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Why Do the Lions and Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving?

Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always take to the field for a Thanksgiving football game? Because it’s tradition! But how did this tradition begin?

Politics | Woke Insanity

No Sane People Need Apply: Dallas Can Now ‘Terminate’ Employees for ‘Misgendering’

LGBTQ ideology is the new racism. The Dallas City Council reportedly decided to make job “termination” one of the punishments for city employees who don’t use a person’s “preferred pronouns.” Apparent...

Red states aren’t havens for democracy, they are just decaying a little more slowly.

News | Antisemitism Watch

Clueless: Woke FBI Downplays Anti-Semitic Aspect of Hostage-Taking at Texas Synagogue

The jihadi who stormed the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas and took hostages Saturday is dead. Now comes the whitewashing.

News | News

Congressman On Synagogue Hostage Situation: Now ‘An International Investigation,’ ‘There’s Something More Here’

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told CNN on Sunday that the hostage situation that unfolded on Saturday at a synagogue in Texas has turned into an international investigation that there was “something more” to the events that happened.

News | The News

Dallas Love Field removes Texas Ranger statue, citing racism concerns amid George Floyd anger

The city of Dallas on Thursday removed the statue of a Texas Ranger in the main hall at Dallas Love Field because of the conduct of the man celebrated by it.

Sports | Sports

Cowboys are in major trouble with Dak Prescott, Amari Cooper

With the new CBA being approved by the NFLPA on Sunday morning, the Dallas Cowboys are now in rough shape to re-sign both Day Prescott and Amari Cooper.

Politics | Politics

3 Pinocchios: Obama’s strange claim that it is easier for teens to buy a Glock than get a book

The president exaggerates a point about teens' access to handguns compared to their access to books.

This was a very obvious, and very absurd lie. The rest of the speech was pretty good. But he just couldn't help himself and not inject his own ideology (badly) into what should have been a speech free of politics.

Politics | Woke Insanity

To Kill A Glockingbird: Obama talks Glocks so Conservatives mock with #GlockABook – twitchy.com

Obama used the #DallasMemorial to push his gun control agenda, saying it is super easy to get a Glock. Conservative Twitter responded in kind.

He was asking for this. He couldn't not lie during what could have been a decent speech. No Mr. President, there is no place in the country where it is easier to get a Glock than a book. That was a very foolish thing to say.

Politics | Corruption

Is Barack Obama Responsible For The Dallas Anti-Cop Terror Attack? | Daily Wire

On Thursday, President Obama reacted to the cell-phone-captured footage of the police killings of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile by suggesting that such killings were “not isolated incidents.” Instead, he said, “They are symptomati

"First off, let’s point out the obvious double standard from the left: when a white racist, Dylann Storm Roof, shot up a Charleston black church, the left immediately blamed a widespread culture of racism, and insisted that states across the country tear down Confederate war memorials and stop sponsoring the Confederate flag at state capitols. When non-black cops shoot black suspects, the left insists – without a shred of evidence – that such killings are endemic among police officers, and that the entire system is racist."

News | News

Mother of Alton Sterling's son calls Dallas shootings 'reprehensible'

Quinyetta McMillon, the mother of Alton Sterling's son, delivered a powerful message on the fatal shootings against police officers. 

News | News

Police started a manhunt for the wrong man in the Dallas police shootings, and now he's getting death threats

The Dallas Police Department in a tweet wrongly identified a man of being a suspect in the shooting.

I saw his picture on Facebook! Now I am glad that I didn't repost it!

News | The News

Standoff in Dallas After 11 Officers Shot, 5 Killed After Protest - NBC News

Dallas police remained in a standoff after snipers shot 11 officers, five fatally, during a demonstration over recent police shootings.

This POTUS is at least partially responsible for the climate that allowed this. His constant focus on race and enabling of racism on both sides has divided the country more than it has been in decades.

News | The News

11 Officers Shot, 5 Fatally, by Snipers Amid Dallas Protest; Standoff Underway - ABC News

At least 11 cops were shot and four killed in Dallas on Thursday.

