Cowboys rely on past glory amid current slump
AP Sports notes the Dallas Cowboys face a reality check as they drift from their former world champion status. Don Shula, Joe Namath and Tom Landry are cited as examples of teams that peaked then faded. Coach Landry and players stress hunger and focus, with Dallas at 6-4 and still in playoff contention as they navigate a tough schedule.
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Landry Says Colts Loss Fueled Cowboys Overconfidence
Dallas coach Tom Landry blames Baltimore for inflating the Cowboys after a 38 0 opening win over the Colts on national TV. He cites the upset of Washington as a needed fresh start in their chase of the Redskins in the division. The Baltimore game, with Bert Jones out, produced an easy win that Landry says sparked overconfidence.
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Grimsley's Sports Las Vegas salutes Joe Louis
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley profiles Joe Louis, the Brown Bomber, on the eve of a Caesars Palace gala titled A Night With the Champ. The piece traces Louis life from Lexington Alabama to Detroit, his rise as heavyweight champion, civil rights era pressures, and the lasting impact of his career on boxing and American culture.
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