http://1053thefan.com Articles and commentary from FAN hosts, as well as game recaps from each sport Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:19:11 EDT en-us The current breaking stories from the 105.3 The FAN&nbsp;News Room Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:14:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3550043 The Dallas Mavericks came away from the first-round of the NBA draft with Rodrigue Beaubois on Thursday night, giving them the backup point guard they were seeking... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:49:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4246822 Ready to make some blockbuster trades on draft day. Ready to take on some hefty contracts if it means adding a quality player - or two or three - to the Dallas Mavericks. And, perhaps most of all, he's ready ... to do nothing more than take the best player available with the team's first pick in Thursday's NBA draft... <br> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:04:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4246642 Fans concerned about affording to see a game or a show at the new $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium in Arlington can still check out the place. For a fee...<br> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:01:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4246635 Chris Davis matched a career high with four hits, including the winning two-run homer in the 12th, and David Murphy and Andruw Jones also homered as the Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8 on Thursday night... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:52:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4246603 Thanks to Vicente Padilla and some timely hits, the Rangers still own a share of the AL West division lead. Padilla pitched seven sharp innings, Taylor Teagarden and David Murphy drove in a run each and the Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Wednesday to snap their five-game skid... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:50:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4239212 Since an acceptable trip to New York and Boston to start the month, the Rangers have gone 15 for 90 with runners in scoring position. That’s a .167 batting average in those 13 games. Roughly one hit per game with a runner on second and/or third, and just seven opportunities a night. While the cast is not exactly the same as last year’s, this lineup features many of the same players who contributed a year ago to a league-leading offense that hit .287 with runners in scoring position... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:16:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4232021 Justin Upton homered, doubled and drove in three runs, and Max Scherzer won his third straight start as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Texas 8-2 on Tuesday, sending the Rangers to their fifth straight loss... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:54:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4231723 Barry Zito&nbsp; carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, Randy Winn singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh and the San Francisco Giants took advantage of another Texas mistake for a 3-2 victory over the Rangers on Sunday and a series sweep. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:00:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4213743 Nate Schierholtz scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Jason Jennings with two outs in the 11th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 on Saturday night. "That's probably a first," said Schierholtz, who hit an inside-the-park homer last Sunday against Oakland... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:58:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4213741 Hunter Pence led off the eighth inning with a tiebreaking homer and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Thursday night to avoid a season sweep. Pence, who grew up in Arlington watching the Rangers play, hit the first pitch of the inning from Jason Jennings (2-2) over the center-field wall... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:59:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4206601 Considering where he started and where he finished, for a Most Valuable Player discussion, you'd have to go with Steve Ott. He was primarily known as an agitator at the start of this season, and that left him in limbo when the Stars signed master angst-creator Sean Avery. But when Brenden Morrow went out, Ott became a top-line forward, a complement to Mike Ribeiro, who was missing Morrow on his left side... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:49:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4199326 The dominant Dallas Mavericks' discussion in town centers on the future of point guard Jason Kidd. Since returning to the Dallas Mavericks a dozen years after the franchise drafted him, Kidd's impact on the team the past season-and-a-half has created lots of hot-button debate... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:46:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4199305 Jerry Jones' stated goal this offseason was to make the Dallas Cowboys more "Romo-friendly," a phrase that requires little reading into. Certainly not for Tony Romo. Romo recognizes the Cowboys are his team now, more than ever before. And, more than ever, he's acting like it... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:44:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4199300 Ivan Rodriguez was praised by fans and teammates Wednesday night for becoming the all-time leader in games caught. However, a lackluster defense left the Houston Astros in no mood to celebrate. David Murphy hit the game-winning RBI single with&nbsp;one out in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers took advantage of three Houston errors in a 5-4 victory over the Astros... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:24:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4199241 105.3 The FAN today announced a partnership with Texas A&amp;M University Football. Dallas/Fort Worth's newest all-sports radio station will serve as the team's radio property featuring extensive live coverage of the Big Twelve team...<br> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:23:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4192279 Ivan&nbsp; Rodriguez homered leading off the fifth for the only Houston run in a 6-1 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday night, when the 13-time All-Star catcher matched the major league record for games caught while playing against his original team...&nbsp;<br> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:05:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4191949 Chad Billingsley shrugged off shortstop Rafael Furcal's two-run throwing error in the first by retiring 16 of the next 17 batters. And he pitched into the eighth to earn his National League-best ninth victory, 6-3 Sunday over the AL West-leading Texas Rangers... Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:54:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4171850 With Rangers starter Scott Feldman out of the game when play resumed after a one-hour, 41-minute delay because of a light failure, Los Angeles immediately scored and went on to a 3-1 victory Saturday night... Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:26:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4170700 Vicente Padilla kept getting out of jams while the Texas Rangers hitters finally showed up. Padilla pitched five innings, Hank Blalock and Michael Young ended offensive droughts and the AL West-leading Rangers posted another shutout at home, 6-0 over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night... Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:22:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4170696 Kevin Millwood threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings Thursday night against the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Rangers went on for only its fourth 1-0 victory in 16 seasons at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington...<br> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:58:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4165622 Dallas Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk announced Thursday that the club has hired Marc Crawford as the 20th head coach in franchise history, and has relieved Dave Tippett of his head coaching duties. Crawford will be formally introduced at a press conference this afternoon at American Airlines Center... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:19:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4158426 After six seasons behind the bench in Dallas, the Stars have fired head coach Dave Tippett. The move comes on the heels of the team naming former Stars' player Joe Nieuwendyk general manager earlier in the month... <br> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:44:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4153467 If you're still worried about the impact that the potential sale of the Rangers could have on business as usual then you're probably the one reader who emailed me last night insisting that the reason the Rangers took the two pitchers they did with their first two picks was because they'd be easy not to sign, given their expected demands... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:33:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4153176 There was a time when Loui Eriksson struggled under pressure. At least it seemed that way. Maybe the Stars forward was just trying too hard, or maybe it was a lack of confidence. Either way, there were always glimpses of what Eriksson could do but nothing ever completely concrete... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:27:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4152536 The Mavericks finished the season ranked 25th in three-point shooting percentage at 35.0 percent, their lowest percentage since 2003-04. For a team with no substantial inside scoring threats, poor three-point shooting is a recipe for disaster... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:25:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4152532 Maybe the Cowboys won't need Adam "Pacman" Jones back in the secondary after all. The biggest playmakers at organized team activities Tuesday were a pair of low-profile, third-year defensive backs: cornerback Alan Ball and safety Courtney Brown... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:17:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4152510 Brian Tallet and two relievers combined for a two-hitter, Adam Lind homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 9-0 Tuesday night. Tallet (4-3) went seven innings to match the longest start of his career... Tue, 9 Jun 2009 23:33:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4147337 Rod Barajas protected Toronto's lead with a diving tag on Byrd after Texas failed to put down a squeeze bunt in the sixth, and Adam Lind homered twice and drove in four runs as the Blue Jays snapped a nine-game road losing streak by beating the Rangers 6-3 Monday night...<br> Tue, 9 Jun 2009 07:53:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4143429 The Texas Rangers are keeping manager Ron Washington at least through 2010. The Rangers announced Monday they exercised their club option to retain him... Mon, 8 Jun 2009 16:09:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4138226 Nelson Cruz and the Texas Rangers found their offense one day after Jon Lester took it away. Cruz led a 12-hit attack with a double, triple and homer, helping the Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Sunday and bounce back from Lester's 6 1/3 innings of perfect pitching... Sun, 7 Jun 2009 20:16:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4132233 Jon Lester had a perfect game for 6 1/3 innings before finishing with a two-hit complete game in the Red Sox's 8-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. "It's hard not to think about it when you've got the Green Monster out there. It's in your face the whole time," Lester said about the zeros for runs and hits across the Texas linescore on the left-field wall... Sun, 7 Jun 2009 11:26:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4131334 Kyle Busch punished the competition and a brand new Gibson Les Paul guitar trophy Saturday night at Nashville Superspeedway. Busch capped his victory celebration after the NASCAR Nationwide Series race by grabbing the custom-painted guitar by the neck and slamming it three times into the Victory Lane concrete before tossing it aside... Sun, 7 Jun 2009 11:23:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4131331 Helio Castroneves keeps smiling -- and climbing. Castroneves, who last month won the Indianapolis 500 for the third time after being acquitted of federal tax evasion charges, became a three-time winner at Texas Motor Speedway when he beat Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe off pit row after the final stop and stayed in front Saturday night... Sun, 7 Jun 2009 11:20:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4131324 Todd Bodine passed up a chance to refuel on the final pit stop Friday night, and still had enough to win the fastest NASCAR Truck Series race ever at Texas Motor Speedway. Bodine became the winningest driver for any series at Texas, racing to his&nbsp;fifth trucks victory at the 1 1/2-mile, high-banked oval... Sat, 6 Jun 2009 09:28:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4129278 Kevin Millwood held Boston scoreless for seven innings, Ian Kinsler hit a three-run homer and the Texas Rangers ended an eight-game losing streak in Fenway Park with a 5-1 victory over the Red Sox on Friday... <br> Fri, 5 Jun 2009 22:41:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4128326 Melky Cabrera hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees overcame yet another poor start by Chien-Ming Wang to beat the Texas Rangers 8-6 Thursday. The Yankees rallied from a 5-1 deficit and took two of three from the AL West leaders... Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:19:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4120551 Scott Feldman pitched into the seventh inning to win his third consecutive start and the Texas Rangers cooled off the New York Yankees with a 4-2 victory Wednesday night. Ian Kinsler and Elvis Andrus each had two hits for Texas, which leapfrogged&nbsp;New York for the best record in the American League... Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:11:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4115080 Newsday's Ken Rosenthal and other sources are reporting the Texas Rangers have requested outright waivers on right-hander Vicente Padilla, indicating their desire to part with the veteran pitcher... Wed, 3 Jun 2009 17:30:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4113721 About 10 days after Tom Hicks bought the Dallas Stars, he showed some hockey smarts by giving up prospects and a big contract to land Joe Nieuwendyk. It was a great investment. The Stars won the Presidents Trophy in Nieuwendyk's first full season, won the Stanley Cup the next year, then went right back to the finals...