Topic: Marion Barber

Officials have determined that heat stroke was the cause of death of former Dallas Cowboys star Marion Barber III last month, authorities said Tuesday.

Former All-Pro running back Don Perkins, who spent his eight-year NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, died at the age of 84, the team announced Friday.

Former Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears standout running back Marion Barber III has died, the NFL announced Wednesday. He was 38.

Matt Prater's long field goals late in regulation and overtime Sunday lifted the Denver Broncos to a 13-10 decision over Chicago.

The general manager of the Chicago Bears said it makes no sense to bring in a new quarterback with only four games remaining in the regular season.

Jay Cutler threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another Sunday, helping the Chicago Bears log a fifth straight win with a 31-20 decision over San Diego.

Devin Hester opened the scoring with a 48-yard catch Sunday and returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown in leading Chicago to a 39-10 rout of Minnesota.

Caleb Hanie's 4-yard touchdown run in the second quarter provided the winning margin Saturday in Chicago's 10-3 pre-season victory over Buffalo.

Tony Romo threw two touchdown passes and the defense allowed nine first downs Sunday to lead Dallas to a 24-0 win over Philadelphia and the NFC East title.

Tony Romo sent Dallas ahead with a first-quarter touchdown pass Sunday and the Cowboys went on to shut out Washington 17-0, clinching an NFC playoff berth.