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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

COLUMN: Cowboys-Niners will be 2023’s top playoff matchup

By Adrien De La Peña, Sports Reporter | January 21, 2023

As the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs approaches, fans are in for a treat with an electric weekend of matchups. The only game without a repeating matchup this weekend is Sunday’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers. This...

Dallas Cowboys draft Ken Bishop in 7th round

By Frank Gogola | May 10, 2014

Former NIU Huskies defensive tackle Ken Bishop was draft 251st overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft May 10.At 6-foot, 301 pounds, Bishop is the second Huskie taken in the 2014 NFL Draft, joining strong safety Jimmie...

The Rant: So sue me

By Andrew Singer | February 9, 2011

When exactly did filing lawsuits become the new American pastime? Approximately 1,000 fans are suing Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys for not providing adequate seating at the Super Bowl. I may have been inclined to support the fans had they not already...