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Dallas Cowboys' DaRon Bland celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Analysis: NFL playoff picture tightens up after Week 16

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 25, 2022 03:04 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead-Dec. 23-29

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) breaks away from New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys face Colts in 1st of 3 against AFC South also-rans

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs for a gain against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
TEs figure prominently for Cowboys, regardless of receivers

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 25, 2022 02:26 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) warms up on the field prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Cowboys get Prescott back as Lions try to turn yards into Ws

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 20, 2022 09:04 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) embraces New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe, right, following an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Prescott set for return as Cowboys seek bounce back vs Lions

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:59 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Darius Slay walks to the locker room during the first half of an NFL football game against Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
'Big Play' Slay key in secondary, leads Eagles to 6-0 start

By Dan Gelston Oct. 20, 2022 11:41 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. Prescott gave himself an “A” but said he's looking for an “A-plus” after a throwing session prior to being inactive a fifth consecutive week in Dallas' NFC East showdown with Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Prescott's return looms for Cowboys after Rush finally loses

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 17, 2022 03:27 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles fans display signs for the undefeated Eagles and the Philadelphia Phillies after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Eagles take 3rd 6-0 start in franchise history into off week

By Dan Gelston Oct. 17, 2022 02:21 PM EDT

New York Giants' Saquon Barkley (26) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Analysis: NFC East goes from least to beast in 2 years

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 17, 2022 06:00 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons (9) knocks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) out of bounds during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NFC East rivals Eagles, Cowboys set for first-place showdown

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) celebrates throwing a touchdown pass with offensive tackle Jason Peters (71) and offensive tackle Terence Steele, center, as Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) looks on in the second half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Dallas' Peters set for rowdy Eagles fans in division matchup

By Dan Gelston Oct. 13, 2022 11:34 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner tackles Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith short of a first down during an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 12, 2022 03:55 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws a pass as the team warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Cowboys preparing for another start from Rush against Eagles

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 12, 2022 01:10 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) celebrates sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, bottom right, as Jeremiah Kolone (62), Joe Noteboom (70) and Leighton Vander Esch (55) look on in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Cowboys leaning more on D without Prescott as Eagles loom

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 10, 2022 02:19 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass under prssure from Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) in the firast half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dominant D puts Cowboys past Rams 22-10 for 4th straight win

By Greg Beacham Oct. 09, 2022 07:31 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush celebrates throwing a touchdown pass with Terence Steele (78), Jason Peters (71), and Tyler Smith (73) in the second half of a NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
'Cooper Clutch' as QB Rush stays perfect for Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 06, 2022 07:46 PM EDT

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson (1) looks on as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) intercepts a pass intended for Dotson in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Ferocious Cowboys defense next challenge for reeling Rams

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 03:49 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) is kept away from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) by Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams' struggling offense faces Cowboys' dominant defense

By Greg Beacham Oct. 06, 2022 03:41 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Robert Woods (2) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Cody Hollister and center Ben Jones in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 05, 2022 03:44 PM EDT