A Hatfield just befriended a McCoy. Dallas just hired Lee Harvey Oswald Jr. to promote tourism. The Mavericks just invited Charles Barkley to speak at their pep rally. And in the spirit of if-you-can’t-beat-’em-join-’em, the Texas Rangers just gave a contract, uniform and bat to longtime nemesis Vladimir Guerrero. “I’m…
A Friend of Unfair Park directed our attention yesterday to the trailer for a documentary called Article 19, about events leading up to and immediately following SMU’s football program receiving the NCAA’s death penalty in February 1987. I recalled having read something about this back in December, when the Mustangs…
Before posting anything about Sports Illustrated’s breaking story about Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington’s positive test for cocaine last July, I wanted to clarify one question: How often are managers tested for drug use? Because initially, the SI story didn’t say, though now it’s been updated to reflect that info.As…
Maybe I’m a sentimental old fool, but I’m going to miss the iconic eyesore called Texas Stadium. I’m all for progress and upgrades and the future-is-now and I love Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, but I saw a story on the news last night about the preparations being made to blow…
Shocked that Wash did this. Just as shocked that the Rangers – and Major League Baseball – did nothing about it. Holy wow…
In its first year of existence, Cowboys Stadium in Arlington set records for largest attendance at an NFL regular season game and an NBA All-Star Game. Shoot, the pristine building even attracted 40,000 for bull riding. It’s a no-brainer that on May 20 SportsBusiness Journal will award it 2010 Sports Facility…
SMU just released the 2010 football schedule, and, clearly, the Christmas Miracle in Hawaii meant a little something-something when it came to the Worldwide Leader locking down dates. Because the season opens with a September 5 Sunday-afternoon showdown in Lubbock against Texas Tech — the first of two ESPN showcases…
Would you believe the guy who lost the cornerback battle to Pro Bowler Mike Jenkins? That’s right, Orlando Scandrick. According to the NFL’s performance-based bonus system, Scandrick was the Cowboys’ biggest bang-for-buck player last season. As a 5th-round draft pick who started one game but played primarily on passing downs and…
Manny Pacquiao double-booked himself Saturday night, and while he may have had a bigger audience at Cowboys Stadium for his 12-round decision over Joshua Clottey, he spent more time onstage at his post-fight concert in the Ballpark in Arlington’s Diamond Club.Pacman’s getting mixed reviews in the boxing world (like Gigli,…
It was pitch dark this morning when I woke up. Must be Spring. Spent an hour this morning sweating over a bracket. Must be March. If you want to come have a beer and talk hoops and maybe punch me in the face, I’ll be at area Hooters when the NCAA…
Was way too inebriated busy Saturday night to catch the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey fight at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. But from what I’m hearing it’s about what I expected: Lotsa style. Zero substance. A crowd of almost 51,000 packed the place, which is another smashing success for Jerry Jones and…
This morning at the offices of the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee, president and CEO Bill Lively and chairman Roger Staubach announced the state’s decision to reimburse the committee and four cities — Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington and Irving — a maximum of $31.2 million for costs associated…
In advance of the big fight at Cowboys Stadium this weekend, Jerry Jones spoke to, of all places, the UK Telegraph about a great many things — such as his inspiration for the Enormodome (“I visited Wembley three times while it was being built”) and how he’d never, ever, ever…
Spent the 8th inning of yesterday’s Seattle Mariners 6, Texas Rangers 3 Spring Training exhibition – Neftali Feliz was very sketchy – soaking in the Surprise, Arizona sunshine and getting to know new owner Chuck Greenberg. After years of being alienated by Tom Hicks, you’re going to love this dude. Long story…
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 karaokeed…
Hate to bring the room down, especially considering it’s probably packed with folks drinking and dancing at parties thrown by Ludacris and Diddy and Dirk as the worlds of hip-hop and hoop hit town for the NBA All-Star Weekend. But last week in the metroplex, we lost two more lives…
While SMU and disappointing head coach Matt Doherty look for their first Conference USA tournament win tonight at 8:30, the Metroplex last night was assured of a dog in the hunt during next week’s March Madness when the University of North Texas captured the Sun Belt Championship. Saw the second half…
I sat down with Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan yesterday afternoon here at Spring Training in Surprise, Arizona. We talked about Vladimir Guerrero (“He’s making a statement.”), Josh Hamilton (“I expect more production out of Josh.”) and when the heck will he and Chuck Greenberg be formally approved as the…
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,”…
Watching ESPN SportsCenter this morning here in Surprise, Arizona when the Top 10 plays came on. The Mavericks won again last night, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves for their 12th consecutive victory. Dirk Nowitzki wins his second straight NBA Western Conference Player of the Week Award, then goes out – despite two fouls…
Gil LeBreton’s Feb. 28 column in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram was 1,235 words. Not a one of them was “Nazi” or “Hitler” or “effyouhosers.” Why then did seemingly the entire country of Canada show up with fire and pitchforks, demanding an apology if not a lynching of LeBreton for his clever…
10. So far, so good Josh Hamilton. Didn’t exactly crush the ball, but had two singles in yesterday’s debut. If he returns to 2008 form, the Rangers can will win the American League West. 9. Team president Nolan Ryan, by the way, predicts 92 wins for this team and says…
