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Let’s get this out of the way: If Dallas goes one-and-done as the NFC top seed in Sunday’s divisional playoff game vs. Green Bay, it won’t be because its quarterback didn’t play well. It will be because its defense let Aaron Rodgers have a bigger game than his QB counterpart. MORE: Cowboys-Packers picks, predictions Prescott will play with extra confidence this week knowing he already lit up the Packers once this season, to the tune of 247 yards, three touchdowns and a 117....

According to Fox Sports, NASCAR also issued written warnings to the teams of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Cole Whitt for twice failing pre-race inspection before the SpongeBob SquarePants 400, which was won by Earnhardt’s teammate Jimmie Johnson. MORE: Johnson hopes to shine at ASR | Who else can make Chase? | PHOTOS: Mike Smith’s StockcarToons Under a new rule this season, instead of having cars roll through pre-qualifying and pre-race inspection multiple times until they pass through the laser inspection platform, teams will have two attempts to pass....

And yet, in some ways, the reality is still kicking in that Letarte will be in a television booth and not atop Earnhardt’s pit box starting next season. MORE: Harvick playing mind games | Keselowski not worried about payback | Homestead picks | Most surprising champions “It’s certainly starting to set in that this is the last time we’re going to get to work together and go to the racetrack together,” Earnhardt said Thursday at Homestead-Miami Speedway....

Earnhardt, who won the 2000 all-star race as a rookie, turned a lap of 193.562 mph to lead the 85-minute session at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Brian Vickers was second at 193.382 as 19 drivers practiced for Saturday night's race. MORE: All-Star Race lineup | Rules you need to know | Earhardt-Charles Barkley race | All-Star picks Denny Hamlin was third on the speed chart, followed by Kevin Harvick, Greg Biffle, Ryan Newman, Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart....

Earnhardt still has the original Whisky River location in Charlotte with another scheduled to open soon in Long Island, N.Y. The Jacksonville location was in the St. Johns Town Center on the southeast side of downtown. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver has a variety of entertainment and business ventures. MORE: Best Daytona 500s | Top restrictor-plate drivers | Crew chiefs who face big challenges

The Cowboys on Tuesday tweeted the promotion that included tickets to one of the team’s home games as well as a year’s subscription to Black Rifle Coffee. The reaction to the giveaway reflects the cultural divide over firearms that’s grown more intense following a wave of mass shootings. “#CowboysNation, please welcome America’s Coffee to America’s Team,” the Dallas Cowboys said in the tweet, which announced it was “celebrating America’s birthday all week long” with the promotions....

There were 893 flights delayed and 256 flights canceled at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport as of 5 p.m. ET, according to FlightAware. At Dallas Love Field, 147 flights were delayed and 73 flights were canceled as of 5 p.m. ET. DFW Airport said the next few days look “stormy.” The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also grounded departures to Houston William P Hobby Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport due to thunderstorms....

A tornado touched down in Colquitt County, Georgia, at around 12 p.m. ET. A county 911 dispatcher confirmed that there were reports of extensive damage in the area, according to Weather.com. The tornado caused trees and power lines to fall, as well as damaging nearby buildings, but there were no immediate reports of injuries. Videos of the tornadoes were posted to Twitter shortly after they touched down. “A powerful #tornado ripped through southern Georgia, doing damage across multiple counties....

The Pitt grad organized a fundraiser ahead of Christmas called the Chasing M’s Foundation Community Toy Drive, in which he raised money to distribute toys at Kelly and Nina’s Daycare Center in Pennsylvania. Hamlin’s description of the fundraiser is: Hamlin recently posted a video on his social media of the event. This campaign gives you the opportunity to contribute to our first initiative and positively impact children who have been hardest hit by the pandemic....

The Trail Blazers guard ripped the officiating crew after Portland’s controversial loss to Utah on Friday night. With the Trail Blazers trailing by two and only 15 seconds left in regulation, Lillard drove toward the rim and got a layup attempt to the backboard. Jazz center Rudy Gobert then clearly interfered with the ball after it touched the glass, which should have led to a goaltending violation and tie game....

Patrick told Fox News’ Harris Faulkner that residents should “not panic” after being broadsided by the unexpected debts, vowing that the state would help “figure that out.” Although millions were left without electricity amid Texas’ unprecedented cold snap earlier this month, many of those who did not have power cut saw their bills skyrocket, with some invoices soaring as high as $17,000 due to variable pricing plans. “I saw the story about the high bills, let me explain that,” Patrick said....

“You look at successful teams; the combination to help you get to the Super Bowl,” Gonzalez explained to Sporting News. “If you’re thinking Super Bowl, which is what (team owner) Arthur Blank is thinking, you gotta have a quarterback first and foremost. And then you gotta have a strong defense. MORE: Falcons take pass rusher in SN’s latest Mock Draft | Kyle Shanahan to ATL “Everything else will fall into place....

On Sunday, the Comedy Central mainstay tweeted a teaser video for their upcoming 18th season, featuring Eric Cartman going head-to-head with Washington owner Dan Snyder and QB Robert Griffin III. South Park’s recent seasons have been a bit hit-or-miss as they’ve tried to make their weekly entries increasingly relevant to current pop culture and political happenings, but the NFL is a big, lumbering target. Parker and Stone’s entry into the naming controversy for Washington should at least have a resounding force when it does air....