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The Most Exciting (Non-Football) Super Bowl Moments!

TEXANS CELEBRATE AMERICA - Neither of the pre-game patriotic performances achieved Whitney Houston-level kudos, but both were delivered tastefully and capably. Lindale's Miranda Lambert did some nice harmonizin' with her hubby on "America the Beautiful," and Burleson's Kelly Clarkson shared her Nati ... More >>

Whitt's End: 9.16.11

​Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Every once in a while I take Michael Young for granted. I think of him as a step-slow, reaction-reduced fielder. Then I go to Rangers Ballpark, watch him rip a bases-loaded double down ... More >>

Charles Haley and Kenny Rogers Go Hunting For Redemption

After rocky careers off the field, two local bad boys rehab their reps.

Super Bowl XLV Also Gave Us ... The Greatest Moment in Texas Football History?

​I was flattered when the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee approached me late in 2009 to help construct and singularly author its prodigious Century in the Making project. What started with 250 of the greatest moments in Texas football history -- high school, college and pro -- ... More >>

Even for Ex-Cowboys who barely played a down on Super Bowl Sundays, the memories don't fade

Cowboys Aren't on the Field This Super Bowl, but Maybe Fans Can Find One at Dinner.

In Case You're Thinking About Going to the NFL Experience at the Convention Center ...

Photos by Sam MertenI just saved you $25. You're welcome.​I'm not exactly sure what I expected when I chose to join other media folks this afternoon at the Dallas Convention Center for a tour of the NFL Experience, but let's just say I felt cheated even though I hadn't spent a dime. Promoted a ... More >>

Finding Brett Favre's Place Among the NFL's Greatest QBs of All Time as I Rank the Top 10

How high did I rank this guy? You'll be surprised.​OK, so yesterday I asked you to give me your thoughts on Brett Favre's legacy now that he appears to have played his last game. Unfortunately, only a few of you weighed in. In an attempt to spark some serious debate, here are my top 10 quarterback ... More >>

Riddle in an Enigma: Puzzled by Austin's Odd Priorities

The Top 10 Worst Quarterbacks in the History of Your Dallas Cowboys

​In his first NFL action in almost two years, Jon Kitna immediately served notice of one thing Monday night at Cowboys Stadium: When starting quarterback Tony Romo went down with a broken collar bone, the Cowboys' season swirled down the toilet with him. Kitna's stats don't look awful: 16 of ... More >>

Numbers With Friends: The All-Time Cowboys' Fantasy Roster

​I grew up with Drew Pearson, covered Michael Irvin and have the highest hopes for Dez Bryant. But should the Cowboys' rookie receiver from Oklahoma State be allowed to wear the sacred No. 88? The Cowboys revere uniform numbers, but they don't retire them. Should they? You don't see No. 8 or ... More >>

SMU Cornerback Gets His Bell Rung

​Last Sept. 12, SMU cornerback Derrius Bell suffered a concussion in a game at Alabama-Birmingham. Sidelined for three weeks, he returned against TCU and, on the game's first play, violently hit a Frog receiver after a reception. The tackle forced a fumble, and gave Bell another concussi ... More >>

Rangers Call Cowboys QB to the Mound: Staubach Finally Gets First Pitch Duties

​Speaking of Your Texas Rangers ...Just checked the e-mail this glorious baseball-season-y Sunday afternoon to find a missive from John Blake, exec veep of communications for the ball club, who sends word that Roger Staubach's throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Rangers' 1:05 p.m. home ... More >>

Comptroller Squirrels Away $31.2 Million For Super Bowl, Covering Public Safety Expenses and Closing Budget Gap

Sam MertenRoger Staubach, who says he'll hand over his gig as committee chair to Troy Aikman for future Super Bowl bids.​This morning at the offices of the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee, president and CEO Bill Lively and chairman Roger Staubach announced the state's decision to reimbur ... More >>

LeAnne Novacek: RIP

​Jay Novacek was always a unique dude. Okay, I'll say it, he was a little weird. During my time covering the Dallas Cowboys for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram he was always friendly, yet sorta edgy. For example, one year on the eve of training camp at St. Edward's University in Austin ... More >>

A (Football) Great Day at Woodrow. And, 250 Memorable Moments to Vote On Later.

