This is the November 16, 2012 news archive. View today's Dallas Sports news and rumors.

Dallas Sports News and Rumors

West, Pacers trounce Mavs, ex-coach Carlisle Associated Press, ESPN.com David West and George Hill each scored 15 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Dallas Mavericks 103-83 on Friday night.
	Pagano visits Colts as team readies for Patriots Nov 16, 2012 CNNSI.com INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indianapolis Colts got an inspirational visit from ailing coach Chuck Pagano on Friday, two days before a game at New England.
	Cowboys RB Felix Jones: “It’s probably the best I’ve felt all year” Nov 16, 2012 David Moore / Reporter, dallasnews.com DeMarco Murray is listed as doubtful for the first time since he injured his foot in October. Still, he has not practiced and is not expected to play. That paves the way for Felix Jones, who is as healthy as he’s been all season, to pick up his fifth co…
	5 NBA Playoff Teams That Could Use Anderson Varejao Nov 16, 2012 Spencer Lund, dimemag.com It’s too early in the season to say for certain which teams will and won’t make the playoffs, but we can confidently say some teams are still a lock, or they’re going to at least be in the running as the season progresses. One team that’s almost c…
	Cowboys injuries on defense almost enough to make a grown coordinator cry Nov 16, 2012 David Moore / Reporter, dallasnews.com The Cowboys defensive priority entering Sunday’s game is to slow Cleveland running back Trent Richardson. They will have to do so without defensive end Kenyon Coleman, who is lost for the season with a triceps tear. “Some people don’t realize how im…
	Mackenzy Bernadeau poised to start at center for Cowboys Nov 16, 2012 David Moore / Reporter, dallasnews.com Mackenzy Bernadeau has never snapped the ball in a regular season game. That will likely change Sunday. Bernadeau is poised to start at center when the Cowboys face Cleveland.He practiced at the position all week in place of the injured Ryan Cook while …
	Browns' Haden game-time call vs. Cowboys Nov 16, 2012 Associated Press, ESPN.com Browns starting cornerback Joe Haden will be a game-time decision on Sunday against Dallas with an oblique injury.
	Cowboys practice report Nov 16, 2012 David Moore / Reporter, dallasnews.com There are no real surprises on the Cowboys final practice report leading into Sunday’s game against Cleveland. Center Phil Costa and defensive end Sean Lissemore are out. While running back DeMarco Murray is listed as doubtful, he’s expected to miss h…
	Cowboys' Murray (foot) doubtful vs. Browns Nov 16, 2012 Todd Archer, ESPN.com For the first time since spraining his left foot, DeMarco Murray has not been ruled out by the Dallas Cowboys. Related: CNNSI.com
	Two years later, Rob Ryan still has ill will toward the Browns Nov 16, 2012 Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Rob Ryan was fired, along with the rest of the Browns’ coaching staff, at the end of the 2010 season. He hasn’t forgotten or forgiven. As Ryan, now the defensive coordinator of the Cowboys, spoke to reporters today about Sunday’s game against the Br…
	Tell us: What do you think the result will be in Sunday’s Cowboys-Browns game? Nov 16, 2012 SportsDayDFW sports, dallasnews.com Tell us: What do you think the result will be in Sunday’s Cowboys-Browns game?
	How the Knicks Mirror the '10-11 Champion Mavs Nov 16, 2012 Beckley Mason, nytimes.com This 2012-13 Knicks recall the Mavericks team that won the N.B.A. title in 2011, and not just because Jason Kidd and Tyson Chandler are on the roster.
	Eagles rule Vick out, Foles to start vs. Redskins Nov 16, 2012 CNNSI.com PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will miss Sunday's game vs. the Washington Redskins due to the effects of a concussion.
	Cowboys DC Rob Ryan says game against Cleveland, his previous employer, is ‘personal’ Nov 16, 2012 Rainer Sabin / Reporter, dallasnews.com …
	Rangers will play Padres at Alamodome in March Nov 16, 2012 CNNSI.com SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The Texas Rangers are going to defend the Alamo.
	Jerry Jones: Anthony Spencer ‘didn’t have the wow factor because expectations were so high’ Nov 16, 2012 Jon Machota / Special Contributo, dallasnews.com Outside linebacker Anthony Spencer had one of his best games of the season Sunday in Philadelphia. He forced a fumble, recorded a half sack and added four tackles in the Cowboys’ 38-23 victory over the Eagles. Even the harshest of critics had to be sati…
	Breaking Down the ‘Boys: Have Tony Romo’s audibles helped the Cowboys in 2012? Nov 16, 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
	Cowboys’ Ryan Cook not seen at practice, clouding situation at center Nov 16, 2012 Rainer Sabin / Reporter, dallasnews.com IRVING — Cowboys centers Ryan Cook and Phil Costa were not seen on the field at practice Friday. Cook, who wasn’t in uniform, headed into the team’s weight room wearing a brace on his right knee. He has missed practice the last two days because of…
	Three interior lineman prospects Cowboys could target in 2013 NFL Draft Nov 16, 2012 Rainer Sabin / Reporter, dallasnews.com At times this season, the Cowboys’ pass protection has been suspect and the run-blocking has been subpar. Most point to the interior of the Cowboys’ offensive line as the source of the problems. The center position has been destabilized with starter P…
	Bryant Avoids Prosecution in Family Violence Case Nov 16, 2012 Matt Loede, cowboysgab.com If Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant completes a yearlong anger management program and otherwise stays out of trouble, the Dallas County district attorney’s office will not pursue a misdemeanor family violence case involving his mother, the DA’s office said…