Dallas forced four turnovers, got three field goals from David Buehler and an interception return for a touchdown by Brandon Sharpe for a 16-7 victory over Cincinnati in the Hall of Fame game Sunday night.
Fresh off a confrontation with Goldman Sachs executives, Democrats are mounting another effort to police the freewheeling Wall Street ways that they say helped bring on the financial crisis.
Winderman: Soon the Madness will grab hold of the basketball spotlight. And for nearly a month, it is quite possible NBA balls could bounce without making much of a sound. Now is the time to look at the back stories that could emerge front and center when the glare turns back to the NBA.
For once, members of the media could focus on an actual storyline before the Super Bowl — how is Dwight Freeney's ankle? The Saints, on the other hand, got to talk about their beloved city.
Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Caldwell played it safe Sunday, benching Peyton Manning in the third quarter but then had to watch backup quarterback Calvin Painter struggle as the Colts lost their first game of the season to the New York Jets, 29-15.
The Dallas Cowboys put an end to their recent history of December swoons and the New Orleans Saints' pursuit of perfection with a 24-17 win on Saturday night.
Pompei: The New Orleans Saints and Colts are so close to 16-0 seasons, but there are sound reasons to believe neither team will attain regular season perfection. Winning any game — let alone winning every game — is a difficult thing to do in the NFL.
Critics of the Cash for Clunkers program view the $3 billion program as an example of the Obama administration willingness to cherry-pick winners and stick taxpayers with the tab.
