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Sources: Moretti leaving Texas Tech to turn pro
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Mahomes to Tech grads: Go win your Super Bowl
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Dez, Zeke, Dak meet up for drills workout (1:05)
Who wins in a game of legends? The 'Dream Team' or the 'Redeem Team?' (1:24)
Texas gov. thinks CFB to start on time, with fans
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the "goal right now is to have college football season start as planned, with fans in stands" -- although he's unsure what level of capacity that would be.
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Breaking: Travis Frederick has shaved his beard as he has enters retirement. As he expands his Blocking Hunger Foundation, the retired Cowboys center opted to get rid of the beard. “It's coming back but it's definitely more cleaned and trimmed up,” he said. “It's not the football beard. I had a responsibility to grow the beard because I had a job that allowed it. Once you step out into the business world, it's a little less acceptable to run around with a shaggy beard.”
Should the Cowboys pay Dak Prescott? Let's look at the numbers
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College recruiting challenges during the coronavirus pandemic
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Cowboys' Smith 'grateful,' wants to inspire others
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Sandlot, Peanut Butter And Dynasty Talk
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Ryan Clark calls out Stephen A. on Cowboys: 'You actually love them!' (1:37)
Our first-ever Universal DH Power Rankings for all 30 MLB teams
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The Hoop Collective: Horace's Beef With MJ And LeBron's Football Prowess
Horace Grant didn't hold back in his criticism of "The Last Dance," so Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss whether his comments are valid, and if the documentary really missed the mark on Scottie Pippen. Plus, Brian tells some stories of LeBron's former football prowess, leaving the crew to wonder about what type of NFL career he could (or still could?) have had (29:25).
Let's rank all 32 NFL offseasons: The Bucs are No. 1, and Houston is last
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Aldon Smith reinstated by the NFL (1:53)
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With Aldon Smith reinstated, Randy Gregory remains in the return process, according to his agent, Peter Schaffer. Gregory, who applied for reinstatement after Smith, has had multiple violations of the substance-abuse policy since 2015. “We are very happy for Alden and wish him all the luck in the world and a successful resumption of his career,” Schaffer said. “It's refreshing to see the NFL following through on their stated goal to focus more on rehabbing players than punishing players.”
Sources: Cowboys DE Smith reinstated by NFL
Cowboys DE Aldon Smith, who hasn't played in an NFL game since he was suspended as a member of the Raiders in 2015 because of legal and substance abuse issues, has been reinstated by the NFL, sources told ESPN.
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Defensive end Aldon Smith has been conditionally reinstated by the NFL and will be allowed to take part in the Cowboys' virtual offseason program. Smith met with commissioner Roger Goodell via a virtual call that will led to the reinstatement. Smith has not played in a game since 2015 and signed with the Cowboys last month. He will receive $90,000 per the one-year deal he signed with the team once the reinstatement is official next Tuesday.
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NBA: 2019-20 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 40 | 24 | .625 | - | W1 |
| Dallas | 40 | 27 | .597 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Memphis | 32 | 33 | .492 | 8.5 | L1 |
| New Orleans | 28 | 36 | .438 | 12 | W2 |
| San Antonio | 27 | 36 | .429 | 12.5 | W1 |