The 28-point loss was the biggest the Cowboys have suffered in the 11 years since they moved into their current home in Arlington, matched only by a 37-9 trouncing they received from NFC East rivals Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11 of the 2017 season. With latest defeat the Cowboys slipped to 2-4, their worst start since 2015 and head coach Mike McCarthy’s joint-worst record at this stage of the season....
The tweet from the Mavs’ PR team includes a statement from Cuban, explaining why the organization had decided not to play the national anthem at any of the team’s home games so far this season. “We respect and have always respected the passion people have for the anthem and our country,” Cuban said in his statement. “But we also loudly hear the voices of those who feel that the anthem does not represent them....
All of the action seemed to come in the second period and almost all of that action was provided by the road team as the Stars outscored Nashville 4-1, but the game is only a microcosm of a great NHL rivalry budding in the south. MORE: Dallas Stars players react to Jim Montgomery’s firing Nashville opened the scoring when forward Austin Watson deflected Dan Hamhuis’ turn-around shot past Anton Khudobin....
It was last December at Final Battle 2017, when Dalton Castle reached the pinnacle in Ring of Honor, defeating Cody to become the ROH World Champion. But his championship reign was cut short due to a debilitating back injury, which paved the way for him to lose the title to Jay Lethal in June and spend subsequent months in agonizing pain. “It really was a wake-up call and reminder that, ‘Hey, I really don’t have a lot of other hobbies,’” joked Castle....
Prior to this deal there were eight recent veteran contracts that were valued between $17.67 and $20.75 million a season. The next tier of relevant veteran contracts were valued under $9.5 million a season. Dalton’s contract re-institutes the Matt Schaub-level of player that has been removed in the current crop of QB negotiations. What the Bengals did with this contract was the first attempt to reverse a trend in quarterback contracts that had existed since Eli Manning set the market in 2009, one year removed from a Super Bowl win, and peaked when Joe Flacco surpassed a number of recent contracts after his 2012 NFL Super Bowl win....
Cook went down with an injury after fumbling on a carry. Minnesota’s rusher was initially stood up just past the line of scrimmage, and a handful of defenders closed in to bring him down while Cook kept churning his legs. It’s not obvious from the sideline camera where exactly Cook’s injury occurred, but he remained on the ground in pain before being helped off. The Vikings announced Cook as probable to return to Sunday’s game after suffering what was deemed an ankle injury, and the very next play following the announcement, Cook had returned....
Beasley, 34, has spent the past two-and-a-half seasons with Houston and rejoins the Texas club a month ahead of the opening of the 2017 MLS season. Projecting the March USMNT roster “We are extremely pleased to announce the return of DaMarcus to the Houston Dynamo,” Matt Jordan, Dynamo vice president and general manager, said in a club release. “His quality as a player, leadership in the locker room, and winning mentality will be important for our group, particularly with as many new faces as we’ve brought into the team this year....
The Trail Blazers guard appeared on CSN Northwest’s postgame show Wednesday night and shared his thoughts on the UA Curry Lux “Oxblood Leather." MORE: Damian Lillard predicts Trail Blazers will win in 6 vs. Warriors After talking about his new shoe, he was asked about Curry’s. When asked about what’s going on with them, Lillard said he had no idea. “I don’t know how they break down and design his shoe and all that stuff,” laughed Lillard....
Detroit had picked up its first win of the season, sealed on a last-second touchdown pass from Goff, as the team honored the victims of the Oxford High School shooting. Wearing an Oxford hat, Goff said he hoped his team was able to provide a light for the community after the tragedy. “Sometimes special things happen in special circumstances and I think you saw yesterday what Michigan did against Iowa....
Experts are scrambling to find a cause after the deaths were recorded across 10 states, while 805 injuries were reported in 46 states and one U.S. territory, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday. All patients had used e-cigarettes in the past. Some were so ill they needed treatment in intensive care, or were hooked up to ventilators to help them breathe. The data also revealed that young people, and men in particular, have made up most of the cases....
