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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [6:13] Wyatt Langford’s impact on the Rangers’ thinking this spring. They’ll slug even more than they did last year, which might make up for not signing Jordan Montgomery. They also analyze exactly what role new signee Michael Lorenzen will fill this season. [35:45] Kevin and Evan predict Caitlin Clark will win the NCAAs on the women’s side and Kevin is too chicken to guess outside the chalk on the men’s side. [49:51] In the potpourri segment, they also talk about the pluses and minuses of the local owners, the Cowboys’ free agent losses and the problems it makes for their draft, as well as how, of all things, Mavs guard Kyrie Irving has been about as good as anyone could have hoped.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:02] the free agent market with the Cowboys as well as the Rangers. Kevin says if the Cowboys end up replacing two offensive linemen, the OL will be the biggest point of concern on the team this fall. [25:40] Evan tells us about his conversation with Scott Boras and his appeal to Ray Davis to pay for a starting pitcher like, say, Jordan Montgomery. The guys also discuss the sensation caused by Wyatt Langford, making the biggest splash at Rangers’ spring training since Pete Incaviglia hit a ball through a fence in Florida. [55:35] And Kevin and David try to make sense of where the Mavs are and what Kidd must do with the uncertainty of what a new owner may or may not do. Bonus: What’s Mark Cuban’s legacy as owner?
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the topics of the day, [7:20] starting with a question of whether the Rangers screwed up by trading Cole Ragans, now projected as one of the game’s best starters, for Aroldis Chapman. Does a World Series title mitigate that? Do the Rangers learn a lesson as a result? [31:40] David tells us that it looks like Tyron Smith will not be back at left tackle for the Cowboys. Does that mean the Cowboys automatically go with a left tackle with their first pick? [47:55] The Mavs have gone from a seven-game winning streak to a face-first flop. If they don’t make the playoffs, Kevin asks, will Jason Kidd pay for the miss?
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [4:26] what Rangers pitchers are working on these days and why the club has had so much trouble developing pitchers. Evan says it’s up to Ray Davis to pay up for Jordan Montgomery, because the rest of the club is all in. Could the Cubs’ signing of another Scott Boras client, Cody Bellinger, signal a possibility for the Rangers and Montgomery? [27:41] The guys also talk about the NFL scouting combine, [34:20] the Mavs’ tough road stretch and the issue of the week: court-storming. Kevin says it’s time to draw a line with fans, while Evan suggests a remedy from his Georgia youth: chicken wire!
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:57] the Rangers’ mild winter, which leaves them short on pitching as spring training ramps up. Kevin makes a case for a trade. [22:32] The guys analyze the responsibilities of an organization to build upon a world title. David predicts the futures of Tony Pollard and Tyron Smith, and he and Kevin banter on the merits of free agent running backs. (Hint: Not so much). [43:00] Kevin and David give the NBA an idea for replacing its much-criticized All-Star Game and talk about how far the Mavs might be able to go once the season picks up again Thursday.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [5:04] the Super Bowl and what makes it the world’s biggest TV phenomenon. Is it halftime? Taylor Swift? The commercials? Football? David promises never to pick against Patrick Mahomes again. Also swears that, Rex Ryan’s protests aside, Mike Zimmer really is the Cowboys’ new defensive coordinator. [28:19] Evan welcomes pitchers and catchers to Surprise while Kevin makes his case for paying Adolis. Hint: This is why Kevin isn’t in management. [38:46] Kevin and David give their takes on the Mavs’ new owner, Patrick Dumont, who showed up Monday to see his expensive new bauble nearly lose to the woeful Wizards. Mark Cuban’s days are over. What was he thinking?
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:09] a busy sports schedule, starting with the Chiefs and 49ers in the Super Bowl. The edge goes to ... tune in to find out! David analyzes [9:30] the Cowboys’ candidates at defensive coordinator and why it became clear Joe Whitt Jr. didn’t have a chance. [21:15] Evan parses the Rangers’ crowded outfield, Kevin laments [49:12] the Mavs’ possibilities at this week’s trade deadline and the guys dive into the World Cup decision for 2026. Did Dallas-Fort Worth miss because it doesn’t have mass transit? Was money involved? Does Jerry Jones care about a final if he gets more matches than anyone else? It’s all here.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss [6:03] the NFL conference title games and another bad playoff exit by Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. David compares his playoff record with Dak Prescott’s and says until that changes, neither quarterback will come close to the tier Patrick Mahomes has achieved. Even though both the Cowboys and Eagles flopped, the Eagles fired both coordinators while the Cowboys stood pat. Kevin wonders how Kellen Moore will help Jalen Hurts get back to what he does best. [37:40] Evan gives us the latest on the Rangers’ roster, and the guys discuss [51:47] Luka’s record-breaking 73-point game and what, exactly, is his potential?
