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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

Claudio Reyna, left, resigned as Sporting Director of Austin FC on Thursday, but will remain with the club in a technical advisory role.

Claudio Reyna resigns as Austin FC Sporting Director, will stay on in technical role

Claudio Reyna resigned as Sporting Director of Austin FC on Thursday, the club announced in a release. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/26/23

Austin FC defender Julio Cascante (18) gestures to a teammate while setting up a pass during a Major League Soccer match against Inter Miami on March 6, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

Austin FC weighing multiple options to fill defensive hole

There’s a giant Ruben Gabrielsen-sized hole that needs to be filled on the Austin FC back line. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/26/23

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez, with one hand on his chest and waving with the other, thanked everyone in the stands after the season finale at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Martinez has reportedly agreed to join Inter Miami. (Miguel Martinez/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Michelle Kaufman: With or without Messi, this could be the year Inter Miami finally fulfills its promises

It remains to be seen whether Inter Miami gets Lionel Messi or makes a deep playoff run in 2023, but this much is certain: club owners and management are aiming extremely high and … more

Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald (TNS) | 1/25/23

The Texas Stars lost two games in overtime this weekend on the road against the Manitoba Moose. The Stars return home to host the Colorado Eagles next Friday and Saturday.

Texas Stars drop two overtime games to Manitoba Moose

The Texas Stars salvaged a pair of points on the road this weekend. more

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

In this photo from Jan. 16, 2022, Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field after losing to the San Francisco 49ers 23-17 in the NFC wild-card playoff game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images/TNS)

Dieter Kurtenbach: The 49ers-Cowboys rivalry defined the NFL for two decades. This new era won’t reach those heights.

The 49ers-Cowboys rivalry is the NFL, pure and distilled. When folks who don’t follow the NFL think of a game — this is the matchup that comes to mind. It looks right. … more

Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News (TNS) | 1/22/23

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

United States forward Paul Arriola (7) shoots the ball past Grenada goalkeeper Jason Belfon (1) for a goal during a Concacaf Nations League match on June 10, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

USMNT's 24-man roster for next World Cup cycle is announced

Five players who were on the U.S. team in last year's World Cup top a 24-man roster that was called up Wednesday for the national team's first training camp of the new World Cup … more

Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 1/20/23

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 Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) poses for a portrait during the Mavericks media day, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Dallas. (Elías Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Cowlishaw: Are Luka Doncic, Mavs that different from Trae Young, Hawks?

Trae Young made his annual trip to the AAC Wednesday, and while the Hawks left town a 130-122 winner, we can at least declare Luka Doncic and the Mavs — now and forever — … more

Tim Cowlishaw, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 1/18/23

Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro for Richard Childress Racing, on track Monday, January 16, 2023, during the opening day of the two-day Goodyear Tire test at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.

Trio of NASCAR stars kick off preseason testing at COTA

Kyle Busch, Tyler Reddick and Austin Cindric got the 2023 NASCAR preseason started on Monday with a Goodyear Tire Test session at Circuit of the Americas. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/18/23

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

The Texas Stars swept the Milwaukee Admirals in back-to-back games this weekend at the HEB Center. At the midway point of the season, Texas leads the Central Division with 50 points.

Texas Stars stay hot, sweep Milwaukee in weekend set

The Texas Stars made it look easy against the second-best team in their division this weekend. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 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

The Texas Star used a seventh-round shootout goal by Antonio Strangesto beat the Grand Rapids Griffins 3-2 Saturday night.

Texas Stars finish three-game road trip on high note

The Texas Stars wrapped up their three-game road trip with a shootout win over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Saturday night. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/8/23

Austin FC defender Ruben Gabrielsen (4) gestures to the supporters after recording an assist during a Major League Soccer match on September 14, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Austin FC won 3-0.

Ruben Gabrielsen returning to Norway after one year with Austin FC

Austin FC confirmed Thursday that defender Ruben Gabrielsen will move to Norwegian team Lillestrøm SK. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/5/23

Austin FC signed Finnish international center-back Leo Väisänen from Swedish club IF Elfsborg on Wednesday.

Austin FC signs Finnish defender Leo Väisänen from IF Elfsborg

Austin FC bolstered its defense on Wednesday with the addition of Finnish International center-back Leo Väisänen from Swedish club IF Elfsborg. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/4/23

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