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April 25, 2012
Inspired by The Yu Dog, 25 More Dishes to Honor DFW Sports Stars
The Yu Dog at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington has created a food media circus. But he's not the only DFW sports icon worthy of his own dish at The Ballpark in Arlington, Jerryland and the AAC. Here are some others. 1. Tom Landry Enormous fedora filled with chili. Feather garnish optional. 2. Nolan ... More >>
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December 13, 2011
Staubach, Aikman and Other Cowboys Greats Throw Their Support Behind Tom Leppert
Photo by Patrick MichelsReally, any reason to rerun this photo was fine.Former Mayor Tom Leppert may well need a Hail Mary come the March 6 GOP primary -- if, that is, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst can maintain his frontrunner status in the race for the U.S. Senate. So, then, who better to l ... More >>
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September 16, 2011
Whitt's End: 9.16.11
Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Every once in a while I take Michael Young for granted. I think of him as a step-slow, reaction-reduced fielder. Then I go to Rangers Ballpark, watch him rip a bases-loaded double down ... More >>
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June 18, 2011
Kunkle's Not Ready To Concede. But ... (Update: Former Chief Calls Mike Rawlings to Concede.)
David Kunkle's once again at the San Francisco Rose watching election returns he'd probably like to return right now, given Mike Rawlings's commanding lead at the moment: 26,427 to 19,856. That said, the former Dallas Police chief isn't ready to give up just yet: "You fight the good fight, you do ... More >>
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April 28, 2011
It's Time For Another Mike Rawlings Ad
Like Sam said: Mike Rawlings has raised more than $1 million in his quest to become the next mayor of Dallas -- or "nearly three times the combined haul of Ron Natinksy and David Kunkle." And he's determined to spend that dough: Moments ago his campaign posted Rawlings's latest ad (the theme: "It's ... More >>
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March 30, 2011
Dallas Mavericks in L.A.: Tonight the Salad; Tomorrow the Steak
If only that guy on the left was still a part of this team Over the past decade the Dallas Mavericks have been the NBA's best team at winning games they were supposed to win. In building a legacy of 11 consecutive seasons with 50 wins and playoff appearances, the Mavericks rarely lose aga ... More >>
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March 9, 2011
Mike Rawlings Flexes Financial Muscle
Fear the 'stache, or: Mike Rawlings as Bradley Whitford as Dan StarkIf there was any question that former Park Board president Mike Rawlings would be the top fund-raiser among the three announced mayoral candidates, he's seemingly answered it by unveiling a new television ad this morning as p ... More >>
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February 3, 2011
Attention incoming sports fans: If you're going to embrace our city during Super Bowl week, the first step is recognizing our Super Heroes.
Fear the 'stache, or: Mike Rawlings as Bradley Whitford as Dan StarkIf there was any question that former Park Board president Mike Rawlings would be the top fund-raiser among the three announced mayoral candidates, he's seemingly answered it by unveiling a new television ad this morning as p ... More >>
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October 22, 2010
Whitt's End: 10.22.10
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End:*Roger Staubach to Tony Hill to beat the Redskins in '79. Alvin Harper running free against the 49ers to clinch the NFC Championship Game in '92. Dirk Nowitzki's long 3-pointer to secure Game 2 of ... More >>
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October 14, 2010
Hey, Look, it's a UFO! No, Actually, it's an Even Weirder Sight: Mike Modano, Detroit Red Wing
Hell hath officially frozen over. In Arlington, the Texas Rangers are still playing baseball. And in Dallas, Stars fans are now cheering for the Detroit Red Wings. Well, at least one of them. The Stars, off to a 2-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 start or whatever the hell it is these days in the NHL, play ... More >>
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June 30, 2010
Mike Modano: The Face of the Franchise
Still trying to wrap my tiny, admittedly perverted sports brain around the Dallas Stars without Mike Modano. Or, even weirder, Modano in another team's sweater. He is now - and perhaps forever - undoubtedbly, undeniably, unequivocally the face of the franchise. Right? Unless, of course, ... More >>
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June 22, 2010
Mike Modano: OUR Star Could Become THEIR Star
After saying that he's 75-percent leaning toward not retiring and playing hockey again next season, all-time star of the Dallas Stars Mike Modano is now thinking the unthinkable - putting on the sweater of another team. Mike Modano, Detroit Red Wings? Criiiiiiiiiiinge. It's still a situ ... More >>
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May 13, 2010
Neighborhood Services Tavern brings good taste to social networking
After saying that he's 75-percent leaning toward not retiring and playing hockey again next season, all-time star of the Dallas Stars Mike Modano is now thinking the unthinkable - putting on the sweater of another team. Mike Modano, Detroit Red Wings? Criiiiiiiiiiinge. It's still a situ ... More >>
