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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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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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Baseball

The Rangers’ Season All Comes Down to This

Texas has three more series to lock down a playoff spot. What should you expect to happen? Absolutely anything.
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Basketball

The Wings Leveled Up

They had one mandate: defeat Atlanta and advance to the second round of the WNBA playoffs for the first time since relocating to Dallas. Mission accomplished.
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Football

What I’m Watching: The Iron Skillet

Plus: the Wings look to clinch their first-round playoff series, while the Rangers aim to stay alive in the A.L. playoff picture.
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Baseball

Baker Mayfield Provided Sorely Needed Positive Rangers Vibes. (Yes, That Baker Mayfield.)

He may be from Austin, played college ball in Oklahoma, and work in Tampa, but the self-stated Ranger fan knows that Astros jokes land.

Stories by Mike Piellucci

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Basketball

This Is the Wings’ Moment—Or at Least It Should Be

The franchise hasn’t advanced to the second round of the playoffs since relocating to Dallas in 2016. If that doesn’t happen now, when will it?
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Football

A Woodrow Alum Made the Most Exciting Play of NFL Opening Weekend

Meet Xavier Gipson, who had quite the journey (and resume) prior to his stunning walk-off punt return on Monday Night Football.
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Football

What I’m Watching: A Cowboys Big Apple Encore?

Plus: the Wings begin their playoff campaign, while the Rangers play a crucial series against a fellow wild-card team.
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Cricket

We’re Getting Another Pro Cricket League

The National Cricket League will join Major League Cricket in making North Texas its base of operations. The difference? The rules, the entertainment, and a Dallas focus.
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Football

Here’s How SMU Wound Up in the ACC

A very good, very thorough story chronicling SMU's return to power conference football. Also, a totally absurd quote about how little nine-figure money can matter to some people.