Buster Olney talks to Jerry Crasnick, Karl Ravech and Paul Hembekides about what trades will come together, deals that have been made, the latest with David Price and more. Plus, Andy McCullough with some "Inside Heat" on the Dodgers.
ESPN NFL reporter Jim Trotter talks about the perception of Jerry Jones, Jones' remarks regarding Ezekiel Elliott's conduct, Odell Beckham Jr.'s value and more.
South Florida coach Charlie Strong comments on the expectations for his first season with the Bulls, Quinton Flowers' potential, his time at Texas and more.
Chidobe Awuzie's head is spinning trying to grasp four different defensive positions, but the Cowboys' rookie said he's primed for the challenge.
The Cowboys have their first off day of camp today. As a team they saw Dunkirk last night before having their free time. They will be back to practice on Saturday.
"I may go into practice one day and just gamble the whole practice, but that's what this time is for," says Cowboys QB Dak Prescott.
The Texas third baseman famously hates having his dome touched. But when it comes time to celebrate his moment of immortality, his fellow Rangers say they plan to go for his gourd.
Which Shane Buechele will open the season, the QB who struggled down the stretch of his freshman year or the one who looked solid last spring?
The 'Boys will rely very much on a quantity-over-quality approach when it comes to taking down the QB, considering they don't have a player with a double-digit-sack season in his career.
The Cowboys' feisty defense intercepted three passes Thursday after forcing three fumbles in Wednesday's practice.
West Virginia, Oklahoma, TCU and Kansas all crack the top 10 in the initial 2017-18 Basketball Power Index.
Tyrone Crawford took responsibility for three scrums between the defensive and offensive lines in one-on-one pass-rush drills.
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said the addition of running back Ronnie Hillman had "everything to do" with an injury to Jahad Thomas and was unrelated to the status of Ezekiel Elliott.
A judge has ordered Baylor University to turn over all sexual assault and harassment reports dating back to 2003.
Overheard at camp: Over the last two seasons Jason Garrett leads the players in jumping jacks at the end of pre-practice stretching period. It's a little old school, but the coach wasn't pleased with the performance Thursday morning and made the players do them twice. "Ninety guys need to be doing jumping jacks," Garrett said. "If 89 guys do it, we are going to do it again."
Rookie report at camp: Fourth round pick Ryan Switzer left practice early after straining a hamstring while making a catch of a Kellen Moore pass during seven-on-seven drills. Switzer had to reach for the pass and grabbed for his leg as he made his way back to the huddle. He was taken to the medical tent for observation and did not return. Jason Garrett was not sure of the severity of the injury. First-rounder Taco Charlton suffered what could have been a slight stinger early in practice. After taking some time to rest, Charlton took some reps in pass rush deals as well as 11-on-11 work.
Play of the day at camp: Anthony Brown opened training camp a year ago with a pick of Tony Romo. On Thursday, he was able to get Dak Prescott in team drills. After a run fake to Ezekiel Elliott, Prescott was looking for Dez Bryant on a slant but he was nudged slightly as he made the throw causing the pass to sail. Brown came down with the interception and crisscrossed his way down the field as the offense pursued.
The Cowboys' defense had three takeaways in the first padded practice, a good sign and a point of emphasis for Rod Marinelli's unit.
Dak Prescott's first training camp practice looked a lot like last season, as the Cowboys' QB was relaxed and accurate in leading his team.
This young Cowboys fan had a message for Zeke Elliott.
Dak beats Jason Garrett at target practice
The Texas Rangers are shopping reliever Jeremy Jeffress, according to other teams.
Day 2 in pads comes to an end and the Cowboys defense had three takeaways. Anthony Brown and Mark Nzeocha intercepted Dak Prescott. Chido Awuzie picked off Kellen Moore.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 67 | 34 | .663 | - | L1 |
| Seattle | 51 | 52 | .495 | 17 | L1 |
| Texas | 49 | 52 | .485 | 18 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 49 | 54 | .476 | 19 | L3 |
| Oakland | 44 | 58 | .431 | 23.5 | L4 |
