Here are the key takeaways from the first episode of Netflix’s new docuseries chronicling Jerry Jones’ acquisition of the Dallas Cowboys. DALLAS — Glitz and glamour aren’t usually associated with football, but that’s what Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones envisioned when he bought the franchise in 1989. The first episode of Netflix’s new docuseries, America’s … Read more
Barry Switzer’s relaxed coaching style clashed with Troy Aikman’s expectations, leading to tensions that lingered despite the Cowboys’ 1995 Super Bowl win. DALLAS — Coming off back-to-back Super Bowl championships in 1994, expectations for the Dallas Cowboys couldn’t have been higher — both from fans and inside the locker room. Following a petty fallout between … Read more
Mack Brown and Vince Young reunited in Waco to celebrate Texas’ 2005 national title, reflecting on the season that ended with a legendary Rose Bowl win. WACO, Texas — Former Texas coach Mack Brown and quarterback Vince Young reunited in Waco on Monday, Aug. 18 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Longhorns’ 2005 national … Read more
In the second episode of “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,” former players and coaches dove deep into how the successful teams of the 1990s came to be. DALLAS — When Jerry Jones traded away star running back Herschel Walker after the 1989 season, many in Dallas thought he had lost his mind. Walker … Read more
The wide receiver got a kick out of Swift’s reaction when he was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round. She talked about it on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pop superstar Taylor Swift may not have known much about football before she began dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis … Read more
Jones said he was very close to buying the San Diego franchise when he was 28 years old. DALLAS — From selling shoes in catalogs to managing a cruiserweight boxer, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was a busy man in his 20s. In Netflix’s new docuseries, America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, Jones detailed … Read more
The Spurs reinforce their investment in Project Marvel, ensuring no tax impact on families and covering all construction overruns. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs have released their updated Term Sheet commitment, which ups their total investment in Project Marvel overall, including the proposed new downtown Spurs arena. According to the Spurs, changes in … Read more