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:40] Jerry Jones’ decision to stay with Mike McCarthy and his staff while the Eagles fired both coordinators. David says it reflects Jerry’s desire, at 81, to keep a coach who’s cultivated a productive relationship with his quarterback, Dak Prescott. [28:40] Evan tells us why Adrian Beltre should reap one of the best approval ratings ever with his Hall of Fame vote and what a third Ranger in the HOF means to the fan base. [45:33] And the guys analyze Luka Doncic’s triple-double record and why it doesn’t seem to help the Mavs win all that much.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [3:06] the most embarrassing playoff exit in Cowboys history and the ramifications for both Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott. David gives his odds on McCarthy’s return while noting that Jerry Jones has to make a decision on Dak, too. Evan and Kevin give their top candidates if Jerry decides to move on from McCarthy. [41:20] Evan makes Adrian Beltre’s Hall of Fame case and whether he can get in on the first ballot.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [4:05] Dak Prescott’s first playoff game against the Packers, what he learned and how that translates to the first round of the playoffs. [19:50] Evan analyzes the impact a ruling on the Rangers’ TV deal could have on re-signing Jordan Montgomery. [37:46] Kevin wraps up the College Football Playoff and the message Michigan sent about what Texas should have done against Washington, if it could have. [48:40] And the guys try to connect the dots on Mark Cuban’s sale of the franchise in relation to his efforts outside basketball and what it could mean to the Mavs going forward.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [7:40] the Cowboys’ controversial win over the Lions, which, coupled with another Eagles loss, gave them control of the division and a potential path to home playoff games. The Cowboys’ one caveat: lack of a running game. David says the too-cute attempt by the Lions to disguise an eligible receiver didn’t obscure the fact that the refs got it wrong again. [33:15] Kevin says the league risks its credibility with continual high-profile mistakes and needs to consider any and all remedies. Evan says the first priority should be making officials full-time instead of part-time employees. [45:50] Kevin breaks down what happened in the Sugar Bowl semifinal, and the guys analyze whether the Longhorns should feel good about heading into the SEC next year.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss their top 10 sports stories for 2023 in this special holiday episode. Where do these storylines rank — Texas’ run to the CFP, Mark Cuban selling a majority ownership of the Mavericks and the Rangers winning the World Series? And what about the Cowboys? [0:40] Kevin kicks it off by detailing his Nos. 10-6 stories and [9:32] Evan offers his disagreements. [18:28] The crew then trades spots and Evan provides his Nos. 5-2 while Kevin counters. [41:12] Kevin and Evan both agree on No. 1, a development in the running for sports story of the decade.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [4:10] the Cowboys’ brutal loss in Buffalo and what it says about their chances in the postseason. Kevin says their admitted poor reaction to personal fouls suggests a lack of mental toughness. David says there’s nothing to suggest they will be better on the road from here on out, because all four losses have come on the road. Unless they end up playing the Eagles in Philly, that is. [26:59] Kevin and Evan debate the pitching moves the Rangers continue to make and whether they’ll have enough before the cavalry arrives at the trade deadline. The guys also try to make sense of TV strife and the impact it’ll have on viewers as well as the Rangers.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:40] the Cowboys’ rout of the Eagles and what’s different about this team from years past. Kevin says there are more playmakers everywhere, not just on offense. David explains why you shouldn’t assume either team wins out from here. [20:20] Evan tells us why the Rangers won’t spend until the trade deadline, if then, and [40:00] the guys debate the merits of the CFP committee after it left out undefeated Florida State. Kevin gives us his thoughts on Texas’ chances in the tournament.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the Cowboys’ pursuit of Shaq Leonard [6:15], the former Colts linebacker, and Jerry Jones’ desire to keep him out of the hands of the Eagles. David analyzes DaRon Bland’s record-breaking season and his chances, alongside Micah Parsons, at Defensive Player of the Year. [25:30] Evan gives us the latest on the upcoming Winter Meetings and whether the Rangers are ready to make another big play, and [37:15] Kevin lays out how the Aggies finally came up with Mike Elko as their football coach.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore briefly discuss [00:43] the Cowboys' win over the Panthers, including DaRon Bland's record-tying fourth pick-six. But they spend most of their time on the news of the day: Jerry Jones putting Jimmy Johnson in the Ring of Honor. They explain why it took so long and why Jerry's doing it now. [25:03] Evan lays out the case for Adrian Beltre to be a first ballot Hall of Famer. [46:14] Kevin analyzes the opening at Texas A&M and why the Aggies need to worry about a good football coach first and a cultural fit second.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:52] the Cowboys’ big win over the hapless, helpless, hopeless Giants. Is Dak Prescott really an MVP candidate? Will the debate change when he wins a close game against a good team? Or does he have to win it all? David provides an update on Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch’s season and perhaps career. [25:11] Evan outlines the Rangers’ roster questions and what it feels like to cover a world champ. And [45:50] Kevin lays out the surreal saga of Jimbo Fisher and his high-paying exit from Texas A&M.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:43] the Cowboys’ inability to pull out a winnable game on the road in Philadelphia. Kevin and David [25:30] take a look at Dak Prescott’s culpability. The guys marvel over the Rangers’ ability to turn their regular-season weaknesses — bullpen and road issues — into strengths in the playoffs. Kevin says the difference between this World Series team and the Rangers’ previous iterations was the World Series experience of Corey Seager, Nathan Eovaldi and, specifically, Bruce Bochy. Evan outlines the next steps for the Rangers and [45:40] David tells us why the Mavs are off to such a good start.
* SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant [7:40] discuss the Rangers’ Game 3 win over Arizona https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2023/10/30/rangers-win-world-series-game-3-diamondbacks/ in the desert, giving them a 2-1 lead in the World Series. They analyze possible pitching matchups. How will Bruce Bochy deploy Jon Gray, suddenly their most important pitcher? Also, will Max Scherzer and Adolis Garcia be available for the rest of the series? If not, who replaces them? [27:35] David gives a master’s class in the Cowboys’ offense https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2023/10/27/23-seconds-why-cowboys-want-to-use-dak-prescotts-mobility-extend-more-plays/, detailing down to the second what happens and how Dak Prescott adjusts to it. Kevin says the Eagles have done just enough to win games, and David notes that this will be only the second time Dak and Jalen Hurts have gone head-to-head in a burgeoning rivalry. [49:00] And before they hit the door, Kevin and David discuss the impact rookie Dereck Lively II has already made on the Mavs.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant [7:40] discuss the Rangers’ Game 3 win over Arizona in the desert, giving them a 2-1 lead in the World Series. They analyze possible pitching matchups. How will Bruce Bochy deploy Jon Gray, suddenly their most important pitcher? Also, will Max Scherzer and Adolis Garcia be available for the rest of the series? If not, who replaces them? [27:35] David gives a master’s class in the Cowboys’ offense, detailing down to the second what happens and how Dak Prescott adjusts to it. Kevin says the Eagles have done just enough to win games, and David notes that this will be only the second time Dak and Jalen Hurts have gone head-to-head in a burgeoning rivalry. [49:00] And before they hit the door, Kevin and David discuss the impact rookie Dereck Lively II has already made on the Mavs.
* SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant [00:55] discuss the Rangers’ third trip to the World Series and the impact on the sports market. Evan outlines potential pitching matchups and analyzes whether Jordan Montgomery and Nathan Eovaldi will be enough to win another seven-game series. [31:11] Kevin says Houston’s a baseball town now, but the Cowboys will keep that from happening in Dallas-Fort Worth. David said Jerry Jones better worry about the Rangers’ ability to at least chip away at the Cowboys’ lead. The guys discuss bad losses in the NFL and where the Cowboys rank coming off the bye week and also talk [55:28] about the prospects for the Mavs and Stars as their seasons crank up.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant [00:55] discuss the Rangers’ third trip to the World Series and the impact on the sports market. Evan outlines potential pitching matchups and analyzes whether Jordan Montgomery and Nathan Eovaldi will be enough to win another seven-game series. [31:11] Kevin says Houston’s a baseball town now, but the Cowboys will keep that from happening in Dallas-Fort Worth. David said Jerry Jones better worry about the Rangers’ ability to at least chip away at the Cowboys’ lead. The guys discuss bad losses in the NFL and where the Cowboys rank coming off the bye week and also talk [55:28] about the prospects for the Mavs and Stars as their seasons crank up.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant [3:41] discuss a big weekend for Dallas sports fans, starting with the Rangers’ 2-0 lead over the Astros in the ALCS. Evan goes over all the numbers demonstrating the difficult road ahead for Houston, while Kevin says the key from here on out is if the Rangers’ bullpen can at least hold serve with the Astros’. [30:38] David notes the Cowboys responded well from a humiliating defeat at the hands of the 49ers, beating the Chargers, 20-17, on the road. The bye week comes at a good time, with the Rams up next to set up a critical meeting with the Eagles, losers to the Jets, of all teams.
* SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant [3:41] discuss a big weekend for Dallas sports fans, starting with the Rangers’ 2-0 lead over the Astros in the ALCS. Evan goes over all the numbers demonstrating the difficult road ahead for Houston, while Kevin says the key from here on out is if the Rangers’ bullpen can at least hold serve with the Astros’. [30:38] David notes the Cowboys responded well from a humiliating defeat at the hands of the 49ers, beating the Chargers, 20-17, on the road. The bye week comes at a good time, with the Rams up next to set up a critical meeting with the Eagles, losers to the Jets, of all teams.
SportsDay insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore [1:13] discuss the worst Cowboys loss in the history of their storied rivalry with the 49ers and the fallout. The gap has only widened between the two NFC rivals. Has the team lost faith in Mike McCarthy? Dak Prescott? How they respond to a difficult Monday night game on the road against the Chargers will be telling, Kevin says. David calls it a “crossroads.” [28:07] Going into Tuesday’s Game 3 against the Orioles, the Rangers can count on a vastly improved defense this season, the most underrated aspect of their success, Evan says. The guys discuss the influence of Evan Carter on the rest of the lineup as it becomes more selective. [49:35] And Kevin waxes poetic over an exciting Texas-OU game capped off, as usual, by an exquisite Fletcher’s corny dog.
* SportsDay insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore [1:13] discuss the worst Cowboys loss in the history of their storied rivalry with the 49ers and the fallout. The gap has only widened between the two NFC rivals. Has the team lost faith in Mike McCarthy? Dak Prescott? How they respond to a difficult Monday night game on the road against the Chargers will be telling, Kevin says. David calls it a “crossroads.” [28:07] Going into Tuesday’s Game 3 against the Orioles, the Rangers can count on a vastly improved defense this season, the most underrated aspect of their success, Evan says. The guys discuss the influence of Evan Carter on the rest of the lineup as it becomes more selective. [49:35] And Kevin waxes poetic over an exciting Texas-OU game capped off, as usual, by an exquisite Fletcher’s corny dog.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:30] whether it was a good idea for the Rangers to pop corks after clinching the playoffs before Sunday’s final game. They also make their predictions on how the Rangers handle Tampa Bay in the Wild Card Series. [28:25] David says the Cowboys are better prepared for the 49ers than they were in either of their last playoff exits, though Kevin says their red zone issues can be traced to the makeup of the roster. In other words, not enough size in skill positions. [44:28] And Kevin and David riff on another disastrous road game by the U.S. in the Ryder Cup as well as the CFP ramifications for Texas-OU, the greatest annual sporting event in Texas.
* SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:30] whether it was a good idea for the Rangers to pop corks after clinching the playoffs before Sunday’s final game. They also make their predictions on how the Rangers handle Tampa Bay https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2023/10/02/rangers-rays-predictions-the-x-factor-bullpen-reliability-and-al-wildcard-winner/ in the Wild Card Series. [28:25] David says the Cowboys are better prepared for the 49ers than they were in either of their last playoff exits, though Kevin says their red zone issues https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2023/10/02/cowboys-offense-moves-ball-well-between-the-20s-so-whats-with-the-red-zone-issues/ can be traced to the makeup of the roster. In other words, not enough size in skill positions. [44:28] And Kevin and David riff on another disastrous road game by the U.S. in the Ryder Cup https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/golf/2023/10/01/europe-wins-ryder-cup-back-over-scottie-scheffler-united-states/ as well as the CFP ramifications for Texas-OU, the greatest annual sporting event in Texas.
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss [2:10] whether the Rangers will win the division. Kevin says the recent resurgence by Jose Leclerc and Jonathan Hernandez may be enough to carry what has been a woeful bullpen. Evan even says it could make them unbeatable. [24:18] The Insiders discuss the Cowboys’ stunning loss to the Cardinals. David puts first blame on the defense, while Kevin says the offense still lacks identity and maybe misses Zeke Elliott, who’s coming back to town Sunday. [47:04] And in the potpourri segment, Kevin and David discuss the Mavs, Kevin outlines Texas’ hopes and Evan acts bored.