<br> Wed, 3 Jun 2009 11:40:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4112101 The Mavericks will be limited financially this offseason to make moves, but management has zeroed in on what type of player the team needs most to improve... Wed, 3 Jun 2009 10:56:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4111904 The Dallas Cowboys have released Greg Ellis, ending the linebacker's career after 11 seasons and the eighth-most sacks in club history. Tuesday's announcement was no surprise. A week before, team owner Jerry Jones said the club was planning to cut Ellis if he couldn't be traded... Wed, 3 Jun 2009 10:52:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4111897 Mark Teixeira was hit below the right shoulder by Vicente Padilla in the second inning. Then he was hit on the buttocks in the fourth. Convinced he was being thrown at, Teixeira followed with a slide at second that sent shortstop Elvis Andrus flying&nbsp;and sparked the Yankees in a seven-run fourth inning. New York coasted past the Texas Rangers 12-3 Tuesday night.. Wed, 3 Jun 2009 04:59:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4109870 Brett Hull and Les Jackson are out as co-general managers of the Dallas Stars, and in their place is another former star player, Joe Nieuwendyk, who had been the special assistant to the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs... Sun, 31 May 2009 23:36:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4093450 The NFC East is arguably the toughest, most highly contested division in all of the NFL. During the last ten years there has been a team from this division in the NFC Championship game seven times. In that span there has been a representative of this team in the Super Bowl three times... Sun, 31 May 2009 23:21:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4093358 Adam Kennedy broke a 4-all tie with a one-out homer in the ninth for his third career multi-homer game, and the Oakland Athletics ended a four-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the AL West-leading Rangers on Sunday... Sun, 31 May 2009 22:52:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4093117 Ben &amp;&nbsp;Skin adminster the Ultimate Man Movie Challenge to Rangers All-Star third baseman Michael Young (click to play):<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Wed, 20 May 2009 14:54:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4033752 Phil Mickelson's management company says Amy Mickelson will begin treatment with major surgery as early as the next two weeks. Mickelson was to play the Byron Nelson Championship this week, and defend his title next week at Colonial...<br> Wed, 20 May 2009 12:59:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4033212 Dontrelle Willis earned his first victory with the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, allowing one hit while working into the seventh inning in a 4-0 win against the Texas Rangers. The left-hander showed plenty of the stuff that made him a two-time All-Star with the Florida Marlins... Tue, 19 May 2009 22:28:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4027733 I had an idea of what the atmosphere would be like at the Rangers' Triple Play event.&nbsp; I figured Josh Lewin and Eric Nadel would be at their campy-best, the highlight of the evening would be the rookie song, the players would be embarrassed more than once by their wives.&nbsp; All turned out to be true.&nbsp; But I was wrong about one thing... Tue, 19 May 2009 13:06:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4025561 When the third round of the NFL draft came to an end, so did Stephen McGee's patience. Already stung by a disappointing career at Texas A&amp;M, the quarterback stormed out of his house, convinced a senior season lost to a shoulder injury had ruined his future. Then Jerry Jones called... <br> Mon, 18 May 2009 14:49:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4018461 A woman arrested earlier this month at Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki's house cleared up one mystery about herself during a court appearance Monday: her name. Authorities have at least eight aliases for Crista Ann Taylor, 37, with the most recent one being Crystal Taylor... Mon, 18 May 2009 14:43:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4018437 Scott Feldman and four relievers combined on a five-hitter and David Murphy hit a sacrifice fly in the seventh to lead the Texas Rangers to their seventh straight win, 3-0 over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Ian Kinsler and Marlon Byrd had RBI&nbsp;doubles, and the Rangers have their longest streak since winning nine straight from May 20-31, 2005... Sun, 17 May 2009 18:27:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4012424 After Angels starter John Lackey's first pitch sailed behind Ian Kinsler's head and the next one hit Texas' leadoff batter in the ribs, home plate umpire Bob Davidson immediately ejected the pitcher. "It was interesting," Kinsler said after the AL West-leading Rangers won 5-3 for their sixth straight victory Saturday... Sun, 17 May 2009 09:35:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4011579 Tony Stewart passed Matt Kenseth with two laps to go in a thrilling final 10-lap shootout to win for the first time in 11 All-Star event starts. It was the first victory since he left Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of last year, after two championships&nbsp; and 10 successful seasons, to become co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing...<br><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica"></font> Sun, 17 May 2009 09:30:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4011575 Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton seemed disappointed about his towering 460-foot home run. "I hit toward the label a little bit, because it vibrated my hands," Hamilton said. "It was one of the easiest swings I've had in a while." While Hamilton wants to hit a 500-foot homer in a game -- like his awe-inspring display at the Home Run Derby last summer -- his two-run shot proved to be the difference as AL West-leading Texas held on for its fifth straight victory, 10-8 over the Los Angeles Angels...<br> Sat, 16 May 2009 09:22:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4009972 Chris Davis hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep... Thu, 14 May 2009 17:05:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4001618 Ben &amp;&nbsp;Skin talked with the President of the Texas Rangers about his division-leading ball club (click to play):<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thu, 14 May 2009 16:49:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4001523 Hank Blalock's two-run double in the 11th inning rallied the streaking Rangers to a 6-5 victory against the Mariners on Wednesday night. Wladimir Balentien's RBI double in the top of the 11th had given the Mariners a 5-4 lead... Thu, 14 May 2009 00:50:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3995723 The Denver Nuggets are leaving all the animosity with the Dallas Mavericks' players, fans and owner behind and are heading to their first Western Conference finals since 1985. Behind 30 points from Carmelo Anthony and 28 from Chauncey Billups, the Nuggets beat the Mavericks 124-110 on Wednesday night to wrap up their semifinal series in five feisty games... Thu, 14 May 2009 00:44:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3995683 Josh Hamilton returned from the disabled list by hitting the go-ahead homer in a six-run seventh inning and the Texas Rangers won for the eighth time in 10 games, beating the Seattle Mariners 7-1 Tuesday night... Tue, 12 May 2009 23:54:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3988286 Dirk Nowitzki scored 19 of his 44 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead, high-arching shot with 1:05 left in a 119-117 victory against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night that prevented the Mavericks from being swept out of the second round of the Western Counference playoffs... Tue, 12 May 2009 07:41:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3984440 Don't let Mark Martin's joyful demeanor fool you -- he knows how well he's running and knows where that could lead this season."It's early in the year," Martin said Saturday night. "A lot of cool things could happen the way things are going." Like maybe a Sprint Cup championship? The 50-year-old Martin moved into playoff position, 11th in points, with his victory at Darlington Raceway -- his second series win in four races... Mon, 11 May 2009 17:22:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3979892 Mike Modano said today that he will return to play for the Dallas Stars for the 2009-10 season. He made his decision official over the last few weeks, leaning towards a return since the season ended on April 10... Mon, 11 May 2009 14:48:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3979155 Former Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter was picked up by police Sunday night in Abilene on a warrant out of Dallas County for violation of probation, according to records at the Taylor County Jail...<b> <br></b> Mon, 11 May 2009 14:24:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3979060 Still grumpy about how Game 3 finished, and groggy from the practically sleepless night that followed, the Dallas Mavericks got together Sunday to watch some film. Guess what clip coach Rick Carlisle didn't show? Hint: It's one the league isn't proud of, either... <br> Mon, 11 May 2009 14:17:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3979034 Vicente Padilla keeps everyone thinking, even his own manager sometimes. Hank Blalock homered twice, Padilla yielded one hit in seven innings and the Texas Rangers ended Bartolo Colon's dominance against them with a 7-1 win over the Chicago White&nbsp;Sox on Sunday. Padilla (2-2) pitched around four walks in his second consecutive impressive outing... Sun, 10 May 2009 21:47:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3973197 Antoine Wright had a simple objective. In a game with 61 fouls already called, he was trying to commit another. Wright bumped Carmelo Anthony once, hard enough to knock him off stride. But not enough for a foul call. So he jostled Anthony again. Still no call -- and now Wright was out of position, leaving Anthony a clear look at the basket. His 3-pointer went right through with a second left, giving the Denver Nuggets a 106-105 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday... Sun, 10 May 2009 01:18:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3971232 Paul Konerko put just enough muscle behind his eighth-inning fly to bring home the decisive run. Carlos Quentin doubled twice and scored the go-ahead run on Konerko's sacrifice to give the White Sox a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night... Sun, 10 May 2009 01:14:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3971225 Matt Harrison threw a four-hitter in his second career shutout, leading the Rangers to a 6-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night... Sun, 10 May 2009 01:11:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3971223 The Rangers remain in first place in the division, as Seattle lost earlier in the day...<br /> Thu, 7 May 2009 18:13:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3961176 The video board at New Cowboys Stadium - 180 feet long by 50 feet tall, the largest high-definition video display in the world - is online and going through tests...<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thu, 7 May 2009 17:59:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3961129 Manny Ramirez has been suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball, becoming by far the highest-profile player officially ensnared in the sport's drug scandals... Thu, 7 May 2009 12:23:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3959659 &nbsp;The best friend of the woman arrested at Dallas Mavericks' star Dirk Nowitzki's house is providing more details to CBS 11 News regarding the relationship between the two. The friend says Nowitzki and Cristal Taylor were engaged... Thu, 7 May 2009 12:20:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3959641 Rangers 3, Oakland 2 Thu, 7 May 2009 00:33:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3954653 Roy Williams agent, Jordan Woy, has confirmed that the Cincinnati Bengals have signed Williams. Terms have not been finalized... Wed, 6 May 2009 17:21:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3953198 The Dallas Mavericks toughened up and clamped down Tuesday night, and it still wasn't enough to beat the high-flying Denver Nuggets.Carmelo Anthony led another fourth-quarter blitz by the Nuggets, who overcame Dirk Nowitzki's 35 points and more hustle and muscle from the Mavericks for a 117-105 victory... Wed, 6 May 2009 02:46:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3947800 CBSSports.comJarrod Saltalamacchia hit a grand slam that capped a six-run burst with two outs in the 10th inning off emergency fill-in Denny Stark, and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 Tuesday for their fourth straight win.<br /> <br&nbsp;/> Seattle rookie Shawn Kelley entered to begin the 10th, threw three pitches to Elvis Andrus and then fell in pain from a strained muscle on his left Tue, 5 May 2009 21:18:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3946383 Chris Davis hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Hernandez in the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Monday night... Tue, 5 May 2009 07:17:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3943076 A Cowboys staffer is paralyzed from the waist down because of Saturday's collapse of the team's practice structure at Valley Ranch.&nbsp;Scouting Assistant Rich Behm suffered a severed spinal cord when he was caught in the falling debris... Mon, 4 May 2009 14:52:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3937434 The Chicago Trade was the lead going into last night&rsquo;s game, but it was two players from the Atlanta Trade who stepped to the forefront to help give Texas a really solid win and another chance, today, to get back above .500.&nbsp; Matt Harrison &ndash; once again with Taylor Teagarden behind the plate &ndash; extended his scoreless streak to 10 innings... Mon, 4 May 2009 09:39:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3935954 Ian Kinsler hit a record-tying leadoff home run and Matt Harrison pitched five scoreless innings to win his second consecutive start for the Texas Rangers in a 5-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday night... Sun, 3 May 2009 23:49:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3932054 Nene scored 18 of his career playoff high 24 points in the first half and the Denver Nuggets raced past the Dallas Mavericks 109-95 on Sunday in the first day game in the Pepsi Center's 10-year history... Sun, 3 May 2009 18:24:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3931382 Kyle Busch became just the second driver in NASCAR history to win a Cup race on his birthday, celebrating his 24th on Saturday night at Richmond... Sun, 3 May 2009 08:38:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3930514 McCarthy (3-0) allowed one run and three hits, had three strikeouts and didn't allow a walk in his first regular-season appearance against the White Sox, his team for parts of the 2005-06 seasons. He was traded to the Rangers in December 2006 in a deal for left-hander John Danks... Sun, 3 May 2009 08:34:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3930512 Four Dallas Cowboys staff members were injured Saturday when the roof of the team's indoor practice facility collapsed. Cowboys spokesman Rich Dalrymple said all players and coaches were accounted for, and he didn't know the extent of the injuries to the four staff members, who were hospitalized... Sat, 2 May 2009 17:40:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3929409 Jim Thome hit a tying three-run double, and Chris Getz added the go-ahead triple to lead the Chicago White Sox past the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Friday night. Mark Buehrle (4-0) allowed three runs in six innings to improve to 11-3 against the Rangers... Fri, 1 May 2009 23:14:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3927847 Mike Rodriguez talks with Rangers All-Star Michael Young regarding allegations that Alex Rodriguez tipped pitches off to opposing teams while with the Rangers (click to listen):<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Fri, 1 May 2009 19:01:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3927451 Ryan Sweeney retreated, leaped and stuck his glove above the eight-foot wall -- and saved a much-needed victory for the ailing Oakland Athletics.