I tracked down Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban last night before his team’s game against the Sacramento Kings at American Airlines Center. He was on the StairMaster. Insisting his team isn’t on the treadmill. “Not right now we’re not,” Cuban told me. “Treadmill teams are those that don’t have a realistic…
After attending the Mavs’ shootaround this morning and before heading back to American Airlines Center tonight for the showdown contest victory over the Sacramento Kings, I watched and re-watched this week’s interviews with two of America’s biggest sporting dufuses. Sorry, but Tony Romo and Alex Rodriguez just don’t get it…
Most years I chuckle at Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue. The blatant pandering. The absolutely non-sports of it all. The shrinking bikini photos that are just this close to being NSFW. But while examining this year’s offering I had two new thoughts: 1. Hey, sounds like I’m describing my own blog. 2. Whoa, a…
To be fair, because I rip Dallas’ Only Daily for taking away my extended NBA standings and expanded box scores, I should commend it for having the foresight to bring them back. Honestly, the standings are still skimpy compared to the statistical salad days. But I’m in good mood, so…
Part of the shrapnel from the *A-Roid bombshell: Not that it manifested itself in any sort of team success, but there’s no denying that the Texas Rangers now have more big-name stars linked to performancing-enhancing drugs than any professional team this side of a European cycling club. Ruben Sierra. Jose…
Is this: A) Tragically sad and horrifying for a family that’s suffered enough. B) Hilarious…
In light of this weekend’s (shocking?) revelation that Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids during his 2003 MVP season with your Texas Rangers, I hereby invite a public stoning. And, yes thanks, I’ll be happy to chunk the first rocks: *A-Fraud is one of the most disingenuous athletes of our…
After a weird, wild week of name-calling, foundation-shuddering, letter debunking and a he said/she said spanning Florida to Hawaii, the bizarre tale of Bob Hayes’ Twisted Sister finally has a temporary resolution, if not permanent closure. The current verdict: Bob Hayes, Jr. – and not Lucille Hester – will be front…
While waiting for Tony Romo’s sitdown interview with Channel 11’s Babe Laufenberg last night I learned a couple things. On The Grammy’s, that Robert Plant and Allison Krauss are, like, together. And over on NBC5, that Roy (Safety) Williams is willing to move to linebacker. What’d I learn once Romo…
Whether you’re at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt’s End: *So Jerry Jones wanted Dan Reeves to pledge working X amount of hours per week. Maybe it’s part of the owner’s new get-tough policy, but isn’t that ridiculous? I seem to…
I say this with zero amount of snarkiness or sarcasm: Ticketstock is cool. From Nolan Ryan last year to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar this weekend, 1310 AM The Ticket has created a perfectly-timed phenomenom affording sports geeks (myself included) the unique – and FREE – opportunity to rub elbows with legends of the game…
My corner of the blogosphere was in its infancy – 14 days old, in fact – when I first lampooned the ridiculous, dangerous, 14-mile stretch of Central Expressway from Dallas to Allen known as the HOV lane. My road-ragey rant went something like this: The HOV lane dividers are made of what, light…
The Playmaker. Searching for the next star. If your dream is to join an organization that: *Hasn’t been anywhere near the top of its industry in 13 years. *Has a CEO who runs off management by forcing them to punch a time clock. *Enjoys all the image of Cell Block…
Credit where credit is due. Seems like a simple concept. But in today’s 24-second news cycle the genesis of “breaking news” often finds himself as nothing more than the guy at the bottom of the dog pile. Forgotten. Squashed. Raped of credit. Example #1: The Ticket’s George Dunham. Got a…
Look, I love Lucille Hester “as my big sister”, but this thing’s gone too far for too long. With new discrepancies in her story cropping up on the hour every hour, if I’m in her corner I throw in the white towel. Watching a sweet, old forgetful/manipulative lady get bludgeoned is never pretty…
Dan Reeves – who played for and coached for and still bleeds for the Dallas Cowboys – soured on the inner workings of Valley Ranch in 48 hours. Question: What took him so long? Reeves, remember, turned down the offensive coordinator’s gig with the San Francisco 49ers to serve as a consultant to…
If Jones—the enduring face of the franchise—can’t embrace the Super Bowl, he’ll settle for embracing the spotlight. In the locker room following his team’s abhorrent 44-6 season-ending loss to the Philadelphia Eagles back on December 28, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones promised abrupt philosophical and tangible changes. Though stubbornly retaining…
His health in question, Terry Glenn is out of football. His personal life in turmoil, Terry Glenn is out of jail. For now. According to Irving police, Glenn, the Dallas Cowboys’ leading receiver in 2005 and an integral part of their 2006 playoff team, was arrested at a hotel last…
Wanna do something really dangerous today? BASE jump. Try to steal the Valentine’s chocolate from Jessica Simpson. Or, if you’re really feeling frisky, buy some stock in 18-year-old boys. At best, it’s a risky proposition. Today is National Signing Day (the first day high-school players can make their oral committments…
With the New York Mets signing Oliver Perez, the Texas Rangers’ chances of landing free-agent pitcher Ben Sheets just got stronger. Likewise, their radio signal for 2009 is also beefed up. The announcement that Rangers’ weekday games will be broadcast on 105.3 The Fan means that 110 of Texas’ 162…
The Bob Hayes Foundation web site – owned and operated by one Lucille W. Hester out of Washington, D.C. – was abruptly shut down this afternoon. Maybe this is nothing. Maybe they didn’t pay their bill at the first of the month. Maybe it’s a computer glitch. Maybe the Bob…
Steelers 27, Cardinals 23: Best Super Bowl ever? Santonio Holmes’ tip-toe TD: Best Super Bowl catch ever? The Boss: Best Super Bowl halftime show ever? Better late than never, I’ve got XLIII thoughts about Super Bowl 43: 43. Gotta make it snappy. My free Grand Slam at Denny’s is calling. 42. If…
