http://www.mail.com/organizations/4028-dallas-cowboys.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/4028-dallas-cowboys.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2038222-sites-to-settled-college-football-playoff.html PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — With the how and when of college football playoffs determined, it's time to lock in the where. The conference commissioners in charge of putting together the four-team playoff system that will start after the 2014 regular season will meet starting Tuesday in Pasadena, Calif. At the top of their agenda: Pick three more bowls to be u... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:26:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2038222-sites-to-settled-college-football-playoff.html 2013-04-23T03:26:52Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2033974-summerall-remembered-voice-nfl.html PLANO, Texas (AP) — Veteran sportscaster Pat Summerall was remembered Saturday during a memorial service as "the voice of the NFL" and a venerated figure who maintained a humble approach despite the praise his broadcast work received for decades. Thousands gathered Saturday at a Baptist church just north of Dallas to pay tribute to a broadcaster who calle... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:24:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2033974-summerall-remembered-voice-nfl.html 2013-04-20T21:24:06Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2024088-super-voice-gone-pat-summerall-dead-82.html DALLAS (AP) — The voice of football. The NFL's narrator for generations. A master of restraint. Pat Summerall soothed American television audiences over four decades — his deep, resonant voice and simple, understated style served as the perfect complement to the boisterous enthusiasm of John Madden, his partner in a celebrated pairing that lasted half of ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:31:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2024088-super-voice-gone-pat-summerall-dead-82.html 2013-04-17T07:31:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1987402-cowboys-romo-agree-6-year-108m-extension.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tony Romo has a chance to start for the Dallas Cowboys longer than Roger Staubach or Troy Aikman. The question is whether he will ever match their Super Bowl pedigrees. Romo signed a six-year contract extension worth $108 million Friday, with about half of that guaranteed to make him the highest-paid player in franchise history. Th... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:52:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1987402-cowboys-romo-agree-6-year-108m-extension.html 2013-03-29T23:52:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1950650-reggie-bush-to-lions-welker-to-broncos.html Wes Welker sure knows how to pick his quarterbacks. The star receiver, Tom Brady's favorite target, is leaving New England and heading to Denver, where he'll join Peyton Manning and the Broncos. Also getting new deals were Reggie Bush in Detroit, Dashon Goldson in Tampa Bay, and even Ray Lewis — with ESPN. Day 2 of t... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:59:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1950650-reggie-bush-to-lions-welker-to-broncos.html 2013-03-14T04:59:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1923710-cowboys-redo-5-contracts-save-cap-space.html IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have reworked the contracts of five starters, including DeMarcus Ware, Jason Witten and Miles Austin, to save salary cap space. Dallas, which was penalized $5 million off its cap in both 2012 and 2013, needed to scramble to free up space. By restructuring the deals of star linebacker Ware, tight end Witten, wide rec... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:47:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1923710-cowboys-redo-5-contracts-save-cap-space.html 2013-03-01T02:47:28Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1906000-tebow-cancels-talk-controversial-dallas-church.html DALLAS (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has backed out of an appearance at a Baptist mega church in Dallas run by a pastor who has created controversy with his remarks about gays and other faiths. Tebow tweeted Thursday that he canceled a scheduled April 28 appearance at First Baptist Church due to "new information that has been brought to my at... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:27:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1906000-tebow-cancels-talk-controversial-dallas-church.html 2013-02-21T17:27:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1893226-age-scheme-matter-to-cowboys-kiffin.html IRVING, Texas (AP) — Monte Kiffin figures he could be 52 and coaching the 3-4 defense instead of 72 and running the 4-3. Whatever. Age and scheme don't matter much to the new defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys. Talent and passion do. "I look at coaching like this, do you like it or do you love it?" Kiffin said Thursday in his first meeting with ... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:41:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1893226-age-scheme-matter-to-cowboys-kiffin.html 2013-02-15T04:41:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1864608-parcells-sapp-carter-7-hall-inductees.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bill Parcells was a winner everywhere he coached. Time and time again, he took over struggling franchises and showed them what it takes to be a success, including a pair of Super Bowl titles with the New York Giants. Parcells pulled off another victory Saturday — election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Getting in on his fourth try, P... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 01:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1864608-parcells-sapp-carter-7-hall-inductees.html 2013-02-03T01:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1814536-cowboys-hire-monte-kiffin-to-replace-rob-ryan.html IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys hired former Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin as the replacement for Rob Ryan on Friday. The move signals a switch back to the 4-3 alignment eight years after Bill Parcells implemented the 3-4. Dallas coach Jason Garrett said he had two days of discussions with the 72-year-old Kiffin and came away believ... Sat, 12 Jan 2013 02:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1814536-cowboys-hire-monte-kiffin-to-replace-rob-ryan.html 2013-01-12T02:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1807968-cowboys-defensive-coordinator-ryan-returning.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas defensive coordinator Rob Ryan was fired Tuesday after his injury-depleted unit struggled in a pair of season-ending losses that kept the Cowboys out of the playoffs for a third straight year. Ryan was let go a day after running backs coach Skip Peete was fired, and less than a week after Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said thing... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1807968-cowboys-defensive-coordinator-ryan-returning.html 2013-01-09T02:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792606-redskins-beat-cowboys-28-18-to-win-nfc-east.html LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — "R-G-3!" was all Redskins fans needed to chant when they wanted to express their love for Robert Griffin III. For the lesser-known rookie, they opted for his whole name: "Alf-red Mor-ris!" It's a new generation that has Washington atop the NFC East for the first time this millennium. There's Griffin — the vocal leader, the first-round... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792606-redskins-beat-cowboys-28-18-to-win-nfc-east.html 2012-12-31T05:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1788594-police-cowboys-brent-0189-bac-crash.html DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent was driving with a suspended license and had a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit at the time of the car crash that killed teammate and friend Jerry Brown, according to documents released by police Thursday. The 24-year-old Brent was tested after the crash in the early hours of Dec. 8 ... Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1788594-police-cowboys-brent-0189-bac-crash.html 2012-12-27T17:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1787506-big-game-redskins-role-reversal-rg3-shanahan.html ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Compare what was said Wednesday by Robert Griffin III and Mike Shanahan. One sounds like a stereotypical coach. The other could be mistaken for an overeager player. A case of role reversal hit the Washington Redskins on Wednesday. The rookie quarterback, on the day of his Pro Bowl selection, downplayed Sunday's winner-take-all game aga... Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1787506-big-game-redskins-role-reversal-rg3-shanahan.html 2012-12-26T23:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1787484-cowboys-brent-indicted-crash-killing-teammate.html DALLAS (AP) — A grand jury in Texas has formally indicted Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent on one count of intoxication manslaughter. Brent is charged in connection with a Dec. 8 crash that killed his friend and Cowboys practice squad member Jerry Brown. He is out of jail on $100,000 bond. Dallas County District Attorney's Office spokeswoman Debbie D... Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1787484-cowboys-brent-indicted-crash-killing-teammate.html 2012-12-26T19:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784752-saints-hold-cowboys-rally-34-31-ot-win.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — This miserable season without their suspended coach won't end in a playoff appearance for Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. So they helped damage Dallas' chances of making the postseason. Playing near Sean Payton's home in a Dallas suburb, Brees threw for 446 yards and three touchdowns and led a drive to Garrett Hartley's winn... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784752-saints-hold-cowboys-rally-34-31-ot-win.html 2012-12-24T03:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784652-rg3-leads-redskins-eagles-27-20.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Robert Griffin III used his arm to lift the Washington Redskins within a victory of the playoffs. Known as much for his running as passing, Griffin threw a pair of touchdown passes in his first game back from a knee injury. Kai Forbath set the NFL record for consecutive field goals to begin a career, and the Redskins held on to beat th... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784652-rg3-leads-redskins-eagles-27-20.html 2012-12-24T03:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1782832-witten-eyes-record-spleen-injury-slow-start.html IRVING, Texas (AP) — Jason Witten had nearly as many drops as catches through three games this season, back when his side still hurt just about every time he moved because of a lacerated spleen. The Dallas Cowboys tight end dismissed any suggestion that the injury had anything to do with an uncharacteristic case of stone hands. The seven-time Pro Bowler d... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1782832-witten-eyes-record-spleen-injury-slow-start.html 2012-12-21T22:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1777824-cowboys-trusting-bryant-to-call-finger.html IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys couldn't trust receiver Dez Bryant to even run the right routes less than two months ago. Now they're letting him dictate whether he plays with a broken left index finger. They are also drawing inspiration from Bryant's insistence on waiting until after the season for a surgery serious enough for owner Jerry Jones t... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1777824-cowboys-trusting-bryant-to-call-finger.html 2012-12-19T22:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1771252-carr-pick-sends-cowboys-steelers-ot-27-24.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Carr figured Ben Roethlisberger was throwing his way. Thousands of Terrible Towel-waving Pittsburgh fans at Cowboys Stadium weren't happy with the Dallas cornerback's reaction. Carr intercepted a pass from Roethlisberger on the second play of overtime and returned it 36 yards to the 1, setting up Dan Bailey's 21-yard field ... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1771252-carr-pick-sends-cowboys-steelers-ot-27-24.html 2012-12-17T11:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770732-cowboys-top-steelers-overtime-27-24.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Carr found a way to silence thousands of Terrible Towel-waving Pittsburgh fans at Cowboys Stadium and send the Dallas crowd home happy. The Cowboys cornerback intercepted a Ben Roethlisberger pass in overtime, returned it 36 yards to the 1, and Dan Bailey kicked a 21-yard field goal for a 27-24 win over the Steelers on Sund... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770732-cowboys-top-steelers-overtime-27-24.html 2012-12-17T02:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1763416-cowboys-to-practice-memorial-service.html IRVING, Texas (AP) — The corner locker assigned to Jerry Brown at the Dallas Cowboys facility remained untouched Wednesday. A day after a private memorial service for Brown, the practice squad member killed in a car accident involving a teammate, his Cowboys helmet hung on a hook below a shelf with several pairs of cleats. Towels marked with his No. 53 we... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1763416-cowboys-to-practice-memorial-service.html 2012-12-13T08:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1759222-cowboys-brent-attends-memorial-with-team-support.html DALLAS (AP) — Jason Garrett gave the Dallas Cowboys a day off after his players somehow pulled off a win in Cincinnati while reeling from a one-car accident that killed one teammate and landed another in jail. Many players showed up at team headquarters anyway and there was Josh Brent, the hulking defensive tackle who missed the trip after police say he w... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1759222-cowboys-brent-attends-memorial-with-team-support.html 2012-12-11T22:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757104-cowboys-player-death-raises-question-safety-net.html IRVING, Texas (AP) — San Francisco 49ers defensive end Demarcus Dobbs walked away from a one-vehicle accident on his 25th birthday last month and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Less than two weeks later, with the NFL rocked by the car crash that killed Dallas Cowboys player Jerry Brown and left his teammate, Josh Brent, facing a... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757104-cowboys-player-death-raises-question-safety-net.html 2012-12-10T22:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html Winning was required to keep pace in the NFC East playoff race. Losing was all that was needed in the AFC North. The defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants beat New Orleans with an offensive eruption fueled by David Wilson's record-setting performance. That 52-27 romp kept the Giants one game in front of Washington, which rallied to beat Baltimore ... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html 2012-12-10T09:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754872-cowboys-involved-fatal-wreck-were-close-friends.html IRVING, Texas (AP) — Josh Brent and Jerry Brown met in college, forming a close, unshakeable bond. Having realized his NFL dream, Brent was trying to help his roommate do the same. But Brent wasn't starting on Dallas' defensive line when the Cowboys kicked off in Cincinnati on Sunday. He was in jail, accused of driving drunk and causing a fatal accident t... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754872-cowboys-involved-fatal-wreck-were-close-friends.html 2012-12-09T23:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754594-cowboys-owner-jerry-jones-team-grieving.html CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cowboys bowed their heads, put hands over their hearts and honored a teammate killed in a car accident during a moment of silence before their game on Sunday, their minds never far from the NFL's latest tragedy. Dan Bailey's 40-yard field goal as time ran out gave Dallas a 20-19 win over the Cincinnati Bengals that provided a few sec... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754594-cowboys-owner-jerry-jones-team-grieving.html 2012-12-09T23:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754774-grieving-cowboys-beat-bengals-20-19-fg.html CINCINNATI (AP) — Numb. Grieving. Distracted. The Cowboys were all those things on Sunday, dealing with the death of one teammate and the tribulations of another. Winners, too, though they hardly felt like it. Dan Bailey kicked a 40-yard field goal as time ran out, sending the Cowboys to a 20-19 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals that ended a tough after... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754774-grieving-cowboys-beat-bengals-20-19-fg.html 2012-12-09T22:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754852-tragedy-rocks-nfls-regularly-scheduled-world.html The games go on. For the second straight weekend, tragedy rocked the regularly scheduled world of the NFL. It left families, friends, teammates and coaching staffs grieving over yet another senseless loss of life. It also left the league facing questions not only about efforts to safeguard players on the field but whether it's doing enough to help them st... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 21:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754852-tragedy-rocks-nfls-regularly-scheduled-world.html 2012-12-09T21:32:00Z