&nbsp;Sweeney's incredible catch in straightaway center robbed Ian Kinsler of a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the A's held on, winning 4-2 over the Texas Rangers... Fri, 1 May 2009 11:44:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3925857 Mavericks 106; Spurs 93 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:15:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3906227 Nelson Cruz hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning to make up for a costly error, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Tuesday night. The Rangers (10-10) won for the fourth time in five games to get back to .500 for the first time since the opening weekend of the season... Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:28:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3906079 Want some numbers?&nbsp; Here's some that a standard box score won't reveal:&nbsp;Jeremy Guthrie started the game off by retiring Ian Kinsler and David Murphy on flyouts to center.&nbsp;But it took him 21 pitches to do so.&nbsp; That proved to be huge... Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:09:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3903002 Michael Young homered, David Murphy broke a tie with a two-run single in the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 Monday night. Matt Harrison (1-2) gave up four runs in the first two innings, then retired 16 straight batters before Robert Andino hit a two-out single in the seventh... Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:44:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3898347 Whatever excitement the NFL draft lacked on the opening day for the Dallas Cowboys, they sure made up for it on Day 2.<br /> &quot;This is as excited as we've ever been about the draft with the numbers and opportunities that we have,&quot; team vice president Stephen Jones said, after Dallas made an NFL-high 12 selections... Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:17:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3896519 Carl Edwards began his charge to the front with nine laps to go at Talladega Superspeedway. He never expected to end up airborne, upside down, sheet metal spewing behind him as his car sailed into the safety fence. The fence bowed, but held, and Edwards returned safely to the racing surface -- another &quot;Big One&quot; to thrill the fans... Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:22:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3895359 Adam Jones hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles rallied for an 8-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday... Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:33:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3890978 Tony Parker was exhausted, having done everything the San Antonio Spurs wanted him to by aggressively taking the ball to the basket. When Parker wasn't scoring, Tim Duncan was while bouncing back from the worst playoff game in his long career. That still wasn't enough to save the Spurs from the brink of an unusual early playoff elimination against the Dallas Mavericks... Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:21:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3890358 Ian Kinsler homered twice and the Texas Rangers led off the first three innings with home runs against Mark Hendrickson in a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night... Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:09:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3889508 Here's how the Dallas Cowboys' 2009 draft went down... Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:56:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3889502 Michael Young hit a two-out, two-run homer off George Sherrill in the ninth inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 5-4 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night... Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:05:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3887661 The Dallas Cowboys have signed their final three free agents: receiver Miles Austin, running back Alonzo Coleman and tight end Rodney Hannah... Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:55:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3885851 Instead of hurting the Spurs with hard fouls -- like Mavs center Erick Dampier threatened to do -- Dallas slapped around San Antonio with tight defense, the return of Dirk Nowitzki's shooting touch and the energy of their home crowd, producing an 88-67 victory Thursday night and a 2-1 lead in their first-round series...<br /> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:02:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3885023 Kevin Millar's single over the drawn-in outfield scored Vernon Wells from second base, giving the Toronto Blue Jays an 8-7 victory against the Texas Rangers 8-7 on Wednesday night... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:36:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3873825 Alex Rios hit a two-run homer, Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night. Josh Hamilton and Chris Davis hit solo shots for Texas, with six of the game's seven runs coming on homers... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:10:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3881048 KRLD-FM, &quot;Your Sports Station&quot; 105.3 The Fan, announced today a multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas/Fort Worth's newest all-sports radio station will serve as the team's flagship radio property featuring extensive live coverage of the famed NFC East team... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:49:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3878113 Maybe it's this way with all teams, because with the exception of quarterback, my theory is this: The further a player lines up from the football, the harder he is to evaluate. To me, seemingly there are more misses at wide receiver, cornerback, safety, outside linebacker and offensive tackle... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:51:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3878230 Tony Parker had 38 points and eight assists to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-84 on Monday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series... Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:37:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3859379 Nelson Cruz and Ian Kinsler each hit two-run homers and the Texas Rangers again roughed up Toronto ace Roy Halladay, beating the Blue Jays 5-4 on Tuesday night... Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:42:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3866154 Mark Martin became the third-oldest winner in NASCAR history Saturday night, snapping a 97-race winless streak with a dominating run at Phoenix International Raceway... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:18:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3856907 A couple of weeks ago, I interviewed Rangers pitching prospect Tim Murphy. Tim began his pro career in 2008 after being drafted by the Rangers. After a successful year, with time spent in both Spokane and Clinton, Tim opened this season in Bakersfield. I spoke with him as he was wrapping up spring training in Arizona... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:08:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3856564 Michael Young hit a ninth-inning leadoff homer off reliever Kyle Farnsworth and the Rangers rallied from two runs down to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Sunday... Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:19:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3852212 Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks walked off the court, savoring their first road playoff victory in three years. A pack of fans stuck around and hollered &quot;Let's go Mavs!&quot; in one of the most hostile places to wear green and blue.&nbsp;No one bothered them or shouted back. The stands had emptied quickly, and the San Antonio Spurs were already back in the locker room... Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:04:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3850492 Kansas City's Zack Greinke did not allow a run for his third straight start this season, pitching a seven-hitter for his first career shutout as the Royals beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 Saturday night... Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:54:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3850476 We've just gotten through Game Ten this year and have already had the five-game skid. &nbsp;Can't afford to let it blow up into something uglier, like it did in 2008... Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:38:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3849209 Gil Meche pitched into the seventh without allowing a run, Mark Teahen assumed his new role by going 5-for-6 with a homer and the Royals beat the Texas Rangers 12-3 on Friday night... Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:13:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3849172 Jason Kidd notched a triple-double and Jason Terry was superb in the fourth quarter, powering the Dallas Mavericks to a 95-84 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night to start the dominoes tumbling in the Western Conference playoff chase... Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:03:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3836404 Ian Kinsler went 6-for-6 while hitting for the cycle and Nelson Cruz matched the AL home run lead with a grand slam as the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 19-6 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:57:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3836380 Adam Jones hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Baltimore Orioles held on to hand the Texas Rangers their fifth straight loss, 7-5 on Tuesday night... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:34:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3829994 The schedule for the 2009 Dallas Cowboys season has been released by the NFL... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:25:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3829319 Mike Modano is in no hurry to decide whether he'll come back for another season with the Dallas Stars.&nbsp;And he's apparently not in the mood to talk about it, either.&nbsp;Modano avoided reporters waiting outside the locker room Monday, knowing the main question would be whether the top U.S.-born scorer in NHL history is planning on returning for a 20th season... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:54:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3827587 Dirk Nowitzki keyed a late fourth-quarter rally with great plays on both ends of the court, then Jason Terry hit an 18-foot jumper from the right side with 0.2 seconds left, giving the Dallas Mavericks a 96-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves&nbsp;on Monday night... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:46:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3823260 Aubrey Huff went 4-for-5 with three of Baltimore's seven RBI singles, enough bloops for the Orioles to beat the Texas Rangers 10-9 Monday night.&nbsp;Baltimore went ahead to stay and chased Vicente Padilla (1-1) with five consecutive run-producing hits in the fourth inning that made it 7-4... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:37:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3823254 Chris Paul narrowly missed his seventh triple-double this season with 31 points, 17 assists and nine rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Dallas Mavericks 102-92 on Sunday to earn a split in a key late-season home-and-home... Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:40:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3816336 Brandon Inge&nbsp;homered and hit a two-run single in a six-run eighth inning, helping the Detroit Tigers rally for a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers.&nbsp;Millwood threw seven shutout innings before handing a 4-0 lead over to C.J. Wilson, who failed to make it out of the eighth... Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:31:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3816314 Justin Verlander was encouraged by his latest outing, even though he lasted only five innings.&nbsp;The right-hander struck out eight Saturday and combined with four Detroit Tigers relievers on a two-hitter in a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers... Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:49:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3814135 The Dallas Stars couldn't end the Anaheim Ducks' playoff hopes this time.&nbsp;Jonas Hiller made 42 saves, Teemu Selanne scored the deciding goal with a unique move in the shootout, and the Ducks wrapped up a playoff spot with a 4-3 victory over the&nbsp;Stars on Friday night... Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:27:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3813133 With a great start and a feisty finish, the rolling-at-the-right-time Dallas Mavericks were able to withstand a big game by Chris Paul and beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-92 on Friday night, forcing a tie between the teams for sixth place in the Western Conference... Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:18:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3813128 Miguel Cabrera hit a grand slam and matched his career high with six RBI, leading Armando Galarraga and the Detroit Tigers over the Texas Rangers 15-2 Friday in their home opener... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:01:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3811950 Mike Ribeiro resorted to some trickery in the final shootout attempt, skating in backward and flipping a shot into the net off Peter Budaj to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:10:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3810469 The Texas Rangers are 3-0 for the first time since 1996.&nbsp;Marlon Byrd and Ian Kinsler hit long home runs and the Rangers completed their season-opening series with a 12-8 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday... Thu, 9 Apr 2009 17:44:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3805731 With their spot in the playoffs secured, now the Dallas Mavericks can work on trying to avoid a first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.