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Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) escapes a tackle attempt by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Reality overwhelms hope for Cowboys, last in woeful NFC East

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 30, 2020 01:50 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) is assisted off the field by team medical staff after suffering an unknown injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Injured Cowboys linemen Martin, Erving to miss several weeks

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 27, 2020 05:46 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 04:08 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) passing the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Dalton hurt, Washington defense clamps down to beat Cowboys

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 25, 2020 04:01 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones (33) runs past Atlanta Falcons' Dante Fowler Jr. (56) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2020 12:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, July 27, 2001 file photo, Dallas Cowboys kicker Tim Seder kills time by spinning the football on his fingers before the start of special teams practice at training camp in Wichita Falls, Texas. The first game between 1-5 Washington and the 2-4 Dallas Cowboys since the name change is also the longtime NFC East rivals’ first meeting with this bad a combined winning percentage since 2001. That was a 9-7 game kicker Tim Seder won with a 26-yard field goal as time expired after a collision with a horse on the field during warmups. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam, File)
Dallas Cowboys visit Washington with NFC East in shambles

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 22, 2020 12:53 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is brought down after a long gain on a catch by Dallas Cowboys' Donovan Wilson (37) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
McCarthy's 1st season in Dallas coming apart over turnovers

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 20, 2020 09:27 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton, left, and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray greet each other on the field during warmups before an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys 10/19/2020

Oct. 19, 2020 07:06 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones, left, Stephen Jones, center, and New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, right, greet each other before an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The game marks the first time Garrett has returned to play against the team he was the head coach of last season. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) defends against pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) as quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to make a pass in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys Pro Bowl LT Tyron Smith out for year with neck issue

Oct. 09, 2020 12:49 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) dives near the end zone as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) attempts the tackle during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 38-31. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Cowboys cut 13-year vet Carr after adding just before season

Oct. 06, 2020 10:16 PM EDT

Tyron Smith, Kareem Hunt active for Browns-Cowboys

Oct. 04, 2020 12:28 PM EDT
Dallas left tackle Tyron Smith is active against Cleveland after missing two games with a neck issue, and Browns running back Kareem Hunt is active after being...

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch aganst Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys fans, talk with Gilbert Montez, right, of Los Angeles, as they tailgate outside of AT&T Stadium before an NFL football game agains the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 11:20 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Justin March (59) smiles as he prepares for drill during an NFL football training camp practice in Frisco, Texas, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
AP source: Cowboys' Collins, Lee headed to IR, should return

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 05, 2020 05:13 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 02:08 PM EDT
March 25 1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters, beating Craig Wood by one stroke. 1947 — Holy Cross, led by George...

Seattle without four starters for game against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 12:15 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks will be down four starters for their game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney,...

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Clowney inactive for Seattle against Eagles

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 12:34 PM EST

Tackles, WRs active for Cowboys vs Eagles despite injuries

Oct. 20, 2019 06:56 PM EDT
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys will have both offensive tackles and two of their top three receivers for a key NFC East meeting with Philadelphia after...