. Both players saw work four days earlier in Dallas’ preseason opener at Seattle. […]
Consequences Need To Register’: Jerry Jones Addresses Donovan Ezeiruaku After Two Dallas Cowboys Practice Ejections
OXNARD, Calif. — Jerry Jones was asked Thursday whether he is concerned about Donovan Ezeiruaku, who has now been removed from two Dallas Cowboys practices this month for throwing punches. The Cowboys owner and general manager did not answer by defending the player or dismissing the question. He talked about consequences. “Well, I think that […]
‘Yes, We Will Appeal’: Jerry Jones Says Dallas Cowboys Will Fight $500,000 NFL Fine, Discipline Players
OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys will appeal the $500,000 fine the NFL handed them Thursday over their joint practice with the New Orleans Saints. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones also said Dallas will fine players involved in the incidents. Jones was asked whether the league should have fined players rather than teams. “Well, […]
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