Winning isn't the only thing: Realistic second-half goals for all 30 teams
Is your favorite team down for the count? Probably. But there's still something for it to accomplish coming out of the All-Star break.
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Leighton Vander Esch: Small-town America to America's Team
The Cowboys' first-round pick is proud of the journey he made from Riggins, Idaho, a town of about 400 with a passion for the outdoors.
NFL predictions through 2021: Bell's future, new champs, more
Will Le'Veon Bell find a new home? When will the Cowboys return to Super Bowl glory? We're forecasting the next three seasons.
Ex-Baylor DC calls legal firm interview a 'fraud'
Former Baylor defensive coordinator Phil Bennett said the review launched by a legal firm after the school's sexual assault scandal included an interview he describes as a "fraud."
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
The Dallas Mavericks hired former WNBA head coach Jenny Boucek as assistant to the basketball staff/special projects, Rick Carlisle announced. Boucek spent last season as a player development coach with the Sacramento Kings, becoming the third woman to hold an NBA coaching position. "I consider her one of the brightest minds in our game and welcome her to Dallas," Carlisle said in a statement.
Cowboys' Randy Gregory says he's a 'whole different person'
Substance abuse issues have limited Cowboys DE Randy Gregory to just two games in three seasons. He believes he's turned a corner in his recovery.
Cowboys named 'most valuable' by Forbes
The Dallas Cowboys were once again named the most valuable team in the world by Forbes Magazine, with the Yankees also making the list.
From Kobe to Aikman, NFL players reveal childhood heroes
We asked current NFL players which athletes they admired growing up. The answers might surprise you.
The NFL's most outsize contracts: 20 players with bloated deals
These are the league's biggest deals -- adjusted for position -- that most exceed market value. Welcome to the list, Jimmy Garoppolo.
Rhule 'able to do a lot more football' in 2nd year
After much of his first year was spent working to change the culture in the aftermath of a sexual assault scandal that occurred at Baylor before he got to campus, coach Matt Rhule feels more of his focus can now be on football.
Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer
Randy Gregory is grateful he will have another chance to earn a living with the Dallas Cowboys after being conditionally reinstated by the NFL. “It is (my final chance) and if it's not I'm definitely treating it like it is,” Gregory told ESPN. “I feel like a lot of other organizations wouldn't have stuck around for this ling. I think part of it is just the faith in what I can do on the field, but they also saw that I was a struggling kid that was trying to get himself back on the right path ...I'm a totally different person than I was coming into the league. In some ways better. I think Jerry (Jones) and the whole organization, they understood the situation fully and there was going to be some setbacks. Hopefully this is the last one as far as all that.”
Vander Esch visits hometown high school (2:13)
Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer
Because of the two suspensions, the Cowboys have Randy Gregory under contract through 2020. He signed a four-year deal as a second-round pick in 2015.
Cowboys' Gregory reinstated from suspension
The NFL has reinstated Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory, who was suspended all of last season over multiple violations of the league's substance abuse policy.
Rivera, Texas Tech star left paralyzed, dies
Gabe Rivera, the College Football Hall of Famer who was paralyzed in a car crash his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has died. He was 57.
Schefter: Gregory improves Cowboys' pass rush (1:10)
Texas' Herman: No decision on who calls plays
Texas coach Tom Herman says that no decision has been made regarding who will call plays.
For Cowboys, lessons can be learned from recent past
Windows of opportunity can close quickly, as Dallas learned after Dez Bryant's infamous catch reversal in 2015.
Is this golden age of pitching too good for baseball's own good?
Want to pitch in the All-Star Game? Even eye-popping stats might not be enough. Want to hit today's aces? Good luck.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
South Korean Star Chin-Soo Choo taking in the Home Run Derby with one of his boys.
Surprise, feel-good stars open up about their All-Star experience
"This could be a once-in-a-lifetime thing." You'd better believe Jeremy Jeffress is enjoying being an unexpected All-Star, but he's not the only one.
Cowboys content to play game of tag with DeMarcus Lawrence
After a 14.5-sack effort last season, the DE will get a big raise playing under the franchise tag but won't have long-term security.
Cowboys don't sign Lawrence before deadline
The Cowboys did not agree with DeMarcus Lawrence on a long-term deal by Monday's deadline to sign franchised players. The star defensive end will play this season under a $17.143 million franchise tag.
Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer
No surprise here: with 4 p.m. deadline closing, multiple sources say the Cowboys and DeMarcus Lawrence will not reach a long-term deal, which means Lawrence will play 2018 on the franchise tag. Lawrence signed the $17.143 million tag in March and there have been no discussions on a multi-year deal since. It is quite possible the Cowboys and Lawrence go through the same dance in 2019, especially if he has another Pro Bowl-type season.
Schefter Pod: Wade Phillips On Career, Favorite Players
Rams DC Wade Phillips talks to Adam Schefter about his incredible career in the NFL, his favorite players to coach, the talent he's had the chance to work with and more.
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NBA: 2017-18 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 65 | 17 | .793 | - | L1 |
| New Orleans | 48 | 34 | .585 | 17 | W5 |
| San Antonio | 47 | 35 | .573 | 18 | L1 |
| Dallas | 24 | 58 | .293 | 41 | L4 |
| Memphis | 22 | 60 | .268 | 43 | L2 |
MLB: 2018 AL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 64 | 35 | .646 | - | L1 |
| Seattle | 58 | 39 | .598 | 5 | L4 |
| Oakland | 55 | 42 | .567 | 8 | W2 |
| Los Angeles | 49 | 48 | .505 | 14 | L1 |
| Texas | 41 | 56 | .423 | 22 | L2 |