The defender scored as Juve beat Lazio 2-0 to become the first team to win three consecutive Coppa Italia crowns on Wednesday. How Pochettino silenced Arsenal And Alves believes a first treble in the club’s history is within the grasp of Massimiliano Allegri’s side, but knows they have to step up another gear to go all the way in Europe. “Now we need to move up another notch if we want the big prize,” Alves told the club’s website....
He is her focus right now. Of course, you knew that, right? Patrick and Stenhouse have been dating for more than a year and form NASCAR’s most famous couple. MORE: Sprint Cup standings | Chase standings, breakdown | Dover picks | Stewart still faces challenge | Jamie Little move But now Patrick is trying to catch Stenhouse on the racetrack. Stenhouse, a two-time Nationwide Series champion, won the Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year award in 2014, finishing 19th in points while Patrick struggled in her rookie season, finishing 27th in points with just one top-10 finish....
But wearing a muscle suit and posing as a body builder was a new experience and a new challenge — even for Danica. “I’m always pretty much up for whatever,” she said. “They have done some creative things, but this one was definitely one of the most interesting, I thought. That suit took four hours to get into, between getting it on, which was extremely tight and cut the circulation off to my arms....
She didn’t get much of a chance at Phoenix after getting collecting in a multicar crash on Lap 146. Patrick was running near the rear of the field when she got swept into a wreck involving Cole Whitt, David Reutimann and Jason Allgaier. After battling a loose car for most of the race, she wound up 10 laps down in 33rd. It was yet another frustrating day in a disappointing rookie season....
Lee, of Yukon, Oklahoma died by lethal injection at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Tuesday morning, becoming the first federal inmate to be executed in 17 years. It came hours after the Supreme Court ruled Lee’s execution and those of other federal inmates on death row “may proceed as planned.” Ruth Friedman, one of Lee’s attorneys, said Lee remained strapped to a gurney for four hours while the federal government moved to push forward with his execution....
The actress was unsuccessful in her bid for the role on the sitcom at first but was asked back to read the script again by director David Trainer before ultimately being cast in the beloved ABC show, which aired from 1993 to 2000. However, Fishel, now aged 41, has revealed that she endured a rather unpleasant first day during rehearsals on set at the hands of the show’s creator, Michael Jacobs....
On Monday, the Illinois congressman said Kelly was a “gifted” artist and that he could potentially be welcomed back by the city of Chicago after he was found guilty of racketeering, sexual exploitation of a child, bribery, kidnapping and sex trafficking. “As an artist, one who…is gifted, I think he’ll be welcomed back into Chicago as a person who can be redeemed,” Davis said in a video published Tuesday by TMZ....
Ahead of Auburn’s matchup Saturday against fifth-ranked Alabama (3:30 p.m. ET), Auburn alumnus Daren Bates crashed Titans teammate and Alabama alum Derrick Henry’s media scrum this week. Bates was playing audio from Rod Bramblett’s call of Auburn’s famous “Kick-Six” in the 2013 Iron Bowl, the celebratory call booming from a large speaker Bates hoisted in the air. MORE: Auburn-Alabama odds, predictions, betting trends Henry was then asked how often Auburn-Alabama rivalry ribbing goes on in the Titans locker room....
Veteran receiver Darnell Mooney left the rain-soaked contest at the 11:48 mark in the third quarter. David Montgomery rolled him up after a 13-yard run up the middle. Mooney was down on the field in pain for a while. Eventually, he got to his feet, but he couldn’t put any weight on his left foot as he exited the playing surface. MORE: How Trevor Siemian’s injury forced the Bears into an 11th-hour QB decision...
Stuckey told the Union-Tribune he’s “not looking for a pat on the shoulder,” but he’s getting one. The Pro Bowler and Chargers special teams captain last year signed a four-year deal worth up to $7.6 million, including a $1.735 million signing bonus. One week’s portion before taxes is $58,823.50, according to the report. PHOTOS: NFL players doing good | MORE: Panthers donate to families of Charleston shooting victims Stuckey, 28, reportedly donated a game check to the same non-profit based in San Francisco last season — its fundraising program is called “Throwdown....
