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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

Rangers: What is going on with Cole Hamels and Rougned Odor is on fire at the plate 06.09.2016

The Dallas Morning News sportswriters Barry Horn, Keving Sherrington, and Evan Grant talk about Texas Rangers pitching and the troubles of Cole Hamels and how hot Rougned Odor is at the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College football Texas and Texas A&M with big wins and Oklahoma big loss 06.09.2016

The Dallas Morning news sports writers talk with Austin American sports writer Kirk Bohls about the college football opening weekend results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verne Lundquist on his college picks, the Baylor situation, and Shane Buechele 29.08.2016

Ballzy hosts Kevin Sherrington, Barry Horn, and Evan Grant chat with sportscaster Verne Lundquist, who will step down from the "SEC on CBS" after the 2016 season. Lundquist gives his championship picks for the upcoming season, including his favorite Texas team. He also gives his opinion on the Baylor situation and their new coach Jim Grobe. Thoughts on Dak Prescott are also discussed. Finally, the...

MLB.com's Richard Justice on the Rangers: is the team good or just lucky? 29.08.2016

Ballzy hosts Evan Grant, Barry Horn, and Kevin Sherrington chat with MLB.com's Richard Justice, discussing whether the Rangers are really a good team or just lucky. With five weeks left, Texas is leading the American League, but they're in 8th place in the AL with run differential factored in. The hosts also discuss Yu Darvish's changes since recovering from his latest injury. Also, which pitcher...

With Tony Romo out, let's talk about the Cowboys' offense 29.08.2016

Ballzy hosts Evan Grant, Barry Horn, and Kevin Sherrington chat with Cowboys Insider David Moore about Tony Romo's recent injury. He's expected to be out between six and ten weeks due to a fracture in his back. Could Dak Prescott now be the Day 1 starter? Will his preseason performance translate to the regular season? When Romo does return, could the Cowboys NOT use him as a starting quarterback?...

Rangers' GM Jon Daniels talks Carlos Gomez, Jonathan Lucroy, and the return of several pitchers 22.08.2016

Ballzy hosts Evan Grant and Barry Horn chat with Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels about the acquisition of Carlos Gomez, who was released by the Houston Astros. Barry asks Jon about Martin Perez's "road woes" and if it can be explained. The crew also discusses Jonathan Lucroy and his impact on the pitching staff. Also discussed - the pitchers about to come off the DL. Which one is the most anticipated...

Let's examine the Top 25 College Football poll 22.08.2016

Ballzy hosts Evan Grant and Barry Horn chat with Chuck Carlton about his Top 25 poll in comparison to the AP's Top 25. The most overvalued and undervalued teams are discussed. Also, find out which Texas team has the best chance to make it to the college football championship. They also talk about the University of Oklahoma's brutal schedule for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices...

Moose gives his takeaway on Dak Prescott, Tony Romo, and the Cowboys' upcoming season 22.08.2016

Ballzy hosts Evan Grant and Barry Horn chat with Daryl "Moose" Johnston on his impressions of the most recent preseason game against Miami. He talks about Dak Prescott and other notable moments in the game. The three also reminiscence a bit about Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith. Moose also gives his NFC East predictions - and which team stands out as a favorite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Ian Desmond loses momentum, Holland & Lewis' return, Prince Fielder's goodbye 15.08.2016

Ballzy hosts Evan Grant and Barry Horn talk about the current status of Texas Rangers outfielder Ian Desmond, who hasn't been the same hitter since the All Star Break. Also, the pair discuss how Nomar Mazarra has fallen off the medal stand for being the Rookie of the Year and when we can expect Derek Holland and Colby Lewis to return to the pitching staff. Barry and Evan also talk about Prince Fie...

After impressive preseason debut, could Dak Prescott be the Cowboys' back-up quarterback? 15.08.2016

Ballzy hosts Evan Grant and Barry Horn chat with Cowboys' Insider David Moore about the 1st preseason game against the LA Rams. Even though Dak Prescott had an impressive showing, the crew discusses how the Cowboys blew the lead. Besides Prescott, the hosts discuss other players that made a positive impression, and if there's anything really to get jazzed up for after this first game. Also discuss...

With 50 games left and one week after trade deadline, how are the Rangers holding up? 09.08.2016

Ballzy host Barry Horn chats with Evan Grant, reporting from Denver with the Rangers. How does the team look with 50 games left in the season? Also, could Seattle be a bigger threat than the Astros heading into the postseason? Barry and Evan share their feelings one week after the trade deadline. Both feel the team is in a good place, plus a home-field advantage put the Rangers in an even better s...

Cowboys' training camp update, including details on the new "17 inches" slogan 09.08.2016

Ballzy host Barry Horn chats with Dallas Cowboys insider David Moore, reporting from Cowboys Training Camp in Oxnard, CA. Among the items of discussion: How Gavin Escobar looks, the backup QB situation, and the linebacker situation. Barry and David also talk about Jason Garrett's new "17 inches" slogan and what it means for the team. Also, David tosses out some players' names that have 'wowed' him...

Thoughts and predictions after the first few days of Cowboys' training camp 02.08.2016

Ballzy host Evan Grant chats with Cowboys insider David Moore, who is covering training camp in Oxnard, CA. Moore gives his impressions after the first few days of press conferences and practices. After optimism given during the Cowboys' State of the Union, many reporters took a sharp turn and asked about suspensions, defense, and Tony Romo's health. Moore also gives his predictions on which two p...

Rangers acquire high profile players right at the trade deadline 02.08.2016

Ballzy host Evan Grant chats with Texas Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine about the latest acquisitions after the trade deadline. The two discuss Carlos Beltran and Jonathan Lucroy, among others. Have the Rangers improved both offensively and defensively through the various trades? Grant and Levine also discuss reasons why the Rangers didn't go with any starting pitchers. Finally, how...

Who might the Rangers be willing to deal as trade deadline gets closer 25.07.2016

The Dallas Morning News Texas Rangers beat writer Evan Grant gives his thought on the Texas Rangers possible deals as the trade deadline gets closer. Should fans be worried about the latest losses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Rolando McClain be in training camp and what changes need to happen on defense 25.07.2016

The Dallas Morning News Cowboys beat writer David Moore lets us know if he thinks Rolando McClain we be on the plane to training camp and what changes need to happen for the Cowboys defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the Big XII expand or not expand 25.07.2016

The Dallas Morning News sports writers talk with Chuck Cooperstein about the future of the Big XII conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Cowboys all-time position rankings 11.07.2016

Ballzy hosts Kevin Sherrington and Barry Horn discuss the all-time Cowboys position rankings. Who's your number one quarterback? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will Kevin Durant leaving Oklahoma City affect the Mavs? 11.07.2016

Ballzy hosts Kevin Sherrington and Barry Horn talk to Chuck Cooperstein discuss everything Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What starting pitcher should the Rangers trade for? 11.07.2016

Ballzy hosts Kevin Sherrington, Barry Horn and Evan Grant discuss everything Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reactions to Andrew Bogut, Harrison Barnes joining the Mavericks 05.07.2016

Ballzy hosts Kevin Sherrington and Barry Horn chat with Eddie Sefko on the latest Mavericks news, including thoughts on Warriors teammates Harrison Barnes and Andrew Bogut coming to Dallas. Will this help improve the team or will everything stay the same? The group also chats about Justin Anderson (who they believe needs more playing time), Wesley Matthews and Dirk Nowitzki. Finally, was the signi...

Thoughts on Rolando McClain's suspension and future with the Cowboys 05.07.2016

Ballzy hosts Barry Horn and Kevin Sherrington chat with Rick Gosselin on Rolando McClain, who was recently suspended for 10 games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The group discusses whether McClain gets away with too much and if he even enjoys playing football. Other members of the Cowboys' defense are discussed and what areas need more help. Do the Cowboys have too many "character...

Rangers chatter: "This club needs some pitching!" 05.07.2016

Ballzy hosts Kevin Sherrington and Barry Horn chat with Rangers insider Evan Grant in Boston. The group talks about the recent loses for the Texas Rangers, including a discussion on the way they lost. The bullpen is discussed and what needs to be done to improve, including their thoughts on Nick Martinez and Chi Chi Gonzales. Also, could Matt Moore or Jake Odorizzi be joining the team? Also on the...

Johnny Manziel latest: will an NFL team give him another chance? 27.06.2016

Ballzy hosts Barry Horn and Kevin Sherrington devote an entire podcast to Johnny Manziel. From the accidental text sent to the AP about a plea deal, to comments made by Johnny's father Paul, to a discussion on addiction - it's all covered in this special podcast. Also, the hosts discuss the possibility of Manziel ever playing in the NFL again. Can a team turn him from a liability to an asset? Fina...

Let's discuss the (very small) possibility of Dirk leaving Dallas 27.06.2016

Ballzy hosts Kevin Sherrington and Barry Horn chat with the play-by-play announcer of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Followill. The group discusses the slim possibility of Dirk Nowitzki leaving Dallas for another team next year. Also, will Chandler Parsons entertain other offers in the NBA? Possibly Orlando or Denver? Later in the show, Hassan Whiteside and Mike Conley are potential targets for the Ma...

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