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In this edition of the Cowboys Ballzy podcast host discuss the 2019 NFL Draft. The Dallas Cowboys don't have a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft because of their trade to acquire Amari Cooper from the Oakland Raiders. Dallas' first selection will come in the second round at No. 58 overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He didn't want it to be this way, but Dirk Nowitzki's 21st NBA season quickly evolved into a long, heartfelt public goodbye. Tributes poured in, as did thoughtful opinions about Nowitzki's legacy. His career was widely eulogized, often in past tense. Reporters and fans live-tweeted the funeral, even though, clearly, Nowitzki's career wasn't yet dead. True to his personality, Nowitzki not only neve...

Dirk Nowitzki is retired now. Almost a full week. Long live Dirk. But it's sports and so the discussion moves quickly. A week ago, it was: Dirk can never be replaced as a Dallas sports icon. Now: Is there anybody who might come close? Elvis Andrus might be as good an answer as anybody. Andrus is off to a blazing start in his 11th season with the Rangers and quickly closing in on 1,500 games with t...

In this edition of the Rangers Ballzy podcast, host Kevin Sherrington, David Moore chat with Evan Grant about why the Rangers seem to have a hard time winning away  In less than a year, when they are safely ensconced in their retractable roof stadium, the Rangers are going to have to find ways to maximize the usage of their old park to sustain its viability. Stay with me here, but here's an idea:...

In this edition of the Ballzy podcast host discuss Dirk's last game with the Dallas Mavericks, Demarus Lawrence signs a contract for 105 million, the Stars finally make the playoffs and Inside Texas Tech's journey to its NCAA title game loss to Virginia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the NCAA, Ballzy podcast host discuss the 2019 Final Four Basketball tournament.  In its first Final Four, Texas Tech will be facing maybe the only team in the NCAA tournament that prides itself on toughness and physical play as much as the Red Raiders. Second-seed Michigan State beat Duke 68-67 Sunday in the East Region. Guard Cassius Winston (20 points, 10 assists) dribbled ou...

In this edition of the Rangers Ballzy podcast, host Kevin Sherrington, David Moore chat with Evan Grant about Rangers pitching, Globe Life Park and more.  Adrian Sampson, whose day begin with an hour-long wait to get through security at the Nashville airport, gave the Rangers six innings of four-hit, one-run baseball against Houston. He saved the bullpen in relief of Drew Smyly. He also took the l...

In this edition of the Rangers Ballzy podcast, host Kevin Sherrington, David Moore chat with Evan Grant about Randy Gregory, and the future of the Dallas Cowboys.  The Cowboys have extended Gregory's contract through 2020, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday morning. Gregory, 26, was set to enter the final year of his rookie contract. In February, Gregory was suspended indefinitely for vi...

In this edition of the Rangers Ballzy podcast host discuss the 2019 NCAA Basketball tournament.  So it's a good bet that Texas Tech coach Chris Beard will be reminding folks at the NCAA West Region in Anaheim where the Red Raiders were picked by Big 12 coaches before the season began. It's a good bet it may sound a little like Beard's comments after the Red Raiders beat Buffalo 78-58 on Sunday to...

In this edition of the Rangers Ballzy podcast, host Kevin Sherrington chat with Evan Grant about Rangers opening day. Willie Calhoun has come a long way, all right. Last year, before swearing off snacks and Call of Duty into the wee hours, he lost to Drew Robinson, Ryan Rua and Carlos Tocci, which doesn't exactly read like Benintendi, Bradley and Betts. This time he got beat out by Hunter Pence an...

In this edition of the Cowboys Ballzy podcast, host David Moore discuss the Dallas Cowboys 2019 free agency. Many major moves had already been reported across the league, including for other teams in the NFC East, but Cowboys fans continue to wait on their team to make a big splash. Hopes of Earl Thomas playing in Dallas have been dashed. Will other free-agent safeties appear on the Cowboys' radar...

In this edition of the Rangers Ballzy podcast, host David Moore chat with Evan Grant, who is currently covering the team from Surprise, AZ, about the positives from Spring Training.  With a roster squeeze looming, the possibility grows the Rangers may have to send outfielder Willie Calhoun to the minors to make room for an eighth pitcher. It would be a case of Woodward having to explain a demotion...

In this edition of the Rangers Ballzy podcast host discuss the 2019 NCAA Basketball tournament.  Despite reaching 20 wins, the Horned Frogs -- losers of six of their final eight regular-season contests -- were left with an NIT bid on Sunday night after being among the first four teams to miss the NCAA tournament field. The Horned Frogs were named a No. 1 seed in the NIT. Learn more about your ad c...

In this edition of the Rangers Ballzy podcast, hosts David Moore and Kevin Sherrington chat with Evan Grant, who is currently covering the team from Surprise, AZ, about the positives from Spring Training.  The crew also chats about Hunter Pence, Carlos Tocci, Rougned Odor and others.  Also on the show, a discussion about Mike Minor as the Opening Day pitcher and where he ranks in comparision to ot...

In this edition of the Cowboys Ballzy podcast, hosts Kevin Sherrington and David Moore discuss the possibility of Earl Thomas moving to Dallas. He wants to play for the team, but he's also the highest paid free safety in the league.  Read more Cowboys news here -- https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Kevin Sherrington and David Moore chat with Mavericks insider Brad Townsend on the current status of the Dallas Mavs. There's one month left in the season and Luka Dončić is facing the challenge of being the star player at such a young age.  The trio discuss the fact that every game is a learning situation for Luka. Also mentioned, the status of Luka's mid-knee strain.  Also on the show, cou...

Doncic has no trouble filling up a box score. He leads this rookie class in scoring at 20.9 points per game and ranks in the top three in per-game averages for rebounds (7.2) and assists (5.5). Those numbers are impressive when compared to his fellow rookies, but historically, they are off the charts. In the history of the NBA, only two other rookies have averaged 20 points, six rebounds and five...

It happened on Sunday in a split-squad game against San Diego. With the Padres in a shift heavy to the right side, Gallo opened the fourth inning with a bunt to the left side for a single. Gallo has two bunt hits in his four-year major-league career, with both coming last season. Gallo said it is likely he will use the bunt more often this season to counter the shifts he faces as a left-handed pul...

In this edition of the Cowboys Ballzy podcast, hosts Kevin Sherrington and David Moore discuss the return of Jason Witten, the franchise tag on DE DeMarcus Lawrence for second straight year and possible Superbowl in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News SportsDay writers discuss the Rangers spring training, pitching coaches, Willie Calhoun and the future of baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Cowboys Ballzy podcast, hosts Kevin Sherrington and David Moore discuss DeMarcus Lawrence's franchise tag. Players the Cowboys should keep or let go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News SportsDay writers discuss the 2019 NBA All-Star game. What role could Dirk Nowitzki serve for Mavs once Luka Doncic becomes new face of the franchise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News SportsDay writers discuss the Rangers spring training. Chris Woodward's initial team meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News SportsDay writers talk about the Super Bowl LIII, Dak Prescott and Jason Garrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Morning News SportsDay writers talk about synthetic grass in the new Rangers stadium and spring training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices