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April 16, 2009 ArchivesIf you frequent this blog at all, you know I've written several times about the Mavs jump-shooting tendencies and how that won't fly in the post-season. Just look at the tape of the Hornets series last year and you'll get what I mean. But, alas, MFFLer's there is the slightest reason for hope - look a the tape of the third quarter versus the Rockets yesterday. Down 14 and looking like there was no way they'd win, the Mavs did what I...
The Texas Rangers released this special addendum on how Ian Kinsler's 6-for-6 cycle ranks historically. Here's George Riba's take. And here's more on the amazing night in local sports. FROM THE ELIAS SPORTS BUREAU
Just a little behind the scenes note on Mr. John Madden. Truth be told, Madden's wife, as any concerned wife would be, has always been concerned about her husband's diet. Because of this ...
Remember back in 2006 when the Dallas Mavericks were in the NBA Finals and the city announced it had a parade route ready BEFORE the Mavs won, which of course didn't happen. Well my bud...
The Cowboys went on to beat S...
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell statement on the retirement of John Madden: There is one thing football fans have agreed on for decades: they all love John Madden. John was a Hall of Fame coach before becoming one of the most-celebrated personalities in sports. He had an incredible talent for explaining the game in an unpretentious way t...
Pat Summerall says John Madden called him last night and told him he was retiring. Summerall says he wanted his long time friend to hear it first before it was reported in the media. "I was shocked," says Summerall. "I figured they'd have to carry him out of the booth one day." Summerall and Madden worked as a broadcast team for 22-seaso...
Here is what Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has to say about the retirement of broadcaster John Madden. "I don't know that I've ever met anyone who loves the NFL, or cares about the NFL, more than John Madden. "As a friend, I know that John's respect and passion for the sport will be the two elements of his legacy that matter the most to hi...
We've all heard about Ian Kinsler's spectacular night, hitting for the cycle on a 6-for-6 night, but did you know he's the first player in 119 years to do that. The last player to get six hits and hit for the cycle was William Farmer Weaver who did it on August 12, 1890 when he was playing for the Louisville Colonels. Kinsler also tied a number of Rangers records enroute to becoming the only Texas player with six hits in a nine inning ...
John Madden is putting his telestrator away. The veteran NFL broadcaster and Hall of Fame coach is retiring. "It's time," Madden said in a statement. "I'm 73 years old. My 5...
The playoff series between the Mavs and Spurs starts Saturday in San Antonio and then comes to Dallas for games three and four next week. Here is the full schedule (games five, six and seven will be played if necessary). Game 1 - Sat April 18 Dallas at San Antonio 7:00PM ESPN/R |
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