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SportsDay Insider (formerly Ballzy) is hosted by Dallas Morning News sports writers Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore. Hear their expert analysis, hot takes and humor about the things you’d expect — Cowboys, Mavs, Rangers, Stars — and a few things you didn’t see coming, each Tuesday afternoon in The Dallas Morning News podcast feed. To listen and never miss an episode, search for "The Dallas Morning News" in your favorite podcast app and hit the “Subscribe” or “Follow” button. (Here are quick links to our feed on popular apps Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1s8F8hSUDMM8j3EmQ...

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Problems with Cowboys' feel-good losses, pricey shortstops for Rangers and QB troubles at Texas and Texas A&M 14.09.2021

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant break down the Cowboys' opening loss to Tampa Bay and whether they can afford another road loss to the Chargers if they want to be taken seriously as a Super Bowl contender [2:02]. David says it's not a "must-win," but it's close. Evan gives us four shortstops the Rangers should pursue in free agency, and Kevin says it reminds him of...

Rangers' kid pitching corps, Dak's return and surviving Tampa Bay 07.09.2021

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore split up this week, with Kevin and Evan discussing the surprising accumulation of young starters making a pitch for next year's rotation [1:11]. Kevin and Evan also check in on the Big 12's 9-1 start and which team had the best win [10:33]. David talks about the impact of Zack Martin's loss (COVID) for the opener against Tampa Bay as...

LISTEN: Cowboys' backup quarterbacks, Rangers rotation and weak college openers 31.08.2021

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss NFL cuts and Cooper Rush winning the backup QB job over Garrett Gilbert and Ben "Uncle Rico" DiNucci, who couldn't throw the ball over that mountain over there after all [3:03]. David contends Rush didn't win at all, but rather a miscalculation by the staff [7:55]. Kevin offers a mea culpa for saying last week that Taylor Hea...

LISTEN: COVID Cowboys and Rangers, Dak's medical issues and the Big 12 left out in the cold. 24.08.2021

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss how the Cowboys and Rangers are making national headlines because of COVID issues, and the continuing impact variants will have on sports in general until the vaccination rate goes up [3:57]. Adolis Garcia has earned his spot on the Rangers next season, but does he have a future with the club past 2023 [15:04]? Dak Prescott's future is se...

Dak's out, the Rangers down, the Aggies up and hatch chili peppers are in 17.08.2021

The News’ Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant cover a wide range of topics in this week's podcast, highlighted by the fact that rest for Dak Prescott's bum shoulder is bad news for the Cowboys' chances against Tampa Bay in the season opener [8:52]. Still, it's the thing to do. Evan and Kevin debate whether the best news for the Rangers [18:38] is the development of a trio of young pitche...

LISTEN: Luka signs a big contract, Dak Prescott gets a diagnosis, Drew Pearson finally makes the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Rangers prospects shine in North Carolina 10.08.2021

SportsDay Insiders Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the Luka Dončić’s new contract [2:43]. Dak Prescott’s diagnosis gets an assist from the Rangers [9:09] and Drew Pearson achieves a life-long goal with his Hall of Fame induction [14:50]. And Evan’s road trip to the minor leagues in North Carolina gets off to a bumpy start when he rents a car and tries the BBQ [21:59]. Find more ‘Dallas Morning...

Putting away the Big 12 leftovers, another Mavs free agent whiff and Dak's sore shoulder 03.08.2021

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant each give the Big 12 schools abandoned by Texas and Oklahoma a future, whether through expansion or in other conferences [4:19]. New GM Nico Harrison couldn't deliver the Mavs' their top free agent target, Kyle Lowry, so the onus is on Jason Kidd to make sure Kristaps Porzingis is a legitimate second option [16:80]. And Dak Prescott'...

Texas and OU to the SEC, MLB trade deadline and cool times at Ox-nerd 27.07.2021

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss the seismic shock of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC and the devastating effect on the rest of the Big 12 [1:31]. Evan tells us what the Rangers should expect in return for Joey Gallo at Friday's deadline and what it might take to re-sign him [21:49]. David lectures on the marine layer in Oxnard and Jerry Jones' abuse of the to...

