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‘We Will Win In Dallas’: Masai Ujiri Defines Success As Bringing Joy Back To Dallas Mavericks Basketball
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri said Friday that a successful first season will be measured by bringing joy back to basketball in Dallas, and that winning is the only way to get there. Ujiri opened the team’s…
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‘Best Thing That Happened To Me’: Kyrie Irving Opens Up About Positives From 18-Month ACL Recovery
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving thanked fans for their prayers Friday and said bringing his family closer together is what he is most proud of from his 18 months away from the court. The guard spoke at Dallas Mavericks media day at American…
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‘Very Easy For Us’: Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg Detail Fit As Dallas Mavericks Teammates
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg both said Friday that playing together will come easy, and Irving said fans will see some of their possessions when Dallas opens the preseason in Macao. The two spoke at Dallas Mavericks media day at…
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Dereck Lively II Embraces ‘Patient’ Injury Recovery Process As Dallas Mavericks Training Camp Starts
DALLAS — Dereck Lively II has progressed from shooting to running on the court, Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri said Friday, and the Dallas Mavericks will stay patient with the center’s right foot. Ujiri spoke at media day at American…
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‘Number One Priority’: Masai Ujiri Explains Nico Berg Hire As Dallas Mavericks Reset Medical Staff
DALLAS — Getting the right medical staff in charge is the Dallas Mavericks’ number one priority, president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri said Friday. Dallas named Nico Berg its executive director of health and performance one day earlier as part of 17…
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‘No Restrictions’: Kyrie Irving Enters Dallas Mavericks Training Camp 18 Months After Torn ACL
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving said Friday he has no restrictions entering training camp. The Dallas Mavericks held media day at American Airlines Center, and practices under coach Dusty May begin Saturday. Irving tore the ACL in his left knee March 3, 2025,…
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Dallas Mavericks Sign Dwight Powell To 19-Player Training Camp Roster
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks signed center Dwight Powell on Friday, bringing their 2026-27 training camp roster to 19 players. The team announced the move the morning of its media day at American Airlines Center and did not disclose terms, per team…
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Dallas Mavericks Media Day Takeaways 2026: Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg, Dereck Lively II, Masai Ujiri, And More
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving said Friday he has no restrictions heading into training camp, 18 months after he tore the ACL in his left knee. The Dallas Mavericks held media day at American Airlines Center, and practices under new coach Dusty May…
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‘The Big Fella’: LeBron James’ Desire To Help Joel Embiid Win NBA Title Played Big Role In Signing With Philadelphia 76ers
On the latest episode of his podcast with Hall of Famer Steve Nash, LeBron James opened up about why he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Dallas Wings To Face Golden State Valkyries In First Round Of 2026 WNBA Playoffs, Series Opens Sunday At Chase Center
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings will face the Golden State Valkyries in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs, with Game 1 of the best-of-three series set for Sunday at Chase Center in San Francisco. Golden State locked in the…
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Cooper Flagg Rookie Debut Patch Card Sells For $8.04 Million, Third-Highest NBA Card Sale Ever
DALLAS — The one-of-one Cooper Flagg Topps Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card sold for $8.04 million early Friday morning in Fanatics Collect’s September Premier Auction. The card drew 83 bids in an auction that opened Sept. 10 and ran through Sept. 24.…
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‘Guys Are Clawing’: Dallas Stars Blank Minnesota Wild 2-0 As Rémi Poirier Stops All 24 Shots
DALLAS — Rémi Poirier stopped all 24 shots he faced Wednesday night after Jake Oettinger was scratched from a scheduled start because of lower-body tightness he felt after the morning skate. The Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 2-0 at American Airlines…
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‘Plans Change Quickly’: Brian Schottenheimer Recalls Jesse Minter’s Second-Half Adjustments Against Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday at The Star that first-year Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter made good second-half adjustments against Dallas last season, when Minter was the Los Angeles Chargers’ defensive coordinator. The Chargers beat the Cowboys…
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‘Here Another Week’: Brandon Aubrey Brushes Off NFL Record As Dallas Cowboys Head To Brazil
FRISCO, Texas — Brandon Aubrey has made more field goals of 60 yards or longer than anyone in NFL history. The Dallas Cowboys kicker said Thursday at The Star that he gives no thought to long-term accomplishments or goals. His 60-yarder in…
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‘Have To Be Extreme’: Brandon Aubrey Sticking With Same Cleats For Dallas Cowboys In Rio
FRISCO, Texas — Brandon Aubrey has kicked in the same cleats on every surface of his career. The Dallas Cowboys kicker said Thursday at The Star that he does not plan to change for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens at Maracanã…
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‘No Matter Who It Is’: Puts Stopping Derrick Henry On Dallas Cowboys’ Interior
FRISCO, Texas — Quinnen Williams said Thursday at The Star that the Dallas Cowboys’ interior line has had a hard time stopping the run through two games. Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens are next, Sunday in Rio de Janeiro. Dallas has…
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Texas Rangers’ AL West Odds Improve Before Houston Astros Play Thursday Night
ARLINGTON, Texas — FanDuel Sportsbook listed the Texas Rangers at +142 to win the American League West on Thursday, after a 3-1 win over the New York Mets at Globe Life Field. The Houston Astros are listed at -168. After Tuesday’s games,…
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‘These Guys Are On Fumes’: Skip Schumaker Rides Texas Rangers Bullpen Through Final Four Innings Of 3-1 Win Over New York Mets
ARLINGTON, Texas — Four Texas Rangers relievers faced 13 New York Mets hitters over the final four innings Thursday and allowed 1 hit. Texas won 3-1 at Globe Life Field, one day after its bullpen gave up 5 runs in the eighth…
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‘It Just Gave Us Life’: Texas Rangers Beat New York Mets 3-1 As Josh Jung, Corey Seager Homer To Grab Half-Game AL West Lead
ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Jung’s two-run home run in the first inning put the Texas Rangers ahead to stay Thursday afternoon at Globe Life Field. Corey Seager added a solo homer in the sixth, and Texas beat the New York Mets 3-1…
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Dallas Cowboys Coach Brian Schottenheimer Admits Rio Trip Presents ‘Unique’ Challenge
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys play the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, fly home overnight, play at the Houston Texans on Oct. 4, and host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers four days after that. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said…
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