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Cowboys Gab 2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Texas A&M DE/OLB Damontre Moore

Matt Loede, cowboysgab.com

Athleticism +Explodes out of stance and across the line of scrimmage, is able to catch the OT often before he is set +Coils in his stance prior to the snap +Shows a lot of balance in his rush, is able to rush with speed and power without getting out of …

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Red Sox president Larry Lucchino says he thinks the team's sellout streak at Fenway Park will end in April, a month shy of 10 years of a packed ballpark.

Jon Machota / Special Contributo, dallasnews.com

IRVING – During an introductory press conference on Thursday, Rich Bisaccia said becoming the Dallas Cowboys’ special teams coordinator has contributed to “probably the most exciting time of my professional life.” Joining Jason Garrett’s coachin…

Rainer Sabin / Reporter, dallasnews.com

IRVING – Jerome Henderson and Matt Eberflus followed Rob Ryan to Cleveland and Dallas. But this season they won’t be tagging along with Ryan as he starts his new job as defensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints. Henderson and Eberflus instead h…

Rainer Sabin / Reporter, dallasnews.com

Here are a few notes gathered from today’s introductory news conferences with the Cowboys’ 2013 assistants: Wes Phillips’ promotion from offensive line assistant to tight ends coach earlier this month made his father, former Cowboys coach Wade Phill…

Jon Machota / Special Contributo, dallasnews.com

IRVING – It was made clear on Thursday that Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Bill Callahan no long wants to discuss allegations that he sabotaged Super Bowl XXXVII. Last month, former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown sugg…

Rainer Sabin / Reporter, dallasnews.com

IRVING — Derek Dooley’s term as a head coach at the University of Tennessee was deemed a failure. He compiled a 15-21 record with the Volunteers before being ousted in November. Shortly after he was fired Dooley, now the Cowboys’ receivers coach, we…

Rainer Sabin / Reporter, dallasnews.com

IRVING — Gary Brown was hired to help resuscitate the Cowboys’ ground attack that fell on hard times last season. In 2012, Dallas rushed for 1,265 yards – the lowest total accumulated during a 16-game campaign in franchise history. The woeful perfor…

Jon Machota / Special Contributo, dallasnews.com

IRVING – Monte Kiffin’s age has been included nearly every time he has been mentioned since becoming the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator. Many wonder how a 72-year-old will relate to players in their twenties. On Thursday, Kiffin answered that…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

On Wednesday, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said that the team didn’t need to decide on the identity of the guy calling the plays on offense until the first preseason game this summer. It was offensive coordinator Bill Callahan’s turn to meet the media …

Jon Machota / Special Contributo, dallasnews.com

IRVING – A year after totaling 31 touchdown passes and only 10 interceptions, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo finished the 2012 season with 28 touchdowns and 19 interceptions. Why did his turnovers through the air nearly double? Cowboys quarterback…

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PHOENIX (AP) -- Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour was scheduled for arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Thursday afternoon to repair a torn meniscus.

Richard Durrett, ESPN.com

Elvis Andrus said his agent, Scott Boras, has talked with the Texas Rangers this offseason about the possibility of a long-term deal.

Richard Durrett, ESPN.com

Texas Rangers pitcher Derek Holland plans on striking a more serious tone this season after meeting with club officials this offseason and getting advice on how to improve his overall game.

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After another inconsistent season left the Cowboys out of the playoffs again, Jerry Jones has promised big changes. Tom Mantzouranis predicts what Jones may have in mind.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

The Cowboys didn’t want Jimmy Robinson to be their wide receivers coach, but they didn’t want to lose the progress they made with Dez Bryant either. So when Jason Garrett (or whomever it happens to be making Cowboys coaching hires) brought Derek Doole…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

When Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett’s brother, John Garrett, left the staff in Dallas, there was some talk that he had been forced out as owner Jerry Jones tried to get Garrett to give up some control of the team’s offense. But Jason Garrett says le…

Dime Magazine, dimemag.com

It’s not often you hear Vince Carter‘s name mentioned with Larry Bird‘s. But before you start in with the “Wince” jokes, know that he’s been one of the most surprising players this season, playing like he’s 30 years old again. In Dallas’ 2…

Tim Cowlishaw / Columnist, dallasnews.com

Click here to read Tim Cowlishaw’s entire column IRVING — Jason Garrett talked for more than 26 minutes Wednesday without taking a question or, as far as anyone could tell, a breath. Then he fielded questions for about 26 minutes more, exhausting the…