Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:26:08 -0600 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:26:08 -0600 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Ahmad-Bradshaw-Doesnt-See-Cowboys-Winning-With-Romo-139232098.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:31:19 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/ahmad-bradshaw-cowboys.jpg
Giants' running back Ahmad Bradshaw recently took a shot at Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo, vocally doubting whether Dallas can win a title with him at the helm.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Report-Cowboys-Considering-Franchising-Spencer-139232993.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:30:12 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/anthony-spencer10.7.11.jpg
According to a report, the Dallas Cowboys are considering using their franchise tag to hold onto OLB Anthony Spencer.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Romo-Woods-Finish-Tied-For-17th-At-Pebble-Beach-139230618.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:29:12 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/romo-woods2.10.12.jpg
Tony Romo and Tiger Woods were unable to make any kind of push in the final round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Sunday, and finished tied for 17th.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/news/sports/DeMarco-Murray-Meets-The-First-Lady/139116814 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:04:30 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/vlcsnap2012021015h06m03s23_722x406_2195261505.jpg
Along with first lady Michelle Obama, members of the Dallas Cowboys encourage kids to get moving and eat right. More at NFL.com and DallasCowboys.com.

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DeMarcus Ware and Miles Austin are among a group of Cowboys teaming up with Michelle Obama today in Dallas, to promote the First Lady's "Let's Move" initiative.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/TO-Thought-Hed-Retire-As-A-Cowboy-139115669.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:09:26 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/115269793.jpg
Terrell Owens said in a recent interview that, for a time, he thought he would retire as a Dallas Cowboy.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/McBriar-Hopeful-Hell-Remain-In-Dallas-139113819.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:54:33 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/mat-mcbriar11.30.11.jpg
Soon-to-be free agent punter Mat McBriar is hopeful that he'll remain with the Dallas Cowboys.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Cowboys-Interested-In-Free-Agent-CB-Stanford-Routt-139109554.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:59:50 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/stanford-routt2.10.12.jpg
According to the agent representing free agent corner Stanford Routt, the Cowboys are one of several teams to have shown an interest in his client.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Romo-Woods-Finish-First-Day-At-Pebble-Beach-At--7-139106479.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:53:51 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/romo-woods2.10.12.jpg
The pairing of Tony Romo and Tiger Woods finished the opening round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Thursday at -7.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Spencer-On-His-Way-Out-139097749.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:13:52 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/anthony-spencer-giants.jpg
It looks like Anthony Spencer's time in Dallas is probably over.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Terrell-Owens-Calls-Departure-From-Dallas-Very-Disappointing-139032159.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:08:25 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/terrell-owens2.9.12.jpg
Terrell Owens maintains that he's not bitter about the way his departure from Dallas played out, but he certainly hasn't forgotten about it, either.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Changes-Coming-For-Hall-of-Fame-Voting-Process-139030959.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:51:16 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/charles-haley2.9.12.jpg
The exclusion of Cris Carter, Bill Parcells and Charles Haley from the HOF class of 2012, among others, has left many to question the current voting system.