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April 15, 2010
Iconic Texas Stadium is Now Blown to Smithereens in Yet Another Example of How Dallas Treats its History
After saying that he's 75-percent leaning toward not retiring and playing hockey again next season, all-time star of the Dallas Stars Mike Modano is now thinking the unthinkable - putting on the sweater of another team. Mike Modano, Detroit Red Wings? Criiiiiiiiiiinge. It's still a situ ... More >>
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April 7, 2010
Opening Day Ballpark Brouhaha
Alexander FloresNothing spells out Americana more than baseball, unless you are adding outdoor grilling, hotdogs and cold beer to the mix. Combine all these together with the opening day of baseball and you might very well have the makings of an arrestable offense.This is what made the late morni ... More >>
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April 6, 2010
Rangers 5, Blue Jays 4: My Top 10 Observations
10. Nothing better than seeing Roger Staubach and Nolan Ryan interacting before the game. Kind of gives us hope that - Ron Washington and Tiger Woods be damned - there are great role models who don't, in fact, make mistakes. 9. Typical Scott Feldman, huh? Made a couple of mistakes, but for t ... More >>
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April 5, 2010
Texas Rangers About to Take the First Steps of a Championship Journey
This is no longer the year before the year. This, finally, is the year. After Neal McCoy's National Anthem and the obligatory military flyover and Roger Staubach's ceremonial first pitch, Texas Rangers' starter Scott Feldman will at 1:07 p.m. officially launch against the Toronto Blue Jays&n ... More >>
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March 29, 2010
Roger Staubach's Next Pass. Er, Pitch.
When the Texas Rangers open the 2010 season a week from day in Arlington they'll have a legendary, championship-winning arm on the mound. If just for one pitch. Former Dallas Cowboy and NFL Hall of Famer Roger Staubach will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Rangers host th ... More >>
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March 11, 2010
Tony Romo Can't Sing. But, Boy, Does He Have Company.
Remember this the next time you criticize Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo for playing too much golf. He could be singing. But is Romo the worst of the bunch? Dirk Nowitzki's pretty bad. Jerry Jones is in leather. It's all entertainingly horrible. This Who's Who of Metroplex star power karaoke ... More >>
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March 10, 2010
In Which Many Dallas Sports Stars "Sing" Faith Hill Song, Then Haunt Your Dreams
Till now, this was only seen by those who trekked out to Fort Worth for Faith Hill's February 6 howdy-do for the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee's Kick-off Concert Series at Bass Hall. But the host committee has opted to share this all-star-studded butchering of Hill's "This Kiss," featur ... More >>
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February 18, 2010
Football Schmootball: Welcome to the National Armball League!
I am of semi-sound mind and body. I am totally aware that the NFL - evidenced by Saints 31, Colts 17 being the most-watched program in the history of TV - isn't exactly struggling for popularity. I am cognizant that I spend waste way too much time in my perverted think tank. If it ... More >>
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January 5, 2010
Super Bowl XLV to Bring Quite the Collection of Gridiron Greats to Woodrow Next Week
Tony Fay started working for the Dallas Mavericks in 1987 as the media relations intern; by the time he left in '99, he was director of communications -- which was no easy feat back then, given that was six months before Mark Cuban bought the then-struggling franchise just off a lockout season. T ... More >>
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November 17, 2009
Texas Stadium: Rest in Peace. Er, Pieces.
Don't know if I'll be able to watch when Texas Stadium's memories are reduced to mush.Spent yesterday afternoon out at Cowboys Stadium, where about 30 mayors - from Southlake to Sunnyvale - convened for an update as to the goings-on about Super Bowl XLV. By the way, 445 days and counting . ... More >>
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May 8, 2009
Whitt's End: 5.8.09
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Looks like The Ticket's parent company - Cumulus Media - is asking forcing employees to take five unpaid days off before June 30. Ouch. Maybe not a big deal to on-air talent with six-figure ... More >>
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April 14, 2009
Super Bowl XLV is All Hip and Tweety
Apparently these guys are tweetin' back and forth. Who knew?Twiddling - or I should say Tweeddling - my thumbs until the 6 p.m. release of the NFL schedule and the unveiling of the Dallas Cowboys' path to 9-7, I stumbled upon a couple of things. 1. This year's NFL Draft is extraordinarily wea ... More >>
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February 26, 2009
Super Bowl XLV Getting Revved Up in Dallas, er Arlington, I Mean ... Fort Worth
Ticket emcee Craig Miller was right. Cropped him right out.Enjoyed lunch today rubbing elbows with Pro Football Hall of Famers and pretending to be all casual and comfortable at the well-to-do Fort Worth Club. Reason? Don't know if you've heard, but Super Bowl XLV is coming to ... More >>
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January 15, 2009
