AltWeeklies Wire
Dallas Mavericks Win NBA Finalsnew
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks beat LeBron James and the Miami Heat in Game 6 to win the 2011 NBA Championship.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
06-13-2011 |
Sports
Roger the Dodger Gets Called Back to Lead One More Super Bowl Drivenew
Super Bowl XLV comes to Arlington, Texas in 415 days (February 6, 2011), and Roger Staubach, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, just happens to be the chairman of the host committee, the familiar, flawless face of our monumental moment.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
12-21-2009 |
Sports
How Race Shapes Our Response to Bad-Boy Atheletesnew
The transgressions of Dallas Mavericks player Josh Howard didn't compare those of the Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton. So why were we more willing to forgive the outfielder?
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
08-24-2009 |
Sports
Is Tony Romo Finally Ready to Answer the Call?new
For the first time in a long time, the Cowboys' camp isn't about Hollywood girlfriends, golf handicaps, HBO's cameras, irrationally lofty expectations or prima donna agendas. It's football over fame. Substance over style. Romo the quarterback over Romo the celebrity.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
08-17-2009 |
Sports
Texas Rangers' GM Jon Daniels Has Matured into One of Baseball's Best Brainsnew
More than anyone, Daniels deserves the credit for a remarkable Rangers season that's ahead of its time. Yes, 2010 is the season Texas earmarked for seriously competing for a title in the American League West, but in 2009 the Rangers are baseball's premature exaltation.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
08-10-2009 |
Sports
The Texas Rangers Give Their Fans Something to Cheer Aboutnew
Even with Josh Hamilton on the disabled list, the Rangers have given their fans hope, entering June with the second-best record in baseball.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
06-08-2009 |
Sports
NASCAR Drivers Start Your Enginesnew
I stubbornly repeat: NASCAR drivers are not athletes.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
04-06-2009 |
Sports
Tags: auto racing, sports & fitness
With T.O., the Cowboys' Loss Is Buffalo's, Um, Lossnew
Without the sabotaging, self-aggrandizing receiver who for the last three seasons has constructed impressive stats while imploding the locker room, the Cowboys are a less talented team. They're also a better team.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
03-16-2009 |
Sports
The Dallas Mavericks Go for Broke, But Where Is it Getting Them?new
The Mavericks are still trying to figure out how to win. Still haunted by their monumental implosion. And yes, still affected -- in psychological scars and philosophical strategy -- by that final 6:34 in Miami 32 months ago.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
03-09-2009 |
Sports
Is Dallas Boxer Luis Yanez a Future World Champion or Just a Suburban Myth?new
He was an Olympic disappointment, but with his first pro fight, Yanez is out to prove he's the real deal.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
02-23-2009 |
Sports
Pole Dancing: Good for the Body, But What About a Woman's Soul?new
In the last few years, pole dancing has emerged from strip clubs to become a nationwide exercise trend. But how powerful can a woman be when she's dangling by a leg and touching her "teaser"?
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
11-10-2008 |
Sports
The Dallas Cowboys Are Counting on NFL Outlaw Pacman Jonesnew
Pacman -- acquired in a trade by the Cowboys April 23 and reinstated after a one-year suspension by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell August 28 -- will be subjected to unprecedented scrutiny this season.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
09-08-2008 |
Sports
The Grand Prarie AirHogs Go All Out in Their First Yearnew
The minor league baseball team is willing to do whatever it takes to make you a fan. And that includes win.
Dallas Observer |
Sam Merten |
08-25-2008 |
Sports
Can Nolan Ryan Save the Texas Rangers? Again?new
Here's the Rangers' 2008 strategy: Veil the rebuilding. Preach patience. Distract the demons. And when in doubt, trot out ol' reliable, Nolan Ryan. Not bad.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
03-18-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Jason Kidd Returns to Dallasnew
The point guard's return to the Mavs has Dallas buzzing, but can he lead the team to a championship?
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
03-04-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
