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Some famous North Texans belt out a super rendition of "This Kiss"
Fort-Worth Star Telegram — By RAY BUCK It's so bad, it's good.That's the general consensus of the 21/2-minute video that records 21 local sports, political and media notables shown singing This Kiss, the song that launched Faith Hill's career in the late '90s.From Roger Staubach to Tony Romo, Nolan Ryan to Jerry Jones and Dirk Nowitzki to Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief, the musical compilation is a good-natured attempt by the Super Bowl XLV Host Committee to show there really are a lot of North Texans willing to do anything to pull together for the Feb. 6, 2011, Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium.Apparently. two or three of...
5 hours agoFew others can sell sports as Jerry Jones can
Fort-Worth Star Telegram — By CLARENCE E. HILL JR. ARLINGTON -- Jerry Jones has been called P.T. Barnum before.Of course, it's never been considered a compliment.But when boxing promoter Bob Arum recently called Jones "the best promoter he's ever run into it, the best of all time," the Dallas Cowboys' owner was flattered."That's a compliment from him," Jones said. "I've heard it in a different vein. I know I have an inordinate amount of enthusiasm for sports."Jones takes a back seat to no one when it comes to promoting the Cowboys and his $1.2 billion baby, Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.And in bringing the Manny Pacquia...
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- Rocky McIntosh willing to make inside move in 3-4 Redskins Insider | Washington Post Washington did not pursue Karlos Dansby, and Larry Foote left without a contract after visiting the complex this week, so it would seem the team still has a big hole to fill at linebacker opposite London Fletcher. The Redskins appear to need another starting middle linebacker because they are in the process of transitioning from a base 4-3 defense to a 3-4 alignment. But there is an in-house answer, Rocky McIntosh said. "I can play inside," McIntosh said in a phone interview the other day. "I've played inside before. It's no big deal. I can play anywhere. I did it when Gregg [Williams] was her...
- Casey Rabach: More offensive line moves may come Washington Post Former coach Jim Zorn often referred to punter Hunter Smith's importance to the team.
- Larry Foote, a free agent linebacker, visits the Redskins but leaves without a deal Washington Post Blog excerpts from washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider
- Washington Redskins agree to deal with nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu Washington Post The Redskins agree to terms with nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu who missed all of last season with a torn Achilles' tendon but could provide relief for Albert Haynesworth.
- Reports: Eagles had interest in RB Faulk Moving the Chains | philly.com The Eagles reportedly made an offer to veteran running back Kevin Faulk, who ended up re-signing with the New England Patriots. Sean Jones, meanwhile, is drawing some interest from the Tampa Bay Bucs.
- Phillips ready to Rolle with it New York Daily News Kenny Phillips knew that when the Giants signed Antrel Rolle, some took it as a sign the Giants were worried he'd never make it all the way back. But Phillips told the Daily News on Wednesday that those fears are completely unfounded.
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- Defensive lapses doom Stars in 5-3 loss to Sabres Fort-Worth Star Telegram By MIKE HEIKA BUFFALO, N.Y. -- As hard as he tried, Marty Turco couldn't be Superman this time.Besieged once again in net, Turco faced 42 shots and allowed four goals en route to a 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night at HSBC Arena."I mean, if there's a 4-by-8 piece of plywood in there and you get that many shots on it, one or five are going to go through eventually," center Steve Ott said. "Marty played awesome. He's playing his heart out for us, and we have to be better."Turco stopped a career-best 49 shots Monday in an amazing 4-3 shootout win in Washington. But instead of fix...
- Dallas Stars' Mike Modano didn't want to leave team Fort-Worth Star Telegram BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Three teams were pursuing Mike Modano at the trade deadline, but Modano said he did not want to waive his no-trade clause and leave the only team he has been a part of.Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk confirmed Wednesday night that he asked Modano the day before the trade deadline if he wanted to pursue a move. Nieuwendyk said he didn't start negotiating deals because he first had to establish if Modano was open to leaving. Nieuwendyk said he did not want to reveal the teams, but Modano said one was Washington."We talked about this a couple of months ago and we agreed at the time that ...
- Mavericks owner Mark Cuban comes clean about his tough decision Fort-Worth Star Telegram JENNIFER FLOYD ENGEL DALLAS -- "Look who's here," Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said, as I walked up during his pregame stair stepping ritual Wednesday.Guilty as charged.A winning streak that had reached 12 going into Wednesday has a way of bringing us stragglers to the ACC, and I had to see for myself how exactly Dallas has managed to go all Lazarus on us in a shockingly short amount of time. From dead team playing before the All-Star break to realistically challenging Kobe and his recently dysfunctional LA Lakers for that No. 1 seed.OK, Wednesday was ugly at times, a 11-1 New Jersey lead espec...
- Mavs' 13th in row wasn't that easy Fort-Worth Star Telegram By EDDIE SEFKO DALLAS -- Brendan Haywood plays like a semi truck, at least compared to the Dallas Mavericks who were averaging more than 118 points in games without him. So does Erick Dampier, for that matter.Mack and Peterbilt, you might say."That's 14 feet in the middle," as teammate Caron Butler said. "That's a lot of size, so it's great to have those guys back."The Mavericks looked a lot different with their beef back. And that's the way it's going to be. They survived a lousy start Wednesday night and turned things around behind Haywood, Butler and former Net Jason Kidd and escaped with ...
- Mavericks' 13th straight win centers on getting big men back Dallas Morning News