Ann Margolin Leads the Pack As City's Finance Report Deadline Looms
As we mentioned a while back, District 13 city council candidate Ann Margolin appeared to be the heir apparent to Mitchell Rasansky with a long list of notable supporters and a strong résumé. And as the 5 p.m. deadline approaches for candidates and committees to file their finance reports, Margol ... More >>
News
December 25, 2008
Texas Stadium Deserved a Fonder Farewell Than This
As we mentioned a while back, District 13 city council candidate Ann Margolin appeared to be the heir apparent to Mitchell Rasansky with a long list of notable supporters and a strong résumé. And as the 5 p.m. deadline approaches for candidates and committees to file their finance reports, Margol ... More >>
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December 17, 2008
The Top 10 Most Memorable Moments in the History of Grand Ol' Texas Stadium
Fittingly, the stadium with the hole in the roof - so God could watch his favorite football team, duh - was christened by a 10-day Billy Graham crusade. A month later - Oct. 24, 1971 - Texas Stadium opened for Cowboys' business. Come Saturday night, the ol' joint at Loop 12 and Highway ... More >>
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December 15, 2008
Godspeed, My Holy Friend
T-Minus five days until the final Dallas Cowboys' game at Texas Stadium. I have a vague recollection of climbing atop Dad's shoulders and watching Don Meredith toss bombs to Bob Hayes at the Cotton Bowl, but basically my life's screenplay starts in Texas Stadium. Section 12. Row 24. Seat 8.& ... More >>
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October 21, 2008
Former Cowboys Share Fond Memories. Peter King Shares Gloom, Doom.
T-Minus five days until the final Dallas Cowboys' game at Texas Stadium. I have a vague recollection of climbing atop Dad's shoulders and watching Don Meredith toss bombs to Bob Hayes at the Cotton Bowl, but basically my life's screenplay starts in Texas Stadium. Section 12. Row 24. Seat 8.& ... More >>
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July 3, 2008
God Bless America. And Sports.
T-Minus five days until the final Dallas Cowboys' game at Texas Stadium. I have a vague recollection of climbing atop Dad's shoulders and watching Don Meredith toss bombs to Bob Hayes at the Cotton Bowl, but basically my life's screenplay starts in Texas Stadium. Section 12. Row 24. Seat 8.& ... More >>
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May 5, 2008
Monday Morning Meanderings
T-Minus five days until the final Dallas Cowboys' game at Texas Stadium. I have a vague recollection of climbing atop Dad's shoulders and watching Don Meredith toss bombs to Bob Hayes at the Cotton Bowl, but basically my life's screenplay starts in Texas Stadium. Section 12. Row 24. Seat 8.& ... More >>
News
August 9, 2007
Romo Holiday
Tony Romo makes a short, sweet journey from anonymous backup to A-list celebrity
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May 23, 2007
Bush Library, Meet Sports Think Tank
Tony Romo makes a short, sweet journey from anonymous backup to A-list celebrity
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January 29, 2007
Emmitt Smith Waltzing Into Real-Estate Biz
Tony Romo makes a short, sweet journey from anonymous backup to A-list celebrity
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December 1, 2006
Things About Tony Romo You Didn't Know You Needed to Know
Tony Romo makes a short, sweet journey from anonymous backup to A-list celebrity
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November 24, 2006
~~Black~~ Good Friday
Tony Romo makes a short, sweet journey from anonymous backup to A-list celebrity
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August 3, 2006
Local 'Boys Do Good
Tony Romo makes a short, sweet journey from anonymous backup to A-list celebrity
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July 31, 2006
Texas Fold 'Em?
Tony Romo makes a short, sweet journey from anonymous backup to A-list celebrity
News
July 13, 2006
The Fab Fifty
Where would we be without these powerful peeps? In the fetal position, craving sports.
News
March 23, 2006
Eyes Wide Shut
Blinded by desperation, Cowboys refuse to see T.O. as B.S.
News
March 9, 2006
Oscar Overhaul
The Academy--y-a-w-n--Awards desperately need a shot of sports
News
February 2, 2006
Play It Forward
Sports' smallest acts often come laced with giant implications
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October 14, 2004
Best Autograph
Drew Pearson
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January 4, 2001
Dubya, We Knew You When...
With a homeboy headed for the White House, a handful of his Dallas pals have hopes of making their mark on Washington
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December 18, 1997
Buzz
With a homeboy headed for the White House, a handful of his Dallas pals have hopes of making their mark on Washington
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January 23, 1997
Buzz
With a homeboy headed for the White House, a handful of his Dallas pals have hopes of making their mark on Washington
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January 2, 1997
Grateful Dead
Holly Mullen explains how a massive paupers' graveyard barely survived greedy landowners and a stealth real-estate deal
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November 28, 1996
Buzz
Holly Mullen explains how a massive paupers' graveyard barely survived greedy landowners and a stealth real-estate deal
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