Dallas Morning News: Sports
- Troy Aikman: Why I'd pick the Cowboys to win the NFC East right now
Tuesday - 11/13/2018 - 11:23 AMOne win can change plenty in the NFL. The Cowboys are 4-5 after beating the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and right back in the NFC East race. The Washington Redskins lead the division at 6-3 and have already beaten the Cowboys once, but the the two teams will play at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Stars power play absent during loss to Blue Jackets: 'I guess the word to describe it is discombobulated'
Tuesday - 11/13/2018 - 12:27 AMThe Stars power play, once so prolific, has gone missing.During Monday night's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jackets, the Stars went 0-for-4 on the power play and mustered just one shot on goal.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Puck don't lie: Jim Montgomery's obsession with possession becomes a common theme for Stars
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 11:19 PMHockey can be a random sport, one that can hinge on the random bounces and deflections and tips that swing games and (depending on the timing) seasons. The puck doesn't play favorites, and the pipes don't favor one bench over the other.So even when the results lean one way -- like they have for the Stars during a stretch in which they have points in seven of nine games -- they can be misleading.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Stars forward Devin Shore hurt during game against Blue Jackets
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 09:52 PMStars forward Devin Shore left Monday's game against the Blue Jackets in the first period after an awkward fall in the corner. He was ruled out of the rest of the game with a lower-body injury.Shore only had two shifts in the game Monday night and totaled 1:54 of ice time.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Source: Rangers part ways with pitching coach Doug Brocail
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 08:25 PMThe Rangers have fired pitching coach Doug Brocail on Monday, a source confirmed to Sportsday's Evan Grant. MLB.com's TR Sullivan first reported the news. Brocail was hired in 2016 after the Rangers and former pitching coach Mike Maddux decided to mutually part ways at the end of the 2015 season.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Why the Cowboys need Dak Prescott to work out as their No. 1 QB, new coach or not
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 06:34 PMJean-Jacques Taylor, Cowboys insider for NBC 5 in Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS-TV) and host of JAM Session 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays on 103.3 KESN-FM, answered your questions in a live chat recently.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Here's how much UAB will make for playing at Texas A&M this weekend (hint: it's a lot)
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 05:59 PMOf Texas A&M's three games against non-"power five" opponents, Saturday's contest against UAB will be the toughest.The Blazers are 9-1 overall, ranked in the coaches poll and already clinched their spot in the Conference USA championship game.They also represent the Aggies' most expensive nonconference game this season.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Jason Garrett reminded us he has a pulse, but final seven games are more about Cowboys QB Dak Prescott than anyone else
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 02:35 PMOn a chilly fall evening in South Philly, the Cowboys won a game that either changed everything -- or served as a reprieve from talk of head coach Jason Garrett's departure.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Wesley Matthews (hamstring) won't play against Chicago, but don't expect him to be out for long
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 01:21 PMCHICAGO -- Wesley Matthews' strained left hamstring is not believed to be as severe as the similar injuries to Devin Harris and Harrison Barnes, which kept them out weeks.Coach Rick Carlisle said after Monday's shootaround that Matthews, who did not make the trip to Chicago, could return Wednesday against Utah."That's the hope," Carlisle said.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Film room: 3 things we learned from Cowboys-Eagles, including the value of No. 19 pick Leighton Vander Esch
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 01:00 PMWith their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the Dallas Cowboys (4-5) had their best road performance of the season in their 27-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles (4-5).Without starting left guard Connor Williams, the Cowboys still managed to put together one of its best performances of the season.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Second-half revival another growth spurt for Dennis Smith Jr.
Tuesday - 11/13/2018 - 07:45 AMCHICAGO - The situation did not look great for Dennis Smith Jr. as he walked off the court at halftime Monday night.No points. 0-for-4 shooting and a team-worst minus-15 while he was on the court.With those numbers working against them, the Mavericks had to feel great about being ahead by seven points.But Smith's play in the second half was a perfect example of why NBA games are 48 minutes and that players -- particularly young players -- can't allow any sort of pity party to creep into their thoughts when things aren't all rosy.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Why win at Philly isn't vindication for Jason Garrett, Amari Cooper's impact on Dallas' passing game and more -- Your Cowboys Ca
Tuesday - 11/13/2018 - 12:05 AMNov. 13, 2018Here's everything you need to know to stay up to date with all things Dallas Cowboys.Next gameDallas at Atlanta Falcons -- Noon Sunday, Nov. 18 -- FOX.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 3 takeaways from Texas' 65-55 win over Louisiana-Monroe: Offense still a concern as Longhorns struggle shooting the ball again
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 09:58 PMAUSTIN -- Despite another poor shooting performance, the Texas Longhorns defeated Louisiana-Monroe, 65-55, on Monday night at the Frank Erwin Center. The Longhorns (3-0) host The Citadel on Friday at 7 p.m.Box score | AP recapHere are three takeaways from Monday night's game:
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Still relevant for now, Cowboys have plenty of positives to take from Philly -- and Amari Cooper ranks near the top
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 09:33 PMFRISCO -- Now that the pitchforks have been put aside for another day and the pink slips returned to the top desk drawer -- signed, but not yet dated or delivered -- let's revisit what just took place.The win over Philadelphia speaks to the toughness and resolve of this Cowboys team, but let's not get carried away with its significance.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Cowboys VP Stephen Jones not a fan of pre-game skirmish with Eagles that involved DBs coach Kris Richard
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 07:01 PMCowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones really likes secondary coach Kris Richard's passion and the way he coaches, but he said Monday he's not a fan of a pre-game shoving match.Several Cowboys and Eagles players were face to face before Sunday night's game in Philadelphia and a scuffle broke out.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 5 takeaways from Tom Herman's Monday presser, including why the Texas coach believes Sam Ehlinger has excelled
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 06:30 PMAUSTIN -- Texas coach Tom Herman met with the media on Monday for his weekly press conference to discuss Saturday's win over Texas Tech and preview the last home game of the season this week against No.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 5 takeaways from Texas A&M's media availability: Aggies not sleeping on blazing UAB
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 03:07 PMCOLLEGE STATION -- Texas A&M has an unconventional test against UAB (9-1, 7-0 C-USA) this Saturday and the Aggies know this non-conference game will be no slouch.Here are five takeaways from the Aggies' weekly media availability:1.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Dirk Nowitzki gives the latest on his rehab, his thoughts on missing another game in a 'great sports town'
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 03:00 PMCHICAGO - Dirk Nowitzki said Monday the next step in his recovery from ankle surgery and lingering foot soreness is, literally, a step.Side-to-side steps, to be exact.Nowitzki said that he has not begun lateral moves on the left foot that has delayed the start to his 21st season."Not yet," he said.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Baylor DE Greg Roberts suspended for first half vs. TCU following Iowa State brawl, no penalty for QB Charlie Brewer
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 12:52 PMThings got chippy between Baylor and Iowa State last week. It resulted in Baylor senior defensive end Greg Roberts getting ejected for throwing a punch at Iowa State running back David Montgomery during a brawl between both teams.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Minor-league free-agent pitchers that could interest the Rangers, including familiar faces and an ALCS emergency starter
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 12:31 PMThe Rangers will be active in the free-agent market.The minor-league free-agent market.It is the bargain bin of low-cost, off-season shopping. The players have at least six seasons of minor-league experience and are not on a 40-man major-league roster.The Rangers have made one addition from this group, signing catcher Jett Bandy.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- One nice win over Philadelphia does not give Jason Garrett a pass for the season. This is what he needs to do
Tuesday - 11/13/2018 - 09:30 AMJean-Jacques Taylor, Cowboys insider for NBC 5 in Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS-TV) and host of JAM Session 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays on 103.3 KESN-FM, answered your questions in a live chat recently.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Rick Carlisle praises Bulls rookie Wendell Carter Jr., who Mavs would've picked at No. 5: 'He affects the game in many ways'
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 11:20 PMCHICAGO -- Bulls rookie Wendell Carter Jr., the No. 7 pick in the draft, has had a good start to his first NBA season, averaging 11.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists.The 6-10 center could have been a Maverick.Carter had a terrific individual workout with the Mavericks before the draft, and they had their eye on him, Carlisle said.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Dorian Finney-Smith isn't about to relegate Wes Matthews to the bench, but he's proving something to the Mavs
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 11:20 PMCHICAGO --The chatter is about to begin in rapid-fire fashion.After Dorian Finney-Smith got the start against Chicago Monday night, it's only a matter of time until fans go all Jason Garrett on Wesley Matthews.It would have happened even without Finney-Smith contributing the way he did in the Mavericks' first road victory of the season, 103-98, to complete a season sweep of the Bulls.Matthews was back in Dallas to get work on a sore left hamstring that he injured Saturday against Oklahoma City.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Texas football is now quintessential Big 12 football, which isn't what Tom Herman once envisioned for Longhorns
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 09:18 PMAUSTIN - Soon after being named Texas’ head coach, Tom Herman laid out a vision that had the Longhorns winning football games with great defense and the running game. Then the plan ran into the reality of the Texas roster makeup and the Big 12’s style of play.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Tuesday's TV/Radio listings (November 13)
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More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Cowboys' win over Eagles isn't vindication for Jason Garrett -- it just leaves one question he may eventually answer for
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 07:03 PMA couple of lessons were learned from last week to Sunday, starting with the fact that maybe Tennessee is better than we thought. Tom Brady would second that motion, probably.And the second lesson is this: The Cowboys are better than you think, too, which is why a 27-20 win in Philadelphia wasn't exactly Jason Garrett's vindication.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Hours after win at Philadelphia, Cowboys serve Thanksgiving meals at Salvation Army centers in Dallas and Fort Worth
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 05:04 PMThe Cowboys' charter returned from Philadelphia at about 4:30 a.m. on Monday. Just seven hours later, a dozen Cowboys players served early Thanksgiving lunches at the Salvation Army's Carr P.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Former Rangers executive wins title in Korea
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 01:56 PMTrey Hillman, a former director of player development with the Texas Rangers, closed a two-year managerial run in the Korea Baseball Organization with a championship.Hillman's SK Wyverns defeated the Doosan Bears, 5-4 in 13 innings, on Monday to take the Korean Series championship in six games.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- 'We need to understand that this program is used to winning': 3 takeaways from Gary Patterson's Monday teleconference
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 01:32 PMPerfection going forward is now the only way for TCU football (4-6, 2-5 Big 12) to make a bowl game in 2018, as the Horned Frogs will need to win both of their remaining two games in order to be eligible for postseason play.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Texas Tech QB Alan Bowman doubtful vs Kansas State, decision on LB Dakota Allen to come later in the week
Monday - 11/12/2018 - 12:24 PMTexas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury didn't rule freshman quarterback Alan Bowman out for the rest of the season, but he didn't sound optimistic about him being available against Kansas State on Saturday.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share