Dallas Cowboys News:
December 20 to December 26, 2009

As the rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins hits the century mark, Bruce Allen still has a painful twinge in his voice at the mention of one three-word phrase. "The Mad Bomber." "Thanksgiving is ruined forever for that," the Redskins general manager said. "I never even liked... read more

Bill Parcells never let Tony Romo off easy. Asked in 2006 if he was surprised Romo made his first Pro Bowl in eight scintillating starts, the then-Cowboys head coach said dryly, "I don't think that would be a strong enough word."

ASHBURN, Va. - Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been sent home from practice.

On Oct. 27, earlier this season, the Cowboys took care of DeMarcus Ware, giving him a six-year contract extension worth $78 million.

ST. LOUIS - Danny Amendola joined the St. Louis Rams in mid-September. Despite such a late start, he's been a major contributor.

METAIRIE, La. - For all the yards the New Orleans Saints gave up in their first loss of the season to the Dallas Cowboys last weekend, it was their failure to get a couple pivotal stops on third down that really bothered them.

With snow flurries in the air, the Cowboys hurried to get out of Valley Ranch on Thursday, knowing that they've got nearly two full days before they have to return.

Who says Cowboys-Redskins has lost its edge in the Aughts?

I think you can say that about all quarterbacks.

The phrase used so often is "progress-stopper," a veteran who, while still a good player, may not be able to take the team any further, and stands in the way of high-potential young talent.

This is the season of giving, where we often exchange gifts to signal our appreciation for others.

This time last year, Tony Romo had a splint on his fractured right (throwing) pinkie finger, and overall he just didn't feel like a 28-year-old quarterback.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - With two games to go, the Kansas City Chiefs will dodge an unofficial and very unwelcome NFL record only if they can - pardon the expression - hold on.

The Washington Redskins (4-10) are admittedly in disarray. They have a new general manager, a head coach on the hot seat and plenty to fix after their 45-12 loss to the Giants this past Monday.

By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer