Stories by Jake Kemp
Football
The Cowboys’ Pass Rush Is the Season’s Biggest Revelation So Far
It was great last year. It's even better this year. And you shouldn't expect that to slow down, even if other things might.
Football
The Cowboys’ Scouting Department Is Saving Their Season (For Now)
Cooper Rush, Tyler Smith, and Noah Brown each defied outside expectations to power Dallas' win over Cincinnati. A little more of that, and the Cowboys season might get back on track.
Football
Where Do the Cowboys Go From Here?
Dak Prescott might not return for a while. Here's what Dallas must navigate ... and why the road ahead will be very, very rough.
Football
Tyron Smith’s Injury Is the Straw That Might Break The Cowboys’ Season
Dallas' offense took plenty of hits this offseason. Losing its stalwart left tackle on top of them might be more than it can afford.
Football
The Cowboys’ Next Impact Pass Rusher Is on Their Roster. We Just Don’t Know Who it Is.
Dallas has a knack for unearthing players who augment DeMarcus Lawrence. You can expect another one this season ... and the defense will need it.
Stories by Jake Kemp
Basketball
Are the Mavericks Better Than Last Year? Worse? Three Players Will Decide Their Fate.
We know how their roster stacks up leaguewide. Tim Hardaway Jr., Spencer Dinwiddie, and Christian Wood will determine if it progresses any further.
Football
It’s Now or Never for the Cowboys to Unleash Tony Pollard
The running back might be gone next year. If Dallas' playcallers can't figure out how to get the ball in his hands more often, they should be, too.
Basketball
Assessing the Mavs’ Offseason
Brunson is gone, and that sucks. But that doesn't mean the front office has failed.
Football
The Cowboys Promised More Free-Agent Spending. Why Haven’t They Delivered?
Sure, Dallas is winning, but a lack of activity in free agency begs the question: how committed is the front office to being elite?
Basketball
The Case for Continuity: Why a Quiet Mavericks Offseason Could Be Just What Dallas Needs
One free-agent signing and one midyear trade took the Mavericks within three games of the NBA Finals. Maybe they don't need another All-Star, after all.