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Having lived in the DFW area his entire life, Alex Salazar has developed deep expertise in DFW sports, particularly the NFL, NBA and MLB. He is a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks. Alex is a sports journalism major at the University of North Texas and a writer and contributor for The Lead. His work centers on clear, accessible coverage and film breakdowns, with the goal of helping build The Lead into a polished and professional digital sports media outlet.

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Mar 21, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) shoots against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Zaccharie Risacher Boasts Chance At Redemption With Dallas Mavericks

The Atlanta Hawks are officially pulling the plug on the short-lived Zaccharie Risacher Era.  On July 19, Atlanta traded Risacher to the Dallas...

July 30, 2026
May 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Texas Rangers pinch hitter Joc Pederson (3) watches the video board with Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) and home plate umpire John Tumpane (74) after challenging a pitch call in the seventh inning at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Who Should the Texas Rangers Target at the Trade Deadline?

The Rangers have been trying to recapture the glory they achieved in 2023 for the past three years now. While this season hasn’t...

July 24, 2026
Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) looks to pass against BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Which March Madness Stars will Fit Best on the Mavericks?

Few events in sports capture the attention of fans quite like the NCAA Tournament. March Madness delivers everything: Buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, and the...

March 31, 2026
Feb 26, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard AJ Johnson (8) looks on during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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What Should Mavericks Fans Watch For to End 2026 NBA Season?

A season that opened with promise derailed quickly for the Dallas Mavericks. A team that ESPN said had a 50.6% chance to make...

March 12, 2026
Jan 24, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) exchange words after the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Cooper Flagg Is Not Luka Dončić, and That’s Okay for Mavericks

In 2013, English singer-songwriter Tom Odell released his hit song “Another Love.” Oddly enough, the lyrics and meaning match the current feeling Dallas...

February 25, 2026
Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) reacts in the in the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
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Cowboys Must Hit in 2026 NFL Draft; Who Should Dallas Target?

Another season in the books, and another that ended in disappointment for the Dallas Cowboys, who finished 7-9-1 and missed the playoffs. Despite...

February 16, 2026