The Mavs' need for D, the Rangers' all-time low and McCarthy's redux, or redo 20.07.2021

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant talk about the Rangers' new low after they were shut out three games in a row [4:17]. Evan even concocts a word to illustrate the desperate need for improvement: "dramastically," a mash-up of dramatically and drastically [7:45]. David and Kevin compare the Bucks' top 3 players with the Mavs' top 3 and find no "D" in Dallas [16:50]. A...

All-Star Rangers, Mavs recruiters and a fair deal for Sha’Carri Richardson 06.07.2021

Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss what it means to have three Rangers  — Joey Gallo, Adolis Garcia and Kyle Gibson — named to the All-Star team [5:11]. They also discuss the evolution of NBA front offices and the Mavs’, in particular, with Nico Harrison, a recruiter, replacing Donnie Nelson, a scout [21:07]. Could Dallas sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson run the relay in Tokyo? The guys discuss...

SportsDay Insider: Cuban's ego vs. Jerry's ego, speaking out and keeping baseballs clean 22.06.2021

In our SportsDay Insider podcast this week, Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant decide that Mark Cuban's ego is more problematic than Jerry Jones', and may scare off a strong GM candidate [4:07]. They also discuss the impact made by Carl Nassib [15:55], the first active NFL player to say he's gay, as well as an essay by former Rangers beat writer Kat O’Brien [22:25], who revealed that sh...

SportsDay Insider: Kiner-Falefa's All-Star snub, the Mavs' Luka dilemma and did the Cowboys pick the right CB after all? 15.06.2021

Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant consider whether Isiah Kiner-Falefa will use his 11th-place ranking in the All-Star voting as more motivation and what he'd think about a move to second base [4:00]. Also, can the Mavs win if Luka Doncic does a little less? He needs help, but it's probably not coming from the outside [17:30]. And in the bonus rookie camp, Nahshon Wright gets another ch...

SportsDay Insider: The Mavs' Porzingis question, the Cowboys' offensive line and lots of barking 08.06.2021

Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss lunch with their old boss before getting to the meat of the podcast: What do the Mavs do about Kristaps Porziņģis, their most expensive player [2:57], David says the Cowboys' offensive line may not be back to what it was when it was the world's greatest, but it's good enough [20:04], and Evan wants to know what's up with Zeke's dogs [25:57]. An...

Luka's pain in the neck, Dak's bum ankle and the Rangers aren't feeling so hot, either. 01.06.2021

Kevin Sherrington and David Moore discuss what's gone wrong with the Mavs after taking a 2-0 lead on the road in their playoff series with the Clippers [1:49], and it's not all because of Luka Doncic's cervical strain. David describes what Dak Prescott looked like in his first drills in front of the media since his gruesome injury [17:15]. And, in violation of Evan Grant's edict not to talk about...

SportsDay Insider: Rick Carlisle's job security with the Mavs, Dak's return to the Cowboys from a gruesome injury and, gasp, killer squirrels 18.05.2021

Writers Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant take a look at the Mavs' playoff chances and how they impact Rick Carlisle's future (4:47). In the potpourri (15:36), they consider the greater impact of Dak Prescott's ankle injury: mental or physical? And Evan rethinks his position on the Rangers' pursuit of Trevor Storey in light of Isiah Kiner-Falefa's MVP-caliber play this season (28:57)....

SportsDay Insider: Is Adolis Garcia the Rangers' answer at long last in centerfield, and can Kristaps Porzingis do what's best for the Mavs in the playoffs? 11.05.2021

Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the Rangers’ gift from the Cardinals in the form of Adolis Garcia [8:41], and Evan reveals the work Garcia puts in to make his hitting approach sustainable. In their potpourri segment [16:35], David says the downside to the Mavs’ season is that they still haven’t determined Kristaps Porzingis’ fit in this offense. The Stars' failure to make the...

SportsDay Insider: The Cowboys' mistakes at linebacker led them to double down in the draft; Why the Mavs can't beat bad teams 04.05.2021

Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore dive into the Cowboys’ draft (04:21), with David dropping that the Cowboys were determined to come out of the first round with Micah Parsons, Patrick Surtain II or Jaycee Horn. And that made impossible a trade further down the board than 12. Evan likes the fact that Joey Gallo has nearly doubled his extra-base hit output on Sunday and Monday (19:05), b...

