Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant made headlines when he did not cooperate by assisting Roy Williams with his bags. It is usually a moderate “hazing” that is done to rookie wide receivers. However, Bryant refused to help out Williams, which did not please Williams, and likely many others within the Cowboys organization.

Williams is a man who the Cowboys gave up both first and third round picks for. He has not been good at all, and will be lucky to be the #3 wide receiver by the end of the season. Bryant seems to always make his way into the headlines, but for the wrong reason. So far, this is a shaky start for Bryant. For the sake of Cowboys fans, they have to hope that he picks up the slack on the field, to make up for it.

by David at the Sports Fan Blog Network

The Mavericks are one of the smartest teams in the NBA, thanks largely to Jason Kidd, but when it comes to finishing out the regular season tonight, there’s one thing they cannot do.

Don’t over think it.

They very well could be seeing their first-round opponent when San Antonio steps on the floor at American Airlines Center. At least, part of their first-round opponent, given that Spurs’ coach Gregg Popovich has been known to sit his heavy lifters in situations like this.

But for the Mavericks, they have been on such an impressive run lately, the last thing they want to do is change anything.

Oh, maybe the minutes get a little shorter for Kidd and Dirk Nowitzki. But beyond that, they would like nothing better than to finish the season on a five-game winning streak and head into the playoffs with a mountain of momentum.

Click here to read the full article – By EDDIE SEFKO of The Dallas Morning News

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In what has become a weekly ritual for the Texas Longhorns, another group of players and coaches has been named semifinalists for prestigious national awards.

The latest honor is the Maxwell Award, which goes to the college player of the year and usually serves as an indicator of who will win the Heisman Trophy. UT quarterback Colt McCoy and wide receiver Jordan Shipley were named Maxwell semifinalists this week.

In addition, UT coach Mack Brown is a semifinalists for the George Munger Award honoring the national coach of the year.

On Tuesday, safety Earl Thomas was named a semifinalist for the Thorpe Award, which honors the game’s best defensive back.


Click here to read the full article – By Mike Finger of chron.com

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11 October 2008 – Colt McCoy (12) of the Texas Longhorns passes during the Texas 45-35 win over Oklahoma at the Red River Rivalry game played at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

Either the Texas Longhorns orchestrated their answers impeccably Monday, or they are genuinely pleased junior quarterback Sam Bradford has returned to the Oklahoma lineup.

Those who appeared at Texas’ weekly media luncheon insist they’re happy Bradford will be back on the field in time for this week’s Red River Rivalry after missing 31/2 games with a separated right (throwing) shoulder.

No one in burnt orange appeared to fight the urge to say, “Aw, man. Why couldn’t he have returned next week?”

There was an upbeat inflection in Longhorn voices while welcoming back last year’s Heisman Trophy winner.

Defensive tackle Lamarr Houston: “Most definitely, I’m happy he’s back. It’s exciting to play somebody who’s got that type of status. He’s a great player.”


Click here to read the full article – By John Rohde of scrippsnews.com

Five days ago, Rangers manager Ron Washington decided to put Hank Blalock back in the lineup.


Blalock, reduced to a reserve role since Chris Davis was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Aug. 25, was asked to breathe some life into the Rangers’ slumbering offense with Josh Hamilton and Michael Young still unable to play.

Blalock has done that.

He had two doubles, a home run, two runs scored and four RBIs to lead the Rangers to a 9-8 victory over the Athletics at the Coliseum on Wednesday. The win, combined with the Angels’ loss to the Yankees, moved Texas to within 6 1/2 games of first place in the American League West.


Click here to read the full article – By T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com

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