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The Ballad of Lance Von Erich
This month, A24’s The Iron Claw will bring the tragic tale of the Von Erich dynasty to the big screen. The strangest part of that story? When the family plucked a bodybuilding real estate agent out of obscurity and convinced the world he was kin.
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The Cowboys (Foolishly) Play Hardball With CeeDee Lamb
The way they do business makes me SMDH.
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Joel Klatt Is Pumped for the UFL
The league's first-ever game goes down Saturday at Choctaw Stadium.
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Did You Like That Free Agency? I Hope You Did. I Hope You Did Very Much.
The only thing they are all-in on is business.
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What Does Life After Tyron Smith Look Like For the Cowboys?
Dallas' longtime left tackle is expected to leave in free agency. It's the end of an era, and it prompts questions about the next one begins.
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Mike Zimmer’s Return to Dallas Is No Cowboys Nostalgia Act
Yes, he's worked here before. And yes, he's pushing 70 years old. But there's reason to believe the once and again defensive coordinator's schemes remain on the cutting edge.
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This Sunday, Spot These North Texans in the Super Bowl LVIII Broadcast
The Cowboys aren't in the Super Bowl, but Sunday's game will still have some North Texas flavor.
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Solomon Thomas Is Saving Lives
The Coppell native and New York Jets defensive lineman is up for the NFL's highest honor due to the nonprofit he and his parents started in his older sister's memory
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Let’s Examine the Latest UIL Realignment Weirdness
The UIL realigns districts every two years based on enrollment. This year, Highland Park and the rest of its new district drew the short straw.
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The Three Numbers That Explain the 2023-24 Dallas Cowboys
Things were going so well, until they weren't. Here's what powered their rise and what accelerated their downfall.
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Here’s How Green Bay Dismantled the Cowboys’ Defense
Sunday's total system collapse begins with Dan Quinn's unit, and an opponent that was built to exploit everything Dallas does well.