Dan Greenspan, Author at The Rapid City Post

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Tyler Shough (6) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Tyler Shough’s first start as Saints quarterback has glimpses of promise in 34-10 loss to Rams

November 2, 2025

Tyler Shough’s first NFL start was going to be a challenge and the New Orleans Saints didn’t help matters by giving their rookie just 40 offensive snaps to see what spark he might be able to provide. Still, there were enough positive glimpses from the second-round pick from Louisville to render the decision to turn to Shough something of a success despite losing 34-10 to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Shough was 15 of 24 for 176 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones remains on the ground after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Mac Jones returns after 49ers QB appears to hurt his left knee against Rams

October 2, 2025

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones was able to return after appearing to hurt his left knee in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams. Jones took a blind-side hit from Rams linebacker Byron Young on third-and-goal midway through the third quarter with the 49ers leading 17-7. He was already wearing a brace on the knee and grabbed at it while down on the turf. But after appearing to be in significant pain, Jones eventually popped back up and jogged off the field. He tested his mobility on the sideline and came back in following a touchdown drive by the Rams. The 49ers won 27-20 in overtime.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) gets up off the turf after throwing an interception against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Chargers’ injured O-line faces Commanders’ ineffective pass rush in showdown of struggling fronts

October 2, 2025

It’s hard to win without controlling the line of scrimmage, as the Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Chargers were reminded last week. The Commanders couldn’t rush the passer in a 34-27 loss at the Atlanta Falcons, and the Chargers failed to protect quarterback Justin Herbert as their undefeated start ended with a 21-18 defeat at the New York Giants. The teams face off Sunday, putting their respective struggles up front in the spotlight. Washington managed just one sack and gave Michael Penix Jr. enough time to throw for a career-best 313 yards, while Los Angeles struggled to block after left tackle Joe Alt sprained his ankle.

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, left, and forward LeBron James yell to the referees during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Lakers coach JJ Redick received extension ahead of full season of LeBron James-Luka Doncic pairing

September 25, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers know head coach JJ Redick will be a part of their future going forward, and plan to give superstar forward LeBron James every chance to do the same. General manager Rob Pelinka said Redick received a contract extension this summer after the 41-year-old completed his first season leading the Lakers, who went 50-32 to finish third in the Western Conference and lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in a first-round playoff series. Getting Redick to sign a new deal after superstar point guard Luka Doncic agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension through 2028 in August leaves James as the last piece of the Lakers’ headlining trio without certainty after this season after picking up his $52.6 million player option in June.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, left, talks with quarterback Matthew Stafford, right, during an NFL football practice Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Los Angeles, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Matthew Stafford practices with Rams in QB’s first team workout of preseason

August 18, 2025

Matthew Stafford practiced with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, marking the quarterback’s first workout with the team this preseason after having been unable to do so because of a sore back. Stafford, 37, took first-team reps during the session and did not speak to reporters afterward. Coach Sean McVay said it was too soon to know what the session means for Stafford’s status going forward.

Jerry Jones, left, Dallas Cowboys owner, president, and general manager stands with his son Stephen Jones, Cowboys co-owner, executive vice president, CEO, and director of player personnel during training camp Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reveals cancer diagnosis and credits experimental drug

August 13, 2025

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has credited an experimental trial drug for successfully treating advanced melanoma as he disclosed his cancer diagnosis publicly for the first time. Jones revealed his illness in a documentary debuting on Netflix next week. The 82-year-old Jones told The Dallas Morning News how he was initially diagnosed in June 2010 and underwent two surgeries on his lung and two on his lymph nodes over the next 10 years after skin cancer cells metastasized. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer described Jones’ fight with cancer as an “amazing story” and praised him for going public. He also revealed his own fight with thyroid cancer when he was 28.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has not spoken with Micah Parsons following public trade request

August 5, 2025

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has not spoken to Micah Parsons since the star defensive end publicly requested a trade on Friday. Jones spoke to reporters Tuesday following a joint practice between the Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams, his second such media session in four days after Parsons took to social media amid a breakdown in negotiating a contract extension. Jones again said that the Cowboys organization has not has direct contact with Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta, before reiterating that he does not consider the holdup in talks unusual. Parsons has not responded publicly to Jones’ remarks.

Dallas Cowboys' Linebacker Micah Parsons, left, speaks with wide receiver George Pickens during the Dallas Cowboys NFL Football training camp in Oxnard, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Dan Greenspan)

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dismisses Micah Parsons’ trade request as negotiation talk

August 2, 2025

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones does not intend to trade Micah Parsons after the star defensive end said he wants to leave the team amid a breakdown in negotiating a contract extension. Parsons remains at training camp after writing on social media Friday to request a trade, where he has yet to practice because of a back injury. He did not speak to reporters, walking off the field at the same time as Jones was fielding questions for more than 15 minutes. No stranger to public and prolonged disputes with standout players, Jones insisted the standoff with Parsons is no different than past situations.

Micah Parsons: ‘Not really much movement’ in contract extension talks with Cowboys

July 22, 2025

Micah Parsons has not seen progress in negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys but does not intend to hold out of training camp as the two-time All-Pro defensive end seeks a contract extension that would likely make him the highest-paid defender in NFL history. Parsons reported to camp Monday and worked out on a limited basis with the team as it started practicing Tuesday. He then responded to comments made by Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones during a news conference the previous day.

Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner, president, and general manager speaks to reporters during a news conference to open training camp Monday, July 21, 2025, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Jerry Jones says he’ll remain as Cowboys GM and ‘nothing new’ in Micah Parsons contract talks

July 21, 2025

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones did not have any updates on the status of contract negotiations with star defensive end Micah Parsons ahead of the start of training camp. Jones expressed confidence a potential hold-in by the 26-year-old Parsons would not impact the team’s preparations. The contract impasse with Parsons comes after Dallas went 7-10 last season after protracted negotiations of new deals for quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. The 82-year-old Jones also said Monday he has no plans to step down as GM.

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