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Brian Schottenheimer explained Friday why Mike Pettine has been studying film during practice viewing periods. Getting current on this defense matters more than making the new hire visible.
Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper lead San Antonio to a dominant 126-97 victory over Sacramento at Frost Bank Center on Friday.
Atlanta defeated Dallas 135-111 on Friday at American Airlines Center. Jalen Johnson led with 14 rebounds while Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 25 points for the visitors.
Denis Bouanga scored twice as LAFC defeated Austin FC 3-1 at BMO Stadium on Wednesday. Brandon Vázquez netted the lone goal for the visitors.
Houston dominated the second half, outscoring Oklahoma City 62-42 in the final two quarters. Bogdan Bogdanovic led the way with 15 points while Fred VanVleet dished out eight assists.
Dallas’ likely reversal on Christian Parker’s booth assignment is sensible, but the defensive coordinator’s location matters only if Mike Pettine and the rest of the staff improve the information reaching him and the players.
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Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points and Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 13 off the bench as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Phoenix Suns 123-103 in the preseason Wednesday.
Two former Packers, and the coordinator who once ran their defense, head back to Green Bay on Sunday night. Dallas arrives 2-3 with one of the league's worst defenses, and Micah Parsons will not be on the other side.
Houston fell behind 2-0 in the first 22 minutes, scored three times before halftime and held the lead until Gabriel Pirani equalized for San Diego FC in the 86th minute.
New Orleans held off a fourth-quarter Dallas rally to win 101-97 in a preseason game Wednesday. Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 16 points and five assists, while Tobi Lawal and John Poulakidas each scored 16 for Dallas.
Roope Hintz scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday after regulation and overtime ended 2-2.
FC Dallas secured a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC on Wednesday at Toyota Stadium, with Kaick scoring the only goal in the 63rd minute to improve their record to 14-8-7.
Kaick hit a right-footed volley into the top corner off Osaze Urhoghide's header, and Daniel made seven saves as the Toros beat the Sounders 1-0 to secure a second straight MLS Cup Playoffs trip.
Kaick scored in the 63rd minute, Daniel made seven saves and FC Dallas secured an MLS Cup playoff place with a 1-0 victory over Seattle plus help elsewhere in the Western Conference.
The Cowboys are giving Christian Parker a wider vantage point without removing his authority. Mike Pettine adds scheme-level counsel, while Parker remains responsible for calling and coordinating the defense.
Jerry Jones says Parker will call the defense from upstairs as 2–3 Dallas prepares for Sunday night’s game at Green Bay.
C.J. Stroud ran for one touchdown and threw another as Houston defeated Tennessee 26-3 Sunday at Nissan Stadium.
Darryn Peterson had 14 points and five assists as Utah used a dominant third quarter to beat San Antonio 119-109 in a preseason game Monday at the Delta Center.
Dallas outscored Houston 37-30 in the fourth quarter to secure a 132-115 win Sunday. Marcus Smart scored 20 points for the Rockets, while Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 17.
Marcus Smart scored 20 points for Houston, but Dallas used a 37-point third quarter and a 37-point fourth to defeat the Rockets 132-115 in a preseason game Sunday in Macao.
Duncan McGuire scored in the 90th minute plus two minutes as Houston Dynamo FC drew Minnesota United FC 2-2 on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.
