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Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) scores on a 20-yard touchdown reception during a Big 12 football game between Baylor and Kansas State on Nov. 12, 2022 in Waco, Texas. Kansas State won 31-3.

Dallas Cowboys draft Cedar Ridge, Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn

Deuce Vaughn is coming back to Texas. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/29/23

The Atlanta Falcons drafted Texas running back Bijan Robinson with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Atlanta Falcons select Texas running back Bijan Robinson with 8th pick

Hopefully they like their mustard extra spicy in Atlanta. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/27/23

Second row: Rouse football head coach Josh Mann. First row: Brandi Mann, UMHB signee Jace Mann, Rouse sophomore Judson Mann.

Jace Mann hoping to continue family football legacy at UMHB

Jace Mann vividly remembers pausing for a moment the first time he stepped on the field as a varsity football player at Rouse as a sophomore. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/9/23

Vandegrfit senior Daemian Wimberly had 83 total tackles along with 14 sacks for the Vipers this season.

Daemian Wimberly carrying big dream from Vandegrift to SMU

Daemian Wimberly used a little extra motivation from Coach Prime to take his senior season to the next level. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/9/23

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones cheers as he says "hello my subjects," ahead of a news conference announcing the first-ever cryptocurrency partnership between the Dallas Cowboys and Blockchain.com on April 13, 2022, at Cowboys headquarters in the Star in Frisco, Texas. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Tim Cowlishaw: Cowboys’ staff changes make headlines, but coaching isn’t near heart of team’s mediocrity

By now you have processed the fact that Sean Payton isn’t coming through that door. Dallas nearly froze for three days in the wake of this news but the delayed realization that … more

Tim Cowlishaw, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 2/4/23

C.J. Stroud (7) of the Ohio State Buckeyes rolls out of the pocket against Gereme Spraggins (21) of the Maryland Terrapins in the second quarter at SECU Stadium on Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Maryland. (Greg Fiume/Getty Images/TNS)

2023 NFL mock draft: First-round projections

Over 100 underclassmen have declared for the 2023 NFL draft. The deadline passed on Monday, and will became official on Thursday, which means our draft pool is locked and loaded. As is the … more

Eddie Brown, The San Diego Union-Tribune (TNS) | 1/27/23

Vandegrift Vipers junior wide receiver Graylan Spring (80) carries the ball after a reception during a high school playoff football game between Vandegrift and San Antonio Roosevelt on December 19, 2020 in Buda, Texas.

Former Vandegrift football player Graylan Spring dies after collision with 18-wheeler

Graylan Spring, who graduated from Vandegrift last year and was a freshman on the Stephen F. Austin football team, died Sunday from injuries sustained during a car accident on Friday in Corrigan. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/24/23

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) leaves the field after leading a 41-23 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC wild-card playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Tim Cowlishaw: Brock Purdy, 49ers stand between Cowboys and elusive trip to NFC title game

Even if it seemed like a slightly miraculous performance Monday night, the Cowboys beating Tom Brady for the first time ever was actually an NFL team beating Tom Brady for the 10th … more

Tim Cowlishaw, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 1/22/23

Joe Burrow (9) of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter in the AFC wild-card playoff game at Paycor Stadium on Jan. 15, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images/TNS)

Greg Cote's NFL divisional round playoff picks

Until that unwise Monday gamble on Tampa Bay at home we were 5-0 straight-up and 5-0 against the spread on wild-card weekend, bull’s-eyeing outright upsets by the Jaguars and Giants and … more

Greg Cote, Miami Herald (TNS) | 1/21/23

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Tristan Vizcaino (16) before a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium, Aug. 22, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Who is Tristan Vizcaino? Introducing the newest Dallas Cowboys kicker.

Who is Tristan Vizcaino? Vizcaino, the newest Dallas Cowboys kicker, was signed to their practice squad on Wednesday. After Bret Maher’s historic struggles against the Bucs, Vizcaino was … more

Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 1/19/23

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after an incomplete pass during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC Wild Card game at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

John Romano: It’s been a blast, but Tom Brady should retire before this gets ugly

To paraphrase Otter in Animal House: Tom Brady messed up. He trusted us. He believed the offensive line was good enough to protect a 45-year-old quarterback. (It wasn't.) … more

John Romano, Tampa Bay Times (TNS) | 1/19/23

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher (19) looks on from the bench after missing his fourth point after try, during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC Wild Card game on Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Mac Engel: Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher has come down with the yips at worst possible time

Now that the Dallas Cowboys’ have extended their season by one more week, their first phone call is to a kicker. A kicker. Any kicker. They can’t trust the one they … more

Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 1/17/23

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is empty of fans but the Atlanta Falcons open the roof as they prepare to play the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

NFL shares info on how to buy tickets for potential Chiefs-Bills AFC title game in Atlanta

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL is moving forward with plans for a possible Chiefs-Bills AFC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, even though it’s possible neither team will … more

Pete Grathoff, The Kansas City Star (TNS) | 1/17/23

Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys rushes for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images/TNS)

5 Cowboys-Buccaneers takeaways: Dallas picks up long-awaited road playoff win

The losing streak is over. If Tom Brady retires, he leaves the game having lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the final game of his expected Hall of Fame career. Brady’s future … more

Calvin Watkins, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 1/16/23

Cedar Ridge, Kansas State star Deuce Vaughn declares for NFL Draft

Former Cedar Ridge and Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn announced Monday via Twitter that he would skip his senior season and enter the NFL Draft. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/3/23

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire holds the TaxAct Texas Bowl champions trophy after beating Ole Miss 42-25, on Dec. 28, 2022 in Houston.

McGuire, Shough leading rejuvenated Texas Tech football program

Joey McGuire has been around football in Texas for nearly three decades, but one of his favorite nights came on Wednesday. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/1/23

Vandegrift running back Alex Witt (0) carries the ball during the Class 6A Division II football state championship game between DeSoto and Vandegrift on Dec. 17, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.

Historic Vandegrift season ends following loss to DeSoto in state championship

ARLINGTON — Vandegrift made a point to cement their legacy this season. Consider it set in stone. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/17/22

Vandegrift Vipers junior offensive lineman Gage Garrison (54) congratulates senior tight end Charlie Oliver (18) after a touchdown during the Class 6A-DII state semifinal football game between Katy and Vandegrift on Dec. 10, 2022 in San Antonio.

Vandegrift focused on themselves ahead of state title showdown with DeSoto

Instead of focusing on what those outside the Vandegrift football program think will happen, the Vipers’ focus has shifted inward over the last week. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/16/22

Vandegrift Vipers junior wide receiver Miles Coleman (1) carries the ball after a catch during the Class 6A-DII state semifinal football game between Katy and Vandegrift on Dec. 10, 2022 in San Antonio.

Vandegrift beats Katy on last-second field goal to advance to state title game

SAN ANTONIO — When things got tight for Vandegrift on Saturday, the Vipers leaned on the one group they knew would never let them down: Each other. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/10/22

Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian with the Alamo Bowl Trophy on Thursday. The Huskies and Longhorns will face off in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29.

Young Texas roster looking to gain experience against Washington in Alamo Bowl

The Alamo Bowl will be Steve Sarkisian’s first bowl game as head coach at Texas, but it won’t be his first postseason game in San Antonio. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 12/9/22

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