‘Everything will take care of itself’ | Cowboys QB Dak Prescott focused on fatherhood and growth in the midst of contract negotiations

Prescott sat down with WFAA Sports Anchor Joe Trahan to talk contract negotiations, fatherhood and more as he gets ready for the season at training camp. OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is gearing up for his ninth season at the helm of America’s Team, but with contract negotiations uncertain — could this … Read more

COMMENTARY: Are Dallas Cowboys fans excited for the upcoming season or weary of another letdown?

Are the fans really apathetic about one of the most recognizable and beloved sports brands in the world? DALLAS — These tweets were posted in the Twitterverse a little more than one week ago: It was later retweeted by Pro Football Talk Writer Charean Williams. Fast forward to Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones’ annual “State … Read more

For Texas native Steve McMichael, the Hall of Fame is coming to him for his induction

McMichael is suffering from ALS, so on Saturday, he’ll be presented with his gold jacket and bronze bust at his suburban Chicago home. CANTON, Ohio — On Saturday, seven NFL greats will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. While Andre Johnson will go into the Hall representing Houston, one … Read more

Paris Rewind, August 1: History-making medals for the USA

Simone Biles dazzled in the all-around final, Team USA made history in fencing and Katie Ledecky surpassed another Olympic milestone. PARIS, France — The United States won several history-making medals on Thursday, from Simone Biles’ all-around gold to Katie Ledecky’s record-breaking 13th Olympic medal to the first team gold ever for the U.S. women’s team … Read more

Breakaway boxing body’s president backs the IOC’s handling of gender issues at the Paris Olympics

The World Boxing president said he strongly disagrees with critics of the IOC’s handling of the eligibility of women’s boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting. PARIS, France — The head of the governing body that hopes to run the next Olympic boxing tournament said he supports the IOC’s eligibility policies at the Paris Olympics, and he … Read more

Opponent quits less than a minute into match against Imene Khelif, boxer who had gender test issue

Khelif’s opponent said she didn’t have any problem fighting her, but had to tap out after experiencing severe nose pain after the match’s opening punches. PARIS, France — Imane Khelif of Algeria won her opening Olympic boxing bout on Thursday when opponent Angela Carini of Italy quit after just 46 seconds. Khelif was disqualified from … Read more