The Dallas Express Sports Network (DXSN) will learn Monday night whether its Cowboys roundtable program has earned a 2026 Lone Star Sports Emmy. The Lone Star Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will hold the awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Central Time on Monday at the Echo Lounge & Music Hall in Dallas. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner beginning at 6 p.m., and the show will be streamed for remote viewers via the EMMYS app.
Nomination details
The chapter has nominated DXSN’s episode “Jerry Flipped The Bird – Dak Flipped The Script” in the Sports Interview/Discussion – Single Program category. The program, produced by Kevin Morrell and hosted by Chris Yates, was announced as a nominee on July 9, after the network’s merger into DXSN.
The hour‑long roundtable examined two recent Cowboys storylines: owner Jerry Jones’ $250,000 NFL fine for making an obscene gesture toward New York Jets fans, and quarterback Dak Prescott’s impact on the conversation surrounding his comparisons to former star Tony Romo. Former three‑time Super Bowl champion Tony Casillas joined panelists Mark Elfenbein, Will Koberg, Jaimie Kelton and Scooter Magruder to break down the fine, discuss Prescott’s play, and assess the broader state of the Dallas Cowboys.
Other nominees
Also in the Sports Interview/Discussion category are “The Kick: ’26 FIFA World Cup Draw Behind the Scene” from FC Dallas and “The Panel with Jonah Javad: A Mother’s Day Special” from WFAA, according to the nominee list released by the Lone Star Chapter.
DXSN’s rapid rise
The Dallas Express launched DXSN in February, offering year‑round coverage of local sports with veteran voices. The Emmy nomination arrives roughly six months after the network’s debut, marking a notable milestone for a first‑year operation. Readers can view the full nominated episode on the DXSN site before the winners are announced Monday night.
What the ceremony means for local sports media
Regional Emmy awards recognize professional achievement in broadcasting across Texas’s 19 television markets. A nomination highlights the quality of local sports programming and underscores the importance of community‑focused coverage of Dallas teams. For DXSN, the potential award could boost the network’s credibility, attract new advertisers, and encourage further investment in in‑depth sports analysis for fans across the Metroplex.
Whether DXSN walks away with the trophy or not, the nomination itself reflects the growing demand for thoughtful, locally produced sports content that goes beyond game recaps to explore the cultural and business dimensions of Dallas’ beloved franchises.
Original reporting: WBAP News/Talk (Dallas-Fort Worth) — read the source article.
