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June 2008
- NFL Drug Testers to Keep Eye on Owens
  
  newser | ESPN | Jun 10, 08 1:32 PM CDT
  
  Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens has been put on the NFL's "reasonable cause" group for drug screening after failing to make himself available for a random test, ESPN reports. Owens' "plausible" excuse for not returning the league's calls on that day has saved him from disciplinary action, though not from future scrutiny. More »
May 2008
- Simpson, Romo Decide to Punt
  
  newser | TMZ | May 14, 08 10:57 AM CDT
  
  Jessica Simpson’s career might not be her only problem. The struggling pop singer and quarterback boyfriend Tony Romo have broken up, friends tell Chicago blog These Boots Are Made For Stalking. The pair's reps deny it, but the well-publicized relationship—orchestrated by Simpson's father—was a media firestorm for Romo after Dallas fans dubbed his ditzy diva bad luck for the Cowboys. More »
April 2008
- Pacman Headed to Dallas
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 23, 08 11:02 PM CDT
  
  The Tennessee Titans finally washed their hands of suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones on Wednesday, agreeing in principle to trade him to the Dallas Cowboys. Cowboys spokesman Rich Dalrymple confirmed the teams had an agreement, but no terms had been filed with the NFL office, which already had closed for the day. More »
- Pacman to Seek Reinstatement Again
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 12, 08 7:09 PM CDT
  
  Suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones will again ask NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to reinstate him, with his agent planning to send in his latest request on Tuesday. Jones had planned to ask to be reinstated before the NFL draft on April 26-27. His agent, Manny Arora, said that being able to work out for teams would increase Jones' appeal to those in the market for a cornerback. More »
March 2008
- Cowboys Up Their Bid for Pacman Jones
  
  newser | Sports Illustrated | Mar 28, 08 12:45 AM CDT
  
  The Tennessee Titans would love to unload suspended defensive back Pacman Jones, but they want to make sure they get something in return for the Pro Bowl-caliber player. The Cowboys appear willing to make that happen, reports Sports Illustrated . Dallas, which originally offered a seventh round pick for Jones, has now offered a player and a later-round selection. More »
- Pacman To Become a Cowboy?
  
  newser | Dallas Morning News | Mar 22, 08 5:18 AM CDT
  
  Troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones may be set to become a Dallas Cowboy, a source tells the Dallas Morning News . The suspended Titans player has expressed a desire to play for the Cowboys, and his agent Manny Arora notes that "If Tennessee chooses not to have him on their roster next year, it's in their best interest to trade him." More »
February 2008
- NFL's Top 10 2008 Free Agents
  
  newser | MSNBC | Feb 29, 08 12:23 PM CST
  
  Free agents can mean the difference between a losing season and the Super Bowl. This year’s crop is wanting, but quality is available. Here’re 10 of the best: Patriot CB Asante Samuel: A playmaker Patriot WR Randy Moss: Stands pat? Bears LB Lance Briggs: Washington bound? Steelers OG Alan Faneca: Bear? Jet? Cardinal? Charger RB Michael Turner: In Tomlinson’s shadow More »
- Pats Fans: Cherchez la Femme
  
  newser | ABC News | Feb 5, 08 8:30 AM CST
  
  How can Patriots fans avoid blaming golden boy Tom Brady for his lackluster Super Bowl performance? Point at the woman, of course. Online posters have begun calling Gisele Bundchen a bad-luck charm à la Jessica Simpson, and even the Boston Herald has suggested that Brady's lady somehow contributed to New England's 17-14 Super Bowl loss, ABC News reports. More »
January 2008
- Dolphins Tab Sparano as Coach
  
  newser | Miami Herald | Jan 16, 08 6:30 PM CST
  
  The Miami Dolphins, coming off an NFL-worst 1-15 season, introduced Tony Sparano as head coach today, the Miami Herald reports. Sparano, most recently assistant head coach with the Dallas Cowboys and a confidante of Dolphins kingmaker Bill Parcells, gets a four-year contract for about $11 million and a heaping helping of New Jersey-mob-boss jokes. More »
- Cowboys Fall in Giant Upset
  
  newser | Associated Press | Jan 13, 08 8:16 PM CST
  
  Fire up the golf cart: the Cowboys are headed to the offseason after a 21-17 home loss to the upstart New York Giants. Eli Manning was mistake-free, completing 67% of his passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns to veteran Amani Toomer. Running back Brandon Jacobs had the other score for New York. Meanwhile, Cowboys QB Tony Romo struggled late. More »
December 2007
- 'Skins End Season of Loss in Playoffs
  
  newser | CBS | Dec 31, 07 11:50 AM CST
  
  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. Yet here the Redskins are, poised for the playoffs, writes Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com. More »
- 'Skins Steamroll Cowboys 27-6
  
  newser | Associated Press | Dec 30, 07 9:38 PM CST
  
  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 hand, was on its game. More »
- Cowboys Win, But Owens Hurt
  
  newser | Charlotte Observer | Dec 23, 07 5:40 AM CST
  
  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 of the season. But the injury bug continued to bite the 'Boys, as Owens left the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury, AP reports. More »
- T.O. Tells Jessica: Leave Romo Alone!
  
  newser | New York Daily News | Dec 19, 07 10:26 PM CST
  
  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 think the singer is bad juju. More »
- Romo, Cowboys Lay Egg Against Feisty Eagles
  
  newser | Philadelphia Inquirer | Dec 16, 07 8:04 PM CST
  
  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 for NFC home-field advantage. In the AFC: More »
- Comeback Cowboys Clinch NFC East
  
  newser | Associated Press | Dec 9, 07 7:33 PM CST
  
  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. Tony Romo was cool under pressure in leading the winning drive. Elsewhere: More »
November 2007
- Favre Falls, Packers Fail 37-27
  
  newser | New York Times | Nov 30, 07 4:52 AM CST
  
  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: Brett Favre was knocked from the game. More »
- Cowboys Ground Jets in Big Way
  
  newser | Associated Press | Nov 22, 07 10:57 PM CST
  
  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 improved to 10-1 for the first time in franchise history. More »
- TO Plus Romo Deliver 'Skins 28-23 Loss
  
  newser | Washington Post | Nov 19, 07 5:51 AM CST
  
  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, reports the Washington Post. In other NFC action: More »
- Giants TOed by Dallas, Again
  
  newser | New York Times | Nov 11, 07 7:41 PM CST
  
  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 run and a long kickoff return. More »