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Dan Quinn Sees Two Ways Von Miller Can Help Dallas Cowboys’ Pass Rush
DALLAS — Dan Quinn coached Von Miller for one season in Washington, and the Washington Commanders coach said Monday that Miller can still bend off the edge at 37 and will help the Dallas Cowboys develop their young pass rushers. Dallas announced Sunday night that it had agreed to terms with Miller. The one-year contract […]
NBA Finds LA Clippers Not Guilty Of Circumventing Salary Cap For Kawhi Leonard
The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap, according to ESPN. The Clippers agreed to trade Leonard to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round draft picks in 2031 and 2033, […]
P.J. Washington ‘Super Confident’ He’ll Stay With Dallas Mavericks After Talks With Masai Ujiri
DALLAS —P.J. Washington is “super confident” he will be on the Dallas Mavericks roster when the 2026-27 season opens. He credited long conversations with team president Masai Ujiri and the rest of the front office. Washington spoke with Kevin Gray Jr. of DLLS Sports after finishing his second youth camp. Dallas Mavericks Added Forwards Through […]
‘I Do What They Tell Me’: Caleb Downs Wants More Snaps After Limited Dallas Cowboys Debut
SEATTLE — Caleb Downs started in the Dallas Cowboys’ secondary Saturday night and came off the field almost immediately. That was the plan, and the No. 11 pick said he has stopped arguing with it. Dallas beat the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 17-7 at Lumen Field. Downs logged a little more than a […]
‘We See It Every Day’: Brian Schottenheimer Reacts To Caleb Downs, Malachi Lawrence’s Dallas Cowboys Preseason Debuts
SEATTLE — Caleb Downs started in the Dallas Cowboys’ secondary Saturday night and was off the field quickly. That was the plan. Dallas beat the Seattle Seahawks 17-7 at Lumen Field in the first game action for either of its 2026 first-round picks. Malachi Lawrence finished with 3 tackles. Dallas allowed 511 points last season, […]
Brian Schottenheimer Praises Dallas Cowboys’ Response To Special Teams Miscues Against Seattle Seahawks
SEATTLE — Seattle started two second-half possessions inside the Dallas Cowboys‘ 30 on Saturday night. Both times, the Seattle Seahawks came away with nothing, and Dallas won 17-7 at Lumen Field. The Seahawks did not score after their opening drive. The Muffed Punt Traeshon Holden muffed a punt with 8:21 left, and Seattle recovered at […]
Brian Schottenheimer Reveals What Stood Out In Dallas Cowboys Running Back Competition
SEATTLE — Four Dallas Cowboys running backs carried the ball Saturday night. None of them got more than 8 attempts, and the leading rusher finished with 39 yards. Javonte Williams did not dress for the 17-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. How The Carries Split Malik Davis carried 7 times for 39 […]
Brian Schottenheimer Makes Dallas Cowboys’ Biggest Concern Clear After Seattle Seahawks Win
SEATTLE — The Dallas Cowboys drew 13 penalties for 103 yards Saturday night, 34 of those yards on the opening drive of the game. They won 17-7 at Lumen Field anyway. Seattle needed 13 plays to go 80 yards on that first possession. A pass interference call and a face mask were among the flags […]
‘He Was Really Good’: Brian Schottenheimer Praises Christian Parker’s Dallas Cowboys Play-Calling Debut
SEATTLE — Seattle reached the Dallas 5 with 8:21 left Saturday night and lost 10 yards on four snaps. Christian Parker was calling plays for the first time as Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator, and his defense finished a 17-7 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks without giving up a point after the opening drive. The […]
Zack Gelof Homers Off Jakob Junis As Texas Rangers Drop Series Finale To Athletics 5-2
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jakob Junis left a 2-2 pitch over the middle of the plate with one out in the seventh inning Sunday. Zack Gelof hit it 403 feet into the right-center-field bullpen for a two-run home run. The Athletics went on to a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers at Sutter Health Park. […]
Eight-Time Pro Bowler Von Miller Expected To Sign With Dallas Cowboys
DALLAS — Von Miller is expected to sign with the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday night. The report did not include the deal terms. Miller turned 37 in March and spent the 2025 season with the Washington Commanders, where he appeared in all 17 games and started three of them. He finished the year […]
Jessica Shepard Nears Return As Dallas Wings Stay Without Azzi Fudd, Aziaha James At Golden State
SAN FRANCISCO — Jessica Shepard is listed as probable for Monday night. The Dallas Wings forward has missed the last two games with a right ankle injury. Dallas closes a two-game road trip against the Golden State Valkyries at 9 p.m. CT at Chase Center. Azzi Fudd is out with a right knee injury. Aziaha […]
‘Ready Soon’: Danny Jansen Catches Back-To-Back Games As Texas Rangers Eye Return
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Danny Jansen is catching on back-to-back days as the Texas Rangers move closer to getting one of their injured catchers back. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker told Eric Nadel on Rangers Sports Network before Sunday’s game that Jansen was playing on back-to-back days during his rehab assignment. Jansen caught 7 innings Saturday. […]