Photos by Patrick MichelsJoe Greene, Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin and Roger Staubach -- but a handful of local football greats on the Woodrow stage this afternoon.​As promised, there they were this afternoon, seated on leather chairs perched upon the Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium stage: Roge ... More >>

Super Bowl XLV to Bring Quite the Collection of Gridiron Greats to Woodrow Next Week

​Tony Fay started working for the Dallas Mavericks in 1987 as the media relations intern; by the time he left in '99, he was director of communications -- which was no easy feat back then, given that was six months before Mark Cuban bought the then-struggling franchise just off a lockout season. T ... More >>

The Top 10 Couples I'd Like to See on DWTS

​Granted, it would force me to actually watch the ridiculousy cheesy show, but I'd be willing to stomach Dancing With The Stars' sequins and sass and smarminess of Tom Bergeron if only I could orchestrate whom was boogieing down with whom. Following in the "Foxtrot" footsteps of Emmitt S ... More >>

Everyone Expects the Cowboys Quarterback to Be a Leader, But is Romo Finally Ready to Answer the Call?

Hall of Fame. Or Bust?

Who's next?​Hard to remember way back when we bitched and moaned about a "Cowboys bias" in the Pro Football Hall of Fame isn't it? Saturday night in Canton receiver Bob Hayes became the 11th Cowboy inducted into Canton, continuing a trend that has seen four Dallas stars earn immortality ove ... More >>

What's In My Closet? Brush With Greatness Edition

My career has its perks. I've sipped Mai Tais on Waikiki Beach with Troy Aikman. Shaken hands with Wayne Gretzky moments after his final NHL game. Seen - first hand - Roger Federer win at Wimbledon, Michael Johnson triumph in Atlanta and Michael Jordan sink his last shot as a Chicago Bull. And ... More >>

Last Call For Your Piece of Texas Stadium

Going ... going ... Weird to have the visitation two months after the funeral. But hey, it's Texas Stadium, don't let the effed-up order deter your ogling. If you haven't yet paid your last respects to the house that Tom Landry built, Troy Aikman upgraded and Jerry Jones sentenced t ... More >>

Former Cowboy Frank Cornish Dead at 40

God Bless America. And Sports.

Say, “Cheeeeeeeese”!

Scattershooting ...

Romo Arigato

Thanks to their dynamic quarterback, Cowboys will enjoy many happy endings

Romo Holiday

Tony Romo makes a short, sweet journey from anonymous backup to A-list celebrity

The State's Taking the "Security" Out of Social Security Numbers

Red Bull

Familiar freckled face will give Cowboys offense wiiiings

Commit or Quit

We Are the Champions

Honchie creates, claims award

Tony Oh-No

The Cowboys' quarterback swap signals the beginning of the end

Canton Cowboy

Despite a run-of-the-mill reputation, Drew Bledsoe owns a Hall of Fame résumé

Fast Track

Former Cowboy's big dreams diverted to small schools

Invinci-Bill

Exactly why is Parcells Dallas' dictator?

Oh, Shut Up

Everyone has an opinion--even Troy Aikman

This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

Lizzie Does Dallas

Plus: Oh, My Aikman Balls

Falling Stars

Who let the air out of the Cowboys? Jerry, Dave, Tony, the heat--you name it. A preview of Dallas' dying days.

Instant Karma

Why do we buy drinks for celebrities?

Media Bias

All year, we tell you who's been naughty. Now, a list of those whose work is nice.

:cueless

Buzz hacks through the past in search of the cool cats and fools of the year that was

Poor, Starving Writers

Freelancers complain that the DMN's contracts are killing them

Scrambling for cover

Randall Cunningham wants to be a backup. Really. But the one thing he's never outrun is quarterback controversy.

A fan's sour notes

Were yesterday's heroes better than today's?

A managers memories

Red Sox skipper Kennedy remains bitter about turn with Rangers

Barry blew it

Switzer's casual approach caught up with the Cowboys

Redundancy factor

'Boys are cranky-- and that's good

Autograph blues

Off-field appearances demand patience--and putting a pen to panties