Laufenberg: With a former backup QB as head coach, it shocks me Cowboys haven't drafted more QBs - Dallas Morning News (blog) Can't see the podcast? Click here to listen. Jerry Jones' reluctance to draft quarterbacks Kevin Sherrington: Babe, you and I have had this discussion many times before. In the history of the Cowboys, certainly in the history as Jerry Jones as the owner, his reluctance … [Read more...]
Kentucky Derby field taking shape after weekend prep races (The Associated Press)
Kentucky Derby field taking shape after weekend prep races (The Associated Press) In just over an hour, in three races from coast to coast, the field for the Kentucky Derby mostly came into focus. ''Anytime you've won one of these major preps, it puts you in the top area,'' trainer Todd Pletcher said Sunday, a day after Outwork outlasted Trojan Nation in the $1 million Wood Memorial at … [Read more...]
Dreamologist wins Las Cienegas Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Dreamologist wins Las Cienegas Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) Quick Casablanca made a bold move around the final turn and went on to a 2 3/4-length victory in the $100,000 San Juan Capistrano Stakes Sunday on closing day at Santa Anita, giving Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAnally his fourth career win in the race at age 83. Ridden by Tyler Baze, Quick Casablanca ran 1 7/8 miles … [Read more...]
The top 5 collapses in Masters history
The top 5 collapses in Masters history Things can change in a hurry at Augusta National. They did on Sunday at the par-3 12th, when leader Jordan Spieth put not one, but two balls in Rae's Creek en route to a fate-changing quadruple-bogey 7. Spieth tried to fight back as be he could, making birdie on both of the second nine par 5s. However, the 22-year-old wasn't able to convert an 8-foot … [Read more...]
Golden State Warriors tie the NBA record for wins in a season
Golden State Warriors tie the NBA record for wins in a season The Golden State Warriors have equaled the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ record for wins in a season, and they’ve still got a little room to move. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The defending champs topped San Antonio on Sunday night by a 92-86 score, in San Antonio’s building, running its … [Read more...]
NFL.com analyst: Cowboys have many options, but they should go for this home run pick at No. 4 – Dallas Morning News
NFL.com analyst: Cowboys have many options, but they should go for this home run pick at No. 4 - Dallas Morning News Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the sidelines with son Stephen Jones and family before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, on Sunday, September 20, 2015. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News) Debate surrounding the No. 4 overall … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth’s Masters meltdown brings out Twitter’s best troll jobs
Jordan Spieth’s Masters meltdown brings out Twitter’s best troll jobs Jordan Spieth's unfortunate collapse in the final round of the Masters on Sunday created a feeding frenzy on Twitter, with Danny Willett's brother among those who got in on the action. 12th Hole at Augusta is pretty tough, just look at the overhead #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/abqh8co3xj— Jimmy Donofrio (@JimmyDonofrio) … [Read more...]
James Harden takes over like his idol, Kobe Bryant
James Harden takes over like his idol, Kobe Bryant 8:32 PM ET Calvin WatkinsESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. print HOUSTON -- While all these games for the iconic Los Angeles … [Read more...]
Medically challenged Mavericks still have to earn their way in
Medically challenged Mavericks still have to earn their way in 8:17 PM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM print LOS ANGELES -- The Dallas Mavericks have encountered plenty of potholes during their path to the playoffs. Of course, the final step isn’t … [Read more...]
Pacquiao says he’s retiring, but it may not last (The Associated Press)
Pacquiao says he's retiring, but it may not last (The Associated Press) Like any good entertainer, Manny Pacquiao was good enough against Timothy Bradley to leave his fans wanting a little more. Whether they get it depends on how serious Pacquiao is about walking away from the sport he loves and the spotlight that will be hard to leave behind. ''I can still give a good fight,'' Pacquiao … [Read more...]