This is another sad day for the United States. We've had way too many of those lately.

Sports | NHL

Disaster in Dallas: Blues blow out Stars in Game 7 – ProHockeyTalk

A letdown from Lehtonen.

Sports | NHL

Fights, hits and a blown kiss: Stars and Blues get nasty – ProHockeyTalk

Do not cross Ryan Reaves.

Sports | NHL

WATCH: Blues win Game 2 in OT after costly Stars penalty - CBSSports.com

Antoine Roussel's penalty in overtime gave David Backes an opportunity to score the game winning goal for the St. Louis Blues.

Sports | NHL

Dallas Stars speed away from St. Louis Blues to take Game 1 | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Stars started the game hot and continued to pour it on, outshooting the Blues 14-6 in the first period and then 17-11 in the second period.

Sports | NBA

OKC nabs 3-1 lead over Dallas despite Durant's struggles, ejection | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Thunder controlled another game against the hurting Mavericks and look likely to close out the series Monday with or without their superstar.

Sports | NFL

Alfred Morris picks Dallas Cowboys as his next landing spot | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: You'd think, if the money was close, running backs searching for a fountain of youth would flock to the Dallas Cowboys.

Sports | NFL

Report: Browns are 'done' with Johnny Manziel, who wants to go to Dallas - CBSSports.com

The Browns are reportedly 'done' with Johnny Manziel, who wants to play in Dallas.

Sports | NFL

Report: Tony Romo out for the rest of the season | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Dallas's season has hit rock bottom as Tony Romo is out for the rest of the year.

Sports | NFL

Devastating injury to Tony Romo leaves Cowboys unhappiest 2-0 team in NFL - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Team owner Jerry Jones said he felt "about as low as a crippled cricket's ass" when he saw Romo lying on his back again. He wasn't alone.

Sports | NFL

Greg Hardy suspension reduced to four games | ProFootballTalk

The long wait for arbitrator Harold Henderson's ruling on Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy's appeal is over. While Henderson has upheld the suspension, Hardy's ban has been slashed to four games from the 10 originally handed down by NFL Commissioner Roger

Sports | NBA

DeAndre Jordan spurns the Mavericks, and the Clippers laugh at someone else for a change

DeAndre Jordan's wild free-agent circus ended with a day full of jokes and him re-signing with the Clippers. That's enough to make it one of the best days in franchise history.

Sports | NBA

Source: DeAndre Jordan agrees to $80 million deal with Mavericks - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Jordan has already informed Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle that he is joining Dallas.

Politics | Media Watch

Dallas Police Association Calls Out CNN For Anchor's 'Flippant Non-Apology'

The Dallas Police Association isn’t taking any of CNN’s anchor Fredricka Whitfield’s attempts to downplay a comment she made Saturday (link to NB article) referring to an attempted cop killer as “courageous and brave.” After immediate backlash

Sports | NBA

Harden, Howard lead Rockets past Mavs in Game 5, move on to Round 2 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Rockets didn't make it easy on themselves, but they still had enough to eliminate Dallas on Tuesday night.

Sports | NBA

3-pointer: What we learned from Rockets-Mavs Game 4 - CBSSports.com

The Dallas Mavericks avoided the sweep by the Houston Rockets and forced a Game 5. Here's what we learned from Game 4.

Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture

For the Best U.S. Architecture Per Square Mile, Head to Dallas - CityLab

New York has the nation's tallest skyscraper. Chicago has some fancy buildings. But one city wins when it comes to sheer density of urban design.

I live Dallas, but c'mon...better than Chicago?

Sports | NFL

Cowboys denied chance to win when Dez Bryant catch overturned | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Dez Bryant was denied a brilliant catch, and football-watching fans were denied a great finish to a classic game.

Sports | Sports

Why Do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys Always Play on Thanksgiving? | Mental Floss

Because it's tradition! But how did this tradition begin?

Now you know!