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Fox Apologizes for Jessica Simpson
Weight Jokes

Calls cartoon a 'poor attempt at humor'

Oct 15, 09 1:29 PM CDT
(Newser) - Fox sucked it up and apologized for an NFL Sunday skit in which cartoon versions of the Dallas Cowboys made fun of Jessica Simpson’s weight. “Upon reflection, our poor attempt at humor was insensitive,” Fox said in a statement to US Weekly. It also pointed out... More »

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Dallas Cowboys • Fox • Tony Romo • body image • Jessica Simpson • Burger King

 Recession 
 Woes Penalize 
 NFL Franchises 

Overall revenues up, but some franchises lose value for the first time in a decade

Sep 3, 09 1:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - Tight credit and the recession-driven scarcity of buyers and investors slashed the value of eight NFL teams this year, Forbes reports. It’s the first time in a decade that even one team has seen a decline. Though the average team value held steady at $1 billion, Oakland led... More »

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NFL • Dallas Cowboys • investors • Oakland Raiders • football • franchise • recession • credit market • team • value

NFL to Dallas: Don't Move the Scoreboard

If a punter smacks
it again, he gets
a do-over

Aug 28, 09 12:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - When a preseason punt hit the high-tech video screen at the Cowboys’ fancy new stadium, it prompted talk of moving the board. Now, the league says it can stay where it is, at least for this season, the Dallas Morning News reports. If another punter hits it—the team thinks... More »

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entertainment • NFL • Texas • Dallas Cowboys • Dallas • HDTV • video • high definition • Dallas Cowboys Stadium

(Newser) - The video board above the playing field at the new, $1.2 billion Dallas Cowboys Stadium weighs 1.2 million pounds, is the world’s largest 1080p high-definition TV … and could be hanging too low, USA Today reports. Though it’s 90 feet above the playing surface—5 feet... More »

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entertainment • NFL • Indianapolis Colts • Texas • Dallas Cowboys • Tennessee Titans • HDTV • high definition • Jeff Fisher • Dallas Cowboys Stadium • video replay board

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 Boyle's Dream 
 May Move to 
 Dance Floor 

Plus, Beyonce launches fashion line, and more

Jul 1, 09 2:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - What’s next for Britain’s Got Talent runner-up Susan Boyle? Maybe some remixing. “A dance mix of ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ would go down a storm in the clubs,” a member of a UK dance group tells the Mirror. Elsewhere:
  • Beyoncé’s alter ego,
... More »

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entertainment • fashion • Dallas Cowboys • celebrity • Justin Timberlake • Tony Romo • Beyonce • Jessica Simpson • Guy Ritchie • Jessica Biel • Susan Boyle • Britain's Got Talent • Jay-ZTV • Tina Knowles • Sasha Fierce

 Stern Sidekick 
 Hijacks New HBO Show 

Comedian attacks host, other celebrities

Jun 16, 09 11:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - Comedian Artie Lange appeared on the premiere of HBO's Joe Buck Live last night, and it sounds as if the host wishes he hadn't. Buck told USA Today he couldn't wait for Lange to finish his obscene, homophobic routine. "I thought that spending time on a treadmill felt long,... More »

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entertainment • television • cable TV • Dallas Cowboys • HBO • Tony Romo • Howard Stern • Jessica Simpson • comedian • Artie Lange • Chris Farley • Joe Buck • Joe Buck Live

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 Jessica Fishes for a Ring 

Also: Madonna's rude posse and Miley the designer

Jun 5, 09 8:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - Jessica Simpson blew the bank on her birthday present for boyfriend Tony Romo, forking over $100,000 to buy the Dallas Cowboys QB a speedboat for his 28th, Cover Awards reports. But the oh-so-generous singer is hoping he'll repay the favor—with an engagement ring. In other celeb news: More »

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entertainment • Dallas Cowboys • celebrity • Tony Romo • Jessica Simpson


 Cowboys Staffer 
 Paralyzed by 
 Tent Collapse 

Two others require surgery after winds knocked over practice facility

May 4, 09 1:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - A scouting assistant for the Dallas Cowboys is permanently paralyzed from the waist down after a practice canopy collapsed on him in strong winds over the weekend, reports the Dallas Morning News. His spine was severed in the accident, doctors said. The special teams coach and assistant athletic trainer also... More »

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sports • Dallas Cowboys • tornado • injury • paralyze • Rich Behm

(AP) - Dallas Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis broke his back and 11 more were injured when winds just shy of tornado strength ripped through the roof of the team's indoor practice facility during a rookie minicamp today. Former coach Dan Reeves, DeCamillis' father-in-law, said the first-year Dallas coach has broken... More »

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Dallas Cowboys • collapse • injuries

(Newser) - Superstar receiver Terrell Owens is headed to the wintry climes of upstate New York, the Buffalo News reports. The Buffalo Bills are signing the NFL showman to a 1-year deal worth a guaranteed $6.5 million. Released a few days ago by the Dallas Cowboys, Owens has racked up 14,... More »

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NFL • Dallas Cowboys • Buffalo Bills • Terrell Owens

Posh New Stadiums
Victims of Bad Timing

Recession means few takers for box seats for Yankees, Mets, Cowboys

Mar 6, 09 9:59 AM CST
(Newser) - When the Mets, the Yankees, and the Cowboys decided to build staggeringly expensive stadiums, they didn’t realize what kind of economy the arenas would open their doors to. The Wall Street Journal reports that the amenities-heavy fields, laden with luxury-boxes and steakhouses, are struggling to fill their swanky suites.... More »

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Dallas Cowboys • New York Mets • New York Yankees • Yankee Stadium • stadium • Shea Stadium

 Cowboys Cut Terrell Owens 


Mar 5, 09 6:54 AM CST
(Newser) - The Cowboys dropped the guillotine on Terrell Owens late last night, ESPN reports, in a bid to improve locker room morale. Jerry Jones decided to release the notorious wide receiver yesterday after most of his staff had left for the day. Owens is just one year into a 4-year deal,... More »

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Dallas Cowboys • Terrell Owens • Jerry Jones

OPINION

 Steelers: Best Franchise Ever 

Becoming first NFL team with 6 Super Bowl titles gives Pittsburgh a leg up

Feb 2, 09 11:55 AM CST
(Newser) - Move over, 49ers. Forget the Patriots and Cowboys. The Steelers have become the unrivaled kings of the NFL, the game’s greatest franchise, Charles Robinson writes for Yahoo Sports. “Dallas can be America’s team,” said Pittsburgh defensive end Brett Keisel. “You can just call us the... More »

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NFL • Dallas Cowboys • New England Patriots • Super Bowl • Pittsburgh Steelers • San Francisco 49ers • Super Bowl XLIII • LaMarr Woodley • Dan Rooney

UPDATED

 Titans Clinch; Jets Fall Short 

Tennessee upsets the Steelers' shot at top playoff berth

Dec 21, 08 5:10 PM CST
(Newser) - In NFL games today, New York Jets likely blew their playoff chances in a snowy loss to Seattle, while Tennessee clinched home-field advantage, AP reports:
  • Seattle coach Mike Holmgren topped his former star player Brett Favre as the Jets missed several scoring chances and lost their bid to stay
... More »

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NFL • Arizona Cardinals • Dallas Cowboys • New England Patriots • Tennessee Titans • Pittsburgh Steelers • Detroit Lions • New Orleans Saints • New York Jets • Baltimore Ravens • San Diego Chargers • Seattle Seahawks • Tampa Bay Buccaneers

nfl roundup

 Eagles, 'Boys, Titans 
 Roll; Lions Now 0-12 


Nov 27, 08 10:50 PM CST
(AP) - The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles cruised to easy victories, while the mighty Tennessee Titans embarrassed winless Detroit. The hapless Lions (0-12) moved a step closer to becoming the NFL's first 0-16 team, losing by a franchise-worst 37 points (47-10) and giving up a franchise-record number of points in their... More »

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NFL • Arizona Cardinals • Dallas Cowboys • Tennessee Titans • Detroit Lions • Philadelphia Eagles

nfl roundup

 Rams Shock No-Romo 'Boys 


Oct 19, 08 4:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - The St. Louis Rams shocked a leaderless Dallas Cowboys today, as the Green Bay Packers deflated the Indianapolis Colts and the Oakland Raiders came back to life:
  • Even at an away game, Cowboys fans cheered for injured Tony Romo—but got 40-year-old Brad Johnson, who tossed three interceptions in
... More »

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NFL • St. Louis Rams • Dallas Cowboys • Buffalo Bills • Chicago Bears • Minnesota Vikings • San Diego Chargers

Romo Aims to Play On With Broken Finger 

Cowboys quarterback hurling practice passes just 3 days after injury

Oct 16, 08 2:56 AM CDT
(Newser) - Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo doesn't plan to let a busted pinkie keep him out of the action, the Dallas Morning News reports. The injury was expected to sideline Romo for a month but he tossed some practice passes yesterday and hopes to start against the St. Louis Rams Sunday. Jets... More »

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NFL • St. Louis Rams • Dallas Cowboys • Brett Favre • injury • Tony Romo

 NFL Benches 
 Pacman Indefinitely 

Bodyguard fight will cost Cowboys' Jones next 4 games, at least

Oct 14, 08 4:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Adam “Pacman” Jones has been suspended without pay from the NFL for at least the next four games, the Dallas Morning News reports. Roger Goodell benched the Cowboys cornerback—suspended all of last season for various run-ins with the law—indefinitely for a scuffle with his own bodyguards last... More »

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NFL • Roger Goodell • Dallas Cowboys • fight • suspension • Adam "Pacman" Jones

 Broken Pinkie 
 KOs Romo 


Oct 13, 08 4:04 PM CDT
(Newser) - Cowboys quarterback and Jessica Simpson boytoy Tony Romo will miss 4 weeks after breaking his right pinkie in yesterday's 30-24 loss to the Cardinals, the Dallas Morning News reports. Chike Okeafor sacked Romo on the first play of overtime for a 7-yard—and three-game—loss. Forty-year-old Brad Johnson, who last... More »

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NFL • Arizona Cardinals • Dallas Cowboys • injury • Tony Romo • Jessica Simpson • Brad Johnson • Chike Okeafor

 Punch-Up 
 Lands Pacman 
 Back in Trouble 

Cowboys cornerback scuffles with bodyguard in Dallas hotel

Oct 9, 08 3:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones may have to explain himself to commissioner Roger Goodell—again—after scuffling with his own bodyguard at a Dallas hotel yesterday, ESPN reports. The Dallas player appeared to be intoxicated before he attacked one of the guards hired to keep him out of trouble,... More »

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NFL • Roger Goodell • Dallas Cowboys • fight • Adam "Pacman" Jones

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