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☆ The Dallas Cowboys Fall on Their Faces in the Playoffs. Again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Andrew Beaton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The Cowboys lost on their home turf where they had been undefeated all season. Photo: tim heitman/ReutersThe Dallas Cowboys strutted into the playoff this year with the NFL’s top offense and a prime opportunity to end the team’s 28-year Super Bowl drought. The seventh-seeded Green Bay Packers routed the No. 2 Cowboys 48-32 at AT&T Stadium, and what was even more stunning than the Packers knocking off Dallas in the opening round is how easily they did it. Green Bay shredded the vaunted Dallas defense, bottled up its potent offense—and did it all on the Cowboys’ home turf, where the Cowboys were undefeated all season.

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☆ Check out the 6,000-calorie daily diet an NFL lineman used to gain 20 pounds while lowering his blood pressure
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-31 | by ( Meredith Cash | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The 4-time Pro-Bowler said his protein-rich diet helped him gain weight while dropping his blood pressure. Here's what the offensive lineman eats in a typical day to support his 6-foot-6, 325-pound frame. AdvertisementAccording to The Athletic, switching to his protein-heavy — albeit calorically dense — diet helped Johnson pack on an extra 20 pounds. Philadelphia Eagles offensive linemen (from left): Jordan Mailata, Lane Johnson, and Jason Kelce. Tim Heitman-USA TODAY SportsHere's what Johnson's typical daily intake entails

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☆ Cowboys' Bland returns interception for record fifth touchdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 23, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) returns an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNov 23 (Reuters) - Dallas defensive back DaRon Bland returned a record fifth interception for a touchdown on Thursday to help the Cowboys to a 45-10 win over the Washington Commanders. Bland had returned an interception for a touchdown on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers to grab a share of the single-season mark alongside Eric Allen (1993), Ken Houston (1971), and Jim Kearney (1972). The most decorated Olympic gymnast of all time immediately took to social media and posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: "That's my Husband!!!!!!! Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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☆ 2023 NFL Week 2: Chiefs bounce back, Cowboys cruise and rest of Sunday’s games
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —If Week 1 is the week of overreaction, Week 2 is when we begin to see patterns emerging. Chiefs back to winning waysAs is tradition, the reigning Super Bowl champions played in the season-opening game in Week 1. But, after having some time to recalibrate, the Chiefs got back to winning ways in Week 2, beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-9. “Our team is connected, our team has played its heart out in two games, and we’ve lost two tough games. It has nothing to do with the Jacksonville game and, if you ask anyone in our locker room, it has nothing to do with the Jacksonville game.

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☆ MLB roundup: Max Scherzer, Rangers shut out Angels
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

[1/5] Aug 14, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports/File photoAugust 15 - Max Scherzer allowed one hit over seven shutout innings as the Texas Rangers blanked the visiting Los Angeles Angels 12-0 on Monday night to open a three-game series. Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs for the Rangers, who have won 11 of 13. Marlins 5, Astros 1Jorge Soler, Luis Arraez and Josh Bell hit home runs in consecutive eighth-inning at-bats as host Miami defeated Houston. Quinn Priester (2-2) gave up six runs on seven hits in five innings.

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☆ Shohei Ohtani: MLB two-way superstar entering ‘uncharted waters’ on brink of record-breaking contract
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Sahil Kurup | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“The figures you hear mentioned, whether that be $50 million, $60 million, he will set a new standard. This season, he’s currently in the top three in both categories — Ohtani is doing things previously thought to be inconceivable in the sport. Steph Chambers/Getty Images“[Ohtani] increases interest in Japanese baseball — who’s going to be the next Ohtani?” Fellenzer said. It increases interest in Japanese baseball here. Ohtani receives his 2021 American League MVP trophy alongside his teammate and three-time MVP outfielder Mike Trout.

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☆ MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani wins, homers in Texas
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

[1/7] Jun 15, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after hitting a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Ohtani (6-2) allowed two runs in six innings, and he also hit his 22nd homer. Donovan Solano belted a three-run homer for Minnesota, which had won four of five. Guardians 8, Padres 6David Fry capped a five-run first inning with a three-run homer and visiting Cleveland held on to defeat San Diego. The Padres countered with Manny Machado's three-run homer in the bottom of the first but failed to capitalize on a series of opportunities to pull even or take the lead.

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☆ Jason Day pays tribute to late mother after first PGA Tour victory in five years at AT&T Byron Nelson
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Australian golfer Jason Day claimed his first PGA Tour victory for more than five years at the AT&T Byron Nelson in Texas, paying tribute to his late mother after the win. 1, Day has endured a challenging period in his career since he was last in the winner’s circle. It was his 13th victory on the PGA Tour, earning him $1.71 million. “For some reason, I just thought that I was going to win the tournament,” said Day, who claimed his first Tour win in the same event 13 years ago. “There’s still a lot of work that needs to be done with the swing, to the point where I want to take it,” Day said.

☆ Tee-k Tock: The ‘appalling’ slow play controversy riling golf’s biggest stars
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Koepka, whose frustrations with slow play lit the touchpaper of a fiery feud with rival Bryson DeChambeau in 2019, made no secret of his grievances. It does become frustrating when you are waiting so long.”1-on-1 with newly minted PGA Tour winner Matt Fitzpatrick 03:48 - Source: CNNFurther complaints came from beyond the confines of the PGA Tour. I was penalized on LPGA for slow play … and it forced me to speed up,” Alvarez said. “It’s not very pleasant to watch somebody stand over the ball for half an hour.”Nicklaus is not a fan of slow play. “We want to keep the focus where it should be: on world-class shot-making.”Solutions: Golf’s shot clock eraSo how do you solve a problem like slow play?

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