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Dec 31, 2007 11:50 AM CST

'Skins End Season of Loss in Playoffs

Grieving team stuck together to make improbable rebound

(Newser) - After dropping four games in a row and losing murdered teammate Sean Taylor, the Washington Redskins looked all but done for the season. Starting QB Jason Campbell was injured, other players were distracted by family issues, and coach Joe Gibbs made a rookie-level slipup that cost his team a game....

'Skins Steamroll Cowboys 27-6

Dec 30, 2007 9:38 PM CST

'Skins Steamroll Cowboys 27-6

Win clinches playoff slot for Washington

(Newser) - The Cowboys have already clinched their top seed, so today's blowout loss to the determined Redskins won't influence Dallas's playoff schedule. It may affect egos, however: the Cowboys managed a single rushing yard and Tony Romo threw for just 86 yards and a pick, AP reports. Washington, on the other...

Cowboys Win, But Owens Hurt

Dec 23, 2007 5:40 AM CST

Cowboys Win, But Owens Hurt

Down Panthers 20-13, as T.O. leaves with an ankle injury

(Newser) - Tony Romo was able to play through a banged up thumb and throw one touchdown pass to Terrell Owens, Marion Barber ran for another, and that plus two Nick Folk FGs was more than enough for the Cowboys to grab a road win over the Panthers in their next-to-last game...

T.O. Tells Jessica: Leave Romo Alone!

Dec 19, 2007 10:26 PM CST

T.O. Tells Jessica: Leave Romo Alone!

After QB bombs, receiver blames girlfriend jinx

(Newser) - T.O. has a message for Jessica Simpson: Stay away from Romo. Simpson showed up at Sunday's game to cheer on QB boyfriend Tony Romo, but after his poor performance in the Cowboys' loss to the Eagles, Owens added his voice to those of the legions of sports-radio fans who...

Romo, Cowboys Lay Egg Against Feisty Eagles

Dec 16, 2007 8:04 PM CST

Romo, Cowboys Lay Egg Against Feisty Eagles

Colts clinch North, Chargers clinch West in busy AFC afternoon

(Newser) - As his girlfriend Jessica Simpson looked on, Tony Romo and the flashy Dallas offense sputtered at home against Philadelphia in a 10-6 upset. Romo had three picks and a grisly 36% completion rate; Terrell Owens caught just two passes. The loss dropped Dallas to 12-2, ostensibly tied with Green Bay...

Comeback Cowboys Clinch NFC East

Dec 9, 2007 7:33 PM CST

Comeback Cowboys Clinch NFC East

Green Bay pounds Oakland while the Dolphins drop to 0-13

(Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter and won on Jason Witten's 16-yard TD catch with 18 seconds remaining, 28-27. Witten had fumbled near the goal line to kill a drive earlier in the quarter, but redeemed himself with the last of a career-high 15 catches....

Favre Falls, Packers Fail 37-27

Nov 30, 2007 4:52 AM CST

Favre Falls, Packers Fail 37-27

Romo and Owens do their thing, win battle of the 10-1 teams

(Newser) - The bright side for Packers fans is knowing Aaron Rodgers can quarterback a solid game of football. But solid wasn't enough to get past Tony Romo and the Cowboys, reports the New York Times. And worse, Rodgers was on the field because the unthinkable had happened to Wisconsin's favorite ironman:...

Cowboys Ground Jets in Big Way

Nov 22, 2007 10:57 PM CST

Cowboys Ground Jets in Big Way

Defense, running game keep Dallas even with Green Bay

(Newser) - Quarterback Tony Romo had two touchdown passes and the Dallas Cowboys stifled the New York Jets' offense in a 34-3 Thanksgiving day victory in Texas Stadium. Terrell Owens was "held" to six catches and a TD, while Marion Barber and Julius Jones combined for 167 yards rushing, as Dallas...

TO Plus Romo Deliver 'Skins 28-23 Loss

Nov 19, 2007 5:51 AM CST

TO Plus Romo Deliver 'Skins 28-23 Loss

Giants edge out Lions, Bucs smash Falcons, Packers beat Panthers

(Newser) - The Redskins were pushing for a comeback when Jason Campbell made his first big slip up of the game, getting picked off and letting the Cowboys stall the game at 28-23. Terrell Owens accounted for all of Dallas' touchdowns on four Tony Romo passes as the Cowboys improve to 9-1,...

Giants TOed by Dallas, Again

Nov 11, 2007 7:41 PM CST

Giants TOed by Dallas, Again

Romo slings four scores to halt New York's hot streak, 31-20

(Newser) - Dallas took convincing control over the NFC East by thumping New York, their closest division rivals. The Giants had a six-game winning streak, but they could not overcome another stellar game from Tony Romo—four touchdowns, including two long lobs to Terrell Owens—plus costly penalties that eliminated a touchdown...

