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02/20/2010

Texas Tech coach was a 1930s original
Lonnie "Primo" McCurry, who died last week at 90, was the last surviving member of Texas Tech's 1939 Cotton Bowl team, and, perhaps more important, writes DMN's Kevin Sherrington, one of the last to survive Pete Cawthon.

02/18/2010

Would Horns of plenty exit Big 12? Maybe, if eyes of Texas see more

In the 2008-09 academic year, Texas far and away led the nation in athletic revenue with $138.4 million.

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If you think Texas is content to be buckled up with the Big 12 for another 50 years or 20 or 10 or five, you don't know Texas, writes Kevin Sherrington.

Would UT consider a jump?

Pros and cons

Point-counterpoint: Does UT to Big Ten make sense?

Big Ten network enticing

National reaction: Many think Texas won't want Big Ten

Blog: Colleges

02/14/2010

NBA All-Star Game a good dry run for Super Bowl
After Houston and UCLA played the Astrodome in 1968, before the biggest crowd to watch a college basketball game, a record that held for 14 years, the college game would never be the same, writes DMN's Kevin Sherrington.

02/13/2010

Big stars want no part of dunk contest, and kids' stuffs don't cut it
The results of Saturday's slam dunk competition must have been particularly hard on DeMar DeRozan, who boasted going in that he hadn't lost a dunk contest since junior high.

02/11/2010

Dallas' first basketball star was ready to mix it up
On a weekend when basketball's biggest stars come to town to investigate any parties that might break out, it's only fitting to remember Dallas' first pro basketball star. Cliff Hagan left a mark. Maybe a couple of concussions, too.

02/07/2010

Baylor football star Lawrence Elkins took roundabout route to Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Lawrence Elkins was a two-time All-American at Baylor, a record-setting receiver, subject of a bidding war between rival leagues and ranked by Texas Football as one of the most memorable players in state history, writes columnistKevin Sherrington.

01/31/2010

Congress draws needed attention to concussions
Nothing attracts attention like a crying baby in church unless it's a congressional hearing on sports, and it's a toss-up as to which is more annoying, writes DMN's Kevin Sherrington.

01/30/2010

Living life to its fullest
Randy Snow's electrifying win in an exhibition wheelchair race at the '84 Olympics helped spur the development of the Paralympics, writes Kevin Sherrington. He also won 10 U.S. Open wheelchair singles titles, helped develop a better wheelchair for athletes, started his own company, inspired thousands through his motivational speeches and ran tennis clinics the world over.

01/26/2010

Father knows best ... Colt McCoy's character shouldn't be taking a hit
Colt McCoy's character has been up for grabs for a few weeks now. Kevin Sherrington writes that some people need to be reminded just who Colt McCoy is and how well he played over four years.

01/23/2010

Small-town legend made mark on city
Max Williams is going into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame next month, writes Kevin Sherrington, a surprise, he says, because he hasn't played basketball in 50 years or coached it in nearly 40.

01/19/2010

Cowboys' decision to hire Wade Phillips has worked out

Wade Phillips' Cowboys made mistakes in Minnesota, but they still seem close to achieving their goals, writes Kevin Sherrington.

It didn't seem like a good idea at the time, but hiring Wade Phillips as Cowboys coach has worked out better than most critics expected, writes Kevin Sherrington.

Moore: Jones sent the right message

Cowboys near 3-year extension for Phillips

2009 Cowboys: 10 key plays

2009 season: Progress?

How would you improve Cowboys?

HBO looks at collapse of practice facility

01/16/2010

Local teen's fight is over, but, oh, what a life

Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young became friends with Carson Leslie (left) and his family.

2007 DMN File Photo

When Michael Young talked to the Covenent School of Dallas' Carson Leslie for the last time, the conversation was typical, writes Kevin Sherrington. They talked about the cancer that was killing Carson at 17. Leslie's memorial service is set for Monday.

DMN's Evan Grant wins award

Blog: Sherrington | Rangers

01/15/2010

Palestine, Texas' love for Vikes' Adrian Peterson has limits

A life-size poster of Minnesota's Adrian Peterson hangs in a hallway at Palestine High School, where the running back was one of the nation's top prep players.

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In Palestine, Texas, nobody is bigger than Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson, a native son. Residents want Peterson to play well vs. Dallas on Sunday. As long as he loses, writes Kevin Sherrington.

Twin Cities don't like Texas

Another weapon for Favre

Favre meltdown? Aikman hopes not

01/11/2010

Dallas Cowboys' chemistry comes with a winning element: skill
Back when he was a teammate of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen and before he would have made you think twice when asked if you were a friend of the bride or groom, Dennis Rodman was asked about the Bulls' chemistry. "Chemistry is a class you take in high school or college," he famously answered, "when you figure out 2 plus 2 is 10, or something."

