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Husband || Father || Sports Anchor at WFAA in Dallas | Voice of #FridayNightFootball | Cowboys, Mavs, Rangers, Stars || EMMY winner || Play-by-Play broadcaster

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My latest play-by-play demo reel
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Step 1: mass shooting Step 2: casualties Step 3: sadness Step 4: anger Step 5: both sides make political arguments Step 6: both sides say other side is "politicizing a tragedy" Step 7: Nothing ever changes Step 8: Wait for next mass shooting
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This is insane. A bride taking wedding photos as the explosion happens in Beirut. And she’s one of the lucky ones, fortunate to survive. (video by Mahmoud Nakib)
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Micah Parsons says that Dak Prescott came to the team and said “hey, everybody throw $500 in,” to give to practice squad players, because they don’t get the same check for playoff games. Parsons says that’s the kind of leader Prescott is.
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What a moment in the courtroom, just now. Botham Jean's brother Brandt took the opportunity to forgive Amber Guyger, tell her to devote her life to Christ, and then asked the judge if he could give Guyger a hug. The judge, wiping tears from her eyes, allowed the moment to happen
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Shedeur Sanders taking in the moment after he just lit the college football world on fire with a 510-yard, four touchdown performance in his debut with Colorado
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Caitlin Clark is a grown woman. She doesn't need your protection. Angel Reese is a champion. She doesn't need, or deserve, your derision.
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This is a legitimate moment in sports history. An entire team electing as a unit to not play a playoff game, to affect change. The Milwaukee Bucks, from 40 miles north of Kenosha, WI, have decided to boycott Game 5 vs. the Magic, in protest against the shooting of Jacob Blake.
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Dak Prescott chases down Cooper Rush and envelopes him in a bear hug, after a dramatic win in Minnesota, and Rush’s game-winning touchdown pass to Amari Cooper.
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Something people should understand nationally -- BLM & Dallas PD have respect for each other. DPD was protecting marchers. Snipers did this.
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5 years
The photo of the night. (via Getty)
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6 years
The ESPN Body Issue is out. Congrats to Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe — the first openly gay couple to be on the cover, and featured in the issue.
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The city of Dallas says goodbye to Tony Romo.
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The moment Adrian Beltre got to hold the World Series trophy, thanks to Martin Perez
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The Dallas Cowboys have the worst defense in the NFL.
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This is a picture of your Kentucky Derby winner, Maximum Security. This is, unquestionably, a good picture.
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Nathaniel Lowe catches a beer from a fan and chugs it before losing his shirt
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8 years
Facebook video of DPD's original person of interest, handing over his weapon to authorities Via facebook live video
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Dak Prescott, after his touchdown run against the Falcons: “I just had to reestablish my identity. I feel like people forgot that I’m a big mother——er, you know what I’m saying?!?”
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South Oak Cliff wins a state championship, and the first thing they do? Jump in the Salvation Army kettle
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. @Simone_Biles with the first pitch to end all first pitches...
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#Rangers DH Hunter Pence could be disappointed that his injury will keep him out of the All-Star Game, after he was named a starter last week. Instead, listen to him spit some wisdom...
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Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb arrived for the first training camp practice, and promptly throws up the Horns Down
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NFL Leaders in Yards Per Attempt: 1. Dak Prescott ................. 10.9 2. Pat Mahomes ............... 10.7 3. Lamar Jackson ............. 10.5 4. Tom Brady .................... 9.5 5. Russell Wilson .............. 9.0
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We all allowed the Dallas Cowboys offensive line to live off its outdated reputation for far too long.
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TCU linebacker Johnny Hodges: "I guess you could say it's a wakeup call. I don't know how losing in the national championship by 60 isn't a wakeup call... but right now we're definitely the laughingstock of college football."
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5 years
According to a source close to the situation, Kyler Murray’s number is $15M. He wants big time money to stick with baseball, otherwise he will enter the NFL draft tomorrow. The A’s are doing everything they can, sending their top brass, led by Billy Beane, to meet with him.
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Senator Lois Kolkhorst (a TCU alum): "What's your athletic budget?" UT President Jay Hartzell: "Probably $220-225." ...Kolkhorst: "And that's without a winning football team... 3-7 against the Horned Frogs."
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6 years
Fergie's full anthem, if for some reason you want to watch it again. #ICYMI #NBA #NBAAllStarGame #Fergie
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The extreme slow-mo of Dirk's bucket to move past Wilt is epic.
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Travis Jankowski on his game-tying home run: “Guys, that’s my one for the year, I’m back to hitting singles…. I finally can count on more than two hands how many career homers I have, so that’s nice.”
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5 years
Welp, this is the funniest thing I've seen today. #tacos #AdamGase
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2 years
NFL leaders in takeaways: 1. Dallas Cowboys ................ 31 1. Indianapolis Colts ............ 31 3. New England Patriots .... 27 3. Buffalo Bills ........................ 27 5. Kansas City Chiefs ............ 25
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Father. Of. The. Year.
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NFL Leaders, Points Per Game: 1. Cowboys .............. 30.5 2. Bucs .................... 29.5 3. Bills ..................... 28.5 4. Chiefs .................. 28.1 5. Colts .................... 28.0
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Mike Leslie
6 months
The Houston Astros Wikipedia page has been edited to show Adolis Garcia as the organization’s principal owner
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4 years
Dak Prescott hip thrust to Freak Nasty's "Da Dip"
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Cowboys want to be like the Bills & Chiefs? Discipline. In 64:15 of football, they committed a combined four penalties.
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6 years
Just @ReunionTower getting hit by lightning, nbd
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NFL Leaders, Total QBR: 1. Dak Prescott .................... 89.9 2. Pat Mahomes .................. 89.6 3. Tom Brady ....................... 85.6 4. Lamar Jackson ................ 80.2 5. Deshaun Watson ............. 74.5
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Total yards of Brandon Aubrey made field goals tonight: 164 Total yards passing for Jalen Hurts tonight: 135
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“Free Micah Parsons”
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New #Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs is the younger brother of wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Prior to the #NFLDraft , Stefon wrote this letter to Trevon, welcoming him to the NFL. It is very worth your time.
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2 years
The Dallas Cowboys continue to find new, and ever more depressing ways to lose playoff football games.
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#Cowboys great Troy Aikman made a $100k donation today to Mi Escuelita preschool in Dallas He mandated that $25K be spent on Christmas gifts so every child has something under the tree Now staff are dealing with a GREAT problem — scrambling to spend $25K to buy & wrap presents
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“Have a good night!” Astros employees tell their fans as they pile toward the exits in the 6th inning, with their team down 10-2.
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3 years
More video of Dak Prescott handing out meals in East Dallas, doing what he can to help those in need, along with Walk-On’s and OurCalling.
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Texas A&M believes it should be among the elite in college football. Based on what?
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Dak Prescott. Walter Payton Man of the Year. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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It is 9:21 pm, January 21st, 2021 This is the 21st minute of the 21st hour of the 21st day of the 21st year of the 21st century.
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Micah Parsons. The man who is never held. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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After practice today, a fan laid his hands on Ezekiel Elliott and asked to bless him. "Father God, bless this man this year, and let him have the best year ever. In Jesus name, Amen."
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Rangers first base coach Corey Ragsdale's daughter Riley dressed up as Bruce Bochy for Halloween, so of course she had to get a pic with Boch himself. (pic via Texas Rangers)
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Dallas Cowboys first round pick Mazi Smith: "I don't even like football. I like hitting people."
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Dallas Cowboys defensive rankings: Points Allowed: 1st (10) Points Allowed/Game: 1st (5.0) Yards Allowed/Game: 1st (193.0) Pass Yards Allowed/Game: 1st (107.0) Sacks: 1st (10.0) Turnovers caused: 1st (7) Interceptions: 1st (5) Turnover differential: 1st (+7)
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The Dallas Cowboys offense: QB: Dak Prescott RB: Zeke Elliott, Tony Pollard WR: Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, CeeDee Lamb TE: Blake Jarwin, Dalton Schultz OL: Tyron Smith, Connor Williams, Tyler Biadasz, Zack Martin, La’el Collins Points.
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Dallas all lit up for Dirk Nowitzki’s final home game with the #Mavs #DirkForever (gorgeous shot by @josephhaubert )
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Good morning. The Dallas Cowboys won’t lose today.
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CeeDee Lamb, Michael Gallup and several other Cowboys stopping to sign autographs for members of the military after their win over the Lions.
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I asked @Luka7Doncic if this is 'the most substantial bit of adversity' the Mavs have faced in these playoffs? Luka: "Can you... normal English for me? I don't understand those two words." 😂😂😂 Point taken, Luka. I'll keep it straightforward in the future! 😂
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Big cheer from the crowd when Texas Rangers legend Michael Young is shown on the video board
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2 years
TJ Vasher - the catch of camp.
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A little nugget that Marcus Semien mentioned in an interview with Emily Jones today that I love - he said the Rangers players have been talking amongst themselves about potentially getting together every 10 years to celebrate the 2023 championship together, and make sure they…
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As Ezekiel Elliott arrives at DFW airport, he's asked if he's ready to join the team. Zeke: "I've been ready."
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Aaiden Diggs: “Today, I want to give thanks to all the quarterbacks that throw my dad the football. You are all greatly appreciated!”
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4 years
A member inside the Cowboys organization says that this is not the case yet. It may be the case soon, but it has not officially transpired.
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#Clippers coach Doc Rivers called timeout, grabbed the mic, and showed his immense respect for Dirk Nowitzki by imploring the LA crowd to show their love for @swish41 in his final game at Staples Center. #Mavs
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Dak Prescott’s hand no longer has any stitches in it. That got taken care of today. He was showing off his bare hand with Lisa Salters. Then he realized all the Dallas cameras were rolling at that moment, and playfully turned away from the cameras.
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Adrian Beltre: "I'm just here so I don't get fined."
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3 years
Cowboys defense: creates seven turnovers in two games Dak Prescott:
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Dak Prescott takes a few moments to himself, upon arrival at AT&T Stadium Cowboys-Packers is just 3.5 hours away (WFAA/Arnold Payne)
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5’5, 176lb running back Deuce Vaughn has made the Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster
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Dak Prescott was asked today what he wants his legacy to be, as a player and a person. Prescott got emotional in saying that as a person he wants to be remembered “as a man my mom would be proud of.”
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Blame whoever you want. But don’t blame Dak. That was a remarkable performance, on the road, with a patchwork offensive line, and a non-existent run game... and he damn-near willed Dallas to overtime against a Seahawks team that just might be the top team in the NFC right now.
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2 years
Don’t forget that Zeke Elliott catch & run on 3rd down. Without that, this game is in overtime.
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The Dallas Cowboys have a chance to be good for a while. @bookies put together some research to determine the youngest teams left in the playoffs: Average Age 1. Cowboys ……………. 25yrs, 9 months 2. Jaguars ……………… 25yrs, 11 months 3. Chiefs ………………… 26yrs, 1 month
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Farleigh Dickinson, by any measure you look at, is objectively one of the worst teams in the country. They are ranked 301st by the NET Rating, 299th by Ken Pomeroy's Ratings, 307th by the Sagarin Ratings, & 285th by the RPI And they just became the second #16 seed to upset a #1
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Rockets guard Austin Rivers and forward P.J. Tucker are brought to tears during a tribute to Kobe Bryant before their game today.
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Travis Frederick is getting closer. He says he’s 90-95% already, and he hopes to be ready in time for the first offseason work the Cowboys do, come mid-April. But he’s also just a dad. Full story, tonight at 10:35 on Sports Special.
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NFL Rushing Leaders: 1. Ezekiel Elliott............. 426 yards 2. Todd Gurley.............. 338 yards 3. Matt Breida............... 313 yards 4. Marshawn Lynch...... 300 yards 5. Carlos Hyde.............. 285 yards
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The last time Lebron James didn't make the #NBAFinals , 78% of the current players in the league hadn't yet played an NBA game. Let that sink in.
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6 months
Shut all the DFW school districts down tomorrow. Let this whole area revel in this moment with the World Series Champion Texas Rangers.
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4 years
No matter what else happens in this game, the black cat wins the night...
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Trevon Diggs on Dak Prescott - two words, preceded by a smile and a pause: “Top 5.”
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4 years
All you need to know about the warrior Dak Prescott is... he has what is later diagnosed as a compound fracture of his ankle. ...and he slams his foot on the ground, trying to knock it back into place. The man has absolutely zero quit in him. Full stop.
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CeeDee Lamb since his “give me the ball and see what happens” comment in late October: vs. LAR: 12rec, 158 y, 2 TD at PHI: 11rec, 191 y vs. NYG: 11rec, 151 y, TD at CAR: 6rec, 38 y, TD vs. WAS: 4rec, 53 y, TD vs. SEA: 12rec, 116 y, TD TOTAL (6 games): 56rec, 707 yds, 6 TD
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49ers - 42 Cowboys - 10 Browns - 19 49ers - 17 Cowboys - 30 Jets - 10 Jets - 20 Eagles - 14 Trying to make sense of the NFL is a fool’s errand.
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OPI Not OPI
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4 years
Just saw the Thom Brennaman clip. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a hot mic, a muted mic, or 8,000 yards from a mic, there’s no excuse for that phrase or that word. It’s just blatantly unacceptable.
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NFL Sack Leaders: 1. Micah Parsons (DAL) ..... 4.0 2. Khalil Mack (LAC) ............ 3.5 3. Devin White (TB) ............. 3.0 3. Alex Highsmith (PIT) ...... 3.0 3. Nick Bosa (SF) .................. 3.0 3. Aidan Hutchinson .......... 3.0 3. Myles Garrett .................. 3.0
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1 year
Why would any black coach trust the Texans to give them a real chance?
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6 years
Had to drive by myself and see it in person. It’s real.
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4 years
All but four NFL teams have played their Week 6 games. Dak Prescott still leads the NFL in passing yards.
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5 years
I caught up with Kris Richard at The Star the other day and asked him how the interviews had gone. He was polite, and said they went well. I asked if he had a favorite. Without missing a beat he said “Yeah, I do. It’s this team right here,” as he pointed toward the locker room.
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2 years
“Full pads” is relative when you’re a wide receiver
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3 years
The Dallas Cowboys now have the most selections in this draft.
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7 years
Orlando Scandrick pulled out some pink cleats to support breast cancer awareness. “We’re *allowed* to support that,” Scandrick said.
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Roger Goodell: "A team selects a player, position, out of a school." ESPN: "Congratulations to the player. He's a really good player. Now let us tell you about the worst thing that ever happened to this human."
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Amari Cooper is not 100%. And he's doing this to DBs...
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Demarcus Lawrence rocking the KG jersey
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They started 1-7-1. Their head coach resigned in December. They played under an interim coach who is on his 6th NHL team. They weren't supposed to do this. And yet, the Dallas Stars won 15 postseason games, and got to within two wins of the Stanley Cup. An incredible run.
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