SportsDay Insider: Risky Cowboy gambles in the second round, why no Ranger wants to run into Adolis, and Kim Mulkey leaves Baylor to go home. Sort of. 27.04.2021

Welcome to our new weekly sports report from columnists Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore. After dissing the Oscars — Kevin loves Gary Oldman, but Mank is as wooden as Joey Gallo’s bats — they discuss Sean Lee’s career (4:50) and how his selection in 2010 set a pattern of second-round gambles. David says they have to fix the defense, but the guys are unanimous (15:40) that if Florida t...

The Cowboys' 'optional workouts' and potential draft choices, Mavs misery continues, and, surprise, the Rangers are almost even 20.04.2021

Kevin and David discuss: What does the phrase “optional workouts” really mean during a pandemic? And how are the Cowboys handling the issue? The guys also examine the draft choices the Cowboys might have. Next, the Mavs misery continues. Finally, Evan awakens from his slumber on the west coast to talk Rangers. Surprisingly, the team is almost even. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

The 'maddening' Mavs, a pitching bright spot for the Rangers, and will the Cowboys trade out of their No. 10 draft slot? 13.04.2021

Kevin, Evan and David are back to take you inside all things North Texas sports. The guys dive into some golf talk [5:31] following strong showings by local stars in the 2021 Masters, highlighted by Plano's Will Zalatoris and Dallas' Jordan Spieth. They then discuss the "maddening" Mavericks [12:36], who appear stuck in seventh place in the West following some "crippling" losses. What's going on t...

Baylor conquers men's basketball, what recent NFL trades mean for Cowboys' draft, and the Rangers' disheartening start 06.04.2021

The NCAA men's basketball championship is back in the Lone Star State! Kevin and Evan discuss Baylor's domination of Gonzaga on Monday night and other topics regarding the sport in the state of Texas, including Texas Tech's new head coach, Chris Beard at UT and more. Then, they are joined by Cowboys insider Calvin Watkins [13:51] to talk all things NFL draft, including how recent trades around the...

Rangers opening week, Texas flavor in the men's Final Four and the Cowboys' outlook with their top pick in the NFL draft 30.03.2021

Kevin, Evan and David bring you the latest on Texas Rangers baseball, college hoops in Texas and Dallas Cowboys football. Among the things discussed on today's episode: [4:38] -- The Rangers' decision to move on from Rougned Odor and a projection for their starting lineup on opening day. [25:32] -- The NCAA men's Final Four, Baylor vs. Houston, Shaka Smart and college hoops in Texas. [39:18] -- Th...

The Cowboys' biggest move in free agency so far. The Rangers' bullpen is a mess. Plus, do the Mavs need to make a trade this week? 23.03.2021

Kevin, Evan and David are back with all the latest Cowboys, Rangers and Mavericks developments. There's a lot to get to this week, so here's a breakdown: [3:11] -- NFL free agency is in full swing and the Cowboys have made some moves, highlighted by the addition of safety Keanu Neal. How does he fit into the Dallas defense? What moves could the Cowboys make this week? Plus, some talk about Jaylon...

Cowboys free agency, full capacity at Globe Life Field for Rangers fans and the Mavs' current outlook in the West 16.03.2021

There's no shortage of things happening in North Texas pro sports right now. Kevin, Evan and David sit down to dive into the latest on the Cowboys, Rangers and Mavericks, highlighted by discussions about: NFL free agency and what the Cowboys are positioned to do. [3:55] The Rangers' decision to open Globe Life Field at full capacity for the upcoming season. [24:19]  How high up the West standings...

5 things to watch for the Texas Rangers this spring, including prospect talk 02.03.2021

It's baseball time in Texas Arizona! The Texas Rangers are in spring training mode, so Kevin and Evan go deep on a number of topics related to the club ahead of the upcoming season: Rougned Odor and third base; hitting approaches and some discouraging things our guys have heard so far; how the pitching rotation will come together; promising centerfielder Leody Taveras; and prospects, from guys who...

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