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Moussa Cissé Has $1.1 Million Set To Guarantee On Dallas Mavericks Contract Tuesday
DALLAS — Center Moussa Cissé cleared the first of two guarantee dates on his Dallas Mavericks contract Tuesday, locking in $1.1 million of the $2,185,116 he is owed for 2026-27. The remainder guarantees Oct. 1 if the Mavericks don’t waive him beforehand. His 2027-28 salary of $2,571,895 is not guaranteed. The New York Knicks signed Cissé, […]
Dallas Cowboys Sign Wanya Morris, Elijah Garcia To Practice Squad
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys signed offensive tackle Wanya Morris to the practice squad Tuesday, the club announced. The Atlanta Falcons waived Morris on Sunday in their cut to 53 players, and he went unclaimed when waiver claims processed at noon CT Monday. Dallas signed defensive tackle Elijah Garcia on Tuesday as well. The […]
Affidavit Details Alleged TCU Locker-Room Attack That Left Dozie Ezukanma With Brain Bleed
FORT WORTH — A signed arrest warrant affidavit says TCU receiver Dozie Ezukanma spent three days in a hospital with a brain bleed, a concussion, and a strained AC joint in his shoulder after he was punched and kicked in the head inside the Horned Frogs’ locker room on Aug. 13. Jacob Fields, the safety […]
‘Set The Tone’: Jake Burger Helps Texas Rangers Offense Break Through Against Athletics
ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Jake Burger set the tone for the Texas Rangers‘ offense in an 8-1 win over the Athletics on Monday night at Globe Life Field. Burger went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored. He doubled off Gage Jump in the second inning and singled […]
‘So Mad’: Skip Schumaker Knew Jacob deGrom Would Respond For Texas Rangers Against Athletics
ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said he knew Monday would be a good day for Jacob deGrom because of how angry deGrom had been about his previous start. deGrom allowed 1 hit and no walks over 7 innings in the Texas Rangers‘ 8-1 win over the Athletics at Globe Life Field. He struck […]
Texas Rangers Had Just 4 Relievers Available Before Athletics Win As Bullpen Runs Thin
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers had 4 relievers available for Monday’s game against the Athletics, 2 of them in high-leverage roles, and Jacob deGrom‘s 7 innings meant Texas needed only 2 of them in an 8-1 win at Globe Life Field. Robby Ahlstrom struck out 2 in a scoreless eighth inning on 14 pitches, […]
Dallas Stars Leaving Victory+ For Prime Video As Local Broadcast Home
DALLAS — DLLS reported that the Dallas Stars will move their local game broadcasts from Victory+ to Amazon’s Prime Video this season. Sam Nestler reported it Monday morning. The team declined to comment. Victory+ is free, ad-supported, and two years old. The Stars helped launch it and hold an equity stake in the business. Nestler’s […]
‘Changed His Usage’: Jacob deGrom Reveals Pitch-Mix Adjustment Behind 1-Hit Start Against Athletics
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom got a first-pitch strike against 13 of the 21 Athletics hitters he faced Monday night, and 19 of his 85 pitches drew a swing and a miss. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said deGrom changed his pitch usage and commanded the sinker inside to right-handed hitters. deGrom faced the minimum through […]
‘Exactly What We Needed’: Jacob deGrom Faces Minimum Through 7 As Texas Rangers Rout Athletics 8-1
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom faced the minimum through 7 innings Monday night, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 8-1 at Globe Life Field. deGrom allowed 1 hit, did not walk a batter, and struck out 8. He threw 85 pitches, 56 of them for strikes, and left after the seventh with an 8-0 […]
‘Dream Come True’: Camden Brown Reveals How He Learned He Made Dallas Cowboys’ 53-Man Roster
FRISCO, Texas — Camden Brown found out he had made the Dallas Cowboys’ 53-man roster from a post on X. Nobody from the team called. Brown’s heart was pumping all day Sunday while he waited for that phone call, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Monday. It never came. “I realized it off […]
Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Named NBA’s Best 19-Year-Old
Bleacher Report ranked Cooper Flagg as the NBA’s best 19-year-old entering the 2026-27 season after the Dallas Mavericks star averaged 24.7 points per game over the closing stretch of his rookie year.
