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Unsolved Matters

Unsolved Matters (Posted by Sports)

OXNARD, Calif. - The Cowboys have made it here to sunny California, where the weather is perfect with cooler temperatures despite constant sunshine. The team arrived Thursday with the first practice scheduled for Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. (PDT) at the Oxnard River Ridge Sports Complex.

Like What's New?

Like What's New? (Posted by Sports)

OXNARD, Calif. - Let's get something darn straight right from the start. If you can't stand the heat in the kitchen, then go play for someone else. Go coach someone else. Go own someone else. These are the Dallas Cowboys, winners of five Super Bowls.

Rangers Open Key Series in Oakland

Rangers Open Key Series in Oakland (Posted by Sports)

As the Oakland A's continue to trade away their valuable commodities, the Rangers have an opportunity to capitalize in the American League West. With a three-game series starting between the two teams in Oakland on Friday, the Rangers can distance themselves from their division rival and maybe gain some ground on the first-place Angels.

Peyton Sits

Peyton Sits (Posted by Sports)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is sacked only 3.4 percent of the time he attempts a pass, but recent surgery to remove the infected bursa sac in his left knee has temporarily left him down for the count.

Donaghy's Next

Donaghy's Next (Posted by Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) � Two former classmates of disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy will spend time behind bars for their roles in the betting scandal that rocked the NBA.

Paying the Price

Paying the Price (Posted by Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) � The WNBA has handed out suspension to 10 players and assistant coach Rick Mahorn for Tuesday's on-court melee between Detroit and visiting Los Angeles.

NFL Roundup

NFL Roundup (Posted by Sports)

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) � There were plenty of Number 4 jerseys in the stands and a smattering of jeers for general manager Ted Thompson at the annual meeting of Green Bay Packers shareholders at Lambeau Field.

Azalea Hosts Sports Medicine Conference

Azalea Hosts Sports Medicine Conference (Posted by Sports)

Azalea Orthopedics is hosting a Sport Medicine Conference August 2, 2008 at the Rose Garden in Tyler titled, �What You Need To Know About Sports Injuries�.

Gorman Choose New Athletic Director

Gorman Choose New Athletic Director (Posted by Sports)

Coach Michael Jarrod Bitter has been named the new Gorman Athletic Director. Bitter has served at the school for six years as head varsity baseball coach, assistant football coach, school administrator and teacher.

Cubs Roll Over the Marlins

Cubs Roll Over the Marlins (Posted by Sports)

UNDATED (AP) � Carlos Zambrano pitched seven solid innings and the Chicago Cubs snapped a 10-game losing streak to the Florida Marlins with a 6-3 win for their 60th victory of the season. Zambrano is 11-4.

Texans Open Training Camp

Texans Open Training Camp (Posted by Sports)

HOUSTON (AP) � Star receiver Andre Johnson will be back on the field, but first-round pick Duane Brown might not be when the Houston Texans open camp today.

Cowboys Sign Three Draft Picks

Cowboys Sign Three Draft Picks (Posted by Sports)

IRVING, Texas - Hours before their plane departs for Oxnard, Calif., the Cowboys have agreed to terms with second-round pick Martellus Bennett on a four-year contract. Coming to terms with Bennett leaves only first-round picks Felix Jones and Mike Jenkins unsigned, and the team hopes have both players signed in time for Friday's opening training camp practice at 2:15 p.m. (PDT).

Cowboys to Add Camp QB

Cowboys to Add Camp QB (Posted by Sports)

The Cowboys will sign former Princeton quarterback Jeff Terrell, giving them four quarterbacks in camp alongside Tony Romo, Brad Johnson and Richard Bartel.

Hard Knocks Cameras Roll on Cowboys

Hard Knocks Cameras Roll on Cowboys (Posted by Sports)

The Hard Knocks cameras have rolled consistently since Thursday morning - pre-flight boarding, on the plane, coming off the plane, during the team's introductory press conference. You name it, they've seemingly caught it.

Two Texas High Schoolers Test Positive for Steroids

Two Texas High Schoolers Test Positive for Steroids (Posted by Sports)

DALLAS (AP) _ Two unidentified Texas high school athletes were caught taking unauthorized substances in the nation's largest steroids testing program.

Goodell Monitors Favre Controversy

Goodell Monitors Favre Controversy (Posted by Sports)

MILWAUKEE (AP) � NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is keeping an eye on the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre.

Pirates Edge Astros

Pirates Edge Astros (Posted by Sports)

HOUSTON -- The battle of the bats came down to the wire on Wednesday, but the Astros fell, 8-7, to the Pirates.

