The Dallas Express Sports Network (DXSN) is poised to hear the results of its first regional Emmy nomination on Monday night. The Lone Star Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will present the 2026 Lone Star Sports Emmy awards at the Echo Lounge & Music Hall in Dallas, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and dinner beginning at 6 p.m.
Nomination details
The Lone Star Chapter, which serves all 19 television markets across Texas, nominated DXSN’s program “Jerry Flipped The Bird – Dak Flipped The Script” in the Sports Interview/Discussion – Single Program category. The episode was produced by Kevin Morrell and hosted by Chris Yates. It aired before the Dallas Sports Network merged into DXSN.
The roundtable discussion examined Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ $250,000 NFL fine for an obscene gesture toward New York Jets fans and considered whether quarterback Dak Prescott has shifted the narrative that once compared him 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, Prescott’s performance and the broader state of the Cowboys franchise.
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.
How to watch
Viewers who cannot attend the ceremony in person can stream the awards show through the official EMMYS app. DXSN has posted the full nominated episode on its website, allowing fans to watch the discussion before the winner is announced.
Significance for DXSN
The Emmy nomination arrives roughly six months after DXSN launched in February, marking a rapid rise for the new outlet that aims to provide year‑round coverage of Dallas sports with veteran voices. A win would give the network a notable milestone in its inaugural year and further cement its role in the local sports media landscape.
Regardless of the outcome, the nomination highlights the growing influence of Dallas‑based sports programming and underscores the importance of regional recognition for local broadcasters.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