Texas Rangers Get ‘Good News’ As Josh Jung’s Calf Rehab Advances
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Josh Jung was scheduled to run Sunday as the Texas Rangers third baseman continues working back from a strained left calf. If everything checked out afterward, Jung would begin a defensive progression, manager Skip Schumaker said, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The update comes two days after […]
‘Went Really Well’: Jacob deGrom Throws As Texas Rangers Weigh Wednesday Start
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jacob deGrom played catch Sunday, his first time throwing since right triceps fatigue forced him out of Thursday’s start against the Los Angeles Angels after 2 innings. Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the session “went really well,” according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. deGrom’s next turn in […]
‘Working His Tail Off’: Mike Schmitz Gives Dereck Lively II Injury Update Before Dallas Mavericks Camp
DALLAS — Dereck Lively II has not played since Nov. 21, 2025, and the Dallas Mavericks are still waiting for their center to complete his recovery from right foot surgery. General manager Mike Schmitz did not put a timeline on Lively’s return during a Friday appearance on 105.3 The Fan’s “G-Bag Nation.” With training camp […]
Dallas Mavericks GM Mike Schmitz Explains Why Dusty May Is ‘Prepared’ For First NBA Coaching Job
DALLAS — Less than three months after Dusty May finished a 37-3 season at Michigan with a national championship, the Dallas Mavericks made him their head coach. May has never coached in the NBA. Mike Schmitz points instead to the different jobs May held before reaching Dallas, from working in video to becoming an assistant […]
Mike Schmitz Details Cooper Flagg’s Year-Two Outlook: ‘He Has So Many Ways He Can Hurt You’
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg won Rookie of the Year in April with 56 of 100 first-place votes. His second NBA season comes after a summer that Mike Schmitz says Flagg has spent working in the Dallas Mavericks gym. Flagg started all 70 games he played and averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in […]
‘We’ve Upgraded’: Mike Schmitz Assesses New-Look Dallas Mavericks Roster Around Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks finished 26-56 last season, 12th in the Western Conference. Mike Schmitz took over as general manager May 8. Since then, he said Dallas has gotten bigger, longer, more athletic, and more skilled. Four days before Schmitz arrived, Dallas named Masai Ujiri president of basketball operations and alternate governor. Schmitz came […]
Dallas Cowboys QB Battle Takes Shape As Sam Howell, Joe Milton III Impress Against Seattle Seahawks
SEATTLE — Sam Howell started the Dallas Cowboys‘ preseason opener Saturday night and played the entire first half. Joe Milton III, who had been listed as the No. 2 quarterback, took the second half of a 17-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Howell went 8-of-12 for 94 yards and a touchdown with […]
Dallas Cowboys Rookie Camden Brown Carries Late Sister’s Memory Into Breakout Game Against Seattle Seahawks
SEATTLE — Camden Brown caught two touchdown passes in his first NFL game Saturday night, and afterward he talked about the week that led into it. Brown’s younger sister died on Aug. 13, 2021. Saturday’s preseason opener at Lumen Field came two days after the fifth anniversary. Doctors did not expect Brown’s sister to reach […]
Wyatt Langford Homers, Says ‘Best Is Ahead of Us’ After Texas Rangers Snap Four-Game Skid
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Wyatt Langford went 3-for-4 and hit the home run that put the Texas Rangers in front Saturday night in a 5-3 win over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. With Corey Seager on base in the sixth inning, Langford drove a two-run homer to left-center for a 4-3 lead. Texas had […]
Texas Rangers Get Encouraging Jacob deGrom Injury Update, Wednesday Start Still Possible
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Texas Rangers have not crossed Wednesday off the schedule for Jacob deGrom. His right triceps tightened during Thursday’s start in Anaheim. Imaging Friday produced no new findings, and deGrom remained day-to-day Saturday. He had not yet resumed playing catch, but manager Skip Schumaker said deGrom felt better after meeting with […]
Texas Rangers End Four-Game Slide As Wyatt Langford Powers 5-3 Win Over Athletics
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Wyatt Langford hit a two-run home run to put the Texas Rangers ahead in the sixth inning Saturday night, and Jacob Latz recorded the final 6 outs of a 5-3 win over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. The victory ended a four-game losing streak for Texas, with every loss during […]
Camden Brown Scores Twice As Dallas Cowboys Beat Seattle Seahawks 17-7 In Preseason Opener
SEATTLE — Camden Brown caught touchdown passes from both of the Dallas Cowboys‘ backup quarterbacks Saturday night as Dallas opened the preseason with a 17-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. The undrafted rookie caught all 3 of his targets for 62 yards and scored twice. Sam Howell connected with Brown for a […]
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