SPORTS

Ohio State the early favorite over Texas a week out from Cotton Bowl

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After the Buckeyes dominated Oregon and the Longhorns barely snuck by Arizona State, some sportsbooks have them listed as high as six and a half point favorites. TYLER, Texas — The Orange Bowl matchup is now set, the Cotton Bowl matchup was decided on Wednesday, and already “the experts” are drastically changing their predictions for … Read more

Targeting no-call at Peach Bowl raises more questions about disputed rule

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The helmet-to-helmet hit by Texas DB Michael Taaffe could’ve given Arizona State a chance to kick a winning field goal. ATLANTA — A Peach Bowl referee declined to call a targeting penalty late in the fourth quarter for a helmet-to-helmet hit by Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe that could’ve given Arizona State a chance to … Read more

Arlington mayor discusses Cotton Bowl preparations in the wake of attack in New Orleans

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Mayor Jim Ross shared his condolences for the victims of the New Year’s Day attack but encouraged fans to still attend the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10. ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington Mayor Jim Ross watched the reports from New Orleans on New Year’s Day like many across the country.  “The devastation is heartbreaking,” he said. … Read more

The last time Texas and Ohio State played each other, these two guys were the team’s coaches

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The Longhorns lead the all-time series against the Buckeyes, 2-1. ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas and Ohio State will kick off against each other on Jan. 10 from the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic in AT&T Stadium. The winner advances to the national championship in Atlanta.  It’s the highest stakes in the history of this matchup between … Read more

Here’s what Dak Prescott said after his fiancée’s car was burglarized

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Dak Prescott’s fiancée Sarah Ramos had thousands of dollars worth of items stolen from her car the day after Christmas. DALLAS — High-profile professional athletes, including the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Dončić and the Stars’ Tyler Seguin, have been the targets of thieves in recent months. Among the recent thefts, nearly $40,000 worth of items were … Read more