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The highly publicized pairing of Tony Romo and Tiger Woods will tee off at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am Thursday.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Report-Cowboys-Nearing-Deal-With-Asst-Secondary-Coach-139025804.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:42:27 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/joe-baker2.9.12.jpg
The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly on the verge of rounding out their coaching staff with secondary coach Joe Baker.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Giants-Exec-Takes-Jab-At-Cowboys-During-Victory-Parade-139022239.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:28:41 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/giants-parade-ticker-tape.jpg
Giants' chairman and executive vice president Steve Tisch took a bit of a shot at the Cowboys in his speech at the team's Super Bowl parade.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Allen-Wranglers-To-Welcome-TO-With-Party-Tonight-138944589.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:04:36 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/terrell-owens2.1.12.jpg
The Allen Wranglers will formally welcome Terrell Owens with a party on Wednesday night.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/TO-Officially-Introduced-by-Wranglers-139011529.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:20:33 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/terrell-owens2.1.12.jpg
There's bullpen catcher and third-string quarterback, then there's T.O.'s new gig with the Allen Wranglers.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/TO-A-Rod-Make-List-Of-Most-Disliked-Athletes-138953319.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:57:11 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/115269793.jpg
Two former stars of the DFW sports scene, Terrell Owens and Alex Rodriguez, are among the most disliked athletes in the US, according to a recent poll.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Tiger-Woods-Romos-a-Hell-of-a-Golfer-138950434.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:33:29 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/tony-romo-golf722.jpg
Tiger Woods had some high praise for Tony Romo, his playing partner in this weekend's Pebble Beach Pro-Am, in an interview Tuesday.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Murray-Just-Finishing-Key-To-Cowboys-Returning-To-Playoffs-138954944.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:48:54 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/demarco-murray11.17.11.jpg
Like many fans we'd imagine, DeMarco Murray believes the key to Dallas improving on 2011 and returning to the playoffs in 2012 is the ability to finish games.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Mat-McBriar-Had-Surgery-On-Tuesday-138946684.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:20:25 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/mat-mcbriar10.28.11.jpg
Cowboys' punter Mat McBriar underwent surgery on his left leg on Tuesday, and is expected to make a full recovery.

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Some fans say they'll buy tickets to see Terrell Owens play for the Allen Wranglers, but others say they're bored by the hype.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/NFC-East-Outlook-Scary-for-Cowboys-138937504.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:35:19 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/136326385.jpg
Yeah, the 2011 season just ended, but let's look ahead to 2012 and the Cowboys' chances in the NFC East.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Tebow-Considering-A-Future-In-Politics-138873124.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:09:03 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/TimTebowFans_722x406_2185190276.jpg
Tim Tebow said in a recent interview that he wouldn't dismiss the possibility of a political career after football.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Cowboys-Mulling-Regular-Season-Game-In-Mexico-138866829.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:20:50 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/cowboys-gallery-07-092611.jpg
With the league looking to strengthen its presence in Latin America, the idea that the Dallas Cowboys could soon play a regular season game in Mexico is picking up some steam.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Marijuana-Charge-Against-Dre-Kirkpatrick-Dropped-138869039.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:17:51 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/dre-kirkpatrick1.18.12.jpg
Former Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick will not be prosecuted on a marijuana charge, stemming from an incident last month.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/ESPNs-McShay-Has-Cowboys-Taking-Janoris-Jenkins-In-First-Round-138865324.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:23:42 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/janoris-jenkins1.25.12.jpg
ESPN draft expert Todd McShay has the Dallas Cowboys getting some secondary help in the first round of the draft, in the form of North Alabama cornerback Janoris Jenkins.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Report-Former-Cowboys-Assistant-Todd-Haley-To-Join-Steelers-As-Offensive-Coordinator-138861769.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:43:28 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/todd-haley2.7.12.jpg
Todd Haley, a former offensive assistant with Dallas, will reportedly take over the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense in 2012.

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Vegas has released its odds to win Super Bowl XLVII with some good bargains to be had out there.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/news/sports/EXCLUSIVE_-Wives-of-Cuban,-Jones-_-Ryan/138762279 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:28:08 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/ChampionWives020512_722x406_2193357752.jpg
For the first time, three of the highest-profile wives in all of professional sports, Gene Jones, Ruth Ryan and Tiffany Cuban, talk to NBC 5's Meredith Land about life with three of the best known team owners in the nation: Jerry Jones of the Dallas...

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Overnight-Ratings-For-SB-XLVI-Fall-Just-Shy-Of-Record-138801149.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:33:43 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/giants-super-bowl-victory.jpg
The Giants' Super Bowl XLVI win over the Patriots was the most watched television program in US TV history.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Hasselbeck-Picks-Cowboys-As-Non-Playoff-Team-Most-Likely-To-Win-In-2012-138799909.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:13:55 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/136326341.jpg
ESPN analyst Tim Hasselbeck believes that of all the non-playoff teams in 2011, the Dallas Cowboys have the best shot at rebounding to win it all in 2012.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Lil-Tim-Tebow-Imagined-Himself-As-A-Cowboy-138798049.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:50:38 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/tim+tebow+010812.jpg
Tim Tebow said last week that, when playing football in his backyard as a kid, he imagined himself playing for the Dallas Cowboys.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/DeMarco-Murray-Defends-Romo-Garrett-138796269.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:23:01 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/demarco-murray-draft.jpg
Cowboys' running back DeMarco Murray vehemently defended his head coach and his quarterback in Indy this weekend.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Jerry-Jones-Says-Hes-Had-50-Concussions-138794454.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:37 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/jones_722x406_2193139270.jpg
In a move that could help explain the Roy Williams trade, Jerry Jones said last week that he has had "50 concussions."

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Giselle-Pops-Off-On-WR-Corps-138791709.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:19:40 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/gisele-tom-brady-super-bowl.jpg
Tom Brady is probably putting out some fires this morning, thanks to his supermodel wife.

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Before the season, Eli Manning said he felt he was an elite NFL quarterback. People laughed. Look who's laughing now.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Where-We-Were-Covering-Super-Bowl-XLVI-138753749.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:36:50 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/WWW-SB-XLVI-thumb.jpg
Photos from NBC 5's crews covering Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Jerry-Jones-Indianapolis-is-Doing-A-Great-Job-138727304.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:34:16 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/jerry.indy.jpg
Jerry Jones praises host city of Super Bowl XLVI

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Heres-Your-Chance-To-Be-TOs-Teammate-138497899.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:45:53 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/terrell-owens2.1.12.jpg
Terrell Owens' new team, the Allen Wranglers will be holding player tryouts this weekend.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/blogs/blue-star/SB-Fans-Ready-for-Madonna/138674044 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:25:09 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/vlcsnap2012020315h36m22s217_722x406_2192792640.jpg
Madonna will perform the halftime show during Super Bowl XLVI and the fans in Indianapolis are "dancing in the street" excited -- as long as there's no wardrobe malfunction.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Ex-Cowboys-In-The-Super-Bowl-Chris-Canty-138666449.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:37:35 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/chris-canty2.3.12.jpg
In the final of a four part series looking at ex-Cowboys playing in this weekend's Super Bowl XLVI, we profile Chris Canty, defensive tackle for the New York Giants.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Witten-Picks-Giants-Over-Pats-In-Super-Bowl-138662819.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:57:17 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Jason+Witten+Casey+Matthews.jpg
Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is predicting that the Super Bowl Champions will come from the NFC East.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Brandt-Doesnt-Believe-Peyton-Manning-Will-Play-Again-138661159.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:30:58 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Peyton+Manning+11812.jpg
Longtime vice president of player personnel for the Cowboys, Gil Brandt doesn't believe Peyton Manning will play again.

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Not only does Michael Irvin not have a problem with Jerry Jones' hands-on approach to his team, he believes it can be a motivational tool for young players.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Murray-Ahead-Of-Schedule-In-Rehab-138656729.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:32:49 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/demarco-murray11.17.11.jpg
DeMarco Murray told NBC 5's Matt Barrie on Friday that he is ahead of schedule in rehabbing the injured right ankle that prematurely ended his rookie season.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Cowboys-Youth-Movement-Getting-Love-138645224.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:56:09 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/tyron-smith-good-start.jpg
The Cowboys' top two draft picks from last April both showed tons of promise in the 2011.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/video/#!/blogs/blue-star/Better-for-Bowls_-Indy-or-DFW?/138599109 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:51:43 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/dallasvsindy_722x406_2192489398.jpg
The last two years not withstanding, it seems DFW is still a better choice, and many experts believe North Texas has not hosted its last Super Bowl.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Ex-Cowboys-In-The-Super-Bowl-Isaiah-Stanback-138600269.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:26:13 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/isaiah-stanback2.2.12.jpg
In the third of a four part series looking at ex-Cowboys involved in Super Bowl XLVI, we profile receiver Isaiah Stanback, now a member of the Giants' practice squad.

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