Joe Buck on 'Monday Night Football'Joe Buck (Photo via ESPN)

Joe Buck may have admitted that he doesn’t spend much time with his kids on live television.

The ESPN commentator was calling the ‘Monday Night Football’ clash between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions at Ford Field and got into a discussion about hamstring injuries with partner Troy Aikman.

The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback revealed having pulled his hammy on a treadmill and hasn’t been back since. He would warn fathers past the age of 40 about the dangers of running around with their kids and expressed surprise at the fact that Buck has never suffered such an injury as he has very young children.

“Tells you how involved I am,” Buck replied.

You can listen to the curious interaction in the video below:


“It’s football season, F them kids,” someone commented.

“Can’t tell if he’s bragging or complaining😒,” said another.


“He’s too busy putting his kids grandkids grandchildren into college,” wrote a third.

The conversation came about after Rock Ya-Sin limped off the field with a suspected hamstring injury. But he was in a lot better shape than Mike Evans, who was knocked out cold while attempting a catch with the Lions CB covering him.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.


From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.