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STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett will be an analyst on NBC’s “Football Night in America” pregame show this upcoming season.

The U.S. Open returns to The Country Club outside Boston for only the fourth time in history. The Country Club is one of the five founding clubs of the USGA. It also has a history of playoffs. It should be a dynamic week coming off the first Saudi-backed LIV Golf event outside London.

GLEN ROSE — The Glen Rose Cheer Squad brought home a bevy of awards from their summer cheer camp held June 3-6 at TCU. The Lady Tigers earned the Herkie Award; four spirit sticks (one each day); superior ratings for cheer, chant and band chant performance; had 17 all-American nominations; Top Chant for large varsity; the Stunt Safe Award; and earned a bid to the national competition in February.

GLEN ROSE — A year after going winless in District 6-4A play, the Glen Rose Tigers, under firstyear head coach Heath Herron, finished 6-6 and placed second. With that success came the postseason all-district spoils for the Tigers when the all-district awards were released last week.

Nationals star Stephen Strasburg is set to pitch in the majors for the first time since June 1, 2021, when he starts against the Marlins in Miami on Thursdaay night. Strasburg, who turns 34 next month, has been sidelined for most of the past two seasons. He underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome last summer. The 2019 World Series MVP made three minor league rehab starts in the lead-up to his debut. Washington manager Dave Martinez says he won’t put any limitations on the right-hander.

Watching sports on television brings fans close to the competition. But nothing can simulate the experience of being at the field or in the arena. Your senses are more engaged. The noise is louder. The drama is greater.

FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy needed a moment to collect his emotions at the podium. Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence was checking his phone between meetings, awaiting updates from his wife that their children had returned home from school safely.

INDIANAPOLIS – Roger Penske motioned toward the turn four grandstands at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His father took him to those seats in 1951 and a 14-year-old Penske was instantly hooked by the sights and the sounds of “The 500-Mile Sweepstakes,” won that day by Lee Wallard.

BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson was impossible to miss in his orange jersey, pants and helmet — the one with "Watson" taped on the front just in case anyone wasn't sure. As he showed off his right arm with tight spirals, engaged in friendly trash talk, smiled and laughed while interacting with new teammates, the Browns quarterback didn't look a bit distracted by the storm swirling around him.

GLEN ROSE — Following the conclusion of the 2022 softball season, the Glen Rose Lady Tigers are reaping the rewards of a 24-7 mark and a second consecutive District 6-4A championship. When the district honors were announced earlier this week, 10 Lady Tigers and coach Kiel Miller received postseason plaudits that included the most valuable player, defensive player of the year, newcomer of the year, four first-team selections and coach of the year.