Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:51:10 -0600 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:51:10 -0600 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/We-Dont-Have-Alex-Rodriguez-to-Kick-Around-Anymore-69406432.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:07:12 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/a-rod-glasses-1106.jpg
Pop psychologists will have to find a new whipping boy.

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Roy Williams took a resounding shot at the Philadelphia sports fan recently, throwing salt on a very fresh emotional wound.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/The_Cars_of_Nascar.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:50:01 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/Jimmie+Johnson.jpg
Here is a look at some of last year's top contenders for the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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A competitive atmosphere among the secondary has made the big play a primary concern for opposing offenses.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Harbaugh-The-Cowboys-Are-Everything-Wrong-With-The-NFL-69394642.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:45:48 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/harbaugh11.6.09.jpg
The Ravens head coach said in a book recently that "the Dallas Cowboys stand for everything wrong with the NFL."

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/National-Media-Paints-Grim-Picture-For-Dallas-69389152.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:35:51 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*84/wadesad11.6.09.jpg
According to the ever-powerful, rarely rational national media horde, things are looking grim for the Dallas Cowboys going into Sunday.

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Dallas took measures this week to better prepare themselves for the canned madness that is Lincoln Financial Field.

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The picks are in. Who's winning Sunday night's epic collision?

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Preview time! We tackle the tough issues going into Sunday Night.

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Nancy Lieberman is the new coach of the NBA's Developmental League in Frisco.

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A speeding ticket on I-5 turned into a whole lot more for the young Giants No.1 pitcher.

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These two games will decide playoff spots and one undefeated season is on the line

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Roy-Williams-Im-Not-A-TO-69316742.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:51:46 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*85/terrellowens11.5.09.jpg
The Cowboys' incumbent no. 1 receiver took measures today to separate himself from the man he replaced in the lineup.

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According to Wade Phillips, Marion Barber is beginning to make strides in recovering from a nagging quadriceps injury.

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Once far behind a surging Giants team, the Eagles and Cowboys find themselves tied for the division lead, set to collide on Sunday.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Cowboys-Look-To-Be-Themselves-In-Philly-69294202.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:50:08 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*83/cowboys11.5.09.jpg
The Cowboys will attempt to shelf the lingering feelings of last December and just play their game, as they head to Lincoln Financial Field for Sunday's showdown with Philadelphia.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Wade-Addresses-Williams-Romo-Struggles-69288712.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:40:11 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*85/wade11.5.09.jpg
Head coach Wade Phillips said Wednesday that the quarterback and receiver have progressed noticeably in practice.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Two-District-Titles-Up-For-Grabs-Tonight-69252687.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:47:29 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*68/Generic-High-School-Football-1.jpg
Each of these games features a state-ranked team and a team just outside the top 10 and district titles will be decided in both.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Dramatic-Photos-New-York-Celebrates-Yankee-Championship-69266332.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:15:14 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/yankees-parade-5.jpg
From the stadium to the streets, players and fans reveled in the win.

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We're getting mixed signals about how a Dodgers pitcher caught a bullet.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/NATL-Olympians-Celebrate-100-Days-to-Vancouver-69171922.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:50:26 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/110409+Olympics+Rockefeller+Center+Jeret+Speedy+Peterson.jpg
Olympians past and future gathered in Rockefeller Center to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Romo-Williams-Connection-Not-Even-Close-69149497.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:59:35 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/williams11.4.09.jpg
Roy Williams said on Wednesday that a solid connection between him and Tony Romo is "not even close."

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Eagles coach Andy Reid said on Wednesday that he expects Brian Westbrook to return from a concussion for the game against Dallas on Sunday night.

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The Cowboys coach explains why he, and the rest of the NFL, never do any actual tackling in practice. And we discuss why that's making defenses worse.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Know-Your-Wade-Replacements-Bill-Cowher-69074897.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:39:58 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*79/cowher1.jpg
Just because the Cowboys are red hot doesn't mean we can't fantasize about a Wade-free sideline somewhere down the line.

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The Eagles Brent Celek has been a revelation for Philadelphia this season, much as Jason Witten was for Dallas in 2004.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Irvin-Williams-Was-A-Bad-Student-69115472.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:40:35 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/austinwilliams11.4.09.jpg
According to Michael Irvin, Miles Austin was receptive to his sage receiver-advice in training camp, whereas Roy Williams disregarded the Hall of Famer.

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Michael Irvin was eliminated from the celebrity dancing competition on Tuesday night.

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Former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle will be named the Rangers new hitting coach.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Out_of_Bounds__Playing_Best_Football_of_the_Season_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:29:32 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/NewyandDrewTuesday_640x480.jpg
Newy Scruggs and Drew Pearson on Dallas Cowboys season so far.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Denton-Guyer-Pounding-Teams-Into-Submission-69037822.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:42:12 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Generic-Football.jpg
Two of the craziest things you'll witness on a football field have happened to Denton Guyer -- in back-to-back weeks.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Lakers-Sasha-Vujacic-Dating-Maria-Sharapova-69003767.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:34:45 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*84/91136312.jpg
Sasha may be slumping on the court, but not off it.

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Jeter's name is showing up well beyond the baseball diamond.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Jones-Reaffirms-Williams-No1-Status-68937557.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:27:30 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*85/jerry11.3.09.jpg
Jerry Jones said today that, regardless of public sentiment, Roy Williams--not Miles Austin--is the Cowboys' no. 1 receiver.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Delonte-West-Indicted-on-Weapons-Charges-68920082.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:36:44 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Delonte+West.jpg
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West is indicted on weapons charges.

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Seventh round draft pick Mike Mickens signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today, ending his short and quiet tenure with Dallas.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/A-Return-to-The-Scene-Of-The-Crime-68857337.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:11:50 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*76/martyb9.17.09.jpg
A look back at one of the worst losses in Cowboys history

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Out-Of-The-Chute-Cowboys-at-Eagles-68855497.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:09:21 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*79/102609skinseagles2.jpg
Your Tuesday scouting report on those pesky Eagles

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