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Richard Paolinelli

Former Cowboys Writer

Richard Paolinelli is an award-winning sports journalist with 34 years of professional newsroom experience. His newspaper career (1991–2011) includes the Gallup Independent, Modesto Bee, Gustine Press-Standard, Turlock Journal, Merced Sun-Star, Tracy Press, Patch, and San Francisco Examiner. He received the 2001 California Newspaper Publishers Association Best Sports Story award. Richard has authored two non-fiction sports books and 11 novels. At InsideTheStar.com, he has published 874 articles reaching over 728,000 readers.

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Dallas Cowboys five Super Bowl victories

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

The Cowboys and the Super Bowl used to be a thing

As this year’s teams prepare to meet in Santa Clara for Super Bowl LX the Dallas Cowboys will be at home, watching the championship…

January 31, 2026, 6:00 am

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Super Bowl LX ball

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

Patriots, Seahawks battle for Super Bowl LX won’t be close

It sure felt like Sunday’s NFC Conference Championship game was the actual Super Bowl LX, didn’t it? The New England Patriots have caught every…

January 30, 2026, 1:25 pm

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Dallas cowboys coach dallas cowboys coach dallas cowboys coach.

by Richard Paolinelli

Is there hope for Dallas in 2026?

Last week I dropped my way-too-early predictions for the Dallas Cowboys in 2026. I have them at 5-12 after looking at their upcoming 2026…

January 30, 2026, 6:00 am

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Rookie running back Jaydon Blue scores his first NFL touchdown.

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ rookie running backs finally show up

Back in April, the Dallas Cowboys drafted two rookie running backs to shore up their backfield. And then seemingly forgot all about them. Both Jaydon Blue (5th round) and Phil Mafah (7th…

January 8, 2026, 8:00 am

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Myles Garrett should win the NFL MVP award in 2025.

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

Myles Garrett should be 2025’s NFL MVP

There has been a great deal of online chatter and debate over who should win the NFL’s MVP award this year. The East Coast Media Mafia, of course, is desirous of having…

January 7, 2026, 10:00 am

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NFc East helmets, including the Dallas Cowboys helmet on grass field, focusing on NFL football team gear and safety equipment.

NFC East

by Richard Paolinelli

NFC East closes out a disappointing 2025 season

Aside from the Philadelphia Eagles, the NFC East had a dismal 2025 season. If not for the NFC South, the division would be the worst in the NFL. For one year, it…

January 6, 2026, 8:00 am

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The Dallas COwboys lost their 2025 season finale to Jaxson Dart and the Giants.

by Richard Paolinelli

Listless loss leaves Cowboys with another losing season

Pretty much all the Dallas Cowboys had to play for on Sunday in New York, aside from pride, was a chance to finish the year at .500. They didn’t seem very much…

January 5, 2026, 10:00 am

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Dynamic NFC East football game featuring Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott evading defensive players during an intense NFL match at AT&T Stadium.

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys should close out 2025 with Week 18 win

The last time these two teams met, the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants put on an offensive show. It was especially offensive if you are a fan of defensive football. As…

January 4, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys search for answers after another embarrassing home loss 1

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by Richard Paolinelli

A wild slate of Week 18 games awaits the AFC

Compared to the NFC, the AFC’s final eight games in Week 18 seems out of control. The only seed out of the seven for the playoffs that is anywhere close to being…

January 3, 2026, 8:00 am

NFC West Seattle Seahawks football player running with ball during NFL game, team in blue and green uniform, stadium crowd in background.

