Ex-Bears coach Matt Eberflus emerges as candidate for Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator, sources confirm

Eberflus would serve as DC under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys are looking into hiring former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus as their new defensive coordinator, WFAA Cowboys insider Ed Werder confirmed Friday.  This development came less than an hour after news broke that the Cowboys would be hiring Brian … Read more

ESPN pleased with 1st season of expanded College Football Playoff as it looks to the future

The 11 College Football Playoff games averaged 15.6 million viewers according to Nielsen, as audiences increased during each round. The inaugural season of the 12-team College Football Playoff had its share of highlights and criticisms from fans and the media. The same can be said for the network carrying the games. Nick Dawson, ESPN’s vice … Read more

Dallas Cowboys have hired their next head coach, team confirms

DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys have named Brian Schottenheimer as their next head coach.  Jerry Jones selected Schottenheimer after interviewing Robert Saleh, Leslie Frazier and Kellen Moore.  Schottenheimer becomes the 10th head coach in Cowboys history and the ninth since Jones bought the team in 1989 and fired Tom Landry. Here is a breakdown of the … Read more

Houston Astros FanFest to feature 28 players

The fan-centered festival includes photo ops and autographs with your favorite Astros players. HOUSTON — The Houston Astros announced who will be at the annual fan-centered festival this weekend. Twenty-eight players and nine members of the coaching staff will greet fans and sign autographs. FanFest was scheduled for Jan. 25. Tickets are only $2, benefitting … Read more