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March 28, 2012
Dear Internet: All The Snickering About Madonna's Age Is Getting Real Old
This week Madonna's 12th studio album and dive into the deep end of the EDM pool, MDNA, came out. I didn't like it very much. But what I like even less is the sexism-tinged age-baiting that the record seems to be inspiring in so many critics. Forbes was likely the worst offender of the bunch, going ... More >>
Blogs
December 19, 2011
Why Saturday's Cowboys Game Is the Most Important Game Ever (This Week, Anyway)
Davynin, Via.[Editor's note: For those who might have forgotten, Michael Corcoran is formerly of the Austin American-Statesman and Dallas Morning News, a one-time Observer contributor and one of my favorite writers in the history of ink. This morning, he dispatches this preview of Saturday night' ... More >>
Blogs
April 20, 2011
Cowboys' 2011 Schedule: 5 National TV Appearances; 10 Wins?
It's like knowing what you're getting for Christmas. Being able to shake the gift-wrapped present for confirmation. But then having to wait for what feels like forever to actually open it. It's the NFL schedule, this year the ultimate tease. With the lockout mired in mediation and the NFL Dra ... More >>
News
December 23, 2010
Texas Rangers' momentum comes to a screeching holiday halt by the Phils Who Stole Cliffmas
It's like knowing what you're getting for Christmas. Being able to shake the gift-wrapped present for confirmation. But then having to wait for what feels like forever to actually open it. It's the NFL schedule, this year the ultimate tease. With the lockout mired in mediation and the NFL Dra ... More >>
Blogs
December 22, 2010
Pour Your Own Beer: A Gimmick That Works...At Least in Tampa
Craft-beer bar chains are nothing new. As a matter of fact, they might be the most beloved chains of all. Relatively small in size, like local fave Flying Saucer, they offer a consistent quality par excellence. When I learned from my brother-in-law in Florida that a craft-beer restaurant-bar ... More >>
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December 22, 2010
Finding Brett Favre's Place Among the NFL's Greatest QBs of All Time as I Rank the Top 10
How high did I rank this guy? You'll be surprised.OK, so yesterday I asked you to give me your thoughts on Brett Favre's legacy now that he appears to have played his last game. Unfortunately, only a few of you weighed in. In an attempt to spark some serious debate, here are my top 10 quarterback ... More >>
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October 27, 2010
Rain Fears a Cliff Lee Delay and Other Assorted Facts Before Game One of the World Series
If you do too, and you do, then go here and spend $12. Could come in handy two more times before the World Series is over.This morning's headline is brought to you by C.J. Wilson's favorite website, Jorge Parrales and Jacob Herrera's Cliff Lee Facts. Here's another fact, courtesy Jeff Francoeur, ... More >>
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October 21, 2010
Hey, Tampa, You Lost. Now Pay Up.
Arlington is Hungry.
We think they're ordering crab claws.With the Rangers on the brink of entering the World Series, the city of Arlington still hasn't wrapped up a food bet covering the previous round of play. According to the mayor's assistant, Tampa Bay hasn't anted up the seafood package it promised Mayor R ... More >>
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October 6, 2010
Frankie's Sports Bar And Grill Should Make Rangers Fans Happy
It would be hard to find a seat where you don't have a good view of a screen. Each week City of Ate will give you the lowdown on a local happy hour in Quittin' Time, with the details on why you should or shouldn't take up the featured bar or restaurant on its drink specials.Where: Frankie's Spo ... More >>
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September 21, 2010
Without Hamilton the Texas Rangers are Just Joshin'
Rangers lose. A's win. Rangers win. A's lose. Magic number this and first-round playoff match-up that. It's all about as meaningless as David Buehler's too-little-too-late 47-yard field goal if the Texas Rangers have to play October baseball without Josh Hamilton. Right? Hamilton is th ... More >>
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March 23, 2010
Who Do You Want to See the Cowboys Play on Thanksgiving?
