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Dallas came to play Thursday night, but their defense absolutely did not. The Cowboys surrendered a twenty-one to ten lead to the Buccaneers, and the criticism has been swift and brutal. Analysts are calling it one of the worst defensive performances of the young season, and with Tampa Bay considered a team on the slide, there's real concern now about where this Dallas unit actually stands.
Speaking of Tampa Bay, it was Bucky Irving doing the damage, punching in a score to give the Bucs that twenty-one to ten advantage. Irving has been one of the more quietly effective backs in the NFC this season, and Thursday night he made sure everyone noticed. The Cowboys' inability to contain him on the ground was a recurring theme throughout the night.
And on a warmer note, A'ja Wilson has been named WNBA Most Valuable Player for the second time, and the story behind the announcement is just as good as the honor itself. Her partner, Heat center Bam Adebayo, was asked to record a tribute video before the results went public, meaning he had to keep that secret locked tight. He delivered. Wilson had no idea. Two champions, one household.
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