Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports en-us Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:45:05 -0600 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:45:05 -0600 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/NATL-Allen-Iversons-Career-in-Photos-74029152.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:39:21 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/112509+Allen+Iverson+lead.jpg
The 10-time All-Star is set to retire, according to reports.


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Arlington fire inspectors warned the Dallas Cowboys more than a month before the season opener that overselling the party passes could pose a "serious threat" to public safety.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Boo-Birds-Prevail-Flag-Could-be-Erected-in-Cowboys-Stadium-73870852.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:18:23 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Jerry-World-Flag.jpg
Jerry Jones said Wednesday he's heard the growing chorus of boo-birds who are upset that there is no permanent American flag in Cowboys Stadium.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Jimmy-Johnson-On-Romo-Williams-Connection-73826312.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:27:31 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*96/jimmy11.25.09.jpg
The former head coach believes that building Roy Williams' confidence will be key to establishing a solid connection between he and Tony Romo.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Spencer-Still-Sans-A-Sack-Staying-Patient-73786307.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:46:21 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*96/spencer11.25.09.jpg
Anthony Spencer, with no sacks on the year, preached patience and positivity recently, with regard to his role in the defense.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Raiders-Carry-Momentum-Into-Dallas-73759297.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:18:16 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*89/raiders11.25.09.jpg
Dallas will have to deal with a Raiders team on Thursday riding high after stunning the Bengals 20-17 last week.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Roy-Williams-Responds-To-Landry-73713192.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:24:20 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*79/93305991.jpg
Cowboys' receiver Roy Williams shot back on Washington safety LaRon Landry on Tuesday, after Landry claimed that Williams was scared during Sunday's game in Arlington.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Rangers-Andrus-Gets-Post-Season-Honors-73716537.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:28:48 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/defense972.jpg
Elvis Andrus gets 2 post season awards for his effort on the field.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Attn-Ladies-Marty-B-Guarantees-Satisfaction-73696617.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:02:33 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/martellus-bennett1.jpg
In the first and very possibly last Blue-Star music review, we take a look at the deeper meaning of "Satisfaction Guaranteed," the latest from Martellus Bennett's hip hop group, The Moonshine Kids.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/The-Picks-Cowboys-vs-Raiders-73609777.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:01:25 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/112209+CHEERLEADERS+7.jpg
The picks are in. Who wins on Turkey Day?


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/FlagGate-The-Dumbest-Controversy-In-The-History-Of-Dumb-Controversies-73606767.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:25 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*77/flags3.jpg
A group of people are annoyed there's no flag in Cowboys Stadium. Because they are stupid.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/In-Stadium-Thanksgiving-Dinner-Anyone-73605762.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:58:29 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/turkeyC.jpg
The Lions will have Turkey Day dinner ready for their fans. Will the Cowboys follow suit?


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Out_of_Bounds__The_Offense_Needs_Help_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:58:34 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/offenseneedshelp_640x480.jpg
Newy Scruggs and Drew Pearson talk about the state of the Cowboys offense.


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Newy Scruggs and Drew Pearson talk about Romo getting hurt in Sundays football game.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Denton-Guyer-Overcoming-Adversity-With-Missing-Starters-73036237.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:06:17 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*68/Generic-High-School-Football-2.jpg
The Denton Guyer Wildcats are rolling soundly heading into the third round of the playoffs, but are still well short of their goal.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Out-Of-The-Chute-Raiders-at-Cowboys--72781562.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:24:32 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/53346987.jpg
Time for your scouting report on the Silver and Black


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Awaiting-The-Day-Jerry-Jones-Becomes-Al-Davis-72779087.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:20:47 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/jerry-jones.jpg
Will there come a day when Jerry Jones is just as stone cold crazy as his Oakland counterpart? Is it already here?


