Before hundreds of Cowboys greats, fans and local politicians, Jerry Jones stood and opined on his hopes that the huge new stadium behind him would be a beacon of hope to our country in its hour of greatest need.”We could never have imagined five years ago that we would be…
I’m all for lending a helping hand to paralyzed Dallas Cowboys’ scouting staffer Rich Behm. Pemieres. Galas. Fundraisers. Auctions. Columns. You name it. But I dunno, something about putting Tony Romo’s health at risk just doesn’t sit right. Tonight at 7 at Hebron High School a team of old Cowboys will play a…
Overheard at last week’s HP Byron Nelson Classic: Jesus effin’ Christ, didja see those? In other words, screw Tiger Woods. You, I and the tipsy woman with the low-cut top, high-rise bottom and oscillating morals know the truth: As long as it has The Pavilion, The Nelson doesn’t need Tiger…
If you’re a loyal Sportatorium reader, chances are you aren’t hot enough to be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. (But who knows, send me a photo and I’ll be the judge.) But I bet some of you aren’t even smart enough. Surprise, it’s not as easy as it looks. (Check out…
A Friend of Unfair Park wants to make sure we know that Ellis Short — co-founder of Dallas-based Lone Star Funds, and a bigwig at locally based asset management company Kitano Capital — is no longer partial owner of the Premier League’s Sunderland club (otherwise known as The Black Cats)…
In the end, soon-to-be former Dallas Cowboy Greg Ellis is so much Michael Finley and Michael Young: A great leader and good player buried in a shitty era. Except that – with his annual bitching about this or that – Ellis may have tarnished his ultimate legacy. Considering the 33-year-old…
Now playing first base for your Texas Rangers … Ryan Howard. Okay, would you settle for Rob Deer? Chris Davis continued his amazingly dichotomous season last night with two home runs and, you guessed it, two more strikeouts. Dr. Jeykll: Davis leads the Rangers with 12 homers. Mr. Hyde: Davis leads…
In news that should shock no one, Pacman Jones is a little punk. Still. As if we needed a reminder, the former Cowboy showed up on Spike TV’s Pros vs. Joes last week and absolutely embarrassed himself. I know the show encourages players to enhance their personality and engage in…
Fired up after another day of Byron Nelson Championship golf, sporting fans flocked to the pavilion tent Saturday afternoon, lured in by the music, beer and margaritas.Pretty sure that white polos and visors were never meant to spend this much time out on the dance floor, but it was a…
Update: Check out more photos in our slide show from the tryouts.It was easy to spot Morgan Willey’s family in the Gaylord Texan’s courtyard Saturday afternoon, in their matching white T-shirts with blue Cowboys stars. Airbrushed onto the back of each shirt was Morgan’s name and their relation to her…
Jerry Jones invited his friends in the media out to the Cowboys’ new digs in Arlington yesterday, to show off the enormous new video board that’ll hang 90 feet over the field (just 90 feet!).On the way out to check out the screen, we got to snap some photos inside…
A bit of a sportsy morning, sure, but it’s hard to resist pointing out this lengthy New York Times sneak peek at Your SMU Mustangs, which are ranked No. 102 on The Quad blog’s countdown to the top college team in the country pre-season. Last year, The Quad aimed a…
To begin with this Friday morning, a tip o’ the ballcap to the Dallas Angels of the Home School Athletic Association, who spent the week cruising through the Homeschool World Series Association 2009 World Series Championships in Pensacola, Florida, besting the Augusta Crusaders, the Montgomery Saints and the Concord Stallions…
Well, you were warned. Actually, the Texas Rangers played decent baseball in Detroit this week despite a three-game sweep. Just not so sure they played smart baseball. Especially in this afternoon’s 4-3 loss to the Tigers, their franchise-record 11th consecutive defeat in Detroit. Nursing a 3-3 tie in the bottom…
Before switching on the enormous new video board hanging above the Cowboys Stadium field, Jerry Jones made it clear — as only Jerry can — just what the new board would mean for fans sitting in the stands: “You’re not gonna know whether you saw it happening directly on the…
While the Dallas Cowboys held this week’s minicamp at their temporary home (Carrollton’s Standridge Stadium), their new home is about to become a really cool home. Cowboys Stadium will today officially debut as the world’s biggest media room. This afternoon owner Jerry Jones will press the power button on Jonestown Coliseum’s 60-yard video boards. (Having…
There’s a man buried under your jokes. In the wake of the Dallas Cowboys’ Valley Ranch practice facility collapsing during a thunderstorm on May 2, you’ve heard them. Perhaps repeated them: The Dallas Cowboys don’t implode only in December. God really hated their draft. Hello, wind column! I come today…
In light of Cristal Taylor’s first comments since being arrested at Dirk Nowitzki’s house earlier this month, I’ve heard reactions ranging from “Wow, this is getting juicy!” to “I wonder how Brad Townsend would feel if we started digging into his life?” The saga reads as if ripped from the grocery-store tabloids:…
As we prepare to watch the Lakers turn the Thuggets (L.A. in 7) into mere mortals in the Western Conference Finals, let’s ponder what the Mavs can do to get back into the NBA’s final four. *Re-sign Jason Kidd? *A sign-and-trade with Kidd? *Trade Erick Dampier and Jerry Stackhouse to…
Was watching the Orlando Magic dethrone the Boston Celtics last night and it re-dawned on me that the Mavericks need a savvy, veteran player who can create – and make – his own shot. Who’s not afraid to initiate a physical confrontation. Who’s fearless. A player like the Magic’s Hedo…
On this glorious morning of May 18, 2009, I hereby pronounce that your Texas Rangers are champions legit magical contenders. Look, I’ve been a Rangers fan since I witnessed Frank Howard whistle a homer out to center in old Arlington Stadium back in April of 1972. Like you, I’m happy and…
Check out this slideshow for more photos from the party.For the first time in a long time, the Dallas Cowboys are actually acting like a unified team. In the wake of the Valley Ranch practice facility collapse on May 2, last night’s premiere of Spike TV’s new reality series Fourth…
