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Cowboys may face Bengals’ Geno Atkins with a starting guard out Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The Cowboys’ offensive line will have a tough task protecting quarterback Tony Romo from Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins on Sunday. And that task will get even tougher if they’re down a starting guard. But with starting guard Nate Livings out of …
	Without a sack in last two games, Cowboys’ Ware hoping to ‘step it up’ vs. Bengals Dec 6, 2012 Barry Horn / Reporter, dallasnews.com IRVING — If there is such a thing as a sack slump, DeMarcus Ware is in the midst of one. The Cowboys outside linebacker didn’t tackle a quarterback for a loss in the last two games against the Redskins and Eagles. He was credited with half a sack in e…
	Jason Witten: Cowboys emphasis vs. Bengals is on protecting Tony Romo Dec 6, 2012 Jon Machota / Special Contributo, dallasnews.com IRVING – The Cowboys understand that they’re preparing for possibly the best defensive line that they’ve faced this season. Tony Romo and Jason Witten both made that point after Thursday’s practice. Behind a struggling offensive line, Romo has bee…
	GM Daniels says Rangers 'want to make deals' Dec 6, 2012 Richard Durrett, ESPN.com Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said he leaves baseball's winter meetings without getting any major deals "across the finish line" but did get a clearer picture of how he hopes to assemble his 2013 team.
	Cowboys official practice/injury report: RB DeMarco Murray returns Thursday but is limited; four players miss practice Dec 6, 2012 Brandon George / Reporter, dallasnews.com IRVING — Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray returned to practice Thursday but only participated on a limited basis, according to the team’s official injury/practice report released this afternoon. Murray didn’t practice Wednesday and said the team …
	Koji Uehara reaches agreement with Red Sox Dec 6, 2012 CNNSI.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Reliever Koji Uehara has reached an agreement with the Boston Red Sox, pending a physical.
	Create-a-Caption: Eric Bledsoe controls the vertical and horizontal Dec 6, 2012 Dan Devine, yahoo.com The Los Angeles Clippers had a little bit of fun at the expense of the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, with some loose Dallas passing and some tight L.A. defense — 18 Clipper steals, 22 Maverick turnovers, 26 Clipper points — led to the likes of …
	No big splash, but Rangers appear on verge Dec 6, 2012 T.R. Sullivan, MLB.com While the Rangers did not make any major announcements at the Winter Meetings, they were certainly stirring up the rumors and at least appearing to be on the brink of doing something big.
	Cowboys to see an old friend Sunday Dec 6, 2012 ESPN.com The Dallas Cowboys play the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. One of the Bengals' starting cornerbacks is former Cowboy Terence Newman, whose disappointing play down the stretch last year led the Cowboys not only to cut him loose but to spend a great deal o…
	Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones: I was horrible with the Cowboys, but so were the coaches Dec 6, 2012 Jon Machota / Special Contributo, dallasnews.com Adam “Pacman” Jones says there’s no bad blood between him and the Cowboys, but there’s no love, either. Cowboys' Adam 'Pacman' Jones stretching before an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Irving, Texas on Aug. 28, 2008. …
	Like Garrett, Cincinnati’s Marvin Lewis works for owner who makes personnel decisions Dec 6, 2012 Rainer Sabin / Reporter, dallasnews.com IRVING — Marvin Lewis has a unique understanding of what Jason Garrett deals with everyday. Together they are the only two coaches in the NFL working for owners who carry the additional role of general manager. In Dallas, Jerry Jones signs the checks an…
	Cowboys practice report: RB DeMarco Murray returns, but Cowboys don’t have NT Jay Ratliff, LG Nate Livings Dec 6, 2012 Brandon George / Reporter, dallasnews.com IRVING — Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray was back on the practice field Thursday morning at Valley Ranch after not practicing Wednesday. Murray said Wednesday that he didn’t practice as a precaution to help manage his sprained left foot. Murray pl…
	Breaking Down the ‘Boys: The forgotten passing play in Dallas Dec 6, 2012 Jonathan Bales, dallasnews.com Jonathan Bales is a special contributor to SportsDayDFW.com. He’s the founder of The DC Times and writes for DallasCowboys.com and the New York Times. He’s also the author of
	This Lady Behind The Clippers Bench Was The Only One Unimpressed By Last Night's Performance Dec 6, 2012 Timothy Burke, deadspin.com Last night's 112-90 Clippers win over the Mavericks was a performance the AP called "dominating" and one that featured a series of spectacular dunks and lobs—one of which we've already featured this morning. More »
	Texas grabs 'pen candidate Wood in Rule 5 Draft Dec 6, 2012 T.R. Sullivan, MLB.com The Rangers selected right-handed reliever Coty Wood from the Rockies' organization in the Rule 5 Draft on Thursday morning at the Winter Meetings.
	Sources: Rangers, Phils talking Young deal Dec 6, 2012 Richard Durrett, ESPN.com The Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies are talking about a trade involving Michael Young, sources confirmed on Thursday.
	Mike Zimmer: Dez Bryant reminds me of Michael Irvin Dec 6, 2012 Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com …
	Rangers' Ryan won't rule out 2 major signings Dec 6, 2012 Richard Durrett, ESPN.com Texas Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan wouldn't dismiss the idea that his club could afford to sign both Josh Hamilton and Zack Greinke, but he acknowledged that it would take ownership approval.
	Phils talking to Rangers about acquiring Young Dec 6, 2012 Todd Zolecki, MLB.com Ruben Amaro Jr. said Wednesday the Phillies had made progress at the Winter Meetings. It turns out they are getting closer to finding a third baseman. Sources said Thursday morning they were in serious discussions about acquiring Rangers infielder Micha…
	Griffin, Clippers roll Mavs for fourth straight win Dec 6, 2012 Associated Press, ESPN.com Blake Griffin had 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Chris Paul added 14 points and 13 assists, propelling the Los Angeles Clippers to their fourth straight victory, 112-90 over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
	Joe Lemire: Hot Stove hinges on Rangers' multiple interests Dec 6, 2012 CNNSI.com Josh Hamilton and Zack Greinke remained in play as several free agents struck deals Wednesday. Until the Rangers make a move, the anticipation continues to build, writes Joe Lemire.
	Adam Jones has “double chip” on shoulder for Cowboys game Dec 6, 2012 Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com The Cincinnati Bengals play host to the Dallas Cowboys this weekend in a match up that could determine the playoff fate for both teams. But to Bengals cornerback Adam Jones, there’s even a little bit more on the line as well. Jones gets to play against …
	Mavs' Nowitzki starts running, still weeks away Dec 6, 2012 Tim MacMahon, ESPN.com Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki resumed basketball activity Wednesday but remains weeks away from making his season debut.
	Rangers' Ryan won't rule out 2 major signings Dec 6, 2012 Richard Durrett, ESPN.com Texas Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan wouldn't dismiss the idea that his club could afford to sign both Josh Hamilton and Zack Greinke, but he acknowledged that it would take ownership approval.