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03/07/2010

Big 12 has emerged as nation's best basketball conference

According to DMN's Tim Cowlishaw, the top teams of the Big 12 have as much of a chance to do real damage in the NCAA Tournament as the Big East. Maybe more.

Carlton: The good, the bad and the unexpected in the Big 12

Blogs: Colleges | Cowlishaw

03/06/2010

Every day feels like judgment day
I don't know which came first. Was it political commentators falling in love with the clichés of sport, talking about candidates facing fourth-and-long or being down to their final out? Or was it sports reporters, raised on the journalism-changing nature of All the President's Men , who felt compelled to politicize the landscape of sports?

03/02/2010

Cowlishaw's NHL solution: Cut down to 24 teams
The NHL resumed play after a two-week layoff Monday night. How many people in this hockey-mad country of ours even noticed? The Canada-U.S. gold medal hockey game drew a 17.6 overnight rating on NBC Sunday afternoon. The highest rating for any World Series game played the last five years was a 13.5 for Yankees-Phillies Game 4 last fall.

02/27/2010

Barnes takes blame after UT's seventh loss in last 12 games

Texas' J'Covan Brown is carried from the court after getting injured during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against Texas A&M on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 in College Station, Texas.

When Rick Barnes' assessment of a frightening injury (UT's J'Covan Brown suffered only a neck strain after a frightening fall) covers the postgame "positive" news, it's a bad day for Texas, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

FSSW video: A&M-UT highlights

Texas coach: I did a 'poor' job

UT's Brown suffers neck strain in fall; listed as day-today

02/25/2010

Like fine wine, Mavericks' trade just gets better

Center Brendan Haywood, perhaps the key piece in the trade when it was made, became even more important to Dallas when Erick Dampier was injured.

VERNON BRYANT / DMN

Two weeks after feeling like he went overboard in praising Dallas' trade with Washington, Tim Cowlishaw writes that the deal is better than he thought.

Mavs have true grit

Lakers' Bynum: Refs helped Mavs

Caron classy in chat with TNT

Ilgauskas to Mavs unlikely

NBA bans Butler's straw chewing | Butler will adapt

Sefko's predicted Mavs finish in West ...

Blog: More updates

02/22/2010

NBC leaves NHL out in the cold

MCT

As great as the level of hockey was Sunday night and as good as this medal round is going to be, writes Tim Cowlishaw, this should be the end of it for the NHL at the Olympics.

U.S. emerges as top seed

Blog: Stars

02/19/2010

Woods' sincerity shouldn't be doubted after heartfelt confession
Tim Cowlishaw writes that Tiger Woods seems sincere about fixing something other than his golf swing for the first time in years. And that's all anyone has the right to ask.

Transcript: Elin never hit me; I didn't use performance-enhancing drugs

Commentary: Tiger Woods was believable to me

Photos of Woods and family

Media react: 'One of the most remarkable public apologies ever '

Video replay: Watch Tiger's statement

Going back to therapy

02/16/2010

Time isn't on Mavericks' side after big trade

Caron Butler, one of the Mavericks' three new players after the trade of Josh Howard, reacts to missing a shot close to the basket.

VERNON BRYANT / DMN

Having made their big trade, the Mavericks have to jell quickly, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

Offense horrible

Sefko: Work in progress

Another Mav move?

Photos: Mavs-Thunder

Dampier injures finger

Mavs playoff game at Cowboys Stadium?

Butler adds nastiness

Donnie Nelson: Mavs ready to challenge Lakers

Video: Caron Butler on baptism by fire

Summary | Mavs blog

02/15/2010

True to All-Star nature, Dirk Nowitzki's quiet with 22 points

MICHAEL AINSWORTH / DMN

As great a scorer as he has been, surpassing the 20,000-point mark in the NBA earlier this season, Dirk Nowitzki has never totally fit into the All-Star scene, writes DMN's Tim Cowlishaw.

Sherrington: Game is dry run for Super Bowl

Miami's Wade powers East, earns MVP honors

Stadium, All Stars put up big numbers

Raptors' Bosh shows he's one of the best

Blogs: Mavericks | Cowboys Stadium | Scene

02/12/2010

Showcase could allow nation to finally discover Kevin Durant
It all seems a bit too soon, even now as the numbers pile up and up and up. And the numbers do not lie when it comes to first-time All-Star Kevin Durant.

Butler, Haywood should energize Mavericks
When the other team's No. 1 consideration is getting under the luxury tax, consider it a good deal.

02/10/2010

Cowboys have real shot at Super Bowl XLV and history

Miles Austin will be a restricted free agent in 2010, which will help the Cowboys keep him on their roster in an uncapped year.

G.J. McCARTHY / DMN

Tim Cowlishaw offers three reasons the Cowboys can be the first team to play in a Super Bowl on its home field.

Tashard Choice: 'I don't want to leave'

Ratliff has surgeries

NFC East coaches - where's Wade rank?

Why isn't Marty B all he can be?

Jamaal Charles over Felix Jones?

Jerry's the problem - true or false?

Stover a kicking fix?

Shaq, Cowboys teaming up

More updates

02/07/2010

Sean Payton's kickoff risk pays off in Saints' win
Sean Payton feels as though he has been rolling the dice ever since he left the Cowboys' staff for New Orleans four years ago. No reason to stop Sunday night just because he was losing at halftime of the Super Bowl, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

02/06/2010

A slight edge for Colts
They carry with them the hopes of a city that nearly died and a region that remains a long way from full recovery. They wear the trademark of a franchise that has known mostly suffering and humiliation, not the celebration of a championship season.

02/05/2010

Hall arrivals-to-be Emmitt Smith, Rice were in it for long haul

The NFL's all-time leading rusher and receiver: Emmitt Smith (left) and Jerry Rice.

If there were separate tiers within the structure of the Hall of Fame, Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice would be headed for the highest level, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

Emmitt trusted talent

Favorite memories: Some surprises

Video: Emmitt on the Hall

Gosselin: Emmitt rare

Hometown hero

Photos: Emmitt in Miami | Career

Interactive Emmitt

Hall of Fame Cowboys

Stats | Breaking the record

02/04/2010

If Stars are sold, new owners could loosen purse strings
When the world economy went south, Tom Hicks' ability to serve as a productive owner for the Dallas Stars went with it, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

02/03/2010

Why Manning-Brees matchup could surpass Bradshaw-Staubach
The defenses aren’t geared to stop Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts and Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints, so look for one of the all-time Super Bowl shootouts Sunday.

01/30/2010

Cowboys' Tony Romo still looks positively Favre-like

Brett Favre (right) consoles Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo after the Vikings ended Dallas' season in the divisional playoff round.

RON T. ENNIS / Special to DMN

Cowboys fans should hope Tony Romo's career continues to mirror Brett Favre's, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

Archer: Austin can't stop smiling

Guard Davis could see time at tackle in Pro Bowl

Cowboys' DeCamillis focusing on rehab

Campo to have neck surgery

Happy 50th, Cowboys!

Late Brookshier, ex-Cowboy linked by a word

01/28/2010

Did you hear the one about the Pro Bowl?
Before the Super Bowl, the Fort Knox of TV gold, we get the Pro Bowl, the most absurd all-star game in the history of professional sports, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

01/27/2010

Cowlishaw: Mavericks' one-point wins means they're lucky

The Mavericks beat the Milwaukee Bucks last night.

JOHN F. RHODES / DMN

The Dallas Mavericks did what they are so good at it last night at AAC. They won a basketball game by one point. But it's not necessarily a good thing, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

Mavs are one-point wonders

Photos: Mavs-Bucks

T.O. to be part of All-Star events

Carlisle longshot to coach West All-Stars

Terry in 3-point event?

Blog: Mavericks

01/25/2010

Tim Cowlishaw: Why Texas Rangers' potential is sky high

Josh Hamilton hit 10 home runs during an injury-plagued 2009 season in which he appeared in just 89 games.

LOUIS DeLUCA / DMN

Michael Young believes his 10 stellar years as a Ranger are on the verge of being rewarded with a sustained run of team success, writes the DMN's Tim Cowlishaw.

Blog: Texas Rangers

01/22/2010

Cowlishaw: Most worthy of my money? Not a Cowboy

DMN

Who are the players right now you would pay to watch on the four local pro teams? Lots of candidates, sure, but it’s an easy call for me, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

01/18/2010

Why Cowboys' future is bright, but Super Bowl unlikely

Jerry Jones has some tough decisions to make.

VERNON BRYANT / DMN

Hope is alive, but Tim Cowlishaw says a Super Bowl might be out of reach.

Wade Phillips to return as head coach

Roy Williams back, too

Strategy guide: Key needs, free agents

Jay Leno mocks ‘crying’ Cowboys

RB Choice leaving?

Ex-Patriot to Cowboy: Shut up and stop them

‘We are Super Bowl-caliber’

Brett Favre sings 'American Idol'

Updates, discussion

01/17/2010

Cowboys, not Vikings showed lack of respect in 34-3 rout

TOM FOX / DMN

The Dallas Cowboys began the day cockier than they should have been. They ended it by complaining about the Vikings running up the score, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

Updates, discussion on Cowboys blog

Reaction: QB | K | TE

01/16/2010

Run game is Vikings' answer

If Dallas running back Felix Jones (left) builds on his recent play and Adrian Peterson's decline continues, the Cowboys win, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

LOUIS DeLUCA / DMN | AP

With Adrian Peterson helping Minnesota prosper in the running game, the pressure in the second half shifts from Brett Favre to Tony Romo, writes Tim Cowlishaw ... whose prediction is Minnesota 20, Dallas 16.