01/08/2010

Texas needs to run to make a run at the BCS title

Alabama outrushed Texas, 205-81, in its 37-21 victory. The Tide had 51 rushing attempts.

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This isn't a call for a return to the Wishbone, writes Kevin Sherrington. But would it hurt Texas to run a little more balanced offense? As in run more.

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Without Colt, UT didn't have the horses

Texas senior quarterback Colt McCoy took only five snaps before a shoulder injury ended his hopes of leading the Longhorns to a national title.

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Colt McCoy, the winningest quarterback in college football history, left without a say in the game he wanted to win the most, writes Kevin Sherrington.

Buy photos: BCS title game

Carlton: Needing backup plan wasn't expected

Texas defense showed grit

Shipley never gave up hope of rally

Blog: Colleges

More BCS coverage

01/06/2010

McCoy must be Young at heart if Texas is going to beat Alabama
If Texas is going to pull off another epic upset at the Rose Bowl Texas quarterback Colt McCoy - like Vince Young did - must use a Heisman snub as motivation, writes Kevin Sherrington.

01/05/2010

DB Earl Thomas is a blessing - to his mother and Texas
Growing up in Orange, Texas, where his days were school, church and going barefoot otherwise, Earl Thomas learned early on the meaning of his life.

01/04/2010

Different styles but similar success for Nick Saban, Mack Brown

Nick Saban has built a reputation as a no-nonsense coach.

Both coaches would make great CEOs, but they'd certainly have different boardroom styles. Nick Saban plays bad cop to Mack Brown's good cop for the BCS championship game, writes Kevin Sherrington.

Grant: Big 12, SEC stand above the rest

Carlton: Acho brothers excel on field, in class

Memory of late friend inspires Texas' Kindle

Video: BCS Roundtable

Blog: Colleges

01/03/2010

The spread or the run? BCS title game provides a referendum
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – The latest bit of paranoia going into the BCS title game is all about the meeting early last month between Nick Saban and Bob Stoops, leading to speculation that the Oklahoma coach might be guilty of espionage against his own conference.

01/02/2010

The spread or the run? BCS title game provides a referendum
The latest bit of paranoia going into the BCS title game is all about the meeting early last month between Nick Saban and Bob Stoops, leading to speculation that the Oklahoma coach might be guilty of espionage against his own conference.

01/01/2010

AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic sees clear skies ahead

Cowboys Stadium will host its fourth college football game today with the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.

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The push for the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic to become a BCS bowl should start in earnest the summer of '12, writes Kevin Sherrington. But the Cotton Bowl's future starts today in Cowboys Stadium (1 p.m. Ch. 4) when Oklahoma State faces Mississippi.

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12/30/2009

Texas Tech went too far in its firing of Mike Leach

Mike Leach was fired a season after being the Big 12 coach of the year.

A long, simmering history of events led to Mike Leach’s dismissal at Texas Tech on Wednesday, much of it the eccentric coach’s fault, writes columnist Kevin Sherrington. And Texas Tech officials were still wrong to dismiss him Wednesday.

Blog: Colleges

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Job candidates

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Download: Tech letter to Leach

12/29/2009

Suspension of Texas Tech's Mike Leach well-deserved

Texas Tech coach Mike Leach has been suspended because of an incident with receiver Adam James (82).

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In an era when professional and college athletic programs are finally being held accountable for both the short- and long-term effects of concussions, Mike Leach's actions were telling and arrogant, writes Kevin Sherrington.

Download: Leach motion for temporary restraining order

Exerpts from ESPN radio interview with Craig James

Blog: Colleges

Team page: Tech

Preview: Alamo Bowl

12/20/2009

Dallas Cowboys earn big win in Big Easy, 24-17

DeMarcus Ware (94) is congratulated by his Dallas Cowboys teammates after a sack.

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In the throes of their annual month from hell, the Dallas Cowboys didn't just shake off a jinx, writes Kevin Sherrington. Frankly, it's just about impossible to overestimate their 24-17 win before 70,213 fans dying to blow the lid off the Superdome.

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Photos: Dal-NO

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12/17/2009

A holiday wish list for the Dallas Cowboys

Every Christmas, Santa Claus tends to find his receivers.

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With only a week's worth of shopping left, here's a wish list for all the Dallas Cowboys who make this season bite. From all of mine to all of yours, Jerry, thanks for the material, writes Kevin Sherrington.

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12/15/2009

In handing ball to Nolan Ryan, Hicks helps Texas Rangers

Tom Hicks named Nolan Ryan the team president in 2008.

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When the Texas Rangers' future came down to the wire Tuesday, Hicks made a decision that should forever endear him to the locals: He chose the Chuck Greenberg group that included Nolan Ryan, who hasn't failed the club yet, writes Kevin Sherrington.

Blog: Rangers

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Q&A: The deal

03/09/2009

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