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Cat & Mouse With Tom & Jerry »
How much do Tom Hicks and Jerry Jones pay themselves for the privilege of owning the Dallas Stars, the Texas Rangers, and the Dallas Cowboys? That and more in a revealing joint interview.
September 1999 by Skip Hollandsworth
If the Washington Redskins Are Worth $800 Million »
What are the Dallas Stars and the San Antonio Spurs worth—not to mention less successful Texas teams.
September 1999 by Andrew Zimbalist
Color Commentary »
With this year’s induction of Seguin native Smokey Joe Williams, one fourth of the Negro Leaguers in baseball’s hall of fame are Texans. Unfortunately, there may not be any more.
August 1999 by Jeff McCord
Playing for Keeps »
The truth—what we can discern, anyway—about Tom Landry’s leukemia.
July 1999 by Jim Atkinson
Ty’s Game »
Roping in Ty Murray; Fess Parker—yes, him—on Quanah Parker.
July 1999
Heir Jordan »
Among all athletes with endorsements, Michael Jordan is still king. But Sheryl Swoopes of the Houston Comets is scoring in her own way—and she's having a ball.
June 1999 by Erin Davies
Team Player »
Why he was a hit running the Texas Rangers.
June 1999 by Joe Nick Patoski
Sweetheart of the Rodeo »
Ty Murray is the last pure American cowboy, a throwback to the mythic West. And if you visit him on his Stephenville ranch, you’d better be ready to ride.
May 1999 by Skip Hollandsworth
Ice Guys Finish First »
Hockey in Texas? And the team is good? Don’t laugh. The Dallas Stars could win it all this year, and sports fans across the state could soon be drinking Shiner Bock from the Stanley Cup.
May 1999 by Jason Cohen
Savoring the Private Ryan »
Out of uniform, in his own words, Texas icon Nolan Ryan on baseball, ranching, values, and his love for his native state.
April 1999 by Paul Burka
Our Juan and Only »
At home in his native Puerto Rico or at home plate in Arlington, Texas Rangers slugger Juan Gonzalez is a hit.
April 1999 by Joe Nick Patoski
Secret Agent Men »
Why are Randy and Alan Hendricks the only people in Houston who are glad Roger Clemens didn’t end up with the Astros? Hey, it comes with the job.
April 1999 by Jason Cohen
Successful Formula? »
Even in this year of massive budget cuts, Texas will likely spend $25 million to help bring a Formula One race to a newly constructed track in Austin’s backyard. Why?
August 2011 by Jason Cohen
Score! »
One of college basketball’s great coaches finally gets his due.
March 1999 by Joe Nick Patoski
Designated Rivalry »
Should the Astros join the Rangers in the American League West?
July 2011 by Jason Cohen
Inside Aggie Inc. »
Which sports lose money, the economics of luxury suites, and other secrets of Texas A&M University’s athletic program.
March 1999 by Paul Burka
Sports »
Hot hurdling in Giddings, super six-man football in Gordon: Ten towns that got game.
March 1999 by Jordan Mackay
Has Dominique Moceanu Flipped? »
Three years after her Olympic glory, the gymnast is once again in competition—only this time, it’s with her parents.
February 1999 by Skip Hollandsworth
The Real Troy Aikman »
His dreams. His fears. The truth about his love life. A candid chat with Texas’ most misunderstood sports hero.
December 1998 by Skip Hollandsworth
Just Say Snow »
Breathtaking scenery, tons of runs, and pillowy, powdery white stuff: If you need a lift this winter, New Mexico skiing won’t leave you cold.
December 1998 by Jason Cohen and Joe Nick Patoski
Dennis the Menace? »
A few (ahem) letters about Dennis Rodman.
November 1998
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