Moore: Two of a kind

Cowlishaw: Run game answer to prayer

Hail Mary's genesis | Hail Mary area

The voice squad

'High-energy' challenge

Vikings at crossroads

Minnesota marvel

GameDay

01/13/2010

Cowboys may have been blessed with another set of triplets

Tony Romo (left), Miles Austin (center) and Felix Jones are beginning to resemble the Cowboys' triplets of the '90s, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

DMN PHOTOS

Tony Romo, Miles Austin and Felix Jones are the Cowboys' current set of Triplet Wannabes. It's strange, writes Tim Cowlishaw, that Jones (the only one we're still holding out on) is the only one drafted out of college.

Fraley: Test for run D

Knee limits Barber

DMN power poll: Cowboys rank high

More Felix?

Favre: Dallas peaking

How loud will it be?

Hail Mary coming

Photos: Best of Cowboys '09

01/12/2010

Cowlishaw: McGwire had convenient memory loss of steroids

MLB Network

Columnist Tim Cowlishaw isn't as interested in steroids in pro sports as he is when it affects high school kids, but he has some opinions on Mark McGwire, his former manager Tony LaRussa and his bid for the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Grant: McGwire not Hall worthy

Blog: Cowlishaw

Blog: Rangers

01/09/2010

Dallas Cowboys' Romo removes all doubt

Quarterback Tony Romo (9) led the Cowboys on five straight scoring possessions.

TOM FOX / DMN

Tony Romo probably never should have had to wait this long to enjoy playoff success. Now that he has, there's every reason to think there's more to come, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

Monkey off Romo's back

Phillips: 'It feels great'

34-14: The aftermath

Photos: Pre-game, first half | Second half, postgame

Tell us: Grades

More updates on Cowboys blog

More Cowboys

01/08/2010

Dallas Cowboys have earned next step: a playoff victory
Tim Cowlishaw writes that the Dallas Cowboys have paid their dues, and Tony Romo, Jason Witten and company will taste playoff success.

01/04/2010

Tony Romo or Donovan McNabb? Debate will be decided Saturday

Tony Romo and the Cowboys have beaten Donovan McNabb and the Eagles twice this season.

MICHAEL AINSWORTH / DMN

Which quarterback would Tim Cowlishaw rather have to win one big game, Tony Romo or Donovan McNabb? The only answer is: "Both."

Moore: Third time's a charm for Phillips

Colombo may start

Experience missing at kicker

Penalties equal success

2010 opponents

Blog: Updates all day

More Cowboys

01/03/2010

Why Wade Phillips deserves job with Dallas Cowboys

Wade Phillips (left) and Jerry Jones enjoy Sunday's win.

JOHN F. RHODES / DMN

Wade Phillips deserves to coach a fourth season, no matter what happens in Saturday's 7 p.m. playoff game, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

Cowlishaw blog: Why 'Boys can win 3 in row

Video: Eagles fan first in line for playoff tickets

National writer: Cowboys No. 1 in NFC

Eagles TE mouths off: 'I can't wait to play these guys again'

Philly writer: Cowboys Stadium, 'hilarious shrine to bad taste'

Photos: Dal-Phi

Blog: Updates all day

01/02/2010

Snead, Robinson show bowl games don't always bring out the best in QBs
ARLINGTON – If all you ever catch is the highlights, you'd think every bowl game is won by Tim Tebow's near perfection for Florida, you saw Terrelle Pryor's coming-out party for Ohio State or something as wildly unpredictable as Kyle Padron's school passing record for SMU.

12/27/2009

Dallas Cowboys win 17-0, but offense has work to do

Marion Barber found it tough to run at times on crucial downs against the Washington Redskins on Sunday.

G.J. McCARTHY / DMN

This was a game the Dallas Cowboys needed to win, but that's all it was, writes Tim Cowlishaw. Regarding what lies after the 17-0 win, the Cowboys need more intelligent clock management and a reasonable success rate in key short-yardage plays.

12/26/2009

Dallas Cowboys shouldn't expect to march on Washington

The Redskins made things difficult for Tony Romo and the Cowboys earlier this season.

VERNON BRYANT / DMN

At a glance, all signs point to a Dallas Cowboys blowout in Washington tonight (7:15 p.m. Ch. 5). But history – and not just the history of this storied rivalry – says something else, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

03/09/2009

Tim Cowlishaw blog: Mavericks, Rangers, Notre Dame: Teams on the Go?