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Mikko Rantanen posted a four-point game as the Dallas Stars dismantled the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on Thursday, securing a shutout victory in front of 19,070 fans.
Bucky Irving rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown as Tampa Bay defeated Dallas 24-16 on Thursday. The Buccaneers' third-quarter explosion proved decisive against the host Cowboys.
Dallas stopped Tampa Bay at the goal line and answered with a 99-yard touchdown drive. The Buccaneers’ 8:14 possession had already made the comeback harder.
Jake Oettinger stopped 26 shots and Mikko Rantanen had four points Thursday, giving Dallas a second consecutive shutout.
Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. Central on Oct. 10, with Apple TV coverage and club audio beginning a half-hour earlier.
Quinnen Williams’ Wednesday message in Frisco centered on coordinated work from Dallas’ front four. Against mobile quarterback Jalon Daniels, disciplined rush lanes matter as much as creating pressure.
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Joey Porter Jr. is learning Dallas’ defense at high speed. His quiet debut supports a larger role against Tampa Bay, provided the Cowboys expand his coverage responsibilities without mistaking one clean target for a finished evaluation.
Oettinger blanked San Jose for his 17th career shutout, stopping 13 shots by the NHL's count and 14 by the AP's, as the Stars beat the Sharks 5-0 for their first win.
Lebanon Trail is scheduled to face Highland Park at 1:30 p.m.; Wakeland meets Walnut Grove at 2 p.m. in the first round of the team-tennis playoffs.
The Cowboys opened Tyler Smith’s practice window Monday, but Tuesday’s work will test the part of football his thumb injury made impossible: controlling another player at the point of attack.
Dallas Stars defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Monday at American Airlines Center. Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz led the attack, with Dallas scoring three times in the second period.
The girls varsity district match is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 in Heritage High School’s main gym.
Dallas turned a 16–6 halftime deficit into a 34–30 win in Houston before Thursday’s home game against Tampa Bay.
AP reported a first home-opener shutout since relocation, alongside the end of a season-opening winning streak.
Dak Prescott completed 20 of 25 passes after halftime and moved Dallas 74 yards in 1:43, converting a fourth down along the way, before hitting CeeDee Lamb for the 34-30 winner in Houston.
Javonte Williams scored three touchdowns as the Dallas Cowboys overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the Houston Texans 34-30 on Sunday at Reliant Stadium.
Baylor defeated Arizona State 55-19 at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday, with DJ Lagway throwing four touchdown passes and leading the Bears to a decisive victory.
Texas A&M dominated Arkansas 34-7 on Saturday at Kyle Field, with KJ Edwards scoring twice and Marcel Reed passing for 170 yards in a decisive home win.
Dallas elevated two practice-squad defensive backs and listed Overshown and Durant out; Joey Porter Jr. carries no designation as the Cowboys face C.J. Stroud and an expected Nico Collins return in Houston.
Dallas outshot Nashville 12-6 in the third period Saturday but could not erase a 2-1 deficit built on two first-period Predators power-play goals after Friday's home shutout.
Conner Weigman scored three second-half touchdowns to lead the No. 20 Houston Cougars past the UCF Knights 27-17 at TDECU Stadium. The late rally capped a season record of 4-1 for Houston.
