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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

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to throw in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott and NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry of Tennessee will play whatever becomes of the 2020 season under the one-year franchise tag after failing to reach long-term deals with their teams. Prescott is set to make $31.4 million after earning slightly more than $4 million under his four-year rookie contract. The 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year negotiated for more than a year without coming to terms on a deal. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Cowboys' Prescott doesn't get deal to replace franchise tag

By Schuyler Dixon Jul. 15, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to throw in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys have their star quarterback under contract for the 2020 season. Prescott has signed his $31.4 million tender under the franchise tag. That would be the richest one-year contract in franchise history. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Cowboys' Prescott signs $31M tag, still time for longer deal

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 22, 2020 04:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Allen earned praise for continuing to grow into a team leader by organizing several workouts with teammates during the coronavirus pandemic-altered offseason.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Bills QB Allen stays busy despite pandemic restrictions

By John Wawrow Jun. 11, 2020 07:23 PM EDT