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Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Expected To Stay Amid Trade Rumors
Sam Amick leans toward Kyrie Irving staying in Dallas, where the veteran has asked teammates to tune out trade rumors as he builds a partnership with Cooper Flagg.
Dallas Mavericks Rule Kyrie Irving Out vs. Boston Celtics
Kyrie Irving is out with left knee injury management, and Max Christie will miss his second straight game with a left ankle sprain.
Dak Prescott Booed At Home As San Francisco 49ers Fans Fill Dallas Cowboys’ Stadium
Dak Prescott heard boos in his own stadium as 49ers fans made their presence felt, days after he asked Cowboys fans to protect Dallas’ home-field atmosphere.
San Francisco 49ers Inactives vs. Dallas Cowboys: Mike Evans Out, Deebo Samuel Sr. Returns, Keenan Allen Debuts
Mike Evans (Achilles) headlines five San Francisco inactives at AT&T Stadium, while Deebo Samuel Sr. returns and Keenan Allen makes his 49ers debut.
Dallas Cowboys Inactives vs. San Francisco 49ers: Jake Ferguson Out, 3 Players Return
Dallas also listed safeties P.J. Locke III and Juanyeh Thomas, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Jonathan Mingo, Ajani Cornelius, and elevated cornerback Derion Kendrick among its seven inactives.
‘Stand Up For Yourself’: Gerald McCoy Challenges Dallas Cowboys Before San Francisco 49ers Game
Speaking on NFL Network, the six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle said Dallas needs to protect its home field, score early, and get a defensive response against San Francisco.
‘Gonna Win This Game’: Rex Ryan Picks Dallas Cowboys To Beat San Francisco 49ers Outright
ESPN’s Rex Ryan made the 4-5 Cowboys his Dog of the Week against the 7-1 49ers, who have won the last four meetings in the series.
Kyrie Irving, Santi Aldama Questionable As Dallas Mavericks Visit Boston Celtics
Max Christie is doubtful, while Dereck Lively II, Tarik Biberović, and Sergio De Larrea are out for Sunday's 5 p.m. CT tip-off at TD Garden.
Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Passes Kobe Bryant For Second-Most Points By A Teenager In NBA History
Flagg’s late and-one gave him 1,762 regular-season points before his 20th birthday, three more than Bryant, with only LeBron James’ 2,362 still ahead.
‘Just Flushed It’: Jake Oettinger Answers Winnipeg Jets Pull With 20th Career Shutout As Dallas Stars Blank Buffalo Sabres
Oettinger stopped all 22 Buffalo shots, including 11 in the third period, as Dallas killed all five Sabres power plays two nights after an 8-3 loss.
‘Nice To Get It Over With’: Jamie Benn Joins Mike Modano As Dallas Stars’ Only 1,000-Point Players
The captain’s 418th goal came two days after a would-be milestone assist was erased against Winnipeg, and teammates lined up to put his 18 seasons in context.
‘A Character Win’: Dallas Stars Blank Buffalo Sabres 2-0 As Jamie Benn Reaches 1,000 Career Points
Jake Oettinger stopped all 22 shots for his 20th career shutout two nights after being pulled against Winnipeg, and Wyatt Johnston added a late power-play goal.
Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers Preview: Cowboys Aim To Snap Four-Game Skid In Series
Dallas (4-5) can reach .500 with its first winning streak of the season, while San Francisco (7-1) brings a four-game series win streak to AT&T Stadium.
Dallas Cowboys Cornerbacks DaRon Bland, Joey Porter Jr. Trending Toward Playing vs. San Francisco 49ers
Both cornerbacks are listed as questionable with ankle injuries, and Porter was limited Friday after missing Wednesday and Thursday practices before Sunday's 3:25 p.m. CT kickoff.
‘One Of The Hardest Championships’: Kyrie Irving Revisits Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2016 Title On 10th Anniversary Night
On a Cavaliers theme night marking the 2016 title, Irving recalled his kneecap injury, the pressure of that season, and the blame he shared with LeBron James.
‘A Lot Of Grace’: Kyrie Irving Reflects On Cleveland Cavaliers Journey From No. 1 Pick To 2016 Champion
Irving looked back on the lockout, an awkward rookie start, and early criticism he called fair after Dallas’ 127-117 loss in Cleveland.
‘Target On His Back’: Kyrie Irving Backs Cooper Flagg After 6-Of-19 Night In Dallas Mavericks’ Loss To Cleveland Cavaliers
Flagg missed all six of his 3-point attempts five days after scoring 43 points, and Irving said Dallas needs to find him easier looks.
‘My Aussie Brother’: Kyrie Irving Praises Tyrese Proctor After Dallas Mavericks’ Loss To Cleveland Cavaliers
Proctor had 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, and Thomas scored a career-high 20 as Cleveland beat Dallas 127-117.
‘Wrapping Their Arms Around Me’: Cleveland Cavaliers Honor Kyrie Irving As He Thanks Fans On 2016 Title Anniversary Night
Irving scored 34 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 127-117 loss and said Cleveland’s support this time let him settle in, unlike his earlier returns.
‘Guard One On One’: Dusty May, Caleb Martin Detail Dallas Mavericks’ Defensive Breakdowns Against Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland scored 23 points on 19 isolation possessions, according to Synergy, and shot 53.3% in a 127-117 win over Dallas.
‘Stick To The Plan’: Caleb Martin Addresses Dallas Mavericks’ Loss To Short-Handed Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland rested Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, James Harden, and Jarrett Allen on the second night of a back-to-back and still won 127-117.
‘Calling It Out’: Kyrie Irving, Caleb Martin Back Dusty May’s Critique After Dallas Mavericks’ Loss To Cleveland Cavaliers
May said Dallas did not match Cleveland’s desire to compete, Irving said his coach was right, and Martin said the Mavericks came out flat.
What We Learned From Dallas Mavericks’ 127-117 Loss To Cleveland Cavaliers
Synergy data shows how Cleveland’s guards beat Dallas one on one, how the second quarter got away, and why Cooper Flagg needs easier looks.
‘Threw The First Punch’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Cleveland Cavaliers 127-117 Despite Kyrie Irving’s 34 Points
Cleveland closed the first half on a 28-9 run without Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, James Harden, and Jarrett Allen, and Tyrese Proctor finished with a triple-double.
Dallas Mavericks Rule Out Max Christie vs. Cleveland Cavaliers With Ankle Sprain
Max Christie is out against Cleveland with a left ankle sprain. Dusty May discusses his value, while Caleb Martin and Morez Johnson Jr. are available.