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  "id": 4910920,
  "title": "Tony Romo Pleads No Contest to OWI, Citing His ‘Over-Reliance on Alcohol’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/tony-romo-pleads-no-contest-to-owi-citing-his-over-reliance-on-alcohol",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T18:13:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
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    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/sports/tony-romo-statement-owi-charge-arrest/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a statement released on Tuesday, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo acknowledged his role in a July OWI arrest by pleading no contest in Wisconsin. Romo opened up about his struggles with an \"over-reliance on alcohol,\" attributing his situation to his prolonged reliance on painkillers after multiple back surgeries that plagued his NFL career. The 46-year-old, who played football for over two decades, explained that his efforts to wean off pain medication inadvertently led to an increased dependence on alcohol. Despite the setbacks, Romo emphasized his commitment to taking responsibility for his actions and stated, \"I own this completely.\" CBS placed the commentator on indefinite leave, with J.J. Watt stepping in to fill his commentary role. In the upcoming NFL season, Romo plans to return to broadcasting, citing his ongoing efforts to address his health and make the necessary changes.",
  "summary": "\"I own this completely,\" the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS sports commentator writes The post Tony Romo Pleads No Contest to OWI, Citing His ‘Over-Reliance on Alcohol’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
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        "outlet": "Front Office Sports",
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        "title": "Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology",
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        "title": "Tony Romo pleads no contest to drunk driving, opens up on booze problem",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/tony-romo-pleads-no-contest-to-drunk-driving-opens-up-on-booze-problem",
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        "title": "Tony Romo pleads no contest to Wisconsin operating while intoxicated charge",
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        "published": "2026-09-01T18:02:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI: CBS Sports analyst breaks silence after arrest in Milwaukee, ‘Personal failure’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/tony-romo-pleads-no-contest-to-owi-cbs-sports-analyst-breaks-silence",
        "published": "2026-09-01T18:07:18.000Z"
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        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Tony Romo pleads no contest after OWI arrest: 'I own this'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/tony-romo-pleads-no-contest-after-owi-arrest-i-own-this",
        "published": "2026-09-01T18:57:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Tony Romo Pleads No Contest to DWI Charge, Says He’s Seeking Help for Alcohol Use",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/tony-romo-pleads-no-contest-to-dwi-charge-says-hes-seeking-help-for",
        "published": "2026-09-01T19:04:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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