Shane Taylor

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Shane Taylor is a sports journalist with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and seven years of professional media experience. He has written 766 articles for InsideTheStar.com, reaching over 928,000 readers. Prior to Inside The Star, Shane worked as a Sports Reporter for Journal Star and a Regional News Reporter for Shaw Media. He currently works in the Communication field at a Junior College.

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NFL

by Shane Taylor

NFL on pace for another disaster hiring replacement referees

Remember back in 2012, the last time the NFL had to deal with hiring replacement referees and how much of a disaster it was?…

March 31, 2026, 8:00 am

Aug 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys unsure if George Pickens will attend offseason program

Well, you knew it was coming at some point, didn’t you? The first report came out today from Cowboys reporter Todd Archer. The start…

March 31, 2026, 6:00 am

Deep Cleveland Browns football player during a game, wearing uniform number 95, running on the field with stadium crowd in background.

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

No, the Cowboys will not trade for Myles Garrett

Well, if you haven’t been on social media or looking around, the last few days, the Browns reworked the contract of Myles Garrett, and…

March 27, 2026, 6:00 am

Tony Pollard voted week 8 FedEx Ground Player of the Week

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Tony Pollard voted week 8 FedEx Ground Player of the Week

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard has been selected as the FedEx Ground Player of the Week for his performance in the week eight victory over the Chicago Bears. During only his…

November 7, 2022, 1:20 pm

A Fully Focused Ezekiel Elliott can Carry the Cowboys into 2018 Playoffs 2

Game Coverage

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys vs Packers: A trip down memory lane

Welcome to week ten. The 6-2 Dallas Cowboys get to travel to Lambeau Field to take on Aaron Rodgers and the struggling 3-6 Packers. The Cowboys are coming off a bye week…

November 7, 2022, 9:49 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

2 underrated players the Cowboys will need to stay strong

As we gear up for the second half of the Dallas Cowboys season, the team will enjoy the rest of their bye week, sitting with a 6-2 record. They battled through adversity early…

November 4, 2022, 10:04 am

Kellen Moore: Has the Student Become the Master?

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

3 things to watch in Cowboys second half of the season

The 6-2 Dallas Cowboys get to use their bye week to rest up before the second half of the season starts next week. Fans, media, and others wrote them off after all that…

November 3, 2022, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys have a challenging November after the bye week

After being written off by seemingly everyone after the first week of the season, the Cowboys enter the bye week as one of five teams with six wins. The bye comes at…

November 2, 2022, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys need a formula to help struggling run defense

The Dallas Cowboys head into the bye week sitting at 6-2, primarily due to the play on the defensive side of the ball. Although the team’s biggest strength, one problem Dan Quinn…

November 1, 2022, 1:03 pm

Game Coverage

by Shane Taylor

Offensive balance rolls in Cowboys victory over the Bears

The Cowboys scored 49 points yesterday afternoon against the Bears, the most all season, racking up 442 yards on offense. A hot start from Dak Prescott and a career day from Tony…

October 31, 2022, 11:07 am

Three players to watch Sunday versus the Bears

Game Coverage

by Shane Taylor

3 Cowboys players to watch this Sunday versus the Bears

Week eight is upon us, and the Dallas Cowboys will look to win their second straight game against an NFC North opponent. The Chicago Bears are coming off a short week after…

October 28, 2022, 7:00 am

Who Will Start Opposite DeMarcus Lawrence at DE in 2018? 1

Game Coverage

by Shane Taylor

Week 8 Preview: Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys are home again this Sunday as they welcome their second straight NFC North opponent to AT&T Stadium, the Chicago Bears. Both teams are coming off a win; Dallas defeated the Lions…

October 27, 2022, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

BREAKING: Cowboys trade for DT Johnathan Hankins

The Dallas Cowboys added to their defensive line depth Tuesday afternoon by trading for Raiders DT Johnathan Hankins. According to sources, the Cowboys acquired Hankins and a 2024 seventh-round pick from the…

October 25, 2022, 1:16 pm

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

CeeDee Lamb on pace for his second straight 1,000-yard season

Could CeeDee Lamb elevate himself as a true number-one wide receiver? That was the question after Amari Cooper was traded to the Cleveland Browns in March. Lamb does not pop off the…

October 25, 2022, 11:21 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys defense continues to dominate the outcome of games

The Dallas Cowboys grinded out a 24-6 victory yesterday afternoon against a struggling Detroit Lions team. Although struggling, the offensive line has been a bright spot for the 1-5 Lions. As one…

October 24, 2022, 11:06 am

DAL 24, DET 6: Cowboys defense force 5 takeaways in victory over Lions

Game Coverage

by Shane Taylor

DAL 24, DET 6: Cowboys defense forces 5 takeaways in victory over Lions

The Dallas Cowboys notched their 5th victory, defeating the Detroit Lions 24 to 6 Sunday afternoon. With the help of five turnovers in the second half from the Lions, the Cowboys scored…

October 23, 2022, 3:35 pm

Stephen Jones Says Contract Talks With Dak Prescott are 'fixing to heat up'

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Dak Prescott medically cleared, expected to start versus the Lions

Dak Prescott has missed the last five games with a fractured thumb, but the quarterback got promising news this week. Prescott was medically cleared on Wednesday from an injury he sustained hitting…

October 21, 2022, 7:00 am

Zeke the Freak Tames Lions – Texans Up Next

Game Coverage

by Shane Taylor

Week 7 Preview: Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys will look to bounce back in front of their home crowd Sunday when they welcome the Detroit Lions to town. Dallas is sitting pretty in the NFC playoff picture with…

October 20, 2022, 12:06 pm

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys PFF grades: A look at the highest-graded players through 6 games

An effort from both sides of the ball has helped the Cowboys register a 4-2 record after the first six weeks of football, the 4th best in NFC. Pro Football Focus grades…

October 18, 2022, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys firmly in playoff picture with Dak Prescott on the way

The first loss for Cooper Rush came last night against the Eagles, 26-17, and yet the Cowboys found a way to keep afloat in the NFC despite Philadelphia’s victory. The Cowboys sit…

October 17, 2022, 11:00 am

Dak Prescott: "I Feel Like I'm Playing The Best I've Ever Played."

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Dak Prescott limited at practice this week, questionable for Sunday Night

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been out of action since suffering a fractured right thumb on opening night against the Bucs on September 11. Wednesday and Thursday marked the first time he…

October 15, 2022, 7:00 am

Game Coverage

by Shane Taylor

Week 6 Preview: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles

The Cowboys and Eagles are a combined 9-1 this season, and they meet on Sunday Night Football for their first highly anticipated matchup of the year. Both teams have a chance to silence…

October 13, 2022, 9:00 am

Micah Parsons named Defensive Player of the Week

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Micah Parsons named Defensive Player of the Week against Rams

For the second time in his career, Micah Parsons has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. The star pass rusher earned the honor with a two-sack performance that helped the Cowboys…

October 12, 2022, 11:48 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Malik Hooker is off to a phenomenal start for the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have not allowed a single opponent to reach the 20-point mark this season. We can thank guys like Micah Parsons and Trevon Diggs for that, but it’s time to…

October 11, 2022, 12:17 pm

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Shane Taylor

NFL on pace for another disaster hiring replacement referees

Cowboys unsure if George Pickens will attend offseason program

No, the Cowboys will not trade for Myles Garrett

Tony Pollard voted week 8 FedEx Ground Player of the Week

Cowboys vs Packers: A trip down memory lane

2 underrated players the Cowboys will need to stay strong

3 things to watch in Cowboys second half of the season

Cowboys have a challenging November after the bye week

Cowboys need a formula to help struggling run defense

Offensive balance rolls in Cowboys victory over the Bears

3 Cowboys players to watch this Sunday versus the Bears

Week 8 Preview: Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys

BREAKING: Cowboys trade for DT Johnathan Hankins

CeeDee Lamb on pace for his second straight 1,000-yard season

Cowboys defense continues to dominate the outcome of games

DAL 24, DET 6: Cowboys defense forces 5 takeaways in victory over Lions

Dak Prescott medically cleared, expected to start versus the Lions

Week 7 Preview: Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys PFF grades: A look at the highest-graded players through 6 games

Cowboys firmly in playoff picture with Dak Prescott on the way

Dak Prescott limited at practice this week, questionable for Sunday Night

Week 6 Preview: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles

Micah Parsons named Defensive Player of the Week against Rams

Malik Hooker is off to a phenomenal start for the Cowboys

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