SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant each give the Big 12 schools abandoned by Texas and Oklahoma a future, whether through expansion or in other conferences [4:19]. New GM Nico Harrison couldn't deliver the Mavs' their top free agent target, Kyle Lowry, so the onus is on Jason Kidd to make sure Kristaps Porzingis is a legitimate second option [16:80]. And Dak Prescott's sore shoulder is the low point of training camp so far. The high? Well, you've gotta listen [27:27]. Find more ‘Dallas Morning News’ audio and a special membership offer for listeners at dallasnews.com/listen. 

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Putting away the Big 12 leftovers, another Mavs free agent whiff and Dak's sore shoulder

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss the seismic shock of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC and the devastating effect on the rest of the Big 12 [1:31]. Evan tells us what the Rangers should expect in return for Joey Gallo at Friday's deadline and what it might take to re-sign him [21:49]. David lectures on the marine layer in Oxnard and Jerry Jones' abuse of the town's name while breaking down the roster turnover and what that portends for the implementation of a new defense [30:03]. Bonus question: Does the Russian Olympic Committee compete in suits? Find more ‘Dallas Morning News’ audio and a special membership offer for listeners at dallasnews.com/listen. 

Texas and OU to the SEC, MLB trade deadline and cool times at Ox-nerd

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant talk about the Rangers' new low after they were shut out three games in a row [4:17]. Evan even concocts a word to illustrate the desperate need for improvement: "dramastically," a mash-up of dramatically and drastically [7:45]. David and Kevin compare the Bucks' top 3 players with the Mavs' top 3 and find no "D" in Dallas [16:50]. And David says Mike McCarthy's second training camp with the Cowboys gives him a chance to make amends for last year's horrible first impression [26:41]. Bonus segment: Aliens in our midst. Find more Dallas Morning News audio and a special membership offer for listeners at dallasnews.com/listen. 

The Mavs' need for D, the Rangers' all-time low and McCarthy's redux, or redo

Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss what it means to have three Rangers  — Joey Gallo, Adolis Garcia and Kyle Gibson — named to the All-Star team [5:11]. They also discuss the evolution of NBA front offices and the Mavs’, in particular, with Nico Harrison, a recruiter, replacing Donnie Nelson, a scout [21:07]. Could Dallas sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson run the relay in Tokyo? The guys discuss the possibilities while ripping WADA, the organization that rulied Sha’Carri ineligible for the 100 meters based on an outdated rulebook [29:12]. Bonus feature: In an NIL-inspired appeal, Evan and Kevin look for a sponsor [36:14]. Pizza, anyone? Find more ‘Dallas Morning News’ audio and a special membership offer for listeners at dallasnews.com/listen.

All-Star Rangers, Mavs recruiters and a fair deal for Sha’Carri Richardson

In our SportsDay Insider podcast this week, Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant decide that Mark Cuban's ego is more problematic than Jerry Jones', and may scare off a strong GM candidate [4:07]. They also discuss the impact made by Carl Nassib [15:55], the first active NFL player to say he's gay, as well as an essay by former Rangers beat writer Kat O’Brien [22:25], who revealed that she was raped by an MLB player in 2002. Evan relates how Kyle Gibson feels about being frisked [27:58], whether Adolis Garcia is the new Danny Santana [34:59] and his latest adventures at Buc-ee's.

SportsDay Insider: Cuban's ego vs. Jerry's ego, speaking out and keeping baseballs clean

Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant consider whether Isiah Kiner-Falefa will use his 11th-place ranking in the All-Star voting as more motivation and what he'd think about a move to second base [4:00]. Also, can the Mavs win if Luka Doncic does a little less? He needs help, but it's probably not coming from the outside [17:30]. And in the bonus rookie camp, Nahshon Wright gets another chance to prove that the Cowboys didn't overrate him in the draft [26:55]. Speaking of overrated, that's what Evan thinks of Buc-ee's. Blasphemy!

SportsDay Insider: Kiner-Falefa's All-Star snub, the Mavs' Luka dilemma and did the Cowboys pick the right CB after all?

Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss lunch with their old boss before getting to the meat of the podcast: What do the Mavs do about Kristaps Porziņģis, their most expensive player [2:57], David says the Cowboys' offensive line may not be back to what it was when it was the world's greatest, but it's good enough [20:04], and Evan wants to know what's up with Zeke's dogs [25:57]. And, speaking of woofs, or whiffs, can the Rangers hit enough to keep their manager from giving up on them [27:51].

SportsDay Insider: The Mavs' Porzingis question, the Cowboys' offensive line and lots of barking

Kevin Sherrington and David Moore discuss what's gone wrong with the Mavs after taking a 2-0 lead on the road in their playoff series with the Clippers [1:49], and it's not all because of Luka Doncic's cervical strain. David describes what Dak Prescott looked like in his first drills in front of the media since his gruesome injury [17:15]. And, in violation of Evan Grant's edict not to talk about the Rangers without him, David and Kevin speculate on what Adolis Garcia's impact means to Joey Gallo's future [28:54]. Find more ‘Dallas Morning News’ audio and a special membership offer for listeners at dallasnews.com/listen.

Luka's pain in the neck, Dak's bum ankle and the Rangers aren't feeling so hot, either.

Writers Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant take a look at the Mavs' playoff chances and how they impact Rick Carlisle's future (4:47). In the potpourri (15:36), they consider the greater impact of Dak Prescott's ankle injury: mental or physical? And Evan rethinks his position on the Rangers' pursuit of Trevor Storey in light of Isiah Kiner-Falefa's MVP-caliber play this season (28:57). Also, David tells a harrowing tale of a squirrel named Scarface.  Find more ‘Dallas Morning News’ audio and a special membership offer for listeners at dallasnews.com/listen. 

