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| Firm: Texas A&M facility wasn't built to code |
NFL Football |
11/04/2009 |
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| o withstand the 90 mph winds as prescribed by the building code. The analysis by Haynes Whaley Associates of Houston suggests that the McFerrin Athletic Center was built according to a flawed design. That design is similar to that of the collapsed Dallas Cowboys' practice facility. Both were built by Summit Structures LLC of Allentown, Pa. Documents obtained by The Associated Press under the Texas Public Information Act show that Summit has added a series of cables to the facility's steel frame in respo |
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| No. 3 Texas preps for title run with vets, youth |
College Basketball |
11/04/2009 |
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| 'm Dex, and can't nobody stop me,''' James said. It won't take long for the schedule to put the new talent and Texas' high ranking to the test. In December, Texas plays Southern Cal at home before clashing with North Carolina in Arlington at the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium. Promoters are hoping to draw 75,000, which would make it the largest crowd to ever watch a Texas college basketball game. After that, it's back home to play No. 2 Michigan State three days before Christmas. The Longhorns open Big 12 |
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| Cowboys curious to see if they can handle Eagles |
Headlines |
11/04/2009 |
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IRVING, Texas (AP) -Fans aren't alone in wondering whether the Dallas Cowboys are good enough and mentally tough enough to beat the Eagles in Philadelphia on Sunday. Linebacker Bradie James and receiver Roy Williams are wondering the same thing. The Cowboys were humiliated 44-6 in Philadelphia in last season's finale, a loss that kept Dallas from making the playoffs and put the Eagles into the postseason. Now the Cowboys are headed back, and they are rolling on offense, defense and special teams. The |
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| Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
NFL Football Transaction |
11/04/2009 |
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| Signed kicker Connor Barth; released kicker Shane Andrus and cornerback Marcus McCauley; signed cornerback Mike Mickens from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. |
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| NFC West: Seahawks a long way from flying high again |
NFL Football |
11/03/2009 |
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| in order to return to the level fans along the Puget Sound had grown accustomed to during the Mike Holmgren era. Seattle's latest non-competitive effort came this past Sunday in Texas, where the injury-plagued squad was overmatched by the resurgent Dallas Cowboys in a 38-17 setback. Two weeks earlier, the Seahawks mustered a substandard 128 total yards in a 27-3 home defeat to fellow division member Arizona. The offense performed better against the Cowboys, putting together two long scoring drives on its fir |
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| Seahawks release Edgerrin James |
NFL Football |
11/03/2009 |
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| Kirkland, WA (MySportsbook) - Running back Edgerrin James was released outright by the Seahawks Tuesday. Head coach Jim Mora Jr. reportedly ripped into his team following the team's 38-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys this past Sunday and chose words that intimated changes could be on the horizon for 2-5 Seattle. Cornerback Travis Fisher, who had five tackles in four games this season, was released Monday -- joined by James and safety C.J. Wallace a day later. Wallace made three stops in five games prior to h |
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| NFC East: New York experiencing a Giant fall from grace |
NFL Football |
11/03/2009 |
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| ted quarterback Donovan McNabb, with the veteran triggerman completing a sharp 17-of-23 passes for 240 yards and three touchdowns against the Giants. The Eagles are hopeful that Westbrook will be back in the fold for this weekend's showdown with the Dallas Cowboys, who presently share first place with Philadelphia in the NFC East at 5-2. Head coach Andy Reid stated in his Monday press conference that he anticipates having his primary backfield threat on the practice field on Wednesday. "He's not going to do c |
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| Bucs sign kicker Connor Barth |
Headlines |
11/03/2009 |
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed kicker Connor Barth and released kicker Shane Andrus. The Bucs also announced Tuesday that they signed cornerback Mike Mickens from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. To make room on the roster, cornerback Marcus McCauley was released. Barth was cut by the Miami Dolphins in August after kicking in 10 games for Kansas City last season. He made 10 of 12 field goals and converted all 24 of his extra-point attempts with the Chiefs. Andrus signed with |
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| Romo's steady side helps Cowboys surge in NFC East |
NFL Football |
11/02/2009 |
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IRVING, Texas (AP) -Tony Romo has gone from swashbuckling to steady. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback is still flashy at times. But Sunday's 38-17 victory against Seattle was Romo's third straight game without an interception. That's a first for his career, and it happens to coincide with a three-game winning streak that has the Cowboys tied for first in the NFC East with Philadelphia. The Cowboys visit the Eagles on Sunday night. Coach Wade Phillips even used the phrase ``workman-type'' when asked a |
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| Lucas hurts shoulder against Cowboys |
Headlines |
11/01/2009 |
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -Seahawks starting cornerback Ken Lucas suffered a shoulder stinger in the third quarter of Seattle's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Lucas was hurt trying to bring down Cowboys running back Felix Jones on his 30-yard run. On the tackle, Jones pushed Lucas to the ground and he landed awkwardly. Two trainers helped Lucas slowly walk back to the bench. Lucas' return is questionable.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP |
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