&nbsp;Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points, a dozen in a row at one point, and Josh Howard overcame a bloody nose and swollen eye to add 13 points and a career-high seven steals as the Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 130-101... Thu, 9 Apr 2009 04:56:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3801905 Elvis Andrus hit his first career homer, and Nelson Cruz added two solo shots and three RBI to lead the Rangers past the Cleveland Indians 8-5... Thu, 9 Apr 2009 04:28:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3801580 A lot of things jumped out at me during the final minutes leading up to the first pitch on Monday, but not among them was the thought that as a few dozen men in Indians uniforms lined the chalk between third base and home plate for the pregame introductions, only one of them would get the chance to trace those same&nbsp;steps during the game... Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:38:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3796960 Troy Aikman thinks the Cowboys made the right move by getting rid of Terrell Owens. Now he's curious to see whether they also were right about making Roy Williams the new top target for Tony Romo... Wed, 8 Apr 2009 08:06:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3796181 Marian Gaborik kept up his remarkable scoring rate with a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild avoided elimination from the playoff chase for at least two more days with a 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night... Tue, 7 Apr 2009 23:26:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3792216 After the obligatory burnout on the frontstretch for his first victory ever at Texas, one that ended his career-high 47-race winless drought in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Gordon pulled up to the start-finish line and got the checkered flag to take on a long-awaited victory lap... Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:25:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3788754 Defenseman Trevor Daley scored 16 seconds into overtime to give Dallas a 5-4 victory over the Blues on Saturday. But it was a hollow victory for the Stars, who were eliminated from playoff contention... Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:19:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3788741 Jason Kidd had 19 points, a season-high 20 assists and a major career milestone -- all in just three quarters -- while leading Dallas to a 140-116 victory over Phoenix that virtually assures the Mavericks of a playoff spot and just as surely guarantees the Suns won't make the postseason... Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:14:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3788729 CBSSports.comTexas Rangers owner Tom Hicks celebrates opening day almost like Christmas, complete with a family dinner the night before. This year's festivities included some &quot;pretty optimistic&quot; talk that he joked may only have been partly&nbsp;caused by the wine.<br /> <br /> Maybe the expectations aren't so farfetched.The Rangers can still hit. And if they keep pitching the way Kevin Millwood and the Tue, 7 Apr 2009 03:59:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3787314 Not surprisingly, catcher Adam Melhuse has requested and was granted his release.&nbsp; Next stop for the 37-year-old: another big league roster or retirement, apparently.&nbsp;The Rangers' roster is down to 35 members, with six non-roster players to add.&nbsp; Still one move to go before Monday... Sat, 4 Apr 2009 19:02:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3778088 As the job of finalizing the 25-man roster &ndash; which is less tricky a matter than adjusting the 40-man roster &ndash; nears its deadline, word is leaking that the Phillies (who are looking for a backup outfielder that hits right-handed) are showing interest in Andruw Jones as well as the newly released Gary Sheffield... Wed, 1 Apr 2009 09:39:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3761108 Josh Howard had 14 points and six rebounds in 22 minutes in his return from an 11-game absence, Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points and 12 boards, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves 108-88 on Tuesday night... Wed, 1 Apr 2009 09:04:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3760993 Brendan Morrison scored two power-play goals, Marty Turco stopped 26 shots, and Dallas snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Tuesday night... Wed, 1 Apr 2009 09:02:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3760977 <div>The Panthers, who play four of their final six games at home, moved within a point of Montreal for eighth place in the Eastern Conference after completing a 2-1 road trip...</div> Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:33:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3741953 Jimmie Johnson didn't have the car to beat until late in the Goody's 500 on Sunday, but that he emerged at the right time should have been no surprise.&nbsp;After all, he is Mr. Martinsville.&nbsp;Johnson nudged Denny Hamlin aside in the third and fourth turns with 16 laps to go at Martinsville Speedway, and gave team owner Rick Hendrick a perfect place to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his first victory in NASCAR's premier series: Victory Lane... Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:49:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3744080 Cleveland, flexing its defensive muscle, outscored Dallas 30-11 in the third quarter, 55-25 in the second half and by an astounding 82-39 margin from the 10:13 mark of the first quarter on to improve to a league-best 35-1 at home... Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:48:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3743341 From several local reports yesterday: Ron Washington wants to match Matt Harrison and Scott Feldman up against the opponents&rsquo; fourth and fifth starters as often as possible when the season starts... Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:42:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3743337 For the fourth year in a row, my dad, my granddad, and I went to see Rangers spring training in Surprise (near Phoenix) over spring break. This week, I&rsquo;ll chronicle our trip, including my observations on the Rangers...<br /> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:31:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3725170 I read a column in yesterday's Fort Worth Star-Telegram, not by the general columnist with the Mad Libs piece he churns out every few weeks when it's time for a Rangers theme, but instead by the venerable Jim Reeves.&nbsp; The headline, which Reeves&nbsp;probably didn't write himself, blares out that the Rangers are &quot;studying ways to trim their payroll&quot; ... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:46:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3725047 <div>Daniel Sedin scored the go-ahead goal moments after taking a stick in the mouth, Ryan Kesler and Henrik Sedin each had two goals, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the fading Dallas Stars 5-2 Tuesday...</div> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:23:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3724992 Kyle Busch was furious when his pit crew cost him a win at Bristol Motor Speedway, where he angrily ditched his car on the race track and headed to his motorhome on foot.&nbsp;A day later, he drove it to Victory Lane... Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:17:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3708228 With two weeks to go in camp, a week longer than most years and maybe two weeks longer than necessary, there are a few roster spots still in flux though, in a happy departure from previous camps, we're mostly talking about the last couple spots on the bench and the staff...<br /> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:08:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3707846 <div>Joe Johnson scored 24 points, and reserve Flip Murray had 19 in the Atlanta Hawks' seventh straight victory, 95-87 over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.&nbsp;Nowitzki scored 23 points and 12 rebounds, but he and Terry combined to go just 2-for-10 in the fourth quarter. The Mavs finished 6-for-31 on 3-point attempts, including a combined 0-for-8 in the final period from Terry and Jason Kidd...</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:35:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3702154 Taking advantage of a Dallas turnover, Eric Nystrom scored the go-ahead goal at 11:46, and Calgary's Miikka Kiprusoff earned his 200th win in the Flames' 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday... Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:56:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3695580 Ryan Kesler and Mats Sundin each had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Tuesday to set a franchise record with their 10th straight home win.&nbsp;Daniel Sedin also scored, and Roberto Luongo made 24 saves for the Canucks, who moved into a tie with slumping Chicago for fourth place in the tight Western Conference playoff race... Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:04:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3685535 Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks finally took advantage of an injury-depleted team, leading the Detroit Pistons from start to finish, but then had to hold on down the stretch for a 103-101 victory Tuesday night... Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:24:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3685398 In his first interview following comments made about quarterback Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman called Ben&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Skin to clarify his position, and to address the criticism he now faces...<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:51:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3685213 Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriquez is profiled in the latest issue of&nbsp;Details magazine. The one thing everyone seems to be talking about is not what he said for the article, but what he did... Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:11:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3684783 Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says drafting a wide receiver isn't a priority this year, even after the departure of Terrell Owens.&nbsp;&quot;One of the reasons that I made the decision on Terrell Owens was because I thought so much of our young receivers. Not only Roy Williams ... but our other young receivers -- Miles Austin, Sam Hurd, those are guys that will now have a chance,&quot; Jones said... Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:27:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3682308 One of the changes Nolan Ryan made after his first spring training as Rangers President was to put names on the uniforms of all the club's minor league players. &nbsp;Back in his first swim with the Rangers, it didn't take a lot of effort to figure out which prospect was Ivan Rodriguez, or Juan Gonzalez, or Dan Smith, or Robb Nen... Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:26:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3676628 The Lakers showed why they're by far the best in the West, and maybe the best in the league.&nbsp;They're more than just Kobe Bryant.&nbsp;Bryant scored 28 points and led a late 12-0 run that put Los Angeles back in control, but Trevor Ariza, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom all had a big hand in Sunday's 107-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:15:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3672487 Defenseman Nicklas Grossman scored a rare goal with 2:37 left in overtime and the Stars stretched their home winning streak over the Minnesota Wild to 10 games with a 3-2 victory Saturday... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:45:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3670930 CBSSports.comStephen Jackson scored 31 points, Monta Ellis had season highs of 29 points and 11 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors put a dent into Dallas' playoff run, beating the Mavericks 119-110 Friday... Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:21:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3669420 This week I completed my analysis of the players in Rangers camp with an analysis of the seven catchers in big league camp, with my percentages of them making the Opening Day roster this year...<br /> Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:04:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3669716 Steve Begin and Brendan Morrison scored their first goals for Dallas, and the Stars ended a six-game home losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday.&nbsp;Begin had gone seven games without a goal since he was acquired&nbsp;in a trade with Montreal on Feb. 26, while Morrison hadn't scored in four games after being picked up off waivers from Anaheim in March... Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:37:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3662384 Remember that spring training numbers mean nothing.&nbsp; The 10 runs Kevin Millwood gave up in three innings on Monday is no more indicative of anything significant than the .396/.404/.585 Rangers spring that Matt Kata put together two years ago.&nbsp;Remember that.&nbsp; The numbers are meaningless... Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:50:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3662470 Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and 10 rebounds and Jason Terry scored 24 points as Dallas beat Portland 93-89 Wednesday.<br /> Nowitzki hit 13 of 24 shots, including two during the final 1:03 as Portland attempted to rally from a 13-point second-half deficit... Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:34:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3656028 David Perron and the St. Louis Blues got off to a fast start Tuesday night and never let up.&nbsp;Perron had two goals, and the Blues scored on three of their first eight shots in a 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars... Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:48:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3652641 Dirk Nowitzki made one twisting, one-legged jumper after another, and with each basket, the Phoenix Suns' playoff hopes faded.&nbsp;Nowitzki scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half and the Dallas Mavericks beat Phoenix 122-117 on Tuesday night&nbsp;to widen their lead over the Suns to five games for the eighth and final playoff spot in the West... Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:33:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3652587 This week I am posting Part One of my interview with former Rangers pitcher Jeff Zimmerman, and you'll see that he gave the greatest answers. He is one of the nicest guys I've ever known and I would like to thank him for spending so much time on this interview... Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:03:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3642573 Ben &amp;&nbsp;Skin and Tim Cowlishaw speak with Dallas Cowboys owner / GM Jerry Jones, who talks candidly about the ultimate reason he let Terrell Owens go, how he sees the roster of the Cowboys moving forward, and his true feelings for Tim&nbsp;(Click to play)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &nbsp; Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:40:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3648319 Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points, Jason Terry equaled a season-high with 33 and the Dallas Mavericks handed the Washington Wizards their fifth straight loss, 119-103 on Saturday night.