SportsDay Insider: Rick Carlisle's job security with the Mavs, Dak's return to the Cowboys from a gruesome injury and, gasp, killer squirrels

Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the Rangers’ gift from the Cardinals in the form of Adolis Garcia [8:41], and Evan reveals the work Garcia puts in to make his hitting approach sustainable. In their potpourri segment [16:35], David says the downside to the Mavs’ season is that they still haven’t determined Kristaps Porzingis’ fit in this offense. The Stars' failure to make the playoffs after a Stanley Cup Finals season will probably cost Rick Bowness, and the Nelson benefits from the move to McKinney's Craig Ranch, where Kevin says the locals will do a better job than Dallas did at Trinity Forest. And, last but not least [29:33], David breaks down how first-round pick Micah Parsons fits in the Cowboys’ crowded linebacker room and which rookies need to make an impact.Find more Dallas Morning News audio and a special membership offer for listeners at dallasnews.com/listen.

SportsDay Insider: Is Adolis Garcia the Rangers' answer at long last in centerfield, and can Kristaps Porzingis do what's best for the Mavs in the playoffs?

Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore dive into the Cowboys’ draft (04:21), with David dropping that the Cowboys were determined to come out of the first round with Micah Parsons, Patrick Surtain II or Jaycee Horn. And that made impossible a trade further down the board than 12. Evan likes the fact that Joey Gallo has nearly doubled his extra-base hit output on Sunday and Monday (19:05), but he’s still not sold that Gallo’s back. He's high on Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Nick Solak, though. So much so that he's thinking the Rangers may not need a certain All-Star shortstop out of Irving after all. And Kevin thinks it’s a good thing the Mavs (27:18) get to play good teams this week, because the Mavs are no good against bad ones. Also, this breaking news: Evan is no good around the house (34:00).  Find more ‘Dallas Morning News’ audio and a special membership offer for listeners at dallasnews.com/listen.

SportsDay Insider: The Cowboys' mistakes at linebacker led them to double down in the draft; Why the Mavs can't beat bad teams

Welcome to our new weekly sports report from columnists Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore. After dissing the Oscars — Kevin loves Gary Oldman, but Mank is as wooden as Joey Gallo’s bats — they discuss Sean Lee’s career (4:50) and how his selection in 2010 set a pattern of second-round gambles. David says they have to fix the defense, but the guys are unanimous (15:40) that if Florida tight end Kyle Pitts is available at 10, they should take a true difference-maker, as Evan calls him. One of the only Rangers making a difference is Adolis Garcia (22:52), yet the guys nitpick him. Kevin wonders if he's communicating with the other outfielders, and Evan critiques his cross-over step. Finally, (31:08) Evan and Kevin discuss whether going back to LSU is really going home for Kim Mulkey and what it means for Baylor. Discover more Dallas Morning News audio and a special membership offer for listeners at dallasnews.com/listen. 

SportsDay Insider: Risky Cowboy gambles in the second round, why no Ranger wants to run into Adolis, and Kim Mulkey leaves Baylor to go home. Sort of.

Kevin and David discuss: What does the phrase “optional workouts” really mean during a pandemic? And how are the Cowboys handling the issue? The guys also examine the draft choices the Cowboys might have. Next, the Mavs misery continues. Finally, Evan awakens from his slumber on the west coast to talk Rangers. Surprisingly, the team is almost even.

The Cowboys' 'optional workouts' and potential draft choices, Mavs misery continues, and, surprise, the Rangers are almost even

Kevin, Evan and David are back to take you inside all things North Texas sports. The guys dive into some golf talk [5:31] following strong showings by local stars in the 2021 Masters, highlighted by Plano's Will Zalatoris and Dallas' Jordan Spieth. They then discuss the "maddening" Mavericks [12:36], who appear stuck in seventh place in the West following some "crippling" losses. What's going on there? Meanwhile, the Rangers' offense is struggling, which isn't a surprise overall, Evan says [26:26] — but he highlights the most alarming element of that. From a long-term perspective, starting pitcher Dane Dunning is giving Texas some hope. We're also one week closer to the NFL draft, so Kevin and David discuss whether the Cowboys would move down from their No. 10 slot in the first round, Patrick Surtain II vs. Jaycee Horn and more. [44:13]Hosts: Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore

The 'maddening' Mavs, a pitching bright spot for the Rangers, and will the Cowboys trade out of their No. 10 draft slot?

The NCAA men's basketball championship is back in the Lone Star State! Kevin and Evan discuss Baylor's domination of Gonzaga on Monday night and other topics regarding the sport in the state of Texas, including Texas Tech's new head coach, Chris Beard at UT and more. Then, they are joined by Cowboys insider Calvin Watkins [13:51] to talk all things NFL draft, including how recent trades around the league could impact Dallas' selection at No. 10 overall, a potential trade-down scenario and the debate of whether to consider an offensive tackle in the first round. Finally, Kevin and Evan dive into the Rangers' "disheartening" start to their season. [36:29] They also discuss Texas' need for a right-handed bat in the middle of the lineup, Leody Taveras and whether the club could soon approach Joey Gallo about a contract extension. Hosts: Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins

Baylor conquers men's basketball, what recent NFL trades mean for Cowboys' draft, and the Rangers' disheartening start

"Ballzy" is SportsDayDFW's weekly podcast, hosted by Evan Grant and Kevin Sherrington. The duo provides expert analysis on the D-FW and larger sports landscape. They also welcomes in big-name columnists, analysts and newsmakers themselves to reveal a side of the story you haven't heard before.

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