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07/02/2009

Troy Aikman is part-owner San Diego Padres
AP

Twenty-five years after drawing interest from the New York Mets coming out of high school, Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman is dabbling in baseball again.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

07/01/2009

Romo visits Yankee Stadium, plays golf with Tiger
AP

A game of golf with Tiger Woods Wednesday follows a charity appearance at Yankee Stadium with a leukemia patient Tuesday night for Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.

06/29/2009

Cowboys linemen put the heavy in metal
AP

The heavy metal band Free Reign started with a locker-room conversation between Dallas Cowboys offensive linemen Marc Colombo and Cory Procter last season.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

06/25/2009

T.O.: 'I don't know what happened'
TDMN

Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens is in town for his football camp and says he has no regrets about his time with the Cowboys.

06/26/2009

Tours at new $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium pricey, too

Fans concerned about affording to see a game or a show at the new $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium in Arlington can still check out the place. For a fee.

06/25/2009

Cowboys hope Kitna can be more than a backup plan
AP
Cowboys quarterbacks Jon Kitna (3) and Tony Romo (9) during minicamp.

Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer says Jon Kitna joining the Cowboys is the biggest move of the NFL offseason. He says Romo needs to follow what Kitna says, and if he does, Palmer predicts Romo will have a huge year.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

06/23/2009

Heavy metal band of Cowboys lineman signs international deal
Riot Entertainment

The heavy metal band featuring Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Marc Colombo, Leonard Davis and Cory Procter has signed a world wide deal with Australia's Riot Entertainment.

06/22/2009

Pressure on Tony Romo this season
AP

The OTAs are done and so is the Dallas Cowboys minicamp. Quarterback Tony Romo is calling this his best off season yet.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

La'Roi Glover retires after 13 NFL seasons

La'Roi Glover had 21.5 sacks in his four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys (2002-05). He also made the Pro Bowl every year with the Cowboys.

06/18/2009

Cowboys expect new safety to help pass defense
WFAA.com

New Dallas Cowboys safety Gerald Sensabaugh is expected to replace long-time safety Roy Williams and provide better pass coverage skills.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

06/19/2009

Ryan Leaf surrenders on burglary, drug charges

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has surrendered to Texas authorities to face burglary and drug-related charges.

06/17/2009

Romo's aim: Better shape, smarter, more leadership
AP

Tony Romo recognizes the Dallas Cowboys are his team now, more than ever before. And, more than ever, he's acting like it.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

06/18/2009

Switzer moves on 20 years after leaving Oklahoma
AP / File

Twenty years after one of the most tumultuous days in Oklahoma football history, Barry Switzer says he hasn't forgotten what happened. He just doesn't dwell on it.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

FW neighborhood eyes benefits from Cowboys stadium
WFAA-TV

Even though Fort Worth's historic Handley neighborhood is ten miles from the new home of the Cowboys, some business leaders say a rail line could spur an economic boom.

06/17/2009

Ryan Leaf arrested on drug, burglary charges

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf is in custody in the state of Washington on drug and burglary charges out of Texas after being arrested by customs agents as he returned to the United States from Canada.

Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett growing up
AP / File

Second-year Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett is known as "Marty B" and not always known for his hard work. He's trying to change that.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

Romo-to-Roy still work in progress for Cowboys

With Terrell Owens gone, Roy Williams now gets his chance to be the Dallas Cowboys' top receiver.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

06/15/2009

Cowboys DeMarcus Ware not distracted by pending payday
AP

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware is already under contract through the upcoming season, but the Cowboys have been working on an extension for the NFL sacks leader.
SLIDESHOW: Cowboys minicamp, Day 1
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

06/16/2009

Raiders sign Greg Ellis

The Oakland Raiders signed former Cowboy Greg Ellis on Monday night, acquiring a veteran presence as they work to upgrade their defense.

06/15/2009

Cowboys Stadium GM won't lose job after DWI arrest
Arlington PD
Jack Hill.

