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ARLINGTON, Texas - Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys dont have worry about a win-and-youre-in finale this year. Gus Edwards Jersey .Theyre in.Dallas ended a four-year playoff drought Sunday in a dominating 42-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, with Romo throwing four touchdown passes and breaking Troy Aikmans franchise record for yards passing.After three straight season-ending losses that left them at 8-8 and out of the post-season, the Cowboys (11-4) dont have to worry about winning at Washington next weekend. They are NFC East champions for the first time since 2009 a week early.I just dont have bad Christmases. Ive been too fortunate, owner Jerry Jones said. On the other hand, to have the promise of getting ready to compete in the playoffs, but with a team that can compete in the playoffs ... weve got a chance to do something.The Colts (10-5) didnt have much to play for with the AFC South title secured, and looked like it while they barely avoided their first shutout loss in 21 years. Falling behind 28-0 by midway through the second quarter, they lost a slim chance to earn a first-round bye.Yeah, it was a dismal start, said Andrew Luck, who threw for a season-low 109 yards with two interceptions and was pulled in the third quarter with the game out of hand. It was bad. A lot of bad. Not much good, if any.Coming off back surgery that kept him out of last years season-ending loss to the Eagles, and another back injury sustained against Washington in October, the 34-year-old Romo had his fifth game with a passer rating of at least 135. He completed 18 of 20 passes for 218 yards.I think the way hes played this year, the way great quarterbacks in this league have played for a long time, thats how Troy played, said coach Jason Garrett, who was Aikmans backup in Dallas. We ran the ball really, really well, controlled the line of scrimmage. And when Tony had opportunities today, and really throughout the year, he cashed in on them.Things to consider after the Cowboys emphatically ended a three-game home losing streak, scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions while eliminating division rival Philadelphia from the playoffs a day after the Eagles gave them an opening by losing to the Redskins:ANOTHER ROMO RECORD: In his eighth full season as the starter, Romo broke Aikmans record on a 25-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jason Witten, his teammate since they came into the league together 11 years ago.Nobody has caught more passes from Romo than Witten, who clinched his 11th straight 600-yard season.We literally were on the same bus from the airport when we arrived in Dallas for our first rookie minicamps, said Romo, who has 32,971 career yards, 29 more than the three-time Super Bowl winner. Hes obviously just got a special place in my heart.OH BY THE WAY: NFL rushing leader DeMarco Murray had 22 carries for 58 yards and a 1-yard score six days after surgery for a broken left hand. He was injured in last weeks win at Philadelphia that put the Cowboys in position to win the division.It was hurting throughout the game, but I made my mind up a long time ago that I was going to play, said Murray, who needs 29 yards to break all-time NFL rushing leader Emmitt Smiths franchise record of 1,773 yards from 1995.PLAYING FOR POSITION: With a home playoff game already in hand, Indianapolis sat receiver T.Y. Hilton (groin injury) and right tackle Gosder Cherilus. The Colts had season lows in points and total yards (229) for the second straight week, and finished with just 1 yard rushing.The Cowboys could face a similar scenario next weekend. Its possible they could earn a first-round bye regardless of whether they beat the Redskins. Whatever happens, I will be fine either way, said Romo, who came out in the third quarter of a loss at Washington in the 2007 finale when Dallas had the NFCs No. 1 seed in hand.FLUBBED FAKE: Indianapolis had Dallas beaten on a fake punt after three straight running plays on its first possession. But a backpedaling Dewey McDonald, left uncovered on the outside, dropped punter Pat McAfees perfect throw.I took my eyes off of it for just a split second, said McDonald, whose flub came right in front of the Colts bench.DAZZLING DEZ: Dallas receiver Dez Bryant had his NFL-leading 14th touchdown for a 14-0 lead the first play after McDonalds flub on the fake punt. He caught a scoring pass in his 12th consecutive game against the AFC to extend the longest interconference streak since the 1970 merger.___AP NFL website: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Schuyler Dixon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/apschuyler Clarence Moore Jersey . In five games last month, Billings led all scorers with 11 goals, 27 assists and 38 points as the Rock posted a 2-3 record. Anthony Averett Jersey . An unconventional night for Texas-El Paso nearly led to the Miners getting a huge upset. Down by 14 with 2:21 left, the Miners went on a frantic closing spurt that fell just short, and UTEP was beaten by No. http://www.customravensjersey.com/custom...1083d.html . Right-hander Todd Redmond took the loss. Jose Bautista hit his second home run of the spring. Here are a handful of tidbits from around camp: Hutchison impressive The Blue Jays are being cautious when talking about their young arms but internally, excitement is building over the way Drew Hutchison is looking and performing this spring.ARLINGTON, Va. -- Alex Ovechkins balancing act between the Washington Capitals and the Olympics in Russia could get a whirlwind test in a few weeks. Russia would like to have Ovechkin carry the torch after it is lit in Greece on Sept. 29. That would be a tight fit -- because its only two days before the Capitals open the regular season at Chicago. "We just have to find a plane," Ovechkin said Tuesday. Ovechkin said his agent is working with the organizers of the Sochi Games to figure out the logistics. He joked he could "take some medicine" to sleep while flies back and forth across the Atlantic. It helps that the Capitals arent scheduled to practice on Sept. 29, but hell want to be back in time join his teammates on the ice the next day for their final skate before travelling to Chicago. "Its a huge honour for me," Ovechkin said. "Im very proud the Russian federation asked me to do that. ... Its only a once in your life opportunity to carry the torch and represent your country." The Sochi Olympics have stoked a passion in Ovechkin -- he has said he would have played in them even if the NHL hadnt worked out a deal to interrupt the season -- but he was diplomatic about his dual goals as he reunited with his Capitals teammates ahead of Thursdays opening of training camp. He wants to win the first Olympic title for Russian players since a "Unified Team" of former Soviet republics took gold in Albertville in 1992, and he wants to win a Stanley Cup with Washington after several seasons after early-round flameouts in the playoffs. Ovechkin said the Olympics are "huge," but hhe stressed that the Capitals are important as well. Demetrius Williams Jersey. As far as trying to peak for both events -- Olympics in February and NHL playoffs starting in April -- he said hell have to be smart and listen to his coaches and trainer. Theres been speculation whether Ovechkin would return to Russia for good to play for Dynamo Moscow in the Kontinental Hockey League. Countryman Ilya Kovalchuk stunned the NHL in July when he left $77 million on his New Jersey Devils contract to go to the KHL. Ovechkin would make a similar financial hit: His 13-year, $124 million contract with the Capitals runs through 2021. "The answer is, like, Im here, I have a contract," Ovechkin said. "It was very enjoyable to hear president of Dynamo and GM wants me to sign, and be honest with you, I love Dynamo, its my first team and I play (there) when it was (NHL) lockout. But I have a contract. So I have to play here and I respect my teammates, I respect my fans, and all that kind of stuff. Thats about it." Ovechkin said hes recovered from the hairline fracture in his left foot, suffered when he blocked a shot in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the New York Rangers. He played in Game 7 the next night and represented Russia for one game at the world championship before the injury was diagnosed. Hes also looking forward to a full season under Capitals coach Adam Oates, who rallied the club to a playoff berth after a horrific start in a lockout-shortened campaign. "Last year we have only like a half-season," Ovechkin said. "And you could see the success we have at the end." ' ' '