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Baseball

After Seven Long Years, the Rangers Are One Win From the Playoffs

A lot has happened since 2016. That will only make the impending celebration even sweeter.
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Sports

Takeaways: The Ticket’s Parent Company Drops Lawsuit Against Jake Kemp and Dan McDowell

About two months after filing a lawsuit against former midday hosts Jake Kemp and Dan McDowell, The Ticket's parent company decides to drop it after losing a bid for a temporary restraining order. The transcript from the hearing provides more details into what may have led to the resolution.
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Baseball

After a Slow Double-A Start, Jesuit Product Jordan Lawlar’s Time Has Come in MLB

The 21-year-old shortstop could become the next great North Texas product in baseball. For now, he'll settle for helping the Arizona Diamondbacks in a playoff race.
By Zach Buchanan
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Cowboys Number to Know

The Cowboys Can’t Solve Their Offense Before They Fix Their Patchwork Offensive Line

Dallas took the field with three backups playing up front against Arizona. The results were about what you'd expect. And Dallas can't fix any of it until the starters are back in the lineup.
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Baseball

How the Bullpen Explains Being a Texas Ranger Fan in 2023

The stretch run must have me loopy, because I see myself in every one of the up-and-down relievers this team has foisted upon us.

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Sports

A $10 Million Video Board and New Seats: Cynt Marshall and Brad Alberts Talk AAC’s Face Lift

The two leaders give an inside look at the arena's latest updates—including a $10 million digital video board—and share what they feel may happen when the Mavs' and Stars' lease at the venue expires in 2031.
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Baseball

What I’m Watching: The Rangers’ Regular-Season Finale

Plus: the Cowboys take on Ezekiel Elliott, and the Wings continue their semifinal series with Las Vegas
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Football

The Cowboys’ Loss to Arizona Could Be an Outlier. Dak Prescott’s Game Might Not Be.

Dallas' $40 million quarterback is playing it safer than almost every other quarterback in the NFL. If that continues, the Cowboys could be in trouble.
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Basketball

How Do You Solve a Problem Like the Aces?

The Wings' prize for winning a playoff series is squaring off with one of the most dominant teams in WNBA history. Here's the blueprint for a possible upset.
By Justin Carter
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Football

The Cowboys Are Going to Hurt Me More Than Ever, Aren’t They?

Everything is great. A little too great. And if you've followed this team like I have, then you're probably just as neurotic as I am that something is going to go horribly wrong.