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Mike Piellucci

Mike Piellucci

Sports Editor, D Magazine

Mike Piellucci is D Magazine's sports editor. He is a former staffer at The Athletic and VICE, and his freelance work has been featured in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Los Angeles Magazine and The Ringer. A Dallas native, he is a graduate of Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas and the University of Southern California. He’s a big fan of Star Wars and Johnny Cash.

Stories by Mike Piellucci

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Basketball

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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Football

Farewell to Ezekiel Elliott, the Cowboys’ Most Entertaining Miscalculation

For seven years, Dallas prized its star running back over conventional wisdom. That went about how you’d expect, but it didn’t stop Elliott from wowing along the way.
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Football

Here’s the Video of the Alleged Michael Irvin Hotel Incident

Irvin has withdrawn his lawsuit against Marriott but reportedly intends to refile it in Arizona
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Basketball

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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Hockey

Let’s Power Rank All Ten Stars Goals From Last Night’s Demolition in Buffalo

We don’t typically do this sort of thing at StrongSide, but the Stars don’t typically score 10 goals in one game, either.

Stories by Mike Piellucci

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Basketball

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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Football

A Pretty Good Explanation for Why Players Love Suiting Up for the Cowboys

They don't win much hardware, but they do take care of their 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.
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Basketball

What I’m Watching: Luka (and Kyrie) Versus LeBron

Plus: the Stars take on one more division leader, and we all scrutinize Jacob deGrom's health some more.