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![Dallas Cowboys Beat New York Giants, 24-17, in 2012 NFL Season Opener](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2012/09/151308570.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dallas Cowboys Beat New York Giants, 24-17, in 2012 NFL Season Opener
Tony Romo passed for 307 yards and three touchdowns as the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants, 24-17, in the opening game of the 2012 NFL season Wednesday night at East Rutherford, NJ.
![Sports Birthdays for September 4 — Mike Piazza and More](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2012/09/118760113.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sports Birthdays for September 4 — Mike Piazza and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on September 4:
![This Day in Sports History — September 4](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2012/09/1245886.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in Sports History — September 4
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on September 4:
![Weekly MLB Report: Detroit Tigers Sweep Chicago White Sox to Force First-Place Tie](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2012/09/151175659.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Weekly MLB Report: Detroit Tigers Sweep Chicago White Sox to Force First-Place Tie
The post-season contenders are beginning to take shape as the 2012 season enters its final 30 games. Here’s what’s happening this week in Major League Baseball:
![This Day in Sports History — September 1](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2012/08/94185255.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in Sports History — September 1
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on September 1:
![This Day in Sports History — August 31](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2012/08/1046568.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in Sports History — August 31
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on August 31:
![Sports Birthdays for August 31 — Larry Fitzgerald and More](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2012/08/95916930.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sports Birthdays for August 31 — Larry Fitzgerald and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on August 31:
![NFL To Start 2012 Season With Replacement Officials](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2012/08/150812367.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NFL To Start 2012 Season With Replacement Officials
The National Football League will open its 2012 regular season next week with replacement officials, the league announced on Wednesday afternoon.
![Japan Routs Tennessee, 12-2, to Win 2012 Little League World Series](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2012/08/150807991.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Japan Routs Tennessee, 12-2, to Win 2012 Little League World Series
Noriatsu Osaka had three home runs and a triple, as the team from Tokyo, Japan beat Goodlettsville, Tennessee, 12-2, on Sunday in the championship game of the 2012 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, PA.
![This Day in Sports History — August 20](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2012/08/1784019.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in Sports History — August 20
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on August 20: