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EAST RUTHERFORD, N. http://www.baseballbravesshop.com/kelly-johnson-br...es-jers ey/ .J. -- Even though they got help from the Giants , Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys took this pivotal game and all but buried New Yorks slim hopes of making the playoffs. Romo threw two touchdowns and led a drive that set up Dan Bailey 35-yard field goal on the final play as the Cowboys won 24-21 Sunday, ending the Giants four-game winning streak and denying them a place in NFL history. The victory moved the Cowboys (6-5) into a first-place tie with idle Philadelphia in the NFC East with five games left. It left the Giants (4-7) wondering about what they gave away in two losses to Dallas. Romo hit two third-down passes on the 14-play drive that covered the final 4:45 after New York tied the game on a 4-yard touchdown pass from Eli Manning to Louis Murphy Jr., and a 2-point conversion run by Andre Brown. Romo hit Jason Witten on TDs of 20 and 2 yards, and Dallas got a defensive touchdown on a 50-yard fumble return by Jeff Heath. The Giants, seeking to become the second NFL team to win five straight after losing the first six, rallied over the past month to get into position to challenge for a playoff spot. They knew this was a must-win game because they had lost to Dallas in the season opener after turning over the ball six times. They also knew the Cowboys were facing questions after a blowout loss to New Orleans before a bye week. Romo and his team answered them at the end of a week in which owner Jerry Jones said coach Jason Garrett would return next season. True to form, New York tried another comeback after falling behind 21-6 in the third quarter. But Romo took it from the Giants on the final drive that started at the Dallas 20 on a cold and blustery day. He hit Dez Bryant on a 19-yard pass on third-and-8 and added throws of 17 yards to Miles Austin and 13 to Cole Beasley, the latter on third-and-10 from the New York 28. With the wind howling, a long field goal would have been tough. Instead, that play gave Dallas a first down at the 15 and Bailey converted after Romo took a couple of kneel-downs. Gordon Beckham Cream Jersey . Its the ninth straight game Wade has missed while working his way back from a hamstring injury. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said after the teams morning shootaround the All-Star guard will not play. Nick Markakis Jersey . - The Oakland Raiders have promoted running back George Atkinson III from the practice squad and placed cornerback Carlos Rogers on season-ending injured reserve. ATLANTA -- The Braves finished off the regular season with their 96th win, their most in nine years. Theyd like 11 more victories. "Now the fun begins," said manager Fredi Gonzalez. Evan Gattis had a two-run homer among his three hits, Elliot Johnson drove in five runs and NL East champion Atlanta beat the Philadelphia Phillies 12-5 on Sunday. The Braves won their first division title since 2005. They will have home-field advantage against the Dodgers in the NL division series, which begins Thursday at Turner Field. "You get to create a whole new identity in the post-season," Johnson said. "Hopefully it goes our way." Atlanta (96-66) finished with its best record since also winning 96 games in 2004. "Im proud of a good season, 30 games over .500, 96 wins," Gonzalez said. "Its a hell of an accomplishment for our club." The Braves needed St. Louis to lose for a shot a home-field advantage throughout the NL playoffs. But the Cardinals beat the Cubs 4-0 to lock up the top spot. Erik Kratz hit a three-run homer for the Phillies, who trailed 5-0 after three innings. Philadelphia (73-89) finished fourth in the NL East with its worst record and finish since 2000, when it was in last place at 65-97. The Phillies watched after the game as Braves players gathered for a photo around a 2013 sign that was placed on a stand in front of the mound. "This isnt the situation that you envisioned going into spring training," said Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, who had two hits to finish at .284. "If there is a bright spot, it gives us an opportunity to get to work a little bit sooner. We can start improving next week." Johnson had a two-run triple in the sixth and a two-run single in the eighth while setting his career high with five RBIs. He started at third base as Chris Johnson was given a day off to rest his sore right shoulder. Braves catcher Gerald Laird had four hits and scored four runs. Jose Constanza drove in two runs with a pinch-hit single in the fifth after the Phillies cut the lead to 5-4. After five straight first-place finishes, the Phillies fell to 81-81 last season. The decline continued this season, and manager Charlie Manuel was fired on Aug 16. The Phillies were 20-22 undder Manuels replacement, Ryne Sandberg, who was given a three-year contract on Sept. Dale Murphy Braves Jersey. 22. Gattis and Julio Teheran (14-8) were the Braves top rookies this season. Teheran allowed four runs on six hits in five innings. Gattis finished second among NL rookies with 21 homers, behind San Diegos Jedd Gyorko. He leads all rookies in the majors with 65 RBIs. Gattis has started at catcher, left field and first base and is expected to start in left field in the playoffs if catcher Brian McCann returns from an adductor injury, as expected. "Im happy with my year," Gattis said. "I feel like Ive got a whole bunch I can do better. Im not that happy, if it makes any sense." McCann has not played since Thursday. "I fully expect him to be ready to go," Gonzalez said. Freddie Freeman had two hits, including a run-scoring single in the Braves three-run first. For the season he hit .319 with 23 homers and 109 RBIs. Zach Miner (0-2), who began his career in the Braves organization, gave up five runs on seven hits and three in only 2 1-3 innings. Six Phillies pitchers combined for nine walks. Phillies third baseman Cody Asche needed seven stitches after leaving the game with a cut chin in the first inning. He was hurt when a throw from left fielder Domonic Brown bounced and hit his chin as Jason Heyward was sliding into third base. Freddy Galvis replaced Asche. Phillies rookie right-hander Tyler Cloyd, who made 11 starts, gave up two runs on three hits in the eighth in only his second relief appearance. Braves closer Craig Kimbrel pitched the ninth. NOTES: The Braves will be off on Monday before having workouts Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for their NL division series. ... Gonzalez said the decision to start Elliot Johnson had nothing to do with Chris Johnsons dugout altercation with first base coach Terry Pendleton after Saturday nights loss. Chris Johnson said he apologized to Pendleton for throwing his helmet, which he said bounced and hit Pendleton. Pendleton then grabbed Johnsons jersey with two hands and the two exchanged words. ... The Braves season attendance was 2,548,679, their top total since 2007. Sundays turnout was 42,194. ... Lairds four hits matched his career high. Cheap China Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China China NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China ' ' '
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