TO, Romo Help Cowboys Clip Eagles' Wings

Nov 5, 2007 9:45 PM CST

TO, Romo Help Cowboys Clip Eagles' Wings

Owens returns to Philly, gets in fans' faces as Dallas prevails 38-17

(Newser) - Terrell Owens sealed the Cowboys' victory over his former team by running through, around and over the Eagles to rack up 174 yards on 10 catches, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. The 3-5 Eagles are now 0-3 against NFC East opponents, and all that's soaring in Philly now are doubts about...

Cowboys Pony Up for Romo

Oct 29, 2007 9:55 PM CDT

Cowboys Pony Up for Romo

#9 given 6-year, $67.5M extension after successful half-season audition

(Newser) - Through the first half of the season, Dallas is the class of the NFC, and the likable gunslinger who got them there has just been given a juicy contract extension, FOXSports.com reports. Tony Romo has agreed to a six-year, $67.5 million deal with over $30 million guaranteed—not...

NFL Team Yanks $275K Bid for Cowboys.com

Oct 23, 2007 4:32 PM CDT

NFL Team Yanks $275K Bid for Cowboys.com

Dallas claims it intended to offer just $275 for domain

(Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys wanted the domain name Cowboys.com, but not that badly. The team had to withdraw a winning bid of $275,000 after realizing how much it had offered; the 'Boys claimed they intended to bid only $275 in a URL auction conducted by phone this month, ComputerWorld...

Another Week, Another Pats Blowout

Oct 14, 2007 11:25 PM CDT

Another Week, Another Pats Blowout

Brady's monster day sends NFC's best team to first defeat, 48-27

(Newser) - Tony Romo's Cowboys put up a fight, but 17 fourth-quarter points gave the Patriots their sixth straight lopsided win to start the season. Tom Brady threw an eye-popping five touchdowns; now with 21 through six games, he is on pace to break Peyton Manning's 2004 single-season record of 49. The...

T.O. Surprises With Silence
as Pats Loom

Oct 11, 2007 1:49 AM CDT

T.O. Surprises With Silence as Pats Loom

Receiver leaves note saying he won't talk to media this week

(Newser) - Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens is the center of attention again, this time for keeping his mouth shut. Reporters flocking to the oft-troubled wideout’s locker for their regular 30 minute Wednesday chat were instead greeted by nothing more than a laminated note, the Dallas News reports. “I will be...

Romo Almost Gives Away the Game for Dallas

Oct 9, 2007 4:22 AM CDT

Romo Almost Gives Away the Game for Dallas

But Rookie Folk's 53-yard field goal lifts Cowboys over Bills 25-24

(Newser) - The Cowboys managed to stay undefeated with an improbable comeback in a madcap game that involved six interceptions, a fake punt, a failed two-point conversion, and two last-second, game-winning field goals. Dallas quarterback Tony Romo threw five passes into the hands of the Buffalo Bills, twice for touchdowns, but kicker...

Romo Scrambles Past Rams to Stay Unbeaten

Oct 1, 2007 6:28 AM CDT

Romo Scrambles Past Rams to Stay Unbeaten

Dallas crushes St. Louis in sometimes slapstick 35-7 showdown

(Newser) - Tony Romo was the star last night in an extravaganza that lifted the Cowboys to their fourth victory in a so-far perfect season. Though he passed for 339 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another, Romo's shining moment was recovering a botched snap by running 65 yards for a...

Romo and Cowboys Bury Bears 34-10

Sep 24, 2007 3:21 AM CDT

Romo and Cowboys Bury Bears 34-10

Dallas QB turns rocky start around, Cowboys improve to 3-0

(Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys struggled in the first half but quarterback Tony Romo pulled them together to defeat the Chicago Bears last night, 34-10, reports the Chicago Tribune. The 3-3 halftime score speaks to the messy play: interceptions, false starts, muffed catches, and blocked field goals plagued both teams. But in...

Cowboys Roll the Dice on Tank Johnson

Sep 19, 2007 6:20 AM CDT

Cowboys Roll the Dice on Tank Johnson

Law-challenged defensive tackle still serving NFL suspension

(Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys signed suspended tackle Tank Johnson to a two-year contract yesterday, banking on him providing a defensive shot in the arm once he becomes eligible to play again. That won't happen until November 11th, the end of Johnson's eight-game suspension for violating probation on a gun charge, reports...

At $1.5B, Cowboys Most Valuable Team

Sep 14, 2007 6:41 AM CDT

At $1.5B, Cowboys Most Valuable Team

Dallas tops Redskins, Yankees, and Manchester United

(Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys have toppled the Washington Redskins from their 7-year reign as the world's most valuable sports franchise, Forbes reports in its annual rankings of NFL teams. Dallas edged out the Redskins ($1.467 billion) and stayed well ahead of other top franchises: the New York Yankees ($1.2...