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In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady speak during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (NFL via AP)
Brady vs. Mahomes offers Super Bowl of contrasting styles

By Dave Skretta Feb. 06, 2021 03:04 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Kansas City, Mo. The Super Bowl matchup features the most accomplished quarterback ever to play the game who is still thriving at age 43 in Brady against the young gun who is rewriting record books at age 25. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Brady, Mahomes prepare for 5th matchup after splitting 1st 4

By Josh Dubow Jan. 31, 2021 01:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, Tony Romo and Jim Nantz work in the broadcast booth before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cincinnati Bengals in Green Bay, Wis. Nantz and Romo were inseparable when CBS broadcast the Super Bowl two years ago. Next week, they won't see each other until they are in the broadcast booth a couple hours prior to kickoff. Keeping announcers separated until game day has been standard practice this season due to the Coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Super distancing: CBS keeps season protocols for big game

By Joe Reedy Jan. 30, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott, center, pushes through New York Giants defenders to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Defense figures to be focus as Cowboys miss playoffs again

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 04, 2021 05:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore watches practice during an NFL football training camp in Arlington, Texas. Moore said Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, he is no longer pursuing the Boise State job, and the Cowboys signed their play-caller to a multiyear contract extension. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Moore ends pursuit of Boise State job, staying with Cowboys

Jan. 02, 2021 10:42 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches the game-winning touchdown as Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27), free safety Jordan Poyer (21) and strong safety Micah Hyde, left, defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 32-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
On Football: From 2020's best play to its weirdest moment

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 11:13 AM EST

Lions host Texans in matchup of coaches hoping to keep jobs

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 11:52 AM EST
HOUSTON (3-7) at DETROIT (4-6) Thursday, 12:30 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Lions by 2 RECORD VS....

Vikings on 3-game winning streak, face skidding Cowboys

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 10:10 AM EST
DALLAS (2-7) at MINNESOTA (4-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Vikings by 9 RECORD VS....

Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Garrett Gilbert (3) lead the way as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci (7) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) make their way onto the field during NFL football practice in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Cowboys will have 4th starting QB of season against Steelers

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 04, 2020 01:56 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Greg Zuerlein (2) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Cowboys try many tricks with rookie QB, fall to Eagles 23-9

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 01, 2020 11:41 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci (7) throws downfield in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Landover, Md. Washington won 25-3.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Cowboys QB Dalton out vs Eagles, rookie set for 1st start

Oct. 31, 2020 06:58 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (34) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner (54) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Do-everything LB Fred Warner helps stead banged-up 49ers D

By Josh Dubow Oct. 28, 2020 06:28 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 Dak Prescott, right, is receives medical assistance from first responders and team medical personnel after Prescott suffered a lower right leg injury running the ball against the New York Giants in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Social media reaction swift after Prescott's gruesome injury

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 11, 2020 10:42 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) lifts his fist to cheers from fans as he is carted off the field after suffering a lower right leg injury running the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Giants see progress, can't avoid second 0-5 start in 4 years

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 11, 2020 09:49 PM EDT

New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (31) looks for running room as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Prescott has gruesome injury, Cowboys rally to beat Giants

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 11, 2020 07:57 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy watches play against the Cleveland Browns in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Prescott, Cowboys set for 1st visit from Garrett with Giants

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 08, 2020 09:34 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 12:51 PM EDT
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in...

Members of the Denver Broncos take part in drills during an NFL football practice in empty Empower Field at Mile High, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NFL is now betting big on once-taboo gambling industry

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 04, 2020 02:26 AM EDT

FILE-Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. Prescott stuck with his virtual hiatus trying to get a long-term contract that never came during the offseason. Now that the star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys is in the building preparing to play on the $31.4 million franchise tag, Prescott doesn't see an immediate need for questions about his future with America's Team. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Cowboys' Prescott has eye on present without long-term deal

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 12, 2020 07:38 PM EDT