The Cowboys Stadium general manager will not lose his job because of a DWI arrest several hours after the end of the June 6 opening night concert, team owner Jerry Jones said Monday.

06/12/2009

Cowboys Stadium still missing vital document
WFAA-TV

As tens of thousands of people witnessed the Cowboys Stadium debut concert, one thing was missing The permanent document that guarantees the building is 100 percent complete.

TABC to investigate Cowboys Stadium after GM arrested
Arlington PD
Jack Hill.

An investigation of liquor sales at Cowboys Stadium has been launched after the facility's general manager was arrested on a DWI charge hours after the venue's inaugural event.

06/11/2009

Official: Cowboys knew of previous canopy collapse
WFAA-TV/ Arnold Payne

The Dallas Cowboys knew when they hired Summit Structures LLC to build their now-ruined practice facility that a similar fabric structure built by the company had collapsed in a storm.

06/10/2009

Cowboys rookie QB McGee hopes past success is indication of future
AP

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Stephen McGee doesn't get much practice time during the Cowboys OTAs. After all, he's just a rookie.
SLIDESHOW: Cowboys OTA
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

06/11/2009

Cell service hard to come by in new Cowboys Stadium

More than 60,000 people packed Cowboys Stadium for the George Strait concert Saturday and more than a few fans may have been overhead asking, "Can you hear me now?"

06/10/2009

T.O. wants to bring Buffalo kids to Dallas for camp

Terrell Owens isn't leaving out Buffalo when it comes to holding his youth football camp in suburban Dallas later this month.

Truck driver says stadium GM at fault for accident
Arlington PD
Jack Hill.

Usually, when an alleged drunk driver is involved in a wreck, it's his fault. But when the man in charge of building the Cowboys Stadium crashed with a semi at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, police said it was the trucker's fault. That trucker said the cops got it wrong.

06/09/2009

Pacman who? Unknown DBs shine at Cowboys practice
Aaron Chimbel / WFAA.com
The Cowboys defensive backs during a drill Tuesday.

Maybe the Cowboys won't need Adam "Pacman" Jones back in the secondary after all. Two young secondary players did just fine Tuesday.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville
SLIDESHOW: Cowboys OTA

06/08/2009

Arlington seeks permit plan for Cowboys Stadium parking
WFAA-TV

Many Arlington businesses and residents have recognized the cash cow the new Cowboys Stadium has brought to the area.

Cowboys Stadium GM arrested after concert
Arlington PD
Jack Hill.

The man in charge of the new Cowboys Stadium, Jack Hill, was arrested after the first event there Saturday, according to the Arlington Police Department.

Could Pacman Jones return to Cowboys?
AP/ File

Just when you think Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has learned his lesson he goes and says something silly, like that he might bring Pacman Jones back.
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06/06/2009

Country music superstars serenade new stadium
WFAA-TV

On Saturday, the brightest stars in Texas weren't in the sky, they were in Cowboys Stadium. Tens of thousands of fans made history in Arlington.
• SLIDESHOW: Opening night images

06/08/2009

At Cowboys Stadium, countdown till next event has already begun

Fans were left to watch performers on flat-screen TVs as they waited in hourlong concessions lines during Saturday night's inaugural concert at Cowboys Stadium.
TOM FOX/DMN

Staffers are working to remedy hourlong food lines and shortages that frustrated fans on Saturday.
Stadium as big a draw as stars
Performers woo crowd
Photos: Stadium opening

06/04/2009

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones still keeping up with T.O.
AP

"I read carefully what's written... I have a good relationship with him," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says of former receiver Terrell Owens. "He's credible with me."
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

Shuttles cautious about Cowboys Stadium service
WFAA-TV

Some 24,000 cars will be filing into the construction logged streets near the Cowboys Stadium over the weekend.

Dallas Cowboys likely to join lotto game

The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans are close to announcing plans for instant-win games through the Texas Lottery.

06/03/2009

Michael Irvin sued over Cowboys reality show
AP/ File
Michael Irvin, center, with Bill Bates, left, and Joe Avezzano, during filming of "4th and Long" at the Cotton Bowl.

