Two shine at University of Washington Pro Day

March 10, 2010

New Seahawks coach Pete Carroll stopped by the University of Washington in Seattle on Wednesday to watch 11 former Huskies players work out at the school’s pro day.

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Draft prospect McClain reveals he has Crohn’s disease

March 10, 2010

Former Alabama LB Rolando McClain, projected to be the first player at his position and a top-15 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, revealed Wednesday following his pro day workout that he suffers from Crohn’s disease.

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Packers will use third jersey in 2010; unveiling Friday

March 10, 2010

The Packers will be going old school with their alternate jersey this season.

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With 16 games left, Luca Caputi and other Leafs youngsters get chance to learn

March 10, 2010

TORONTO – During a brief down moment in practice Wednesday, Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere huddled with forward Luca Caputi and gave the rookie a few tips.

The team had been working on a power-play drill and Caputi’s jo…

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Hits to the head: Finally, a good decision

March 10, 2010
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Bears | E. Williams signs one-year deal

March 10, 2010

Brad Biggs, of The Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears have signed free-agent FB Eddie Williams (Redskins) to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Ravens | Mason to return?

March 10, 2010

Aaron Wilson, of The Carroll County Times, reports interest around the league in free-agent WR Derrick Mason (Ravens) has been low, and Wilson speculates Mason will return to the Baltimore Ravens.

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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi knocks out UTSA 78-66

March 10, 2010

KATY, Texas — Kevin Palmer scored 26 points, including 18 in the second half, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defeated UTSA 78-66 in the first round of the Southland Conference tournament Wednesday.<

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49ers | Carr deal not complete yet

March 10, 2010

Updating previous reports, Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports free-agent QB David Carr isn’t officially a member of the San Francisco 49ers yet. Carr took a vacation to Mexico, and the 49ers have sent a contract to him there. His signing will not be official until he returns the deal to the team.

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Patriots | Faulk deal coming Thursday

March 10, 2010

Updating previous reports, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports free-agent RB Kevin Faulk is expected to sign a one-year deal with the New England Patriots Thursday, March 11. ESPNBoston.com’s Mike Reiss said the re-signing was expected, as Faulk has been working out at team facilities during the offseason and said he could not envision playing elsewhere.

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Browns | Delhomme to visit

March 10, 2010

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Cleveland Browns will host free-agent QB Jake Delhomme (Panthers) Thursday, March 11.

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Wolves F Hollins suspended for 2 games

March 10, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves forward Ryan Hollins has been suspended for two games after separate run-ins with Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki and DeShawn Stevenson on Monday.

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Patriots | Faulk returning with one-year deal

March 10, 2010

Tom E. Curran, of Comcast Sportsnet NE, reports the New England Patriots will re-sign free-agent RB Kevin Faulk to a one-year deal, according to Comcast Sportsnet’s Chris Collins.

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Lakers struggling to escape late-season funk

March 10, 2010

LOS ANGELES — The euphoria from Kobe Bryant’s latest game-winning shot didn’t last much longer than it took for the celebratory streamers to fall from the Staples Center roof onto the Toronto Rapt

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NFL | Davis not taking part in Pro Day

March 10, 2010

Aaron Wilson, of The National Football Post, reports NFL Draft prospect Rutgers OT Anthony X. Davis (hamstring) is not taking part at his school’s Pro Day due to a tweaked hamstring.

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NHL GMs set framework for rule on hits to head

March 10, 2010

NHL general managers have developed the framework for a new rule that punishes hits to the head.

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Marion Jones signs contract with WNBA’s Tulsa Shock

March 10, 2010

Former sprinter Marion Jones has signed on to play with the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock, hoping to launch a new career after losing five Olympic medals for using performance-enhancing drugs.

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Wolves’ Hollins suspended two games for altercation

March 10, 2010

Ryan Hollins of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been suspended without pay for two games for punching DeShawn Stevenson and striking Dirk Nowitzki, both of the Dallas Mavericks, on Monday, March 8. The suspension was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

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NHL GMs propose rule change on hits to head

March 10, 2010

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) -NHL general managers will recommend a rule change on blindside hits to the head, looking to protect players and punish those responsible in a game that has become faster and rougher.

The unanimous decision Wednesday came a…

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Nebraska upsets Missouri 75-60 in Big 12

March 10, 2010

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brandon Richardson scored 19 points and No. 12 seed Nebraska took command with an early 16-1 run and shocked No.

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