Dallas Cowboys Rookie Devin Moore To Miss At Least 4 Games With Hip Injury
FRISCO, Texas — Devin Moore will miss at least the first four games of the season. The Dallas Cowboys placed the rookie cornerback on reserve/injured with a designation to return, and Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that the injury is to his hip. Dallas took Moore 114th overall in April, in the fourth round out of Florida. […]
‘Everybody’s Bought In’: CeeDee Lamb Praises Klayton Adams’ Impact On Dallas Cowboys Offense
FRISCO, Texas — CeeDee Lamb said Klayton Adams has the Dallas Cowboys offense bought in heading into the second season under the coordinator. Lamb met with reporters at The Star on Monday and was asked how Adams has taken a step forward in his second year and taken on more of a voice in the […]
‘I Needed A Fresh Start’: Broderick Jones Opens Up On Pittsburgh Steelers Exit After Dallas Cowboys Trade
FRISCO, Texas — Broderick Jones has 13 days to learn a new offense before the Dallas Cowboys open the season, and he said the scheme is not what he is worried about. Jones met with reporters at The Star on Monday, two days after the trade that sent him from Pittsburgh. He is competing with […]
Jaydon Blue Signs With Philadelphia Eagles Practice Squad 1 Day After Dallas Cowboys Waive RB
PHILADELPHIA — Jaydon Blue is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday, one day after the Dallas Cowboys waived the second-year running back. Schefter posted the report at 6:51 p.m. CT. Blue cleared waivers at noon CT and became a free agent. Dallas waived 28 players and released 7 on […]
‘I’ve Learned A Lot From Him’: CeeDee Lamb Says Caleb Downs Made Him Better In Dallas Cowboys Camp
FRISCO, Texas — CeeDee Lamb spent training camp lining up across from a rookie, and he said he came out of it better for it. Lamb met with reporters at The Star on Monday and was asked about Caleb Downs, the safety the Dallas Cowboys took 11th overall in April. Downs has worked in the […]
‘Let’s Go’: Broderick Jones Reveals George Pickens’ Reaction To Dallas Cowboys Trade
FRISCO, Texas — The first person Broderick Jones texted after learning he had been traded to the Dallas Cowboys was George Pickens. Jones met with reporters at The Star on Monday. He and Pickens spent two seasons together at Georgia and won a national title in 2021, then three more together in Pittsburgh. “That was […]
‘85%, 90%’: Broderick Jones Details Health, Dallas Cowboys Right Tackle Plan After Trade
FRISCO, Texas — Broderick Jones is not all the way back physically, and he said the Dallas Cowboys have already told him where they want him. Jones met with reporters at The Star on Monday for the first time since the trade. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer told him he is competing for the starting right […]
CeeDee Lamb Says Home Burglary Affected Him During Dallas Cowboys Camp
FRISCO, Texas — CeeDee Lamb said the burglary at his home during training camp affected him on the field. Lamb met with reporters at The Star on Monday and addressed the break-in publicly for the first time. He called it a private situation and did not go further. “It’s obviously a private situation, but it […]
‘Went Right To The Bullpen’: Kumar Rocker Lasts 3 Innings As Texas Rangers Relievers Cover 6
MILWAUKEE — Kumar Rocker threw 86 pitches and did not finish the fourth inning Sunday afternoon at American Family Field. Five Texas Rangers relievers covered the last 6 innings of a 7-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Rocker worked 3 innings and gave up 4 hits, 2 earned runs, and 4 walks. He struck out […]
‘Hopefully We Can Start A Winning Streak’: Texas Rangers Begin Home-Heavy Final 25 Games
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers play 16 of their final 25 games at home. That stretch begins Monday against the Athletics, two days after Texas closed a 2-4 road trip with a 7-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Texas entered Sunday having lost 14 of its previous 17 road games. […]
‘No Perfect Formula’: Chris Young Explains What Texas Rangers Can Learn From Brewers, Rays
ARLINGTON, Texas — There is no one perfect formula for building a roster, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday, a day after Texas finished a road trip against two clubs that have won with contact, speed, and defense. Young made the comments on “G-Bag Nation” on 105.3 The Fan. What the […]
‘One Of The Best Teams In Baseball’: Chris Young Sets September Standard For Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday that manager Skip Schumaker and his staff have done a great job in their first season together, and that a September five or six games over .500 would put the club in a good spot. Young made the comments on “G-Bag Nation” […]
Texas Rangers Recall Robby Ahlstrom, Ben Peoples As Rosters Expand
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers recalled left-hander Robby Ahlstrom and right-hander Ben Peoples from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, the club announced. The two moves correspond to 15-day injured list placements for right-handers Peyton Gray and Cole Winn. Robby Ahlstrom Returns Three Days After Being Optioned Texas optioned Ahlstrom to Round Rock on Aug. […]
‘Nothing Structural’: Chris Young Gives Encouraging Jack Leiter Injury Update For Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jack Leiter‘s biceps soreness is nothing structural, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday on “G-Bag Nation” on 105.3 The Fan. The right-hander reported the soreness after a one-inning rehab outing at Triple-A Round Rock on Aug. 26. It was his third rehab appearance and his first in relief. […]