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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

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

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Sept. 30-Oct. 6

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM 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 Newport, R.I. ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) pressures Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush as he throws a pass in the second half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Cooper Rush's 2nd full circle: QB starting again for Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 15, 2022 07:09 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott responds to questions during a post game news conference after the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Prescott sub Rush faces challenge of keeping Cowboys afloat

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 12, 2022 01:55 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants' quarterback Daniel Jones, right, talks with Saquon Barkley during a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in East Rutherford, N.J., May 26, 2022. Jones is entering the final season of his contract and needs to step up to get a new one. Barkley has looked very good in training camp in his second season after a major knee injury. They have been the mainstays of the Giants offense for the last three years. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Eagles maneuver to try to overtake Cowboys in NFC East

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 01, 2022 02:29 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) participate in drills during a combined NFL practice at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Prescott's help in flux as Cowboys seek elusive playoff run

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 24, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

FILE - Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is shown at NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. Parsons' pass rushing played a huge role in the Dallas linebacker winning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. The questions about where he will line up are plentiful heading into his second season. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, File)
Where's Parsons? Opponents will be looking for Cowboys' star

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 08, 2022 07:31 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates after a play as defensive end Tarell Basham (93) looks on on opening day of NFL football training camp, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
Prescott presses reset again for Super Bowl-starved Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 01, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

FILE - Fox Sports play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, left, and analyst Troy Aikman work in the broadcast booth before a preseason NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars in Miami Gardens, Fla., Aug. 22, 2019. On Monday, May 16, 2022, Buck and Aikman made their first trips to ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, to meet with executives and their future co-workers as preparations for the upcoming season began to ramp up. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Fox promoting Olsen caps NFL's announcer movement for now

By Joe Reedy May. 31, 2022 06:50 PM EDT

FILE - Fox Sports play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, left, and analyst Troy Aikman work in the broadcast booth before a preseason NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars in Miami Gardens, Fla., Aug. 22, 2019. Aikman is on the verge of leaving Fox after 22 years to become the lead analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football. The New York Post reported that Aikman will sign a five-year deal that would rival the $17.5 million per year Tony Romo is making at CBS. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Aikman expected to leave Fox for ESPN 'Monday Night' booth

By Joe Reedy Feb. 24, 2022 07:30 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow waves to fans as he walks off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Analysis: Stafford, Burrow offer divergent Super Bowl paths

By Barry Wilner Feb. 08, 2022 02:11 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speaks during a news conference following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys face same questions after another early playoff exit

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 17, 2022 03:11 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
49ers, Cowboys renew playoff rivalry after 27-year hiatus

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 02:08 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ced Wilson (1) scores a touchdown past Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Andre Chachere during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Prescott throws 5 TD passes in Cowboys' romp over Eagles

By Dan Gelston Jan. 08, 2022 11:19 PM EST

New York Giants' Joe Judge yells during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Jets' Echols surprised by criticism over Brady INT autograph

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2022 01:55 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) pumps his fist towards fans after an overtime win against the New England Patriots following an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Prescott says calf injury not an issue as Cowboys enter bye

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 18, 2021 01:07 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 05, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 6 1928 — Leo Diegel wins the PGA championship, beating Al Espinosa 6 and 5. 1956 — Oklahoma blanks Kansas 66-0 to...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence throws before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals 9/30/2021

Sep. 30, 2021 07:49 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 5 1900 — Britain’s Harry Vardon wins the U.S. Open golf title, beating J.H. Taylor with a 313 total at the Chicago Golf Club. ...