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Credit: nbcdfw.com | Dallas Mavericks partner host ‘Winter Warm Up' The Dallas Mavericks are starting a campaign to gather cosy winter apparel for low-income families. Between now and January 22nd, anybody interested in taking part in the "Winter Warm Up" is welcome to bring new or lightly used jackets, blankets, and other winter essentials. The Austin Street Centre, a nearby organisation that offers basic necessities and secure refuge to the most disadvantaged people, will benefit from the donated goods. Visit a Raising Cane's store to make a donation. On January 22, during the Mavericks' home game, donations will also be collected at the American Airlines Centre. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Mavericks guard Seth Curry will assist in starting the drive at the Raising Cane's on G...

Credit: poundingtherock.com | Pistons — Pop's rival head coaches Pop took over, the Pistons have had fourteen different head coaches. As previously noted, over his twenty-eight years as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich has faced up against 307 different NBA coaches, according to an article headlined "Pop's Incredible Longevity." Give or take one or two ejections, Pop has coached the Spurs continuously since Bob Hill was fired in 1996. The Spurs take on the Detroit Pistons tonight. Doug Collins was Pop's first coach against the formidable Motor City from 1995 until 1998. After three years as Detroit's head coach, he was sacked, and his assistant Alvin Gentry took over. Beginning his NBA coaching career as an assistant in San Antonio, Gentry guided the Pisto...

Credit: nba.com | Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors NBA The Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles will begin at 10.30 p.m. (ET) on January 9. Spectrum Sportsnet will provide live coverage of the NBA contest. The Los Angeles Lakers (18-19) and Toronto Raptors (15-21) square off at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The game is set to begin at 10:30 p.m. ET. Let's examine the lines provided by FanDuel Sportsbook for the Raptors vs. Lakers game and provide our professional NBA predictions and choices. Season series: First encounter; 1-1 split previous season Raptors vs the Lakers Odds Supplied by FanDuel Sportsbook; for a comprehensive list, see the USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds website. The previous update was made at 3:...

Source: si.com | Lions coach Dan Campbell as a player DETROIT -- Dan Campbell was able to return to the field despite having a torn triceps muscle. With a knee brace protecting his right arm, Campbell, a tight end for the Detroit Lions in his sixth NFL season, faced the Chicago Bears on Christmas Eve, 2006. Lions quarterback Jon Kitna thought Campbell would go post-corner on the backside with less than three minutes left in the first quarter, but Campbell beat him on a corner post. After making adjustments, Kitna launched a 23-yard touchdown pass. In the rear of the end zone, an overjoyed Campbell celebrated with both arms after making the grab before being surrounded by his Lions teammates. "I think about those times with Dan, and he just never ever complained," remarked Kitna...

Source: si.com | Cowboys Wallop Commanders, Host Packers in Playoffs - Top 10 Whitty Observations The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders 38-10 on a spectacular Sunday to kick off the New Year. This victory secured the NFC East title and guaranteed a postseason matchup with coach Mike McCarthy's previous team, the Green Bay Packers. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders 38–10 to secure the division title, the NFC's No. 2 seed, and a home-field route to their first NFC Championship Game since 1995. They did so against a tough opponent in a challenging atmosphere. Related News: Dallas Cowboys playoffs game: On Sunday afternoon, Dallas will play the Green Bay Packers 10. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - Let's face it, you thought the team was done after their W...

Source: bloggingtheboys.com | Dallas Cowboys playoffs The Cowboys and Packers will square off in their official Wild Card game on Sunday afternoon. With their victory over the Washington Commanders on the road on Sunday afternoon, the Dallas Cowboys secured the NFC East and the #2 seed in the NFC. The Green Bay Packers, the Cowboys' opponent in the Wild Card Round, are a reflection of how the rest of the league performed in Week 18. Playoff announcement: Cowboys will play Green Bay on Sunday, Jan. 14 on FOX at 3:30 CT at AT&T Stadium.— Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) January 8, 2024 We did not, however, know when Sunday night's game would take place until about halftime. We now know the solution. On Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET, Dallas will play Green Bay in a game tha...

Credit: cnet.com | Cowboys vs. Commanders When the Washington Commanders (4-12) play the Dallas Cowboys (11-5) at FedExField on Sunday, January 7, 2024, they are coming off a seven-game losing skid. With the spread set at 13 points, the Cowboys are clear favourites in this one. The contest's over/under is set at 47. Read the article below before placing a live wager on this week's game between the Commanders and the Cowboys. All of the pertinent data and statistics that you want for your in-game wagers have been compiled by us. Also Read: NFL playoff picture: matchups and live seeding for Week 18: Steelers vs. Ravens, Texans vs. Colts Quarter-by-Quarter Betting Tips: Cowboys vs. Commanders First Quarter In 2023, the Cowboys have had winning records after the first qu...

Credit: sportingnews.com | NFL live playoff picture A current glance at the NFL playoff rankings and news on the teams fighting for the last few spots in the postseason. NFL Week 18 narratives to follow: Who advances to the playoffs? Finally, the NFL regular season is coming to an end, and my, what a crazy adventure football has been! major quarterback injuries on a large scale. Some of their backups had heroic performances that saved the season, while others were complete failures. Unusual difficulties for the leaders. Underdog teams' incredible triumph against all odds. achievements by elite athletes that push records. Three coach firings throughout the season. And there will naturally be a packed playoff pitch. Nine teams still have a chance to make the playoffs when play...

Credit: theathletic.com | Texans punch ticket to playoffs with 23-19 victory over Colts The NFL Playoffs in 2023 will see the Houston Texans participate. Head Coach DeMeco Ryans' club advanced to the postseason with a victory in Indianapolis thanks to a late touchdown drive led by C.J. Stroud and a defensive stop on the Colts' last drive. After winning the coin toss, the Texans decided to defer and kicked off the game. After Ka'imi Fairbairn's pass was intercepted in the end zone, the play was sent to Indianapolis at its own 25-yard line. Running back Jonathan Taylor received a handoff that resulted in four yards for the Colts. Indianapolis was awarded a first-and-10 at the 34-yard line after a hands-to-the-face penalty on the next play. Gardner Minshew then connected with Mich...