SAM WILLIAMS

PLANO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams was issued an arrest warrant on a misdemeanor charge for reckless driving stemming from his involvement in a vehicle crash last month, authorities said Wednesday. Williams’ vehicle hit a black Infiniti driven by a 71-year-old woman that was heading northbound and attempting to turn, WFAA-TV reported. The warrant will have no impact on Williams’ status for Monday’s wildcard playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. https://t.co/oo6SMKAw8a — Fort Worth Star-Telegram (@startelegram) January 13, 2023Officers said Williams’ speed when he crashed played a role in the accident, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. The warrant will have no impact on Williams’ status for the postseason game, the Star-Telegram reported.

Another short week for the Dallas Cowboys, another chance to keep alive their chances of catching NFL-leading Philadelphia in the NFC East. The Cowboys (11-4) visit Tennessee on Thursday night, which means the one victory needed by the Eagles to dethrone the defending division champs can't happen until three days later. “For me, it’s about worry about what you can control,” quarterback Dak Prescott said after a 40-34 victory over the Eagles on Saturday that delayed Philadelphia clinching the NFC's top seed at least one more week.

PLANO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive lineman Sam Williams was involved in a car crash in a northern Dallas suburb on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. >> Read more trending newsAccording to police, Williams, 23, was driving a black Corvette southbound in Plano at around 2:15 p.m. CST when he collided with a black Infiniti that was heading northbound and attempting to turn, WFAA-TV reported. Neither Williams nor the 71-year-old driver of the Infiniti suffered major injuries, according to the television station. I’m told the @dallascowboys won’t have a statement re: rookie DE Sam Williams’ wreck at this time. The Cowboys (10-4) will host the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles (13-1) at AT&T Stadium on Saturday.

Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive end Sam Williams was involved in a vehicle accident in Plano, Texas, Thursday afternoon, police told Fox News Digital.

Ezekiel Elliott ran for two 1-yard touchdowns and Dak Prescott threw for a score in his return from injury while the Dallas Cowboys leaned on their defense again in a 24-6 victory over the Detroit Lions.

NFL Draft Football Dallas Cowboys fan cheer during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. Like Gregory coming out of Nebraska, Williams joins Dallas with a question about character. He was suspended at Ole Miss in July 2020 after being charged with sexual battery. “They're going to get a player that wants to play, wants to win, wants to do his job, wants to go over and beyond,” Williams said. Williams joined Ole Miss after recording 17 1/2 sacks at Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2018.

The Dallas Cowboys are testing character in the second round again by drafting Mississippi edge rusher Sam Williams.

Country singer star Hank Williams Jr.’s wife, Mary Jane Thomas, died Tuesday in Jupiter, Florida, according to People.com. >> Read more trending newsThomas, who was William’s third wife, was at the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa when she apparently suffered a medical emergency. Jupiter Police Department said they received a call for medical help from the resort around 5 p.m. Tuesday. Thomas had two children with Williams, Katherine Diana, who died in a 2020 vehicle accident at the age of 27, and son Sam, 24. Sam Williams said in a statement, “My dear Mama Mary Jane was a beautiful soul who forever affected everyone who knew her.

Al Walcott set a Sugar Bowl record with a 96-yard interception return, Monaray Baldwin raced 48 yards for the go-ahead score on an end around, and sixth-ranked Baylor beat No. 8 Mississippi 21-7 as injured Rebels quarterback Matt Corral looked on from the sideline.

Alabama once again collected a Southeastern Conference title and two big league-wide individual awards.

15 Mississippi past Liberty and the former Rebels coach 27-14 on Saturday. Ole Miss was also hit with NCAA sanctions for recruiting and academic violations that happened under Freeze. Dannis Jackson had six receptions for a game-high 126 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown catch. John Rhys Plumlee added seven receptions for 110 yards for an Ole Miss receiver corp that has been banged up. The Flames played better in the second half, but it was too late to really challenge their SEC opponent.

Matt Corral threw for 324 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 15 Mississippi past Liberty and former Rebels coach Hugh Freeze 27-14.

No. 17 Mississippi stopped a 2-point conversion with no time left in regulation and the Rebels beat No. 13 Arkansas 52-51.

The Crimson Tide and Ole Miss combined for 111 points, 1,370 yards and 68 first downs last season. “I know that we could have won the game if the defense got a couple of stops,” Ole Miss linebacker Lakia Henry said. But it was nothing like that 2020 shootout with Ole Miss. And being able to execute throughout the week.”In addition to the new players, Alabama coach Nick Saban sees Ole Miss playing a “totally different" scheme defensively. He also notes that Ole Miss had a new coaching staff last year without a spring practice to get the defenders acclimated because of the pandemic.

Last year's game with Mississippi held scant resemblance to the traditional Alabama win.

Some Southeastern Conference defenses are flexing their muscles after 2020 being a defensive coordinator’s nightmare.

Auburn wide receivers Anthony Schwartz (1) and Ze'Vian Capers (80) both reach for an errant pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)