Flat out, who deserves the most credit? Jimmy Johnson transformed the Dallas Cowboys from 1-15 laughingstock into back-to-back Super Bowl champs. Jerry Jones hired Johnson. So which one is more deserving of immortality in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Both are on the HOF’s preliminary list of 2009 inductee…
Swear, I couldn’t make this up if I tried. Lessee, “World Series game ends in a tie”? Boring. “Brad Johnson sucks”? Yawn. “Texas Tech’s Mike Leach is the greatest offensive coaching mind ever”? Heard it. Perhaps I can interest you in “Dorky sports blogger experiences the most bizarre round in…
Just in case, so you at least know what Brooks Bollinger looks like Ed Werder brings word from his super-secret sources deep within Valley Ranch — Wade Phillips, prolly — that the Cowboys coach is looking for someone, anyone, other than Brad Johnson to throw the ball against the New…
Shockingly, the Giant German didn’t play “99 Luftballons.” Since he wasn’t invited to star in the awesome new commercial featuring Kobe Bryant, Tony Hawk, Michael Phelps and A-Rod, we know Dirk Nowitzki isn’t a Guitar Hero. But that didn’t stop him from taking the new video game for a spin…
Eventually, the boos turned to cheers. Those of you expecting a “Top 10 Ugliest Wins in Cowboys’ History”, sorry to disappoint. But I like your thinking. Marion Barber ran hard. The defense – led by Zach Thomas and Bradie James – played inspired. The offensive line was improved. Nick Folk…
Early last month, we broke the news that city officials were going to begin courting corporations who might be interested in buying the naming rights to the Cotton Bowl. Yesterday, the city council approved the idea, and, as expected, it’s looking for a 10-year commitment and between $5 and $10…
Snapped this at last Saturday’s Division II college game at the Cotton Bowl. Never fear, it appears larger crowds and better football are on the way. When the Cowboys move to Arlington, Dallas will move much closer to professional football. How’s that? Because, according to a couple sources I spoke…
Rick Carlisle’s in-game adjustments. And prayer. That’s what this Mavs’ season comes down to? As the Mavs head into tonight’s preseason finale, a bit more disrespect comes their way. A little more poison into which they can dip their arrows and place in their quivers for the season of retribution…
T. Boone Pickens is impressed. Are you? Curious at what $57 million will get you these days, the gazillionaire entrepreneur and Oklahoma State booster toured the reupholstered Cotton Bowl with mayor Tom Leppert last week and left thinking an annual OSU-Texas Tech football game just might fit into Dallas’ State…
Carlos Pena used to be ours. Now he’s in the World Series without us. I know, shocking huh? Your Rangers are in the Fall Classic. Not the whole team, mind you, but a couple of Texas exes. Still can’t believe we’ll be watching the Tampa Bay Rays against the Philadelphia…
In the final analysis, Roy Williams was a fine person and a great hitter, but only a good player. Roy Williams, who was placed on injured reserve yesterday, has probably surrendered his last long touchdown pass as a Dallas Cowboy. It’s not as shocking as Texas Death Row inmates acquiring…
Courtesy New York magazine, we get a recap of Sean Avery’s return to Madison Square Garden last night as a member of the Dallas Stars. Below is Avery’s post-game chat with MSG Network’s Stan Fischler — apparently, the only interview Avery gave following the 2-1 win over Avery’s former team…
A month ago, we noted that ESPN.com gave the great Frank Luksa space to serve up his Top 10 favorite Texas Stadium memories. Turns out, it was but a prelude to a longer look back: Today comes word that Luksa and the great Drew Pearson have co-authored a small-press book…
How low can you go? Bad. But just how bad? The St. Louis Rams, who entered with four offensive touchdowns in their first five games, scored three in Sunday’s first quarter. The Cowboys, who entered with Super Bowl aspirations, produced botched snaps, missed field goals, eight penalties, four turnovers and…
Let’s hope this was the low point of the season. If not … Fire everyone! Or, take a deep breath, heal some wounds, give a pep talk and – the only thing that’ll really fix the Cowboys – play better. Look, yesterday in St. Louis was an unmitigated disaster. No…
Photos by Patrick Michels Reaching for the high notes. They’re out there somewhere. For those of you scoring at home, it took Jessica Simpson three songs into her Friday night set at the State Fair of Texas to drift into chatter about her BF and QB, Tony Romo. “Someone who…
With Bill Lively and Roger Staubach in charge, we — er, Arlington — are going to put on quite a show. Some of us are old enough to remember when the Dallas Cowboys had a band. If you’re in that group, take pride and confidence today that Bill Lively has…
Late Monday, on The News’ Dallas City Hall Blog, Dave Levinthal wrote that Mayor Tom Lepert had a “hush-hush meeting” with T. Boone Pickens earlier in the day. About what? Levinthal didn’t know, as the mayor’s chief of staff Chris Heinbaugh stonewalled him with a “Not at liberty to discuss.”…
Someday soon his money and moxie may make an annual trek to our Cotton Bowl. Texas-OU has temporarily left the building. But – surprise! – another big-time college football game may be permanently on its way to the reupholstered Cotton Bowl. A month after Texas Tech chancellor Kent Hance visited…
Guess Pacman wasn’t Jesus after all. Hmm, imagine that. You may never forgive Pacman Jones. But, listening to the tone of the Cowboys yesterday, he may be easy to forget. Said head coach Wade Phillips, “He’s gone.” While Pacman considers checking into an alcohol treatment facility in town – conjuring…
One-hit wonder? Or another lethal weapon in the Stars’ arsenal? Stay tuned. While America’s “hockey moms” were likely learning about Joe the Plumber last night, Dallas’ hockey fans were introduced to Fabian Brunnstrom. How’s this for a lid-lifter? In his first NHL game, the Swedish winger scored three goals in…
Oh, so that’s why he’s stopped turning his frown upside down. Makes total sense. The good news: I think I got it figured out. The bad news: Tony Romo ain’t real happy. Been sniffing around some Cowboys’ sources this week to find out just why Romo’s demeanor has taken such…
