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Nowitzki Pay Cut Part of Mavs' Strategy
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Rangers Lose Big Names, Still Enjoy Big Results
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A's May Not Be as Good as They Think
Gil LeBreton, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Cuban's Assignment: Bring in Paul
Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Less Golf No Big Deal for Romo
Calvin Watkins, ESPN Dallas
Dirk Nowitzki's intention to take a "significant pay cut" next summer will be part of the Mavericks' sales pitch in July as they attempt to sign a superstar in free agency. If the ...(full article)
General manager Jon Daniels knew full well how the Texas Rangers' offseason was perceived outside the organization, especially by the fans and news media. He just begged to diffe...(full article)
The last time that the Texas Rangers saw the Oakland Athletics, the two division rivals were passing each other like cruise ships in the night. It was the final week of the 201...(full article)
Mark Cuban deserves a special spot in the History of Stupid for what he did to his NBA title-winning team. As the NBA playoffs dribble into the second round to the inevitable Miam...(full article)
There was a time around here when Tony Romo's offseason exploits were a big deal. Romo would spend some time playing golf, whether it was trying to qualify for the HP Byron Nels...(full article)
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