Prediction: Dirk Nowitzki Will Come Up Huuuuge Tonight

Stay tuned later today for my interfacing with new Texas Rangers owner Chuck Greenberg and details of a romantic moment that went horribly wrong. (And no, smartass, those are two separate stories.) But for now, in recent losses Dirk Nowitzki has taken one and zero shots in the fourth quarter…

Dirk is Worried About the Mavericks. Are You?

The Dallas Mavericks fell apart in the fourth quarter last night in Utah. In the last 12 minutes they had more turnovers (7) than baskets (5). Not good. A lead vanished into a four-point deficit and, ultimately, a blowout loss to a Jazz team playing without Carlos Boozer. Yikes. That’s…

LeAnne Novacek: RIP

Jay Novacek was always a unique dude. Okay, I’ll say it, he was a little weird. During my time covering the Dallas Cowboys for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram he was always friendly, yet sorta edgy. For example, one year on the eve of training camp at St. Edward’s University in Austin Novacek…

Cowboys in Super Bowl XLV in Arlington? Don’t Bet on it.

We all know Jerry Jones’ grandiose vision: For the Dallas Cowboys to play in Super Bowl XLV. Furthermore, to be the first team in NFL history to play in a Super Bowl in its own city. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the dreams. But odds – and next season’s schedule -…

My Trip to Rangers Fan Fest: Neftali and C.J. 2010 Starters?

It was 28 degrees. Sky was gray. Grass was morose mustard. Calendar said Super Bowl more than Opening Day. But, hey, it was baseball. Spring can’t be far behind. I’ve been to several Rangers Fan Fests out in Arlington and Saturdays certainly had a different feel. As in, positive. Gone…

Sorry, But God Loves Mike Modano

At 2:22 this afternoon, we turned west on Northaven Road off the N. Central service road headed toward the Jewish Community Center. In the distance, police lights and a traffic snarl — must be quite the accident ahead, said the missus. Only, no: The boy, in the backseat and on…

The Worst Power Rankings of Athletes in the History of Ever

I trust Bloomberg. I trust BusinessWeek. Put them together and, sorry, I don’t trust their b.s. Their b.s., as in their latest list of The 100 Most Powerful Athletes. They’ve put out their list and, despite his sorta newsy fall from grace, Tiger Woods is still No. 1. Really? And Phil…

10. As in, Ten Consecutive Narrow Escapes For Your Dallas Mavericks

Mavericks 108, Bucks 107 last night. Partly thanks to coach Rick Carlisle’s meticulous end-game sets, and sometimes because they’ve just been lucky, the Mavs have won 10 consecutive one-point games. The feat ties the NBA record set by the St. Louis Hawks in 1960. Against the Bucks the Mavs improved…

Terrell Owens Coming Back to Dallas!

Don’t freak out. T.O.’s visit here in a couple weeks isn’t to replace Roy Williams as a Dallas Cowboys’ receiver, but rather to inject his unqiue persona into NBA All-Star Weekend. Owens, a two-time Most Valuable Player of the All-Star Celebrity Game, will be back to further embarrass the wanna-be…

The Best Texas Rangers News You’ve Heard in a Long Time

Don’t remember if the Texas Rangers have ever had an owner with as grand of a vision as Chuck Greenberg. Have no idea if it will help them pitch, hit or finish better. But, regardless, it’s nice to hear an owner recognize where he is and what his should strive…

With Your Dallas Cowboys, How High is High Enough?

Wade Phillips is back. Miles Austin will be (fingers crossed) back. The Dallas Cowboys will enter the 2010 season with momentum, eight Pro Bowl players and high expectations. But how high? This year they won a division title and their first playoff game in 13 years. Next year … …

Beware Promises of Super Bowl XLV Tix

I know you know better, still …This morning, a good Friend of Unfair Park forwarded along an e-mail he received from a rather legit-looking company based up north promising that it can take care of all your ticketing and hotel needs for the Super Bowl when it comes to Cowboys…

Colts, Saints to Super Bowl XLIV: My Top 10 Observations

10. Pierre Garcon > Roy Williams. Cool that he and his AFC Championship Game-record 11 catches are from Haiti. But what’s with the cocky little tail under the C in his last name? 9. Any old French garson > Roy Williams. 8. Is it just me, or does CBS analyst…