Jerry Jones had long desired owning an NFL franchise and sought to purchase the Cowboys, despite his financial advisors recommending he didn’t. DALLAS — On Feb. 25, 1989, the Dallas Cowboys faced an inflection point. The overwhelming majority of Dallas’ then-29-year history was a model for consistency and excellence filled with thrilling victories and larger-than-life … Read more
The Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher also congratulated Dak Prescott on his new deal. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys have locked up two of their three big stars with looming contract situations. First, CeeDee Lamb inked a new four-year, $136 million deal in late August. Then, hours before kickoff of Week 1 against the Cleveland … Read more
If Texas really expects to play for a national title this season they have to stay sharp every week, starting this week against UTSA. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas had barely settled back home after a dominant win at Michigan when coach Steve Sarkisian had a direct message for his No. 2 Longhorns. “We are capable of … Read more
DENTON, Texas — Vibes are high in Denton. The North Texas Mean Green have started their season 2-0 and a celebration from their last game has captured million of eyes on social media. After senior cornerback Ridge Texada picked off Stephen F. Austin quarterback Sam Vidlak in the second quarter, he came to the sideline … Read more
Cheptegei competed in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics less than a month before the attack. NAIROBI, Kenya — A man accused of dousing gasoline on an Ugandan Olympic athlete, causing her death days later, has succumbed to burns sustained in the attack, according to the Kenyan hospital where he was treated. Dickson Ndiema was … Read more
According to the lawsuit filed Monday in Harris County, the woman is suing the Cleveland Browns quarterback for $1 million in damages. HOUSTON — Former Houston Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault in a new civil lawsuit brought by a woman who alleges he forced himself on her four years ago. … Read more
Following the storylines and surprises that unfolded on the gridiron this weekend. SAN ANTONIO — It was not the best weekend for San Antonio-area college football; UTSA, UIW and Trinity all lost on Saturday. It was one of those clean sweeps, unfortunately. With two full weeks of the college football season in the books, here’s … Read more