Tyler Team Wins State Little League Title

Tyler Team Wins State Little League Title (Posted by Sports)

A Tyler team won the Texas East State Little Tournament championship on Wednesday at Faulkner Park.

NFL Looks at Tampering in Favre Controversy

NFL Looks at Tampering in Favre Controversy (Posted by Sports)

The NFL's security department interviewed Minnesota Vikings officials on Tuesday regarding tampering charges the Green Bay Packers filed against their division rival over Brett Favre, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Wednesday.

Norman Weighs PGA Championship Invitation

Norman Weighs PGA Championship Invitation (Posted by Sports)

TROON, Scotland -- Greg Norman says he has until Thursday to decide whether to accept an invitation to play in the final major of the year, the PGA Championship.

Nascar Squeezes Toyota

Nascar Squeezes Toyota (Posted by Sports)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) _ NASCAR tried to even out the competition in the Nationwide Series on Wednesday by ordering all teams using Toyota motors to squeeze down their horsepower before this weekend's race in Indianapolis.

Packers Shop Favre

Packers Shop Favre (Posted by Sports)

The Green Bay Packers got busy making phone calls Tuesday to several teams after being encouraged by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to resolve the controversy surrounding quarterback Brett Favre before they begin training camp Sunday.

Phils Reclaim Top Spot in NL East

Phils Reclaim Top Spot in NL East (Posted by Sports)

UNDATED (AP) � The Philadelphia Phillies have reclaimed first place in the National League East thanks to their six-run rally in the ninth inning that stunned the New York Mets 8-6.

Pump Jacks Fall to Brazos Valley

Pump Jacks Fall to Brazos Valley (Posted by Sports)

Brazos Valley defeated the East Texas Pump Jacks 9-1 on Tuesday night at Driller Park in Kilgore.

Lebron Sprains Ankle During Olympic Practice

Lebron Sprains Ankle During Olympic Practice (Posted by Sports)

UNDATED (AP) � Team USA superstar LeBron James suffered what the team is calling a "mild" ankle sprain during a scrimmage in Las Vegas. James suffered the injury when he landed on Kevin Durant's foot.

Fight Mars WNBA Game

Fight Mars WNBA Game (Posted by Sports)

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) � There was an ugly fight last night in a WNBA game of all places.

Shockey Becomes a Saint

Shockey Becomes a Saint (Posted by Sports)

UNDATED (AP) � The New York Giants were able to win three NFC playoff games and a Super Bowl without Jeremy Shockey last winter. Now Tom Coughlin's club is going to find out how it does without Shockey for an entire season and beyond.

Big 12 Football Media Day

Big 12 Football Media Day (Posted by Sports)

Missouri and Oklahoma were picked to repeat as Big 12 division champions in a preseason media poll.

Skins Acquire Jason Taylor

Skins Acquire Jason Taylor (Posted by Sports)

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) � Jason Taylor is leaving the only NFL team he's known, going from the Miami Dolphins to Washington in a trade the Redskins hope will bolster their depleted defense.

Vilade Tabbed to Lead U.T. Tyler Athletics

Vilade Tabbed to Lead U.T. Tyler Athletics (Posted by Sports)

James N. Vilade has been appointed the new athletic director at The
University of Texas at Tyler.

Class 5A Title Games Move to Houston

Class 5A Title Games Move to Houston (Posted by Sports)

AUSTIN (AP) _ This year's Class 5A state football championships will be held at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

2008 Texas High School Football Schedules

2008 Texas High School Football Schedules (Posted by Sports)

The 2008 schedules have been released for all Texas High Schools. The link below will cover all schools from 5A to 1A, and down to 6 man.

www.ktbb.com/pdf/2008HSSched.pdf

2008 Dallas Cowboys Schedule

2008 Dallas Cowboys Schedule (Posted by Sports)

The Dallas Cowboys open the 2008 season on the road at Cleveland.

Tyler Lee and John Tyler Varsity Schedules for 2008

Tyler Lee and John Tyler Varsity Schedules for 2008 (Posted by Sports)

Friday's UIL realignment means new faces on the non-district schedules of both Tyler Lee and John Tyler.

UIL Releases Reclassification and Realignment For The 2008-2010 School Years

UIL Releases Reclassification and Realignment For The 2008-2010 School Years (Posted by Sports)

The UIL of Texas has released the classification and districts for 2008-2010. Longview drops to class 4A while the new District 11-5A includes Tyler Lee, John Tyler, Mesquite, North Mesquite, Mesquite Horn and DeSoto. For the complete listings please click the "Read More" link below: