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Dallas blanked San Jose 5-0 at American Airlines Center for its first win of the season, as Jason Robertson and Jamie Benn each had a goal and an assist and Roope Hintz added two assists.
Dallas overcame a 23-13 deficit in the third quarter as CeeDee Lamb caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott late in the fourth. The win snaps a Cowboys losing streak while Houston falls to 0-4.
Dallas overcomes a late Houston surge to defeat the winless Texans 34-30, with CeeDee Lamb’s fourth-quarter touchdown securing the victory in an offensive showdown.
Ogunbowale’s tying corner three and 11 overtime points kept Dallas in the first-round series for one more game.
St. Louis built an early lead before finishing with two late empty-net goals.
Golden State overcame a 16-point deficit on Oct. 2 to win the first-round series 2-1 at Chase Center.
Nashville secured a 2-1 victory over Dallas on Saturday, with Nils Hoglander scoring the winner in the first period. The Predators improved to 1-1 while the Stars fell to 0-2.
Shavon Revel moved from two straight nonparticipation reports to full Friday participation, while Cobie Durant was ruled out and Joey Porter Jr. received no game designation. Dallas has more options against Houston, but Nico Collins’ clearance makes workload management essential.
The Stars’ Thursday recalls add useful depth, but Matt Duchene’s LTIR placement will not instantly turn Dallas into a puck-possession machine.
Chicago closed out the ALWC series with a 7-3 victory, securing a 2-0 sweep and advancing while Houston is eliminated. Meidroth's three-run homer in the sixth proved decisive.
The Stars extended Casey DeSmith before opening night, although his $5 million in new money begins in 2027-28. The timing shows Dallas valuing a familiar goaltending arrangement while accepting that future performance remains unproven.
Juanyeh Thomas gives the Cowboys a recognizable evaluation point, but Tuesday’s five-player defensive session showed why injuries crossing the secondary and linebacker room require a broader search.
Dare Ogunbowale is returning to Houston before Week 4 after a brief stint with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Dallas expects Jonathan Bullard and Jalen Thompson to miss extended time while Shavon Revel could return to practice this week.
Dallas fell to 1-2 after a final-play loss to Baltimore in Brazil, with coaching choices and defensive injuries drawing attention.
Tyler Loop kicked a 56-yard field goal with seconds remaining to give the Baltimore Ravens a 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at Maracanã Stadium.
Indianapolis secured a 19-17 victory over Houston on Sunday, with Spencer Shrader converting a 53-yard field goal to seal the win in the final seconds.
Minnesota defeated Texas 6-4 on Sunday at Target Field. Dean Kremer earned the win with seven innings of work, while home runs from Bell and Seager helped secure the victory.
The Mavericks rookie is using a trusted teammate to interpret the NBA adjustment, while Monday’s work with Willie Green showed why experience must eventually become execution.
The Houston Astros defeated the Sacramento Athletics 9-0 on Sunday, September 27, at Sutter Health Park. Ethan Pecko earned the win, pitching three scoreless innings.
Houston could have Nico Collins and Ed Ingram back Sunday against Dallas, while Jadeveon Clowney remains week-to-week.
