Sport
Stars’ quick lead slips away in 2-1 loss to Nashville
Stamkos and Hoglander answered on the power play before Saros held off Dallas.
Tessa EsparzaOctober 4, 20261 min read
Sport
Sport
Local, college, and national coverage with a focus on Texas teams.
Latest results
Sport
Thirty-Six Faceoff Wins Couldn’t Buy Dallas a Goal
The Stars won 36 of 58 faceoffs and outshot St. Louis in the second period, but a scoreless attack made those advantages largely cosmetic in a 4-0 loss.
Tessa EsparzaOctober 3, 20263 min read
Blues Shut Out Stars 4-0 in Dominant Debut Performance
Mason McTavish scored early and Pius Suter added a goal and assist as St. Louis blanked Dallas 4-0 at American Airlines Center.
Tessa EsparzaOctober 3, 20262 min read
White Sox complete sweep, advance past Astros in ALWC
Chicago clinches the series 2-0 with a 7-3 victory. Hunter Brown takes the loss after allowing three runs, while Anthony Kay earns the win for Chicago.
Tessa EsparzaOctober 2, 20262 min read
Sport
Casey DeSmith’s Road Success Explains Dallas’ Bet—With One Important Asterisk
Casey DeSmith’s .918 road save percentage gives the Stars a persuasive reason to keep him, though the 10-game qualification line and his larger Dallas résumé call for restraint.
Tessa EsparzaOctober 1, 20263 min read
Sport
Nico Collins listed back at Texans practice
Nico Collins returned to practice while Azeez Al-Shaair remained sidelined in an update from the Houston Chronicle.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 30, 20261 min read
Sport
Wyatt Johnston’s Fifth Season Puts Dallas’ Core to a Practical Test
Wyatt Johnston enters his fifth NHL season as one of Dallas’ established players. Tuesday’s final Traverse City practice provided structure for the Stars, but the opening weekend must show whether that preparation carries onto the ice.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 30, 20264 min read
Sport
Dare Ogunbowale returns to Houston Texans after Raiders stint
Dare Ogunbowale is returning to the Houston Texans before Week 4, giving the team four running backs.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 30, 20261 min read
Sport
Jonathan Bullard faces up to five weeks out as Cowboys adjust defense
Jonathan Bullard and Jalen Thompson are expected to miss extended time after injuries in Dallas' first three regular-season games.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 30, 20261 min read
Sport
Brian Schottenheimer faces scrutiny as Cowboys fall to 1-2
The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Baltimore Ravens on the final play of an international game in Brazil, prompting renewed questions about coaching decisions.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 29, 20261 min read
Loop’s 56-Yard Kick Lifts Ravens Past Cowboys in Rio
Tyler Loop’s late field goal gave Baltimore a 34-31 victory over Dallas at Maracanã Stadium, with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry leading the charge.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 29, 20262 min read
Shrader’s 53-Yard Boot Seals 19-17 Colts Win Over Texans in Lucas Oil Thriller
Spencer Shrader kicked three field goals, including a game-winner with seconds left, as the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Houston Texans 19-17 on Sunday.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 29, 20262 min read
Twins edge Rangers 6-4 as Kremer dominates
Dean Kremer threw seven innings to lead the Twins past the Rangers. Minnesota's offense surged late to secure the win, improving their record to 77-85.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 29, 20262 min read
Sport
Bäck’s modest offense should keep his Stars role under scrutiny
The Stars kept Oskar Bäck on their initial roster after a 5-goal, 7-assist season, but his case cannot be reduced to either modest offense or an unsupported defensive reputation.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 29, 20263 min read
Astros Blank A's 9-0 in Sacramento
Houston's offense erupted for nine runs while limiting Sacramento to just one hit over the first four innings. The Astros finish the day 81-81, while the Athletics fall to 64-98.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 29, 20261 min read
Hintz and Seguin's health may decide whether October optimism survives
The Stars open Oct. 2 vs. St. Louis with Jake Oettinger and Jason Robertson set. Roope Hintz and Tyler Seguin's recoveries remain the X-factors NHL.com flagged.
Little Elm NewsroomSeptember 29, 20262 min read
Masai Ujiri's first Mavericks season starts with a teardown already done
After a 26-56 finish, Dallas handed basketball operations to Masai Ujiri and Dusty May. The regular season begins Oct. 21 at Houston with Cooper Flagg as the clear fulcrum.
Little Elm NewsroomSeptember 29, 20263 min read
Sport
Nico Collins could return as Texans prepare for Cowboys matchup
Nico Collins and Ed Ingram may be available when Houston faces Dallas in Week 4.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 29, 20261 min read
Sport
Jalen Thompson injury leaves Dallas considering injured reserve
Dallas safety Jalen Thompson is projected to miss a minimum of four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 29, 20261 min read
Sport
Nico Collins' hamstring recovery leaves Texans' Week 4 plans unsettled
Nico Collins remains uncertain for Houston's Week 4 matchup with the Cowboys while recovering from a Grade 1 hamstring strain.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 28, 20261 min read
Sport
Jalen Thompson injury prompts Cowboys to examine safety depth
Jalen Thompson is expected to miss at least four weeks, and Dallas may add help at safety after injuries at the position.
Tessa EsparzaSeptember 28, 20261 min read