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Big Guts, Bigger Hearts: My Exhilarating Dance With the Mavs ManiAACs

They're funny. They're goofy. They've been a Mavs institution for 20 years. But take it from a newly minted ManiAAC: they're no gimmick.
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What I’m Watching: A Mavs War Out West

Plus: the United States in the World Baseball Classic final, and the Stars try to avoid a letdown.
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Basketball

The Mavericks Have a Big Problem: They’re Too Small

What was once a large team has gotten dramatically smaller, and Dallas' defense is taking the brunt of it.
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What I’m Watching: March of the Horned Frogs

Plus: a pivotal rematch for the Mavericks, and USA in World Baseball Classic action
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Basketball

Kyrie Irving Has Changed the Mavericks For the Better

The results aren't showing in the standings, but the eight-time All-Star has improved Dallas' style of play in both obvious and subtle ways.

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Jaden Hardy Should Play More, and Not Just Because of That Absurd Dunk

Things are not looking great for the Mavericks, so why not add some more juice to the offense?
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Why Women’s Basketball Will Be the Dallas Sports Story of March

From the NCAA Women's Final Four to Athletes Unlimited to USA Basketball, March will be a month showcasing the sport in Dallas.
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Basketball

Can Maxi Kleber Save the Mavericks’ Defense?

The team's best remaining defender is set to return right as Dallas needs him most. But how much can he be expected to salvage a broken unit on his own?
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Hockey

What I’m Watching: the NHL Trade Deadline

Plus: Kyrie versus Durant, and another stiff Big 12 test for TCU.
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Basketball

The Only Good Thing to Come Out of Yesterday’s Mavs Game

The basketball against the Lakers? Very bad. Honoring Eyrkah Badu on her birthday? Very good.