Tavon Austin starts fresh with Cowboys after trade from Rams

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Tavon Austin never really had a fresh start with a new coach in Los Angeles because of a wrist injury that plagued him and a hamstring that popped before the last of five disappointing seasons with the Rams. The eighth overall pick in the 2013 draft believes the opportunity has arrived through a trade to the Dallas Cowboys and the health that Austin hoped would come with...

Terrell Owens enjoys his personal induction far from Canton

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Terrell Owens came in wearing a suit spotted with the Pro Football Hall of Fame logo and swapped that out for the prized gold jacket. His bust? That remained 600 miles away in Canton, Ohio, along with the seven other members of this year's Hall of Fame class, leaving the stage at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga all alone to Owens. And yes, the man known...

Pro Bowl headed back to Orlando for 3rd straight year

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The Pro Bowl is headed back to Orlando, Florida. The NFL announced Friday that the all-star game will be played Jan. 27 at Camping World Stadium. It will be televised on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and simulcast on ABC. Tickets go on sale in the fall. Players on the winning Pro Bowl team will be eligible to receive a grant from the NFL Foundation to support the high school or youth...

T.O. ready for unconventional induction in Chattanooga

Leave it to Terrell Owens to choose to become the first person to celebrate being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame somewhere other than at the Canton, Ohio shrine.

Dak Prescott responds to national anthem controversy

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is still dealing with some social media backlash for his comments on the national anthem.

'Completely different' Elliott preps for Cowboys sans drama

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott never has offered much about his state of mind at training camp a year ago when the star running back of the Dallas Cowboys faced the possibility of a suspension over domestic violence allegations. So let his position coach explain the difference now that the drama is gone.

Hall of Fame to "honor" absent Owens as part of 2018 class

Despite his decision to not attend Saturday's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, Terrell Owens will be "honored" by the hall for his NFL career. Hall President David Baker tells The Associated Press on Monday that the Canton, Ohio, shrine's mission statement begins with the goal "to honor the heroes of the game."

Cowboys add yoga sessions to training camp program

After a hectic first few days of training camp that included a renewed national anthem discussion and a Dez Bryant Twitter tirade, the Dallas Cowboys may have picked the perfect time to add yoga to their program.

Dez Bryant calls out Cowboys, Sean Lee in Twitter tirade

Former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant went on a Friday afternoon Twitter tirade, calling Jerry Jones “clueless” and team captain Sean Lee a “snake.”

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doubles down on national anthem stance

The Dallas Cowboys have officially kicked off training camp in Oxnard, California. And, as usual, Jerry Jones was grabbing headlines on issues that had little to do with football.

Former Cowboys assistant coach Tony Sparano dies at 56

MIAMI (AP) - Tony Sparano once beat Bill Belichick with the single wing, but wasn't as old as that made him sound. Sparano was only 56 when he died unexpectedly Sunday. The Minnesota Vikings announced his death in a statement that did not provide a cause. He had been the Vikings' offensive line coach since 2016.

Training camp preview: Cowboys' needs and expectations

DALLAS COWBOYS (9-7) OPEN CAMP: July 26, Oxnard, California LAST YEAR: Cowboys missed playoffs year after dynamic rookie tandem of QB Dak Prescott and RB Ezekiel Elliott fueled Dallas to NFC-best 13 wins. Elliott's six-game suspension during season over domestic violence allegations was big reason. Prescott's performance dipped after winning NFL Offensive Rookie of Year in 2016....

Tony Romo rallies to win celebrity golf tournament

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. (AP) - Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo rallied from four points back to win his first American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe on Sunday. Romo, who retired after the 2016 NFL season and is now an NFL analyst, had 27 points on the day to beat three-time defending champion Mark Mulder and San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski, the the leader after the first...

Here's the catch: NFL refs thought they were right all along

PLANO, Texas (AP) - Walt Coleman doesn't see the revamped catch rule as a big change for NFL game officials because the veteran referee believes they've already been calling catches the new way. If anything, Coleman figures there will be fewer reviews of their rulings.

2014 top offensive player RB DeMarco Murray retires

DeMarco Murray is retiring from the NFL. The 2014 Offensive Player of the Year made the announcement on ESPN on Friday, four months after being released by the Tennessee Titans. Murray, 30, lost his job to Derrick Henry last season and was due to make $6.25 million in 2018 when the Titans let him go. He ran for 659 yards and six touchdowns last season, dealt with a knee injury late in the year,...

Former Cowboys star Lincoln Coleman ready to make a comeback

Most Dallas Cowboys fans who recognize the name Lincoln Coleman know him for two things: his debut during the snowy 1993 Thanksgiving Day game against the Dolphins and him being reported missing twice in the last 14 months.

Cloud-free Elliott seeks to join chorus of Cowboys leaders

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Ezekiel Elliott doesn't pretend that vocal leadership comes naturally for him. The Dallas Cowboys running back is going to try anyway now that fellow stars Jason Witten and Dez Bryant are gone, and now that his focus is solely on football following a tumultuous second year in the NFL.

Terrell Owens won't attend Hall of Fame induction

Terrell Owens always likes being the center of attention. His decision to skip the induction ceremony for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August will keep him far from the spotlight. Owens was voted into the hall in February after being denied in his first two years of eligibility. His announcement Thursday is unprecedented by an enshrinee.