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Dallas Stars Interested in John Tortorella

Jamie Plunkett — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:26:53 +0000

It’s been an offseason of move making and shaking things up for the Dallas Stars. It started with the firing of General Manager Joe Niewendyk and hiring of new GM, former Detroit Red Wings Assistant GM Jim Nill. Since then, Nill has been making things happen, shaking up the front office, firing head coach Glen [...]

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Nelson Cruz Could Face Suspension for PEDs

Jamie Plunkett — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:26:22 +0000

(Photo Credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Well, the day has come. In a report from ESPN’s Outside the Lines, Major League Baseball now has the key evidence it needs to begin pursuing suspensions for 20 players, including Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Braun and, yes, Nelson Cruz. Back in January a report came out linking Cruz, Rodriguez and [...]

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Dallas Mavericks Contingency Plans: Tony Allen and Andrew Bynum

Brett Medeiros — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:50:59 +0000

(Photo Credit: Nikki Boertman / Commercial Appeal) For basketball fans, the summer is time for fresh starts, rebuilding process’s and the beginning of anticipation for the next season. For Dallas Mavericks fans however, the summer is a dreaded and stressful time. It’s been years since the Mavs landed the big name in the free agency [...]

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Bill Callahan is the New Dallas Cowboys Playcaller

Jamie Plunkett — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:50:19 +0000

(Photo Credit: Gary Tramontina/Associated Press) It was just another day at Valley Ranch, as Jerry Jones was doing Jerry Jones things, until the Dallas Cowboys’ owner let slip that Jason Garrett will no longer be the playcaller for the Silver and Blue. Instead, that job will fall to offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Bill Callahan, who [...]

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Dwight Howard Won’t Be A Dallas Maverick Next Year

Demetrio Teniente — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:06:53 +0000

Dwight Howard will not be a Maverick next season. First of all, its is in his best interest not to come to Dallas as there are better options out there to suit his needs. Secondly, the Mavericks will realize he isn’t worth his asking price. Now, can we be honest with ourselves for a minute? [...]

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Jason Kidd Announces Retirement

Jamie Plunkett — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:00:08 +0000

10-time All Star, and NBA Champion Jason Kidd has announced his retirement, according to the New York Knicks. Kidd, 40, played 19 seasons in the NBA, most recently with the New York Knicks. Kidd also spend two stints with the Dallas Mavericks, who drafted the guard out of Cal in 1994, and with whom he [...]

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Rangers Put It To ‘King’ Felix, Win Series 2-1

Demetrio Teniente — Mon, 27 May 2013 16:05:05 +0000

The Rangers traveled to Seattle over Memorial Day weekend and head to Arizona after winning a three game series against the Mariners 2-1. After winning the first two games, Texas was in position to sweep the series but Seattle forced the issue in game three; winning 4-3 after 13 innings on Sunday. Saunders Continues to [...]

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Rangers Remain Atop AL After Tough Homestand

Demetrio Teniente — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:42:43 +0000

Despite losing their three-game series to Oakland 2-1, the Texas Rangers went 4-3 during their seven game home stand and have a five and a half game lead in the AL West. Rangers Out Muscle the Tigers, Win Series 3-1 Texas hit .350 and scored 29 runs in the series while it’s pitching held the [...]

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Tyron Smith and his Family Feud

Jamie Plunkett — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:52:19 +0000

(Photo Credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Tyron Smith seems to be a pretty good guy. At 22, the young left tackle for the Dallas Cowboys struggled in his second year in the NFL, but still has plenty of upside to appreciate. However, we’re not sure where he got his nice guy qualities. Because as it turns [...]

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Texas Rangers not feeling the love from the East Coast

Brett Medeiros — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:17:18 +0000

(Photo Credit: Jim Cowsert/USA TODAY) With one-fifth of the season in the rear-view mirror, the Texas Rangers find themselves firmly placed as one of the top three teams in the MLB. The Rangers, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox are all 20-11 and sitting atop of its respective conferences. However, after sweeping [...]

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