&nbsp;The Wizards, the Eastern Conference's worst team at 14-49, led by as much as 10 in the first half before the Mavericks rallied to tie it at halftime... Sat, 7 Mar 2009 23:35:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3634197 Terrell Owens needed only two days to find another place to play.&nbsp;The Buffalo Bills decided to take a chance on the talented but high-maintenance receiver, signing Owens to a $6.5 million, one-year deal Saturday... Sat, 7 Mar 2009 23:17:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3634174 Carey Price made 31 saves, and Montreal killed nine of 10 power plays in the Canadiens' 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night.&nbsp;Andrei Kostitsyn and Alex Kovalev scored in the second period, and Chris Higgins added a third-period goal. With the victory, the Canadiens jumped to fifth in the Eastern Conference and improved to 4-12-1 in their last 17 road games... Sun, 8 Mar 2009 21:23:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3636049 Kurt Busch, a former NASCAR Cup champion who's been overshadowed lately by his sibling Kyle, drove to a dominating victory Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.The 30-year-old Busch led 235 of 330 laps in the Kobalt Tools 500, surviving a couple of scrapes with the wall and a late caution to pull away for a 0.332-second victory over Jeff Gordon... Sun, 8 Mar 2009 19:27:00 EDT http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3635832 Marty Turco made 19 saves in a period for the second time in two nights. Only this time, the Dallas Stars came away with a victory.&nbsp;Turco bounced back from one of his toughest losses this season to make 36 saves altogether, Loui Eriksson scored&nbsp;two goals, and the Stars beat the rebuilt Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday... Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:10:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3633365 Jamey NewbergNewbergReport.comImagine this.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> Chris Davis keeps adjusting in 2009, as he showed in September that he can (.325/.349/.554 after a .228/.307/.406 August), solidifying his place as a middle-of-the-lineup, .300/.375/.540-type who belongs in the All-Star discussion every year.&nbsp; And his development into a team leader takes firm hold.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> Josh Hamilton repeats.&nbsp; A lot more stamina, Sat, 7 Mar 2009 11:59:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3633360 Terrell Owens' agent predicts the well-traveled receiver will find a new team by the end of next week.&nbsp;Owens is back on the market after being released by the Dallas Cowboys.&nbsp;&quot;There are several teams that are interested in signing Terrell,&quot; agent Drew Rosenhaus wrote in a text message Friday to the Associated Press... Fri, 6 Mar 2009 12:43:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3630795 Times have unquestionably changed. &nbsp;Today, there is useful Rangers content available to all of us from Scott Lucas, Adam Morris, Joey Matschulat, Jason Parks, Eleanor Czajka, Jason Cole, Shroom Carter, Joe Siegler, and Grant Schiller, among others. &nbsp;Show me a big league team with a better set of independent bloggers, raising each other's game... Fri, 6 Mar 2009 10:17:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3630202 A through-the-legs-of-Jason-Terry dribble was perhaps the best of numerous highlights in the latest dominant performance by Paul, whose 27 points and 15 assists helped the Hornets increase their season-best winning streak to six with a 104-88 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Fri, 6 Mar 2009 08:26:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3629854 Marty Turco and the Dallas Stars have plenty of unpleasant memories regarding their recent visits to Staples Center, and the Los Angeles Kings gave them another one to kick themselves about.&nbsp;Michal Handzus scored his third goal of the game at 1:31 of overtime, capping his second career hat trick and rallying the Kings to a 5-4 victory against the Stars after they overcame a three-goal deficit... Fri, 6 Mar 2009 07:25:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3629656 105.3 The FAN's Chris Schneider details Terrell Owens' tumultuous term as a Dallas Cowboy receiver ...<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thu, 5 Mar 2009 14:24:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3625117 In addition to wide receiver Terrell Owens, 105.3 The FAN&nbsp;has learned that the Dallas Cowboys will also be releasing SS&nbsp;Roy L. Williams from the team.&nbsp;Newy Scruggs, middday host for 105.3 The FAN, spoke with Williams late Wednesday night, where Williams confirmed the team's plans to cut him... Thu, 5 Mar 2009 09:55:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3623994 Perhaps inspired by a tongue-lashing from their owner over their lackadaisical play in their previous game, the Mavericks bounced back by beating the rival San Antonio Spurs 107-102 Wednesday night.&nbsp;Josh Howard scored 29 points, including a key&nbsp;layup in the final minute, and Jason&nbsp;Kidd hit a clutch 3-pointer with 31 seconds left to seal the victory... Thu, 5 Mar 2009 05:11:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3622831 Terrell Owens' days in Dallas are done, according to ESPN. ESPN cited anonymous sources Wednesday night in saying that the Cowboys have decided to cut the receiver, ridding them of a big locker-room distraction but also absorbing a big hit on their salary cap.&nbsp;The team did not immediately have a comment. A spokesman for Owens said he hadn't heard the news, and that Owens was traveling and could not comment... Thu, 5 Mar 2009 05:01:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3622712 The Dallas Stars announced today that the hockey club has claimed center Brendan Morrison off waivers from the Anaheim Ducks.&nbsp;Morrison, 33, has appeared in 62 games for Anaheim this season, scoring 10 goals and 12 assists for 22 points with 16 penalty minutes... Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:20:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3618117 Hottest Rangers hitter since the All-Star Break?&nbsp; Five guesses. Wrong. Hint: He&rsquo;s younger than John Bannister, Thomas Diamond, Warner Madrigal, Doug Mathis, Guillermo Moscoso, Max Ramirez, Joaquin Arias, German Duran, Travis Metcalf, and Brandon Boggs... Wed, 4 Mar 2009 09:32:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3617223 Rookie James Neal scored two goals, Modano had a goal and an assist, and Dallas snapped a five-game losing streak in the NHL's toughest arena for road teams, beating the Sharks 4-1... Wed, 4 Mar 2009 09:19:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3617147 The rumors have been swirling for weeks now - Sean Avery would become a NY Ranger once again through re-entry waivers after a small stint in the AHL. First, Glen Sather opened a slot for Avery in Hartford, then he made aural love to him through a few well placed comments, including one where all but told his new head coach to suck it up... Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:19:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3611389 The New York Rangers today claimed Sean Avery off re-entry waivers, thus bringing the controversial winger back to New York eight tumultuous months after he signed a four-year free agent contract with Dallas.The Notorious Mr. Avery, who had been playing for the AHL Wolf Pack since Feb. 14, will rejoin the Blueshirts for tomorrow's practice... Tue, 3 Mar 2009 12:41:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3610851 Josh Hamilton tripled, felt a twinge in his ankle and called it a day before the second inning of the Texas Rangers' 13-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Hamilton hit a towering drive off the left-field wall for a triple in the bottom of the&nbsp;first. He jogged out to center field between innings but retreated to the dugout before the inning started, departing with tightness in his right Achilles tendon... Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:23:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3599289 The New York Giants gave new defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan some reinforcements along the line, signing free agents Rocky Bernard and Chris Canty on Sunday. Canty signed what is believed to be a six-year, $42 million contract with the Giants... Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:58:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3603323 Shortstop was, in some minds, as big a question mark as the Rangers had coming into camp, and while it's obviously too soon to say any roster issues have been resolved, three moments out of Surprise that have fired me up so far came this weekend, each from the players vying for playing time at the position... Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:46:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3603256 Jason Kidd handed out 15 assists to become the fourth player in NBA history with 10,000 for his career, Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 109-98 on Sunday night.&nbsp;Kidd reached the milestone with 1:04 left in the third quarter when he handed out his 13th of the night, passing to Brandon Bass for a 10-foot turnaround... Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:02:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3599139 The Pittsburgh Penguins are making the most of their time without injured captain Sidney Crosby.&nbsp;NHL scoring leader Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists, Marc-Andre Fleury made 20 saves, and the Penguins won their third in a row without Crosby, 4-1 over the stumbling Dallas Stars on Sunday... Sun, 1 Mar 2009 21:47:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3598739 Stars center Steve Ott was suspended indefinitely by the NHL on Sunday after he received a penalty for attempting to injure Anaheim's Travis Moen at the end of a game one day earlier.&nbsp;Ott missed Sunday's home game against Pittsburgh and won't be eligible to play until after a hearing with league officials that will determine a specific length of the ban... Sun, 1 Mar 2009 21:38:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3598720 Kyle Busch notched the biggest win of his young career Sunday by driving from the back of the field to win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, his hometown track.&nbsp;Although there are far more hallowed tracks in NASCAR, this 1.5-mile oval in the desert was where &quot;The Wild Thing&quot; most wanted to win... Sun, 1 Mar 2009 21:29:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3598695 One of Tony Pena's problems last year was consistency.&nbsp;He had the same trouble in his spring training debut on Saturday.&nbsp;Pena gave up a walk and three singles in his only inning but escaped without giving up a run in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 6-4 loss to the Texas Rangers... Sun, 1 Mar 2009 11:32:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3597770 Anaheim kept its playoff hopes alive with a solid road trip.&nbsp;Dallas, on the other hand, has seen its drive toward the postseason take a hit during a disappointing run at home.&nbsp;Corey Perry scored the tying goal in the third period, Teemu Selanne added the winner 1:31 later and the Anaheim Ducks handed the Dallas Stars their fourth straight home loss, 4-3 on Saturday... Sun, 1 Mar 2009 10:11:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3597625 Henry has been with the Cowboys for four seasons and started in all 16 games for the team last season. He had 55 tackles, two sacks, two pressures, seven pass breakups and one interception.&nbsp;Kitna started just four games for the Lions last season... Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:08:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3596445 Dirk Nowitzki scored 17 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, Jason Kidd hit two big 3-pointers in the extra period, and the Mavericks overcame a 12-point deficit to beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder 110-108... Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:41:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3595751 Authorities say former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter was arrested early Friday on a drunken-driving charge in South Texas.&nbsp;Spokeswoman Tela Mange of the Texas Department of Public Safety says Carter's blood alcohol level tested at 0.14, nearly two times the legal limit of 0.08, after he was pulled over in the Mission area... Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:32:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3593097 Quick items on Milton Bradley, Josh Hamilton, and more from the first week of Spring Training 2009... Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:48:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3592758 &nbsp;Chris Mason made 41 saves, and rookie T.J. Oshie scored the go-ahead goal in the third period in the St. Louis Blues' 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday.&nbsp;With the game tied at 1, Oshie skated in from the right side and lifted a&nbsp;sharp-angle shot over goalie Marty Turco's shoulder at 6:50 of the third period... Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:33:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3588809 Matt Kenseth's team has found some much-needed magic.&nbsp;After going through a winless and disappointing 2008, the former NASCAR Sprint Cup champion is 2-0 in 2009, adding a victory in Sunday's Auto Club 500 to his win the previous week in the Daytona 500... Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:17:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3566613 Matt Kenseth's team has found some much-needed magic.<br /> After going through a winless and disappointing 2008, the former NASCAR Sprint Cup champion is 2-0 in 2009, adding a victory in Sunday's Auto Club 500 to his win the previous week in the Daytona 500.<br /> <br /> &quot;Just great team, great crew, great, great engines,&quot; Kenseth bubbled in the aftermath of his 18th career victory. &quot;You just Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:16:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3566613 The Stars have acquired center Steve Begin from the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Doug Janik.&nbsp;The deal announced Thursday gives Dallas depth after forward Brad Richards broke his right wrist. &nbsp;The 30-year-old Begin has six goals and four assists in 42 games with the Canadiens... Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:12:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3588445 The Stars have acquired center Steve Begin from the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Doug Janik.&nbsp;The deal announced Thursday gives Dallas depth after forward Brad Richards broke his right wrist. &nbsp;The 30-year-old Begin has six goals and four assists in 42 games with the Canadiens... Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:09:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3588445 Josh Howard scored 27 points, Jason Kidd added 19 and the Dallas Mavericks avenged their worst loss of the season last month in Milwaukee by beating the Bucks 116-96 Wednesday night. The Mavericks, who bounced back after losing to a short-handed San Antonio team on Tuesday, closed the first half with an 18-2 run to lead by 24 at the break...<br> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:49:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3582297 Playing for the first time this season without Tim Duncan, who sat out with a sore right knee, Tony Parker had 37 points and 12 assists as the Spurs crushed Dallas 93-76 on Tuesday night in the worst offensive effort to date for the Mavericks... Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:55:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3576884 The San Jose Sharks got a perfect shot from Devin Setoguchi and perfect goaltending from Evgeni Nabokov. Setoguchi scored with 12:05 remaining, Nabokov stopped 29 shots for his 45th career shutout, and the Sharks extended their winning streak to four games with a 1-0 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday night... Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:15:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3569239 Impressions and observations on a weekend at NASCAR's kickoff event, including smoking in the stands, sleeping in the woods, and Matt Kenseth's new good luck charm...<br> Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:42:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3566824 Woo hoo! What a college hoops weekend for me! Both of my teams, Texas and Illinois, took it home for the W! Although, it is a GIANT tease to watch a Texas/OU match-up and it NOT be college football, it’s still about the rivalry, I guess... Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:32:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3566806 The Lions have a long way to go to get better. The draft and free agency are the obvious ways to get better, but that doesn't guarantee anything especially an 0-16 team. In the NFL, you can turn it around quickly. Just ask Miami. But they did it with great front office work. A bunch of good breaks. Commitment to practice and a veteran QB who had an MVP type year... Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:28:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3566766 Tiger Woods is a singular figure in sports. It’s more exciting to watch Tiger win by 12 strokes or lose by seven than to watch Phil Mickelson blow a four stroke lead at Riviera only to rally with two birdies to beat Steve Stricker... Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:21:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3566751 With spring training underway and the A-Rod debacle in full stride. I am going to list my team of players, plus a starting right hander, left hander and closer. If I was going to play a full season and could put a team together, I would probably pick a bit different, but for a season this is my team... Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:18:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3566737 Aaron Brooks scored 19 points, including a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left, and also had eight assists to lead the Rockets to a 93-86 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Yao Ming had 22 points and 13 rebounds and Luis Scola had 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Rockets, who snapped a four-game home losing streak to Dallas... Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:23:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3559015 Would an all star team from the 1950s beat an all star squad from today? Let’s assume they played in a three game series. My partner Pete Stein is taking team Y2k9. No surprise here but I have to disagree, I’ll take the Williams, Mays, Aaron, and Mantle bunch...<br> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:37:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3558532 I'm shocked that Texas Tech Athletic Director Gerald Myers actually came to his senses. If he would have fired Mike Leach, I would have fired Myers if I was the President of Tech. Instead, they agreed on a five-year extension with Tech's most successful and best Head Coach ever...<br> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:51:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3558123 I&rsquo;ve been thinking about the bullet the Rangers seem to have dodged by losing out to the Nationals three July&rsquo;s ago when they were reportedly on the verge of signing Dominican shortstop Esmailyn &ldquo;Smiley&rdquo; Gonzalez for $700,000&nbsp;(outbidding, among others, Boston, which paid outfielder Engel Beltre $600,000 that same summer), only to lose him when Washington swooped in and paid the slick-fielding switch-hitter $1. 4 million to sign... Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:29:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3556671 Raymond Sawada not only gave himself a memorable birthday gift, he also helped the Dallas Stars overcome the loss of Brad Richards for one game. Sawada scored his first NHL goal on his 24th birthday, and Fabian Brunnstrom had a goal and an assist to&nbsp;lead the Stars past the Edmonton Oilers, 4-2 Thursday... Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:30:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3556179 Believe it or not, when compiling a list of players to look out for this spring, there is not one who is a pitcher. I feel like we are still a year away from getting really excited with our young arms and unfortunately, what we have coming back, we already know the limit to most of their potential... Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:49:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3552789 In all of my years spent researching dudes, I've discovered the following to be true. Men love two things... sports and women.So, I've combined the two into a list for your viewing pleasure. I present to you, good radio sexies, the Hottest Wives/Girlfriends of Pro Athletes. Feel free to kevinscott yourself as you read on... Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:41:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3552747 The phrase "What women want" could be good for this blog entry except we'd need to change it to "What Corporate America wants". And the answer to the statement would be corporate America wants you to love your job like it's your own company... Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:32:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3550652 With just 44 words, Jerry Jones proved once again he is the master of media attention and manipulation... Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:32:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3546421 Jason Kidd and Antoine Wright celebrated the first anniversary of their trade from the New Jersey Nets a day early Wednesday night, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 113-98 victory over their former team. Kidd opened the game with three early 3-pointers and scored 23 points, one shy of his season high... Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:16:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3545974 Drowned out by the A-Rod furor there&rsquo;s a story this week that has not received a great deal of attention that I find to be quite troubling. Shahar Peer is a women&rsquo;s tennis player. She is ranked 45th in the world but the United Arab Emirates denied her a visa to play in the Dubai tournament this week because she is from Israel... Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:34:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3545174 Breaking down the best players in the league, with some reasoning behind each rank (it's not all arbitrary, gang)...<br /> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:53:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3543641 Alright, so I'm officially feeling sorry for A-Rod. Is that bad? I just got done watching some of his press conference at the Yankees training camp; the tears! The thanking of his current teammates for sticking by him! The apologies to Katie Couric and the calling out of his foreign cousin for supplying him with the roids (which come on&mdash;everyone has that ONE cousin in their families!!!) He totally had me&mdash;hook, line, and sinker... Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:53:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3542943 Dallas Stars center Brad Richards was placed on injured reserve Tuesday because of a fractured right wrist. He could miss the rest of the regular season.&nbsp; Richards was hurt in the Stars' 3-2 shootout win at Columbus on Monday night. He scored only 27 seconds into the game, but took a hard check midway through the second period and skated to the bench holding his right wrist... Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:11:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3537801 The NFL&nbsp;Scouting Combine - where prospects go to be measured, to run, to jump, to lift, to throw, to catch and be interviewed in front of and by personnel execs - is a cattle prod and I think overrated. Yes, you need to see speed and how a player interviews, but there's a better way to do it...<br /> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:41:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3537644 I have to admit I have mixed reactions to the Alex Rodriguez press conference. On one hand, I see a young and naive kid who grew up with all the talent in the world and simply loved the game of baseball. But on the other hand, I see a greedy egotistical adult who thought he could get away with cheating the game... Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:18:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3537576 Country music icon George Strait will headline the first event at the Dallas Cowboys' new $1.1 billion stadium. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced the plans at the stadium Tuesday. The concert will be June 6 and will also include Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton and Julianne Hough, who recently recorded a country album after several seasons on &quot;Dancing With the Stars&quot; ... Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:42:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3537472 Resetting baseball's record books from 2004 on is the only way the game will be able to rebuild it's historically credibility.&nbsp; You can argue that it's not fair for those players who came before and did not play in the steroid era, but in my opinion it is the only way for the game to rebuild their history...<br /> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:37:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3537457 According to Canada's TSN, Dallas Stars center Brad Richards has been diagnosed with a broken wrist and will meet with a specialist on Tuesday to determine the extent of the injury and necessary treatment... Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:10:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3535670 James Neal scored the only goal in the shootout and Marty Turco had 41 saves Monday night to lead the Dallas Stars past the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2. Neal, 6-for-9 in shootouts this season, slipped the puck past Steve Mason on the glove side. Turco, tested all night, then made a blocker save on Blue Jackets captain Rick Nash to preserve the win... Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:43:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3532107 Interesting models for the 2010 All-Star logo unveiling; the fix on the game MVPs; more...<br /> Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:04:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3531411 NASCAR needs guys like Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart. Too many of today's drivers are too button down, corporate types... Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:59:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3531383 For the four local TV sportscasts, three of which apparently won't even send a crew to Surprise in the next six weeks, and some of the Metroplex's general columnists, the Rangers are a handy punch line. Given how uninformed (and disinterested) those&nbsp;opinion-makers are, the joke is not the subject matter, but the messenger... Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:19:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3529448 Matt Kenseth has won the rain-shortened Daytona 500, taking over the lead two laps before NASCAR stopped the season-opening event. As drivers climbed from their cars to await NASCAR's decision on whether to restart the race, Kenseth sat patiently inside his parked Ford on pit road... Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:35:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3525516 Battling a sore shoulder and a scoring funk has frustrated Joel Lundqvist most of the season. The third-year center ended his offensive slump Friday - and he did it against one of his favorite opponents. Lundqvist gave Dallas the lead for good with his first goal of the season, and Marty Turco made 32 saves in the Stars' 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks... Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:16:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3524693 The Chicago Blackhawks had a big homecoming party Saturday. Martin Havlat had two goals and an assist, Jonathan Toews added a goal and two assists, and the Blackhawks celebrated their return to the soldout United Center with a 6-2 victory over the Dallas Stars... Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:13:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3524683 The Mavs are making it look easy, improving to 4-0 since Kidd took over with a 104-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Dallas is making well over 50 percent of its shots during this surge, breaking 100 points every game. The Mavericks also have kept every foe under 100... Thu, 5 Feb 2009 06:58:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3472328 Left-handed reliever Eddie Guardado agreed Tuesday to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and was invited to the team's major league spring training camp. He would get a $1 million, one-year contract if added to the 40-man roster and have&nbsp; the chance to earn $2.5 million in performance bonuses... Wed, 4 Feb 2009 08:10:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3465226 Jere Lehtinen and rookie James Neal scored power-play goals and the Dallas Stars stretched their season-long winning streak to five games with a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Brad Richards added an insurance goal late in the third period and Marty Turco stopped 24 shots for the Stars, 9-1-1 in their past 11 home games... Tue, 3 Feb 2009 23:36:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3461152 When the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Bob "Bullet" Hayes would be admitted to the hall, Lucille Hester read a statement she claims was written by Hayes before the record setting Dallas Cowboys wide-receiver died just in case he was inducted...<br><br...></br...> Tue, 3 Feb 2009 09:38:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3457628 Jamey Newberg looks at the Rangers' roster from the last two years and notes that the club's game plan shouldn't be linked to its similarities to the 2008 team...<br> Tue, 3 Feb 2009 09:36:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3457624 The Dallas Mavericks are slowly creeping back up the Western Conference standings. Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and six rebounds, Jason Terry had 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Orlando Magic 105-95 on Monday night for their third consecutive victory... Tue, 3 Feb 2009 07:54:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3457326 After the confetti has settled in Tampa, Blair Green looks back on the last two minutes of Super Bowl XLIII and how it destroyed several myths-in-the-making...<br> Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:13:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3451592 Their Steel Curtain shredded, Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh offense ended a Super Bowl of incredible swings with a final-minute touchdown for a historic victory.Santonio Holmes made a brilliant 6-yard catch deep in the right corner of the end zone with 35 seconds remaining Sunday, lifting the Steelers to a record-setting sixth Super Bowl win, 27-23 over the Arizona Cardinals... Sun, 1 Feb 2009 22:38:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3446290 Once again, with no championship at stake, the Miami Heat simply couldn't beat the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki scored 30 points on 12-for-14 shooting, Jason Terry scored 20 and Jason Kidd finished with 11 assists as the Mavericks beat the Heat for the ninth consecutive time in the regular season, 111-96 on Saturday night... Sun, 1 Feb 2009 01:15:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3444219 The Dallas Stars rolled to a quick 3-0 lead. Yet coach Dave Tippett was more impressed with what happened after that. James Neal scored two goals and Dallas rolled to an early advantage, weathered a Columbus comeback, and then pulled away again Saturday night for a 7-3 win, the Stars' fourth victory in a row... Sun, 1 Feb 2009 01:11:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3444218 Devin Harris was recently added to the Eastern Conference All-Star team, which left Blair Green with decidedly mixed emotions, and questions of what might have been had Avery Johnson not run Harris off... Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:06:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3440972 Dallas Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett put two rap videos on YouTube this week: one that got him in trouble with the team, then another apologizing for it. "Why they hating on me? It was just a song. I was only rapping. I ain't do nothing wrong," Bennett raps in his follow-up performance...<br> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:41:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3439954 Brad Richards had two assists a minute apart on power plays midway through the first period and the Dallas Stars beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 Thursday. Steve Ott, Jere Lehtinen, Chris Conner and Loui Eriksson put the Stars ahead 4-0 early in the second period...<br><br...></br...> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:07:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3435767 Dirk Nowitzki and Josh Howard keyed a game-changing run during the second quarter, and Jason Terry scored 22 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks past the Golden State Warriors 117-93 Wednesday night.&nbsp;The Mavericks outscored the Warriors 32-11 over the final 7:45 of the second quarter... Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:50:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3428766 Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit will miss at least half the season after surgery to repair a torn right rotator cuff. The surgery on Benoit's throwing shoulder was performed Tuesday in Cincinnati by Dr. Timothy Kremchek, the medical director of the Cincinnati Reds.... Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:25:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3427456 Marty Turco made 25 saves for his 35th career shutout and the Dallas Stars beat the Atlanta Thrashers 2-0 on Tuesday. Jere Lehtinen and Steve Ott scored for the Stars to back Turco's first shutout of the season. He has won all seven of his games against Atanta... Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:05:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3422256 Blair Green has adopted a new philosophy for following this year's Mavericks, by simply adjust the NBA time-line a little bit and starting the post-season a tad early...<br> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:44:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3419918 Since agitating forward Sean Avery was suspended for crude comments he made about his ex-girlfriends dating other NHL players, the Stars have won more in 22 games than in the 23 games Avery played. They have gone from having the fewest points in the&nbsp; Western Conference to within four points of a playoff spot with nearly half the season left...<br><br...></br...> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:11:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3418934 The floor in drag racing has disappeared. The economy is the boogey man, the 800 pound gorilla in every racing pit and hauler until further notice... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:43:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3434829 Ray Allen scored 20 of his 23 points in the first half when the Celtics opened a 27-point lead, and Eddie House added seven 3-pointers to help Boston beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-100 on Sunday and give the defending NBA champions their eighth straight victory... Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:38:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3408813 Vernon Wells stood at the podium at Eddie Deen's Friday night, making a cameo appearance to the complete surprise of all but a small handful of the nearly 800 Rangers fans in attendance.&nbsp; Among those who had no idea Wells would be at the Sluggers of the West Awards Dinner that night was his best friend, Michael Young, who sat stunned as Wells presented him, on behalf of Major League Baseball's players as a whole, the Marvin Miller Award that Young won in October...<br><br>It was an award... Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:22:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3418967 The Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a humiliating loss in a big way. Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points, Josh Howard added 22 and Dallas routed the Detroit Pistons 112-91 on Friday night, two nights after a 34-point loss in Milwaukee... Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:37:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3405812 The Texas Rangers unveiled new home, road and alternate uniforms for the 2009 season.&nbsp; The changes include an 'alternate' red jersey to be worn during the season opener. Other significant changes include new trim and piping on all the jerseys, including fronts, backs, sleeves and pant legs. The Rangers will also go from royal blue to black belts and shoes both home and away... Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:33:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3405057 To aid Cowboys fans torn by deciding whether Terrell Owens should stay or go, Blair Green works to bust three myths about the mercurial wide receiver...<br> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:27:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3405032 Righthander Robb Nen went 7-4, 2.41 for Low A Gastonia in 1989, striking out 146 batters in 138.1 innings, which catapulted him from number eight in Baseball America's ranking of the Rangers' top 10 prospects going into that season all the way to the number two spot going into 1990.... Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:21:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3403489 Say what you want about the Bush Administration but it found two African Americans – one a woman – to drive America’s foreign affairs. But NASCAR can’t find either to drive a car in circles... Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:47:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3399034 The group of 18 pitchers participating in the Rangers' weeklong offseason development camp are future arms for a pitching-desperate team -- the Rangers led the majors in scoring and batting average last season but had the highest ERA and another losing record... Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:44:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3397348 Michael Redd joked it was time for Dirk Nowitzki to go through the blender. By that point, the Mavericks were already a total mess. Redd scored 27 points, punctuated by a crossover, fadeaway jumper over Nowitzki, and Charlie Villanueva added 32 points and 10 rebounds, lifting the Bucks to a 133-99 victory over Dallas on Wednesday night... Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:14:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3393577 Mike Ribeiro had his first NHL hat trick, Mike Modano also scored, and Marty Turco made 27 saves in the Dallas Stars' 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday... Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:11:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3393560 Jamey Newberg looks at the consequences of signing Ben Sheets, the health of two key players, and where our farm system's bright spots rank in the grand scheme of things...<br> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:32:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3390281 Relief pitcher C.J. Wilson agreed Tuesday to a $1.85 million, one-year contract with the Texas Rangers, though the left-hander may no longer be the team's primary closer...<br /> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:55:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3387059 The Rangers have announced that they have come to terms with righthander Frankie Francisco on a 2009 contract, avoiding arbitration with the 29-year-old reliever... Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:51:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3383511 Vincent Lecavalier scored twice to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Monday night. Lecavalier gave the Lightning a 3-2 lead with 5:06 left in the third period from the top of the right circle during a power play. Vinny Prospal had an empty-net goal at 19:11 to make it 4-2... Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:17:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3380284 Dirk Nowitzki hit a turnaround 20-foot jumper at the buzzer and finished with 24 points as the Dallas Mavericks snapped Philadelphia's season-high seven-game winning streak with a 95-93 victory over the 76ers. Jason Kidd had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jason Terry added 20 and Josh Howard had 10 for the Mavericks (24-17)... Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:30:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3379151 Since Jerry Jones declared that Wade Phillips would be returning as Cowboys head coach, a number of candidates have come along that should make Jones rethink his decision...<br> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:43:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3377908 Pittsburgh's dominating defense beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-14 in the AFC championship on Sunday and put the Steelers back in the Super Bowl.&nbsp; Santonio Holmes scored on an electrifying 65-yard catch-and-run in the first half, and hard-hitting safety Troy Polamalu returned an interception 40 yards for a clinching TD with 4:24 remaining for the Steelers... Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:29:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3374293 The Arizona Cardinals, founding members of the NFL, but historically among the most dysfunctional of franchises, finally have joined the big boys. Capitalizing on Larry Fitzgerald's three first-half touchdown receptions, then coolly marching downfield to Kurt Warner's 8-yard scoring pass to rookie Tim Hightower with 2:53 left, they beat the Philadelphia Eagles 32-25... Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:06:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3373903 Dirk Nowitzki took out all sorts of frustrations on the Utah Jazz, hitting 16 of 20 shots and scoring 39 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 115-108 victory Saturday night... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:50:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3372126 A flurry of fancy moves didn't yield positive results for Mike Ribeiro in his previous shootout attempt. So he decided a different approach was needed. It paid off when Ribeiro scored the lone goal in the shootout, Marty Turco stopped all three shots he saw in the tiebreaker and the Dallas Stars beat Los Angeles 3-2 Saturday to extend the Kings' skid to four...<br /> Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:45:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3372044 Rather than rehashing the issues (both real and inflated)&nbsp;between Terrell Owens, the Cowboys management, and the national media, Blair Green puts the issue into perspective with the help of a college buddy named Chuck...<br /> Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:14:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3368362 Rangers All-Star Michael Young has told local beat writers that he will go along with plans to move him from playing shortstop to third base, and that he has rescinded his trade request. The decision caps a week of high tension between the 2008 Gold&nbsp;Glove winner, Rangers GM&nbsp;Jon Daniels and club president Nolan Ryan... Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:45:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3363286 The Rangers have signed righthander Brandon McCarthy to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. The club did not disclose terms, but according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, it&rsquo;s a $650,000 deal for the first-time arb-eligible. Renck adds that McCarthy is donating $10,000 of his salary to the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> Texas has three remaining arbitration-eligible Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:39:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3362338 With a loss to the New Orleans Hornets, the Dallas Mavericks contnue a trend of struggling against teams with winning records, which doesn't bode well for the team's chances in the playoffs... Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:42:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3361552 The Mavericks are 22-16, have lost three in a row and currently hold the ninth spot in the Western Conference. The breakdown:&nbsp;Dallas beats bad teams and does not beat good teams - a pretty bad trend if you are thinking of the postseason...<br /> Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:37:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3361544 Retired Cowboys great Michael Irvin may have avoided a carjacking because he was recognized by the armed man who pulled up alongside his car in Dallas Monday night... Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:18:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3354050 Chauncey Billups made two free throws with 2.2 seconds left, and the Denver Nuggets overcame 44 points from Dirk Nowitzki to beat the Dallas Mavericks 99-97 on Tuesday night. Billups scored 23 points and Nene had 20 to lead a balanced attack that helped Denver recover after blowing a 17-point lead... Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:15:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3354026 The Dallas Stars have had consistent trouble against the Red Wings with Marty Turco minding the net. Coach Dave Tippett's game plan for Monday's rematch at the American Airlines Center was &quot;by any means necessary,&quot; with the defense providing most of the Stars' scoring in a 5-4 overtime win... Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:37:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3347364 Petty’s bigger than you remember - even if you don’t remember, don’t understand or don’t even care... Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:50:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3399036 Should Helio be pardoned? Why are NASCAR champions losing rides? Is Off Road finally mending? How can Ford and Chevy auction off such vehicles? Crash Gladys of the SpeedFreaks crew tackles it all...<br> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:40:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3434814 Kyle Turris scored in the fifth round of the shootout and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Dallas Stars 1-0 Saturday night. Goalie Ilya Bryzgalov made 38 saves in regulation and overtime, then stopped three of five in the shootout for the Coyotes, who won for the first time in six overtime games... Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:09:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3341733 The idea, according to GM Jon Daniels, was that the organization intends to get as many of its championship-caliber players on the field at the same time - and moving Young to a position that would allow 20-year-old defensive whiz Elvis Andrus to settle in at shortstop would be the best way to achieve that. Because here's the thing - this has to happen now, or a year from now. Unless Young or Andrus is traded... Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:05:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3341726 Is comparing Michael Young's behavior to that of a serial killer a little extreme? Probably - but being a lifelong Ranger fan will have that effect on you, as Blair Green points out...<br /> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:17:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3341407 An Indianapolis television station reported that Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker -- a former Purdue football player -- was arrested outside a downtown bar about 3 a.m. Sunday... Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:55:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3340862 Beno Udrih had 16 points, five rebounds and six assists for Sacramento, which hadn't won since beating the Los Angeles Clippers 92-90 on Dec. 30. John Salmons and Brad Miller added 13 points apiece for the Kings in only their second win in the last 10 games against the Mavericks. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:41:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3340379 Beno Udrih had 16 points, five rebounds and six assists for Sacramento, which hadn't won since beating the Los Angeles Clippers 92-90 on Dec. 30. John Salmons and Brad Miller added 13 points apiece for the Kings in only their second win in the last 10 games against the Mavericks. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:41:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3340379 A look at the four teams looking to punch their ticket to Super Bowl XLIII: Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals (2:00 pm), and Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers (5:30 pm). The NFL&nbsp;Playoffs can be heard on 105.3 The FAN...<br /> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:46:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3336273 Marian Hossa, Dan Cleary, Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg each had a goal and an assist in the Detroit Red Wings' 6-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Stars goalie Marty Turco was pulled after the second period... Fri, 9 Jan 2009 18:31:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3332203 Barnett has agreed to a multi-year deal to partner with Eric Nadel on all Rangers radio broadcasts on the club's flagship station, KRLD (1080 AM) and the team's radio network... Fri, 9 Jan 2009 18:28:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3332200 Tim Tebow gave Florida the jolt it needed to become a national champion. But all his efforts in a sloppy, choppy BCS championship game likely did little to quiet fans of Utah, Southern California and Texas, all of whom already claimed the top spot... Fri, 9 Jan 2009 07:10:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3329691 Troubled cornerback Adam &quot;Pacman'&quot; Jones was released by the Dallas Cowboys following a season in which he was suspended six games for an off-field fight. <span id="blurb_body">The Cowboys traded for Jones before the season even though he had been suspended for the 2007 season because of a series of off-field incidents.</span> Thu, 8 Jan 2009 13:35:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3324543 It looks like the traffic on I-30 through Arlington will be worse than you could have ever imagined when the new Cowboys stadium opens later this year. TxDot's been hustling to get the improvements to I-30 done before the stadium opens, but they now&nbsp;say it doesn't look like that's going to happen.<br /> Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:47:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3323736 The easy part for star forward Dirk Nowitzki was making the game-saving plays on both ends of the court for the Dallas Mavericks. Just don't ask the frustrated Nowitzki to explain how the Mavericks even got into the position that his blocked shot and go-ahead jumper were needed in the final minute against the short-handed and hurting Los Angeles Clippers.... Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:11:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3316750 Through everyone's Stars 2008 year-in-review, and through this week's jaunt through Canada, one name kept either coming up or being included in thinly-veiled references - Sean Avery. Antares Alleman thinks it might be time to treat Avery as the cancer he was labeled to be... Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:27:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3312035 Former All-Star pitcher Derrick Turnbow agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, along with fellow right-handers Casey Daigle and Elizardo Ramirez... Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:48:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3310505 The switch-hitting Bradley batted .321 with 22 homers for the Texas Rangers, leading the American League with a .436 on-base percentage. Adding Bradley was one of the top priorities this offseason for the Cubs, who got swept out of the playoffs for the second straight year after a lineup loaded with right-handers struggled against the Los Angeles Dodgers... Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:57:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3310342 Colt McCoy and the Texas Longhorns had plenty to be upset about. In the Fiesta Bowl, they took their anger out on the Ohio State Buckeyes. Facing a top five defense in almost every category, the Horns moved the ball at will. McCoy led his team to a 3-point victory by completing 71 percent of his passes and throwing two touchdowns in a 24-21 thriller...<br /> Tue, 6 Jan 2009 07:28:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3309917 Left out of the national title game, Colt McCoy and Texas made the most of their trip to the Fiesta Bowl. McCoy hit Quan Cosby for a 26-yard touchdown with 16 seconds to play, lifting third-ranked Texas to a 24-21 victory over No. 10 Ohio State on Monday night... Tue, 6 Jan 2009 07:13:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3309819 Kenny&nbsp;Sargent looks ahead to 2009 and wishes for... a musty Sarah Palin VP wink or a dusty IndyCar championship for any other team outside Ganassi or Penske. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:40:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3304012 After allowing the season finale to digest, Jerry Jones decided that he needed to meet with Wade Phillips for his annual performance review. Blair Green of the Dallas Sports Keg was able to obtain an exclusive transcript of that conversation... Mon, 5 Jan 2009 08:05:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3303722 When Skin was watching the Dallas Mavericks come storming back from 29 points down with a 66-30 run, he couldn't help but remember the bad old days... Sat, 3 Jan 2009 18:36:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3297886 Jamey Newberg lists the 72 players in the Rangers minor league organization poised to make a splash in 2009, and then breaks down why they made the grade...<br /> Fri, 2 Jan 2009 20:12:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3296069 With the injury bug hitting the team again, Dallas Stars GMs Les Jackson and Brett Hull have had to call up some more of the team's farmhands to fill the roles...<br /> Fri, 2 Jan 2009 19:35:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3295972 Jerry Jones is stuck. The Dallas Cowboys' roster is loaded with expensive, talented players who don't seem to get along. There are legitimate questions about whether Tony Romo has the mettle to continue the lineage of Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman.&nbsp;There are more questions about whether Terrell Owens is part of the problem or the solution... Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:44:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3284649 A disgruntled Cowboys fan has a new pair of sunglasses following a run-in with linebacker Bradie James at the team's Valley Ranch headquarters yesterday. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:38:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3282575 As the 2008 Cowboys season crashed and burned faster than Lindsay Lohan's career, Blair Green could only focus on his gratitude to the head coach... Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:12:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3276669 Follow the bouncing ball. It's fun when you're at a sing-a-long, but when you're a fan of the Dallas Cowboys (9-7), it's brutal. None of the balls bounced the Cowboys' way in their final game of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles (9-6-1), which they lost 44-6. The loss eliminates the Cowboys from post-season contention. Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:36:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3273123 Stu Jackson, the league's executive vice president for basketball operations, announced the suspension on Sunday, when Nowitzki will sit out the Mavericks' game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:09:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3272815 Much has been made about the Mavericks recent play since mid-November and that ugly start. Things are now back to the way we like it, and the return of Josh Howard to the lineup only strengthens the Mavs' hand. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:12:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3258325 The Yankees have reeled in another prime free agent. New York has reached a preliminary agreement with former Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira on an eight-year deal for $180 million... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:04:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3258042 The number two.<br /> <br /> If we are talking about how many million you have in the bank... or how many supermodels that you have dated... or how many terms that you have served as President, &quot;two&quot; stands to be a rather large number. In college football, if we are talking about the number of ranked opponents you have beaten, not so much.<br /> <br /> The University of Florida currently sits atop the AP Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:10:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3256701 In the last regular-season game at Texas Stadium, the doors were not closed -- the Baltimore Ravens slammed them shut. Ray Lewis and company dominated the line of scrimmage, mixed up their coverage schemes and helped add another page to the &quot;Cowboys cannot win in December&quot; saga.&nbsp;</object> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:49:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3250471 There are so many subjects cruising through my head right now: Avery, goaltending, the gap left by Morrow, scoring, Loui Eriksson, Stephan Robidas' cage, Zubov's impending hip surgery; the list is endless.&nbsp; Really, I can't comfortably start a column here on 105.3 The Fan, and pretend these past items need not discussing.&nbsp; Therefore, I beg you to allow me to indulge myself for a</object> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:41:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3240372 The rangers are tweaking their in-game presentation, but those announced changes aren't what has Jamey Newberg excited about the upcoming 2009 season... Read More</object> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:33:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3227168 On Saturday evening, Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford won the Heisman Trophy. On Sunday, Blair Green thinks he should have given it back...</object> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:24:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3214911 There are motor racing opportunities out there even as we watch the industry devolve before our eyes... Statt Mann Caruthers breaks is down in his weekly <i>Speedfreaks</i> column.</object> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:50:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3214668 After a week where the focus of the leering sports media was on how many passes Tony Romo throws Jason Witten's way, and how Terrell Owens was feeling slighted, everyone was all smiles on the sidelines as the Cowboys (9-5) scored three touchdowns against the reigning Super Bowl champion New York Giants (11-3) - and kept the Giants from scoring any.</object> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:20:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3209632 Dallas Stars co-GM Brett Hull talked about the Sean Avery departure by conference call. Here are some of the talking points...</object> Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:10:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3208196 Perhaps you heard.&nbsp; Maybe you didn't.&nbsp; But you need to know my fellow Mavheads, there's a new spot on your radio dial to get your Mavs talk on...</object> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:32:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3204388 Speedfreaks' Statt Mann Caruthers wants to know... where do these people get these freakin' fantasy numbers?</object> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3214681 Any hint of a Burress, Owens, Cinco, Marbury, Bonds, Vick or Clemons&rsquo; attitude? Kenny Sargeant hopes you throw them to the freakin' wolves.</object> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:03:00 EST http://1053thefan.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3214716