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

NFC Playoff chase has two must-watch games this weekend

Six of the seven tickets for the 2025 NFC playoff tournament have been punched. All that remains to be determined is which of the two NFC South teams will claim that final…

January 2, 2026, 6:00 am

Dallas Cowboys football players celebrating on the field during a game, wearing team uniforms and helmets, in an exciting moment of the NFL season.

by Richard Paolinelli

Dallas has team, individual marks left to play for

With their hopes for the playoffs far in the Dallas Cowboys’ rear view mirror, the team and a few players have some personal marks to play for on Sunday. The New York…

January 1, 2026, 6:00 am

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Rookie linebacker Shemar James

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ rookie made the most out of rare start

After starting four straight games earlier this year, Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Shemar James had been coming in off the bench for six weeks. In Thursday’s game against Washington, Logan Wilson was…

December 31, 2025, 6:00 am

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NFC East

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ record-setting win highlighted NFC East action in Week 17

When the schedule makers in the NFL set the Christmas Day games, they clearly thought the NFC East title would be on the line. The same thought probably ran through their heads…

December 30, 2025, 6:00 am

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NFL playoffs

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

Final week’s slate proves NFL season is 2 weeks too long

There are currently 16 games played in a full week of the NFL’s 17-week schedule. Week 17’s slate had four games with no meaning toward the playoffs – either qualifying or seeding.…

December 29, 2025, 12:00 pm

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Will Javonte Williams be in a Cowboys uniform in 2026?

by Richard Paolinelli

Which Cowboys should be auditioning for 2026 in 2025’s finale?

There will be absolutely nothing to play for when the Dallas Cowboys face the Giants in New York next weekend. Except maybe for jobs in the 2026 season. The best that Dallas…

December 26, 2025, 6:00 am

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by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys outlast Commanders in Christmas showdown

Neither the Dallas Cowboys nor the Washington Commanders had anything to play for when they met on Christmas Day. Except for pride. The two NFC East rivals did not have had a…

December 25, 2025, 3:11 pm

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What did the Dallas Cowboys Receive for Christmas in 2018?

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by Richard Paolinelli

Does the Cowboys’ Week 17 history favor a Christmas Day win?

If past performance is any indication, the Dallas Cowboys can expect to find a post-game Christmas Day meal of coal waiting for them on the plane ride home tonight. The Cowboys are…

December 25, 2025, 8:00 am

Playoff races continue to be chaotic after Week 16's wild games.

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by Richard Paolinelli

Where do the playoff races stand after chaotic Week 16?

While the Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from the playoffs roughly 17 hours before playing their Week 16 contest, the rest of the NFC playoff chase was running red-hot. Seattle’s shocking overtime…

December 24, 2025, 12:00 pm

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Shemar James

by Richard Paolinelli

Why isn’t rookie Shemar James starting for Dallas in 2025?

The Dallas Cowboys have started three rookies over the last four straight games, but one rookie who should be starting isn’t. Honestly, there ‘s no reason why he shouldn’t be. Especially once…

December 24, 2025, 10:00 am

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NFc East helmets, including the Dallas Cowboys helmet on grass field, focusing on NFL football team gear and safety equipment.

NFC East

by Richard Paolinelli

Eagles end 21-season NFC East drought

For the last two decades, the NFC East had not done something that all of the NFL’s other seven divisions had. Have a team win consecutive division championships. The last time an…

December 23, 2025, 6:00 am

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Veteran man speaking during press conference at Inside The Star, Dallas Cowboys NFL team, with team branding and microphones; sports management and football event.

by Richard Paolinelli

Accountability & Responsibility: Jerry Jones claims both, has neither

We can finally lay the 2025 season to rest for Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas’ season ended before they even had a chance to take the field for their 15th…

December 22, 2025, 6:00 am

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by Richard Paolinelli

Dallas looks to charge up a win in 2025 home finale

The Dallas Cowboys will play their final regular season home game this afternoon. They close the year out on the road in Washington D.C. and in New York against NFC East rivals.…

December 21, 2025, 8:00 am

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Cowboys rookies are getting outplayed down the stretch in 2025

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ rookies aren’t standing out in recent weeks

Aside from their first round pick out of Alabama, Tyler Booker, the rookies for the Dallas Cowboys had a very quiet night overall in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings. The rookies have…

December 20, 2025, 8:00 am

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Quarterback Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys throwing a pass during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos with a defender in pursuit.

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by Richard Paolinelli

The Final 9 jostle for playoff position in the AFC

Week 15 saw three AFC teams get officially eliminated from playoff contention. Including the shocking departure of the defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs’ season came to a fitting end…

December 19, 2025, 8:00 am

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