Well…not really — at least, not so far. But according to an “exclusive survey” of NBA general managers just posted at RealGM.com, Dirk Nowitzki did snatch the Most Valuable Player award, just edging out Phoenix Sun and former Mavs teammate and drinking buddy Steve Nash. Dirk got 17 first-place votes…
Because of this video. No other reason. And maybe this one. –Robert Wilonsky…
First those hosers take out our hockey team. Now comes word that Toronto’s basketball coach has beaten out ours for NBA Coach of the Year. What’s next — a Canadian winning American Idol? It’s not like an official rule or anything, but can you win an honor if you live…
Avery Johnson is still scared of Don Nelson. Yeah, this is gonna be a long series. Toldja. The Dallas Mavericks will eventually win this war, but ol’ pal Don Nelson has already won an important battle. See, when Nellie used to coach the really crappy Mavs in the ‘90s and…
Ah, those were good times, weren’t they? This weekend, it gets even better. I know, the Dallas Mavericks won 67 games and recorded one of the most amazing regular seasons in NBA history, while the Golden State Warriors barely squeaked into the playoffs with 42 wins. Should be a sweep,…
With all due credit to the greatness of Mavs Moneyball, which is where I first spotted this thing, here’s my new favorite Dallas Mavericks video of all time — because, damn it, you can’t beat five friggin’ minutes worth of bloopers. So slam dunk the hunger, order a taco and…
From SportingNews.com on February 27: [Dallas] thinks it will keep the Texas-Oklahoma game in that dump of a stadium because the two schools realize the enormity of the game’s tradition, and because the city is putting a $50 million band-aid on the facility. Here’s your choice, Texas/OU: money or tradition…
Last we heard of Jay Novacek, the ol’ Cowboys cowboy retired to his ranch in Wyoming, herdin’ cattle and tendin’ to his young’uns. Update: WTF? Apparently Novacek is attempting to use his 6-foot-4 athleticism for further athletic glory, qualifying for the main draw of the AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Dallas…
“Going through a big-league lineup three times without anyone getting a hit — that’s pretty impossible.” So said Chicago White Sox leftie Mark Buehrle moments after beautifully blanking Your Texas Rangers last night, throwing a no-hitter that was one fifth-inning walk away from being pitch-perfect. And even then, he managed…
In recognition of his continued charity work, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was summoned to center court before last Saturday’s All-Star Celebrity Slam Jam and presented a bling-blingy diamond necklace by comedian Bill Bellamy. In T-minus two months, Cuban will be handed a far more valuable hunk of precious minerals…
With all due apologies to Marty Turco, we now blame someone else for the Stars’ 3-1 hole. This is why hockey sucks: Take away the names and numbers from the sweaters — sweaters, yeah, that’s another reason — and Mike Modano looks like a non-impact scrub against the Vancouver Canucks…
For the Mavs, tonight it’s — yawn — game No. 81. For the Golden State Warriors, it’s the most important event in 13 years. In other words: Psst, hey, buddy, wanna buy a watch? No? OK then, how about I sell you a tip. After watching the Stars sleepwalk against…
How much do you think a Quincy Carter rookie card’s worth, anyway? “Thanks for calling Mud Bugs hockey. How may I direct your call?” Uh-oh. It’s nearly always ominous when your first attempt to find a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback leads you to a minor-league hockey team based in Shreveport…
Marty Turco, a nation turns its sleepy eyes to you and says, “Dude, not again.” So tired. So very, very tired. And so are you if, like me, you stayed up until 2:32 a.m. to watch the Dallas Stars lose an epic, quadruple-overtime playoff hockey game to the Vancouver Canucks…
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana—Signs your grand plans have gone slightly askew: You toke your way out of a job as quarterback of America’s Team, shepherded from Dallas Cowboys training camp by the notorious Bishop Terry Hornbuckle. You file a “wrongful termination” grievance against the Cowboys which, when you lose, makes nary a…
Remember when you could count on lazy Sunday afternoons watching the Dallas Cowboys from Labor Day until, oh, New Year’s? Gone. With the release of the NFL schedule today, the Cowboys will play a franchise-record seven games on national TV, but only nine of their 16 games take place on…
Donald Faison is in town this weekend to get coached by some Mavs for a charity event. He’s also the only reason we watch Scrubs anymore. Stacy Keibler won’t be here after all, so, no, I won’t exploit this as a cheap end-around allowing me to post some senseless, skin-friendly…
You gotta love Michael Irvin. No really, you just gotta. Sure, he might have he made the Pro Football Hall of Fame as one of the all-time great offensive players, but there’s nothing better than the former Dallas Cowboys receiver when he’s playing defense. This morning, KTCK-AM (1310, The Ticket)…
IGN.com We kinda like the idea of the videogame version of Marty Turco between the pipes rather than the real deal come playoff time. The Dallas Stars are in post-season form. Which, of course, is horrible news. As has become a dreaded spring tradition, they’re again teasing, tantalizing but, ultimately,…
There are those out there who feel the Angels swept our Rangers because, well, they were cheating! Corked bats vs. resin hats. Gotta love baseball. Or do you? –Richie Whitt…
You know who we blame for the Rangers’ 0-3 start. No, not this guy. Why would we do that? C’mon. Three games. Three losses. One reminder: Your Dallas Mavericks started 0-4. But after watching the Texas Rangers get absolutely bludgeoned in Anaheim, my dollar — on second thought, my million…
Doctors took Rudy Jaramillo’s cancer. They couldn’t touch his charisma. On a glorious spring training afternoon in Mesa, Arizona, baseball’s best hitting coach walks into Hohokam Stadium and is immediately mobbed. Chicago Cubs and former Texas Rangers slugger Alfonso Soriano, who last year hit 46 homers and 41 doubles, dances…
