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‘Captain Of The Defense’: Daniel Gafford Chases NBA Blocks Lead While Anchoring Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — Daniel Gafford entered Sunday tied for fifth in the NBA at 2.0 blocks per game. Victor Wembanyama (4.2), Chet Holmgren (3.0), Walker Kessler (2.8), and Myles Turner (2.5) are the only players ahead of him. The Dallas Mavericks center wants…
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‘He Looks Ready To Go’: Naji Marshall Nears Dallas Mavericks Return As Santi Aldama’s Debut Gets Closer
DALLAS — Naji Marshall practiced Sunday after missing the Dallas Mavericks’ last three games with an illness. Santi Aldama, who has not played since undergoing right knee surgery in March, is moving closer to his Dallas debut. Marshall averaged 13.7 points, 3.3…
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‘Quicker To The Ball’: Dusty May Details Dallas Mavericks’ Three-Point Defense Improvement
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks entered Sunday ranked second in the NBA in opponent 3-point percentage at 29.7%. Their 10.5 made 3-pointers allowed per game were the fewest in the league. Houston shot 44% from deep in Friday’s 116-111 Dallas win, and…
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‘A New Puzzle For Us To Put Together’: Dusty May Preaches Winning Habits As Dallas Mavericks Prepare For Winless Sacramento Kings
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be favored for the first time this season when they host the winless Sacramento Kings on Monday, and Mavericks coach Dusty May raised that point himself after Sunday’s practice. Sacramento is 0-6. May offered a few…
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Joc Pederson, Kyle Higashioka, And Jakob Junis Headed To Free Agency As Texas Rangers Pass On Mutual Options
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers will not exercise the 2027 mutual options for designated hitter Joc Pederson, catcher Kyle Higashioka, and right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis, a person with direct knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Dallas Morning News. All three…
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‘Take Our Foot Off The Gas Pedal’: Kyrie Irving Says Dallas Mavericks Eased Up After Alperen Şengün, Reed Sheppard Were Ruled Out
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving said the Dallas Mavericks eased up once they learned the Houston Rockets would be without Alperen Şengün and Reed Sheppard on Friday night. Houston won the second quarter 31-17 and led at halftime before Dallas rallied for a…
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Kyrie Irving Extends Free-Throw Streak To 55, Matches Charles Barkley And Larry Bird In Dallas Mavericks’ Win
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving made all 6 of his free throws in the Dallas Mavericks’ 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, which extended his career-best streak to 55 in a row. No active NBA player has a longer run.…
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‘15-Year Age Gap’: Kyrie Irving Says He And Cooper Flagg Tune Out Chatter After Combining For 68 Against Houston Rockets
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving said he and Cooper Flagg have tuned out talk about the years between them after the pair combined for 68 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Irving scored 35, and…
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Dusty May Credits Masai Ujiri After Dallas Mavericks Hand Houston Rockets First Loss
DALLAS — Mavericks president Masai Ujiri met coach Dusty May in the tunnel after the final buzzer of the Dallas Mavericks’ 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. May afterward credited the roster Ujiri’s front office put together. May is…
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‘Nice To Be Back’: Esa Lindell Returns, David Perron Debuts As Dallas Stars Beat Columbus Blue Jackets
Lindell returned to the top pair after missing five games, and the 38-year-old Perron played 11:31 in the first game of his 20th NHL season.
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‘I Wanted More Time’: Glen Gulutzan Explains Dallas Stars’ Timeout Before Offside Challenge Against Columbus Blue Jackets
Dallas called a timeout to review the replay, then won an offside challenge that erased a Valeri Nichushkin goal early in the third period.
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‘Thank Goodness’: Thomas Harley Beats First-Period Horn For First Goal Of Season In Dallas Stars’ Win Over Columbus Blue Jackets
Harley’s shot from the left wall with 0.2 seconds left stood as the game-winner and was his first goal since March 14.
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‘But Mostly Jake’: Glen Gulutzan Credits Jake Oettinger After Dallas Stars Get Outplayed For 40 Minutes Against Columbus Blue Jackets
Oettinger stopped 24 of 25 shots after allowing seven goals in his previous two outings, and he improved to 7-3-1 with a .921 save percentage.
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‘Difference In The Game’: Dallas Stars Beat Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 Behind Jake Oettinger’s 24 Saves
Thomas Harley scored with 0.2 seconds left in the first period, and Mikko Rantanen added his team-leading seventh goal as Dallas snapped a two-game skid.
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Dallas Cowboys A Team To Watch For Josh Sweat As Arizona Cardinals Visit AT&T Stadium
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are a team to watch for Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Josh Sweat, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday morning, a few hours before the two teams meet at AT&T Stadium. Kickoff between Dallas (3-4) and Arizona (2-5)…
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‘Most In-Demand Player’: Chris Mannix Names Detroit Pistons As Suitor For Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving
Mannix said Dallas could replenish its draft picks in a deal for the nine-time All-Star, who scored 35 points against Houston the same day the segment published.
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‘How Does My Leg Feel’: Kyrie Irving Says He Stopped Thinking About His Knee In Dallas Mavericks’ Win Over Houston Rockets
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving said Friday night’s 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets was probably the first of his last four games in which he did not stop to think about how his left leg felt. Irving scored 35 points for the…
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Dallas Cowboys Activate P.J. Locke From Injured Reserve, Elevate James Mitchell For Arizona Cardinals Game
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys activated safety P.J. Locke from injured reserve on Saturday. The club also elevated tight end James Mitchell from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Locke fills the only opening…
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‘I Understand The Concept Now’: Kyrie Irving Comes Around On NBA Cup After Dallas Mavericks Hand Houston Rockets First Loss
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving was not excited about the NBA’s in-season tournament when he first answered questions about it a few years ago. After scoring 35 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, Irving said…
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‘Itching To Get Back’: Cooper Flagg, Dusty May Credit Dereck Lively II’s Bench Energy In Dallas Mavericks’ Win Over Houston Rockets
Lively remains out after right foot surgery, but May singled out his energy on the bench and Flagg called him one of the loudest voices every night.
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