The men say they approached Michael Irvin in 2007 to pitch their show titled “Guts to Glory,” featuring contestants competing for a spot on a professional football team, according to a lawsuit filed in Dallas County District Court last week.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

Greg Ellis: Several teams showing interest
AP/ File
Greg Ellis and Bradie James pressure Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Former Cowboys' linebacker Greg Ellis says the past 24 hours have been chaotic, but he's already drawing interest from around the league.
VIDEO: Ellis' first TV interview
RAW VIDEO: Full interview with Ellis
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06/02/2009

It's official now: Cowboys release Greg Ellis
AP / File
Greg Ellis.

Greg Ellis talked exclusively with News 8 about his release after 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
EXCLUSIVE: Greg Ellis one-on-one
BLOG: Ellis one of the good guys

06/03/2009

Text messages reveal doubts about strength of Cowboys canopy
WFAA-TV
The City of Irving denies the Cowboys get special treatment.

Blackberry-to-Blackberry messages show concern about structure quality.

05/30/2009

Sources: Former Cowboys DC headed to Eagles
DMN
Brian Stewart (left).

Former Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart has landed a job with the Philadelphia Eagles.

05/27/2009

Cowboys open new stadium in Arlington
Aaron Chimbel / WFAA-TV

Football legends including Michael Irvin, Rayfield Wright, Bob Lilly, Cliff Harris and Drew Pearson were on hand as the Dallas Cowboys officially opened their new stadium in Arlington this afternoon.
SLIDESHOW: Cowboys open new stadium

05/29/2009

Cowboys sign 3 free agents

The Dallas Cowboys signed three players to their roster including wide receiver Mike Jefferson, who played with the Cowboys last season.

05/27/2009

T.O. doesn't mind going nameless with Romo

If Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo doesn't want to refer to Terrell Owens by name these days, that's fine with T.O.

Ellis' agent headed to Dallas for face-to- face with Jones
AP / File
Greg Ellis.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis is not talking, but his agent is giving a glimpse into negotiations with the Cowboys.

Cowboys say Ellis will be hard to replace
WFAA.com / File
Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis before the 49ers game last season.

His Dallas Cowboys teammates say it's painful to talk about Greg Ellis in the past tense.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

05/26/2009

Wade Phillips busier as head coach, coordinator now
AP / File
Cowboys coach Wade Phillips.

Wade Phillips is not just the Dallas Cowboys head coach this year, he's also the defensive coordinator.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

T.O. coming back to Dallas... for a football camp

Terrell Owens is coming back to Dallas to play football this summer — with kids.

Jones: Ellis likely done with Cowboys
File / WFAA-TV

After 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, team owner Jerry Jones says outside linebacker Greg Ellis could soon be gone.
• MORE: WFAA Sports Blog

05/22/2009

Cowboys rookie free agent arrested at Love Field
VERNON BRYANT/DMN
Asaph Schwapp

Dallas police arrested Asaph Schwapp for carrying a prohibited weapon.

05/21/2009

World's largest HDTV unveiled at new Cowboys' stadium
WFAA-TV

There are two weeks left before the world gets a glimpse of the new Cowboys stadium.

Cowboys receiver Isaiah Stanback has knee surgery
AP / File
Cowboys wide receiver Isaiah Stanback.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Isaiah Stanback underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee.

05/19/2009

Tony Romo begins life after T.O.
AP
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo at the team's OTA Tuesday.

Tony Romo took the field under unusual circumstances Tuesday: For the first time since he's become the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, Terrell Owens wasn't part of the organization.

Injured Cowboys coach Joe DeCamillis returns to practice
WFAA-TV

Dallas Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis is back at work today, despite suffering a broken neck in the May 2 collapse of the team's practice facility.

05/18/2009

Cowboys hope to move on, in many ways
AP / File
Cowboys coach Wade Phillips.

