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.@VanderEsch38 has a nickname: The Wolf Hunter, something he did a lot growing up in Idaho. That’s why he did the Wolf Howl. @EzekielElliott even said that celebration made the hair on the back of his neck stand on end.
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Earl Thomas runs to greet Jason Garrett, then as he walks into the COWBOYS lockerroom, he says, “If you have a chance to get me, come get me.”
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Jason Witten's reaction says it all. #4TheCowboys
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.⁦@AntwaunWoods_⁩ to the media: Y’all keep that same energy when we was 3-5. #4TheCowboys
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One young man at the @dak kids camp gave @EzekielElliott a huge hug, on behalf of many #DallasCowboys fans.
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After the #DallasCowboys lose 16-8, @EzekielElliott gives his gloves to a young fan. #4TheCowboys
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.@AntwaunWoods_ with a simple statement: Talk is Cheap
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Key phrase at the end: "...we hope Colin gets his opportunity as well". Kaepernick may have turned down the AAF because he still believes he can earn a gig in the NFL.
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BJ Foster will miss the first half of next week's game against TCU because of this hit, a major loss for the Horns.
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Lucky Whitehead is at the stadium. Cole Beasley stopped to say hello. #4TheCowboys
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Replying to @secupp
THE 90s WAS THE WORST??? With all of that great R&B. Meanwhile the 00’s gave us Nickelback...
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Someone threw a helmet at Jerry Jones, I assume to autograph it. #4TheCowboys
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Don’t expect @EzekielElliott to throw the football on a trick play for the #DallasCowboys next season.
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Game recognizes Game. A HUGE cheer for one Shohei Ohtani, batting 2nd for the A.L. at the #AllStarGame. #GoHalos @BallySportWest
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Johnny Manziel has been BANNED from the @CFL for now, because he violated a term of his agreement. What that term is, we’re still pursuing.
The CFL's Montreal Alouettes have released former Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel.
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Prince Fielder emotionally announces his retirement. #Rangers
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This is what an Adrian Beltre 3,000th hit looks like. #Beltre3K
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On this day in history: 2016: The Shot Heard 'Round the Globe
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I'll just leave this here. We'll see you Thursday afternoon. #4TheRangers
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On this day in history: Two years ago - The Shot Heard ‘Round the Globe #TexasRangers
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One of the #DallasCowboys screamed: You Like That!!??!
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On his way to the lockerroom, @TankLawrence wishes all of us a Happy Thanksgiving. #DallasCowboys #4TheCowboys
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A Yu Darvish home run for the #Rangers
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Even injured, even emotional, Prince Fielder tried to touch Adrian Beltre's head. #Rangers
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Putting Liberty in the Fiesta Bowl over SMU is the biggest injustice of the day.
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If anyone wants to know how big #txhsfb is, just look at the crowd for the season-opener between @alleneagles and @CHLonghorns.
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.@MeanGreenFB head coach @SethLittrell has high expectations for his program, so when asked about bowl eligibility, he said this:
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Ohtani has also performed well running the bases. His average time from HP to 1B of 4.08 seconds is the fastest in MLB. (@statcast)
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Also today, Travis Frederick talked about the #Cowboys releasing @DezBryant, including why he says the veteran receiver is "misunderstood"
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This was NOT penalized.
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Drew Kaser missed the practice net warming up. That’ll make me go for it on 4th-and-13 as well.
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This was the original scouting report for @TroyAikman, written by Jim Garrett, father of #DallasCowboys head coach Jason Garrett. He passed away tonight at the age of 87. #RIP
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8-year-old Nathan Lin, diagnosed with a brain tumor last July, signs a special NLI to swim for TCU.
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.@NSSHS_gpisd just won a state championship on a Hail Mary! WOW!
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Even a head coach firing has an official sponsor!!!!
The #DallasCowboys have officially parted ways with Jason Garrett. Read more in Breaking News presented by @LGUSbit.ly/37zsXda
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Among all pitchers with at least 30 innings of work in 2022, Shohei Ohtani leads them all in K/9 (12.79). He also ranks 12th in fWAR, but everyone ahead of him has had at least one extra start (seven more innings). @BallySportWest #GoHalos

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A fan ran onto the field then got tackled by authorities, but not before picking up more rushing yards than the #Eagles backfield.
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Because it's Shohei Ohtani's birthday, here's yet another Ohtani appreciation tweet: Per @statcast, Ohtani is #1 in @MLB in average shortest time from home to first base (4.08 sec). #GoHalos @BallySportWest

ALT Ohtani Pitchingto Anaheim GIF

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Deeply deeply personal news: I’ve joined #NFL @NextGenStats as an analyst! I’ll be researching and presenting these advanced data from the comforts of L.A.
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The fiercest fighting words I've ever seen! #Fox4Football
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Because Titanic music underneath game-winners is the new thing...#4TheCowboys nitter.app/TitanicTD/status/10719…
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SMU scheduled Oklahoma and TCU and apparently that’s bad for college football.
I’m really surprised to see Liberty in over SMU with the nation’s worst strength of schedule. I guess being unbeaten does help? But only sometimes?
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Now the entire #DallasCowboys team, including Jerry Jones, kneeled briefly before the National Anthem.
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Tears stream down Hurns’ face as he’s carted off the field.
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The unofficial (and perhaps unauthorized) #Free4All tribute to ⁦@dfwticket⁩ and it’s 25th Birthday. Special thanks to ⁦@KenBurns⁩ for inspiring all of us.
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Congratulations to former #TexasRangers Mitch Moreland and Ian Kinsler for their rings. They’ve always given it their all no matter where they’ve played.
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Before every game, Jason Garrett specifically threw to @DezBryant. Then, a handshake followed by a hug. Nothing ever seemed quarrelsome in the moment.
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Travis Frederick says he has Guillain–Barré syndrome, where essentially the body is attacking itself. In other words, the immune system attacks the nervous system. There is no timetable for his return. #DallasCowboys For more information --> ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Pati…
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Why are they playing college football on a hockey rink???
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Jason Witten said Cooper Rush reminds him of a young Tony Romo. Now THAT is a compliment.
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I, for one, welcome our new Alien Overlords. #DallasSirens
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.@Richlandhigh just made tonight incredibly personal. Will @theghsmustangs have a response??? #txhsfb
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John Stephen Jones hugs his Dad Stephen Jones after clinching another state title for Highland Park.
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.@dak and @VanderEsch38 leave the field together as the #DallasCowboys win 36-35. #4TheCowboys
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Final numbers for #Ohtani: Hitting: 5th in xwOBA (.385) 4th in xISO (.274) 5th in avg exit velo (92.9) 4th in barrel % (16.8%) Pitching: 3rd in xwOBA (.256) 4th in xISO (.107) 1st in edge % (40.1%) 2nd in K % (33.2%) Official for pitching & hitting @BallySportWest @statcast
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Where are the complaints when the Final Four has ACC-only matchups, or college baseball has SEC-only finals?
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In other #DallasCowboys news, @Bease11 will drop his new album next week. It's called: The Autobiography.
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Replying to @Criminalsimpson
Dr. S and his Spirograph
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He raised more than $37 million for the relief effort from Hurricane Harvey, a truly deserving humanitarian.
Congratulations to @JJWatt! The 2017 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, presented by @Nationwide! #WPMOY
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Jason Garrett just threw the challenge flag at the #ProBowl. The dispute wasn't reviewable. He mouths "That's bull****". The Pro Bowl.
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How cold is it in Chicagoland? This came from my good friend’s cousin.
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Jerry Jones walks to the lockerroom and asks us: “Were y’all worried about anything?” #4TheCowboys #DallasCowboys
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Hurns wore No. 88 in Jacksonville, but says he's changing his number since Dez wears 88. It also implies he expects to play alongside Dez... #4TheCowboys
Not sure what number I’ll be rocking yet but that 88 all Dez
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Coach Heefner of @DBU_Baseball can build offensive confidence as well as anyone: "When we have a man on 1B we say he's in scoring position."
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Before Adrian Beltre's first at bat, @RealKingFelix leaves the mound to give him a hug and congratulate him on 3,000 hits #Beltre3K #Respect
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I will treasure this photo forever. Love you and miss you Max Morgan.
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Dak pushes Zeke around in a cart to help load gifts for the Salvation Army. #4TheCowboys
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Quick aside, this might be the last time we see Tony Romo in a Cowboys uniform.
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Special thanks to everyone, especially my friends at @FOX4, for the kind words as I mourn Grandpa. He was a WWII veteran, a family man, a loyal person of faith and the funniest person I’ve known. He believed in the value of hard work, so for his legacy, back to sports.
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Talking @MLB MVP Awards w/ @Patrick_ONeal at @BallySportWest HQ!
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Dez Bryant telling #Giants fans after the game: "It's not over"
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Dez Bryant tirade in #Cowboys locker room
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.@Bease11 said even if he had just one catch for three yards, he still knows what he’s capable of.
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Cole Beasley gets comforted by Jason Witten after botching the punt return.
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Photojournalist @Chris_Hanks5 and I watched one of the more epic #txhsfb pregame speeches ever, from @alleneagles head coach Terry Gambill.
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Amari Cooper told me he's having more fun as a pro now than he's ever had, largely because he sees how the #DallasCowboys defense plays and he feeds off of their successes. #4TheCowboys
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For Shohei Ohtani on the mound it was adding some velo, mostly reducing spin and overpowering Red Sox hitters with control. It worked. @BallySportWest @statcast
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It's amazing how Shohei Ohtani's home run had an exit velo of 109.6 mph, yet that speed only ranks 8th fastest among his home runs this season. #GoHalos @BallySportWest
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I could tell you what Dez said on his way to the locker room, but the FCC would fine me. #4TheCowboys
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ICYMI: Todd Peterman reflects on his time at @DesotoFB and when he thinks FW Brewer (@wsisdschools) can compete for state championships. #txhsfb
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After the announcement, @SuttonCourtland shook every reporter's hand to thank them for coming. Wish more athletes did that. @SMU_Football
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On @FOX4 at 9, @MeanGreenFB goes after its first conference title in more than a decade, all while getting a lot of respect by someone you might not expect.
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Having old friends reach out to let you know how they’re going out of their way to watch SMU, or new ones letting you know Nick Saban is breaking down how great Kevin Jennings is. It’s a great day to be a #Mustang. #PonyUp
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The National Anthem includes a Texas state flag. It's been a tough last several days for the Lone Star state.
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After the win, @dak greets his high school coach: Rodney Guin from Haughton High School. #4TheCowboys #DallasCowboys
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The #DallasCowboys are loving them some Blake Jarwin after his three-touchdown day. #4TheCowboys
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Kevin Sumlin gets a $10 million buyout AND can coach somewhere else without penalty. I feel no sympathy.
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Rod Marinelli says David Irving looks bigger now that he’s back. “he’s been eating palm trees...like a dinosaur.”
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No wonder #Minneapolis gets huge events: -Airport is efficient & close to the city -Convention Center and fan fest are close to stadium -Many luxury hotels near stadium -Stadium is quite new with a retractable roof -People are friendly & have experience hosting #FinalFour
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.@Bease11 fought through a sprained ankle, after missing practice all week. #4TheCowboys
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Recording a segment with @NotJackKemp to air Saturday and introduced him to @ClariceFox4. This is the magic we do at @FOX4.
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This is my first Thanksgiving game, and while @ATTStadium always puts on great shows, @Meghan_Trainor is just superb.
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Dak and Switzer have their own special celebration for the 30-10 victory.
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I don't know if tonight is Dirk's final game, but it seems like as good an excuse as any to repost a video of me singing Happy Birthday to @swish41. #MFFL #DirkDay
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ICYMI: The high school football community gives back, as Gary Don Moore of @PESHFootball fights a tough battle with ALS, with a fundraiser at @CHSbobcats #prayMooreworryless
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Shohei Ohtani's five other pitches are all thrown at least 7% of the time in 2021. Ohtani's newest pitch may be to further split up frequency and to become even more unpredictable.
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Can we PLEASE stop using the word "Millennial" as an insult? Every generation has its flaws, but Millennials are really smart and educated, creative professionally and personally, committed to the people & causes they care about, and take pride in family. Millennials are great!
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The call from the great @coopmavs on 103.3FM ESPN Radio as @swish41 passes Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time scoring list. #MFFL
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Kalen Berry, the Newman Smith safety was diagnosed with cancer last year, is being honored on Senior Night.
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