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Phillips-Happy-With-Ball-Free-72822562.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:12:00 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*81/alanball11.24.09.jpg
Wade Phillips said on Monday that he was pleased with the performances of Alan Ball and Doug Free, who were thrust into the lineup due to injury.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Newman-Campo-II-Coming-To-A-Mothership-Near-You-72799547.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:39:47 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*81/newman11.24.09.jpg
Terence Newman joked today that he and secondary coach Dave Campo, who had a shoving match on the sidelines Sunday, would fight on the undercard of Pacquiao-Mayweather.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Pujols-is-Everybodys-NL-MVP-72793512.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:31:43 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/91734604.jpg
Albert Pujols, who led the majors with 47 homers, is the unanimous choice for N.L. MVP.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Phillips-Downplays-Sideline-Scrape-72743837.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:31:42 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/campo11.24.09.jpg
Wade Phillips said Monday that the sideline shouting match between Terence Newman and Dave Campo was no big deal.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Roy-Williams-Was-Scared-Says-Skins-Safety-72707607.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:54:03 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*79/offense11.23.09.jpg
LaRon Landry, Washington Redskins safety, said on Monday that Roy Williams was noticeably scared during Sunday's 7-6 Cowboys win.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Bucs-Grab-Carpenter-From-Practice-Squad-72649002.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:39:09 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/carpenter11.24.09.jpg
For the second time in less than a month, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have plundered Dallas's practice squad, this time grabbing quarterback Rudy Carpenter.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/HBO-Show-to-Feature-Organization-For-Injured-HS-Players-72188727.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:16:50 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*87/football100.jpg
Gridiron Greats has been going strong for six years and does great things to help cheer up players who suffer catastrophic injuries.


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Documentary from future claims Pippen was musically gifted, handsome.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/food-drink/Jason-Terry-Serving-Up-Burgers-71633227.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:21:52 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Jet-Burger2.jpg
A Dallas Maverick known for heating up the court is now trying his stuff in the kitchen.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Ari-Fleischer-Moves-From-Selling-Bush-to-Selling-BCS-71792997.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:36:16 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/BCS.jpg
How do you know the BCS isn't a good system? They hired a PR firm.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Sunday-Sees-More-Confused-Refs-71770142.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:55:10 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/refs11.23.09.jpg
For the second consecutive week, a Cowboys game has been delayed by a wholly befuddled officiating crew.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Meyer-Not-Feeling-Luck-of-the-Irish-71746527.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:26:31 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*68/78264048.jpg
Urban Meyer has no plans to stop winning national championships at Florida to go rebuild Notre Dame.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Cowboys-Not-Worried-About-Short-Week-71732302.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:08:33 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/shortweek11.23.09.jpg
Playing their third game in 11 days on Thursday, the Cowboys believe recovering quickly and playing through pain are just a part of the job description.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Chargers-Cromartie-Suspect-in-Champagne-Bottle-Throw-71717502.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:50:31 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/83918875.jpg
Chargers player apologized via Twitter -- but didn't say why he was apologizing.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/With-Regards-To-Shaun-Suisham-71699257.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:27:48 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*76/missedfg11.23.09.jpg
A narrow win may have been a narrow loss for Dallas on Sunday, had kicker Shaun Suisham hit on two crucial field goals.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Garrett-Offense-Have-Four-Days-To-Right-The-Ship-71673407.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:52:49 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*79/offense11.23.09.jpg
After a second consecutive offensive no-show, Dallas has less than a week to "clean it up."


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Injuries-Argument-Set-Tone-For-Strange-Game-Sunday-71651347.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:17:40 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*81/newman11.23.09.jpg
The first half set the tone for an anything-but-normal Cowboys' win on Sunday.


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See extraordinary pictures from the world of sports.]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Aikman-Deion-Was-A-Crummy-Tackler-71584022.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:28:06 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/82903620.jpg
The Cowboys great calls out the other Cowboys great for his wussiness in the contact department.


]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/The-Conflicted-Optimist-Looks-Back-At-Cowboys-Redskins-71582922.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:26:17 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/112209+Redskins.jpg
Should you be happy with that ugly 7-6 win over Washington?


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How cheeky.


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