The Cowboys begin OTAs this week and want to move on from their training facility collapse and from Terrell Owens.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

Cowboys sign another NT with no recent experience

The Dallas Cowboys have not done a good job this offseason addressing their need for a backup nose tackle. They added one today, but it's not much of an addition.

05/16/2009

A&M-ex McGee wants to overcome disappointments in Dallas
AP
Cowboys quarterback Stephen McGee passes during rookie football minicamp at Valley Ranch may 1.

"When I put this star on my helmet and strap it up for practice, there's definitely a lot of pride because I've been following this team my whole life," says Cowboys rookie quarterback Stephen McGee of Texas A&M.

05/14/2009

Cowboys talk about collapse publicly for first time
Arnold Payne / WFAA-TV

For the first time since the collapse of their indoor training facility May 2 members of the Dallas Cowboys assembled publicly and talked about the accident.

05/15/2009

Federal team visits Cowboys practice facility to gather information on collapse
Authorities have taken the first step toward a possible full-blown federal investigation into why the Dallas Cowboys practice facility collapsed.

05/13/2009

It's 'Cowboys Stadium'
File 2009 / WFAA-TV

Jerry Jones has selected a name for his new football palace in Arlington, and it couldn't be simpler.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

05/14/2009

Cowboy Patrick Crayton's autistic cousin found
Brannon Crayton

Dallas police are searching for a 24-year-old autistic man missing since this afternoon.

05/13/2009

Cristal Taylor linked to ex-NFL QB Tony Banks
KFDM
Cristal Taylor

Cristal Taylor, the woman who was linked to Dirk Nowitzki as his fiancee and arrested at his home, is no longer in Dallas.

05/12/2009

North Texas shares in Super Bowl events
WFAA-TV

"We're off to a good start," said Roger Staubach, chairman of the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee at a kickoff event today.

Former Cowboys QB Quincy Carter arrested, again

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter is free on bond after his arrest in Abilene.

Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo fails to qualify for U.S. Open
Tony Romo's bid to move on to sectional qualifying for the U.S. Open fell short Monday at Dallas National Golf Club.

05/11/2009

Cowboys assistant coach released from hospital
AP
Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis at a rookie practice.

Dallas Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis was released from Parkland Hospital and has returned home with his family. He was among the injured in the Cowboys practice facility collapse.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

Former Cowboys player accused of fraud
File 1998 / DMN
Michael Kiselak

In court papers filed today, the Securities and Exchange Commission claims Michael Kiselak convinced friends and family members to invest $24 million through him.

05/09/2009

Golf pro? Romo looking to make Nelson field

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is trying to qualify for the Byron Nelson golf tournament.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

05/08/2009

Irving's oversight of collapsed Cowboys facility investigated
The city has said that it has no record of the engineer who signed off on the project's design and that it does not have building blueprints or specifications on file.
Engineer distances self from ruined Dallas Cowboys training facility
Video: Aerial footage of the collapsed Cowboys facility
Blog: DMN Investigates

05/07/2009

Former Cowboys safety Roy Williams going to Cincy
WFAA.com
Former Cowboys safety Roy Williams during training camp in Oxnard, Calif. in August.

Former Cowboys safety Roy Williams is reuniting with the coach he had his most success with.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: Former nfl quarterback Steve McNair dies in Nashville

05/06/2009

Once an eyesore to many, Cowboys facility missed

As investigators burrow into the details of what happened at the Dallas Cowboys practice facility Saturday, neighbors of the NFL facility - who once called the structure an eyesore - now say they miss it.

Engineer distances self from ruined Dallas Cowboys training facility
The engineer listed as responsible for design of the facility said he had little to do with the project, worked for the builder only briefly and was hired to design small farm buildings.
Cowboys didn't have roof work inspected
Blogs: DMN Investigates | Dallas Cowboys

02/23/2009

Poll: Rating Jerry Jones as Cowboys' GM
WFAA.com / File
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones signs and autographs for fans.

Jerry Jones owns the Dallas Cowboys and is also the team's general manager. It's that role that he most divides Cowboys fans, according to a poll conducted for WFAA.

 

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