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June 24Here's everything you need to know to stay up to date with all things Dallas Cowboys.Today's top stories-- Dak Prescott not putting ceiling on what he or Cowboys can do this season: 'My expectations are high'

Editor's note: This post has been updated.Another important offseason for the Dallas Cowboys continues.With the draft in the rear-view mirror and training camp on the horizon, some major roster decisions are still available for the Cowboys to make this summer -- most notably, a potential contract extension for their starting quarterback Dak Prescott (among other players).Prescott and wide receiver Amari Cooper are entering the final years of their rookie contracts and are set for big paydays.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

JUSTIN -- Being a leader sometimes means stepping in when teammates are arguing. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was faced with that situation on Sunday."Two kids were into a little name-calling deal and (I) brought them together," Prescott said from his annual youth ProCamp at Northwest High School.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Here are 10 things to know about Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley.1. His name was announced backwardsEvery young hockey player is hopeful that a day will come when their name is read on stage and they will be chosen to join an NHL team.

SportsDay's panel of college bloggers recently voted to decide which team in Texas has the best defense heading into the 2019 football season. The top team on their ballots received 12 points, second-best received 11 points and so on.Here's a look at our offseason Best in Texas poll.Those voting in the poll: Selby Lopez, Reece Graham, Dean Straka, Spenser Davis, Trenton Daeschner, Alex Miller, and Brett Vito.

ARLINGTON -- Despite the bases loaded, first-inning situation, Rangers manager Chris Woodward said he felt like Lance Lynn was going to escape. Lynn was one strike away, too, but Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson sent a fly ball off the bottom of the wall in right centerfield, clearing the bases and giving the White Sox an early 3-0 lead.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

After a slow start to the 2020 recruiting cycle, Texas Tech got the ball rolling on Saturday. The Red Raiders four three-star recruits in Lufkin receiver Ja'Lynn Polk, Manor running back Tahj Brooks, Pine Tree High School receiver JJ Sparkman and Cedar Hill athlete Quin Bright.Texas Tech also added Fort Bend Bush three-star defensive end Clinton Anokwuru on Thursday.

More than anything, Father's Day underscored everything that R.C. Slocum has faced this year. He's preparing to step down after serving as Texas A&M's interim athletic director for nearly three months to return to being an assistant to the president.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

It's been an interesting week for FC Dallas. An Open Cup loss where FC Dallas played like they were 3-0 up in a preseason friendly, followed by the realization that after that loss and the time with a depleted roster, now they have to prepare for four games in the next 12 days.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Find out who the Dallas Stars have chosen in this year's NHL draft below. Check back often, as The Dallas Morning News' Matthew DeFranks will have further breakdowns of Dallas' draft selections later this evening.Dallas' Day 2 picks*To start Day 2 of the NHL draft