It very well could happen in April. It’s already happened in March. In a shocking upset that definitely requires slow, detailed, further review, the Mavs Dancers were knocked off by San Antonio’s Silver Spurs, 69%-31%, in the first round of NBA.com’s annual dance team bracket. Not surprisingly, fans crowned the Miami Heat…
Tomorrow and Friday are two of the best sports days of the year. 32 college basketball games over 36 hours, tipping off Thursday at 11:30 a.m. with BYU-Texas A&M. And when it’s done, you can use your office pool brackets at toilet paper. Unless, that is, I let you peek…
Ah, the Dallas Cowboys’ off-season. A time to blog about ghosts and running and iPhones and, of course, the Dallas Cowboys. Thanks to Terence Newman, there’s even fresh meat to chew upon in between Terrell Owens’ departure and the NFL Draft’s arrival. Short version: Troy Aikman questions whether Tony Romo…
The attorney for Russ Martin’s fiancee – Mandy – says this afternoon that his client was arrested via warrant and handcuffed at work Monday by Dallas County authorities, transfered to Irving and eventually taken by Tarrant County officers to Judge Jamie Cummings’ County Criminal Court #5 for failure to appear in…
I have an iPhone. I have an infatuation with March Madness. See, what I need/want/crave is a union of the two titillating entities. Like, perhaps, a 3D basketball shooting game App! Anyone? Okay you, Dallas Observer Jill Of All Trades Sarah Johnson, take it away … As far as my…
Speaking of athletes who don’t deserve any more bailouts … Former Cowboys’ quarterback Quincy Carter was arrested Feb. 27 for DUI. Less than two weeks later he was signed by another floundering football team – the Abilene Ruff Riders – desperate for passing and publicity. Sad, sad and double sad…
The parade is over. The drinking hasn’t yet commenced. For an appetizer, how about a St. Patrick’s Day tribute to the NBA’s All Fake-Irish Team including – surprise – a Maverick: Gerald Green. Dominic McGuire. Tracy McGrady. Troy Murphy. Shaquille O’Neal…
Ever tell you my Roy Tarpley story? In 1994-95 I’m covering the Dallas Mavericks for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. After some horrible seasons under Quinn Buckner and the like, the organization is abuzz. The Three J’s – remember them? – are in place and rejoining the rebuilding is the most talented,…
This one – for damn sure – can’t be explained away by sonic boom. A slamming door and vibrating wall that wakes me from a sleep? Maybe. But a noticable, audible swaying of a kitchen pot rack when I’m awake and alert? I dunno. You tell me. Perhaps Craig T. Nelson…
I give up. I admit, I expected the Dallas Mavericks to lose at Phoenix, lose at Portland, beat Golden State and get blown out by the Lakers. I went 0-4. In typically unpredictable, unsettling fashion, they went 2-2. I’ll go on Channel 52 tonight at 6:30 – fingers crossed -…
In no particular order … 10. A Honey Bun (wrapped) 9. A marshmallow (sticky) 8. Multiple jello shots (thanks) 7. Beads (catch and release program?) 6. Half of an apple (that’s just wrong)…
Whether you’re at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt’s End: *I promise to watch Terrell Owens’ reality show on VH1. Provided that I get to see the unedited footage of T.O.’s reaction when agent Drew Rosenhaus calls with the four most…
I remember seeing this live, then rewinding the TiVo over and over and over again until I was in tears. It’s old, but it never gets old. Ya know? Staged racks on America’s Funniest Videos: Insulting. Raw, real racks: Priceless. The Mavs are yucking it up on the bench, just seconds…
Saturday is one of my favorite days of the year. A day when you can drink beer in public without threat of a ticket. A day when you can demand ask random gals to flash their assets without threat of a sexual harassment lawsuit. A day when you can mix,…
The latest non-development in Russ Martin’s assault case in Tarrant County is actually a development. After a couple of time-wasting, docket-management appearances in Fort Worth over the last three months, Martin showed up again this morning and got the word: His trial date is July 27. By that time it will be more than…
New Crum Center. Same crummy results. In Matt Doherty’s first season as SMU basketball coach back in 2006-07, the Mustangs started 9-1. A victory at Oklahoma would’ve likely propelled the Ponies into the Top 25. Instead, SMU was humbled in Norman by 27 points, and it’s been all drastically downhill since…
Put your popcorn down, the wicked witch is dead. Late on March 4 Terrell Owens sent a bulk text message that read, simply: “I’m no longer a Dallas Cowboy.” Rejoice, Dallas! It’s again safe to like your local football team. Without the sabotaging, self-aggrandizing receiver who for the last three…
“The Fall Guy,” by Jim Schutze, February 26 Start making sense Jim Schutze highlights what was a blatantly ridiculous stance by The Dallas Morning News editorial board. This is, of course, the same board that had a problem with Farmers Branch holding landlords accountable to renting to illegal aliens. Irrational,…
Look, I can be as jaded as anyone. Cynical. Smartassy. Surly. Down right skeptical. Especially – in case you haven’t been paying attention – when it comes to the Dallas Mavericks. But tonight’s last night’s 93-89 victory in Portland, on the heels of Tuesday’s victory in Phoenix, should serve as a…
For the first time in a long time – at least away from American Airlines Center – the Dallas Mavericks played like a team that wanted in the NBA Playoffs. And wanted to avoid a first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. Their reward: With only 18 games remaining in the…
Psst, hey buddy. Can I interest you in this Terrell Owens fake Cowboys’ locker room name plate sticker affixed to my wall? Merrily I don’t need thee anymore. What I will cling onto – perhaps forever – are artifacts I rescued from my closet from Cowboys who wouldn’t look right in…
For his first long-form, post-Terrell Owens interview, Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones chose … 105.3 The Fan. In appearing on the newbie station with Ben and Skin yesterday afternoon, Jones is hinting loud and clear that his team has all but shaken hands with The Fan as the team’s new flagship radio station. And…