When they're finished tinkering and tweaking with overtime today or tomorrow, NFL owners down in Florida will reveal next this season's marquee TV matchups. Included on that list will be the Dallas Cowboys' annual home Thanksgiving game. Been awhile since Dallas played a classic on Turkey Da ... More >>
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January 21, 2010
2009 Cowboys in Review: My 10 Fave Plays
I'm generally considered a pissy guy with a half-glass-empty view of the world around attacking me. But there are times when I can be joyfully hopeful. The Cowboys' season ended with a resounding 34-3 thud, but there were plenty of warm-n-fuzzy moments to keep us both satisfied about '09 and ... More >>
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October 12, 2009
The Ugliest Cowboys' Win in the History of Ever?
Last year's 13-9 win over Tampa Bay was ugly. I seemed to remember a 10-6 yawner over Buffalo in 2003. And, of course, there was the 9-7 classic over the Redskins on Monday Night Football in 2001 when both teams entered 0-4. I'm sure there are others, but yesterday's Cowboys 26, C ... More >>
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October 8, 2009
American Baseball, the European Way
Even if European soccer owner Tom Hicks convinced Major League Baseball to inject the same screwy tables that govern soccer into America's pasttime your Texas Rangers wouldn't be a playoff team. But, alas, they wouldn't be relegated, either. If baseball were run according to European soccer ... More >>
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September 10, 2009
Only Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Could Build A Palace Big Enough To Match His Larger-Than-Life Persona
Even if European soccer owner Tom Hicks convinced Major League Baseball to inject the same screwy tables that govern soccer into America's pasttime your Texas Rangers wouldn't be a playoff team. But, alas, they wouldn't be relegated, either. If baseball were run according to European soccer ... More >>
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August 12, 2009
Texas Rangers: Soar, Then Stoop
Some days the Rangers seem legit; others full of saline.Got this "friend" named Newy Scruggs. He has his theory that the Texas Rangers "play well against the big boys." Hogwash I'd tell him, until the Rangers took two of three against the Angels last weekend. Then I watch Texas last night ... More >>
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July 29, 2009
The Dallas Cowboys' Final 53-Man Roster Will Look Like ...
Let's not get greedy. For now we'd settle for a win in December.This? Just hours before the first practice of training camp here at The Alamodome, I decided to doodle up what the Cowboys' final roster will look like come the Sept. 13th opener at Tampa Bay. It starts here. And ends up below ... More >>
Blogs
July 23, 2009
Yeah, But What If Baseball Went To The European Football Table?
I know the Texas Rangers swept the previously mighty Boston Red Sox and we're all atwitter about the American League West division race heading into August ... September ... maybe even October? But what if baseball were governed according to, say, European football standards? You know, the top ... More >>
Blogs
April 15, 2009
Your 2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6
The Cowboys in Miami come 2010? Early signs = negatory.Granted only about 33 percent of the precincts are reporting, but The Sporatorium is projecting the 2009 Dallas Cowboys to win 10 games. Being that the Cowboys haven't used any of their 11 draft picks or convened for the first q ... More >>
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March 26, 2009
Dwarfed by the Cowboys' New Stadium, the Rangers Spiffy Up Their Park
The Cowboys in Miami come 2010? Early signs = negatory.Granted only about 33 percent of the precincts are reporting, but The Sporatorium is projecting the 2009 Dallas Cowboys to win 10 games. Being that the Cowboys haven't used any of their 11 draft picks or convened for the first q ... More >>
Blogs
January 29, 2009
Discounting Super Sunday
Are you ready for some football? You better be, because you're going to get some! Sunday is Superbowl XLIII, and the Pittsburgh Steelers square off against the Arizona Cardinals in Tampa Bay, Fla. Assuming you don't socialize with NFL sponsors and thus can't make it over to the Sunshine State yet ... More >>
Blogs
January 21, 2009
Didn't Take Zach Thomas Long to Get His Fill of the Cowboys
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Zach Thomas. Unlike Brad Pitt in the movie, Zach didn't exactly grow younger as he got older. But boy did he grow sick and tired in a hurry. This is how it was supposed to work: After a successful, yet ultimately unfulfilling career in Miami, Zach Thomas ret ... More >>
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January 16, 2009
Whitt's End: 1.16.09
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *My summation of Thursday's dramatic plane crash/rescue in New York's Hudson River: It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!! *Found it funny that, although the crash happened at 2:30, Larry Ki ... More >>
Blogs
October 29, 2008
Peter King Doesn't Think Much of Your Dallas Cowboys in New SI
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *My summation of Thursday's dramatic plane crash/rescue in New York's Hudson River: It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!! *Found it funny that, although the crash happened at 2:30, Larry Ki ... More >>
News
October 9, 2008
Never Forget|Strike Back|Focus on Plate, Not Walls
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *My summation of Thursday's dramatic plane crash/rescue in New York's Hudson River: It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!! *Found it funny that, although the crash happened at 2:30, Larry Ki ... More >>
News
August 7, 2008
Wading Through Doubt
Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips is guaranteed nothing beyond a talented team in 2008
Blogs
June 6, 2008
Smoak ‘Em If You Got ‘Em
Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips is guaranteed nothing beyond a talented team in 2008
Blogs
June 6, 2008
Your Weekend Planner: Mystery, History and Get-Well Wishes
Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips is guaranteed nothing beyond a talented team in 2008
Blogs
May 23, 2008
Rangers' Announcer Tom Grieve to Undergo Prostate Surgery
Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips is guaranteed nothing beyond a talented team in 2008
Blogs
May 1, 2008
Bush, a Giant Among Comedians
Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips is guaranteed nothing beyond a talented team in 2008
Blogs
April 15, 2008
It’s Officially Football Season
Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips is guaranteed nothing beyond a talented team in 2008
News
March 6, 2008
One Bone Down, Hank Blalock Hopes to Help the Rangers Get Back Up
Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips is guaranteed nothing beyond a talented team in 2008
Blogs
November 13, 2007
Texas Rangers '08 Schedule Released -- We'll Be In Last By April 7!
Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips is guaranteed nothing beyond a talented team in 2008
Blogs
August 10, 2007
Fergie Jenkins to Pitch at Ballpark Tonight. Jim Sundberg to Catch. Really.
Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips is guaranteed nothing beyond a talented team in 2008
News
January 4, 2007
C'mon Get Happy
Even Buzz finds something to smile about in 2006
Blogs
November 28, 2006
Kicked to the Curb
Even Buzz finds something to smile about in 2006
News
June 3, 2004
First-String Divas
Girls in underwear playing football. Nice.
Calendar
May 27, 2004
Back in the Saddle
Cowboy up for the Texas Black Invitational Rodeo
News
October 16, 2003
Cowboy Up
A Philly fan admits the Boys are back
Dining
August 14, 2003
See Dean Run
It's been a good year for Preferred's McSherry
News
October 31, 2002
Likely Suspect
Three years after his conviction for rape, local DJ Gary "Babyfase" Faison speaks out to proclaim his innocence. What are the odds he's right? One in 300 million.
News
September 19, 2002
He Knows the Score
Herbert Perry plays only until the next big-contract kid comes along
News
June 7, 2001
Mind Games
When 19-year-old UNT student Kelli Cox vanished, her desperate parents turned to a Florida "psychic" as their last hope. Hope was all he gave them.
Culture
October 19, 2000
Dazed and Confused
Dallas' hockey junkies need to take a chill pill, 'cause it's only October
Culture
October 5, 2000
Push the Panic Button
The Rangers have their worst season in years. The reaction? Ho hum, wait till next year.
News
July 27, 2000
Scrambling for cover
Randall Cunningham wants to be a backup. Really. But the one thing he's never outrun is quarterback controversy.
News
May 25, 2000
Large and in charge
Dale Hansen, the 300-pound gorilla of local sports, wraps up 20 years of whip-smart TV
Culture
October 21, 1999
The product
Former Dallas Cowboy Pat Toomay found it harder to write about the NFL than to play in it
Culture
June 10, 1999
Ain't that a kick?
Tatu has been a Dallas Sidekick for 15 years -- in case you hadn't noticed

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