Welcome to SimpleSportsNews Dallas, your daily dive into the heart of Texas sports, and it's Sunday, August 17th. Today, we tackle the Rangers' tough road trip, where their recent 14 to 2 loss to the Blue Jays underscores a challenging stretch with eight losses in their last nine games. We’ll explore the bullpen woes and Jon Gray’s waiver saga as the team struggles to stay in the playoff hunt. Shifting gears to the Mavericks, we revisit Kristaps Porzingis’ time with the team and spotlight rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, who’s already making waves ahead of the new season. And over on the ice, the Stars are navigating contract negotiations with key players like Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley while preparing for a new era under coach Glen Gulutzan. Finally, we hit the gridiron to break down the Cowboys' preseason struggles, including backup quarterback concerns and Micah Parsons' ongoing contract situation, as they gear up for the regular season. Stick with us as we unpack all the latest from Dallas sports.