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Today's Top NFL Rumors


Packers won't retire Favre's jersey in '09

Packers President Mark Murphy said at Saturday's Fan Fest that the Packers don't plan to retire quarterback Brett Favre's No. 4 jersey this season. "Obviously we will do it," he said. "We've made that commitment. He deserves to have his number retired. I just think both sides need some time. Quite honestly, from a practical standpoint, we've had to cancel one retirement ceremony already. I think it's smart to make sure he is retired rather than going through a situation like that again." The Packers planned to retire Favre's jersey last September, but the quarterback came out of retirement and was traded to the New York Jets. He announced his retirement from the Jets last month. Murphy didn't rule out extending an offer for a personal services contract to Favre. The Packers reportedly offered Favre a 10-year, $20 million deal last summer before the quarterback decided to come out of retirement.
Green Bay Press-Gazette


Cutler's parents' Denver home for sale

A day after Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler put his house on the market, his parents have done the same. Cutler's parents live about two miles from the home he put up for sale on Friday, in the town of Elizabeth. Cutler's home is in Parker. Their home is listed at 4,144 square feet with four bedrooms, three baths and a three car garage. It has a price tag of $835,000. Cutler's Parker home is three years old, has four bedrooms and six bathrooms. It is 5,149 square feet and has two fireplaces. It also has a three-car garage. Offseason workouts for the Broncos are scheduled for next week at Dove Valley, but there is speculation Cutler may not show up.
9news.com


Why Seahawks traded Peterson

The Lions have confirmed they have traded defensive tackle Cory Redding and a fifth-round selection in next month's NFL draft for Seattle Pro Bowl linebacker Julian Peterson. The deal, which is contingent on both players passing physicals, went through after Redding agreed to restructure the seven-year, $49-million deal he signed with the Lions in 2007, according to Foxsports.com. Seattle reportedly was working on trading or releasing Peterson, a former player at Michigan State, after he refused to take a pay cut in his $6.5-million salary for this season. Peterson, a 6-feet-3, 240 pound strong-side linebacker, has been to five Pro Bowls.
Detroit Free Press


Agent: Patriots sign Galloway

The agent for wide receiver Joey Galloway has confirmed that the Patriots have reached a one-year deal with Galloway. Galloway's agent, Shawn Trell, confirmed the news, which was first reported by Tampa radio station WDAE. Via email, Trell said that Galloway's decision to join the Patriots was "simple" because it was a "compelling opportunity to play for a premier owner, organization, team and coach."
Boston Globe


Holt nixed Rams-Titans trade

The Tennessee Titans were on the verge of completing a trade for St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt yesterday, sources close to the situation informed the National Football Post. The NFP has also learned that the deal between the Titans and Rams fell through because Holt refused to restructure his current contract. Holt's refusal not only caused the potential trade to fall apart, but also led to his release from the St. Louis Rams earlier today.
National Football Post


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Today's Top MLB Rumors


Yankees, Cubs scouting A's Crosby

Bobby Crosby has been playing some third after the A's traded for Cabrera, auditioning for a job. So far, he looks very stiff at third, and according to one scout, "You can tell he's resisting this with every bone in his body. He wants to play short, and that shows in his body language." The Yankees and Cubs have been watching, but neither has bitten.
Boston Globe


Reliever to pick between Dodgers, A's

Free-agent reliever Joe Beimel is weighing his options and could soon ink a deal. Beimel, who spent the past three seasons with the Dodgers, is considering offers from the A's and Padres, according to ESPN.com. The Dodgers and Rockies have also reportedly shown interest in the veteran lefty.
MLB.com


Economic crisis concerns Selig

With opening day approaching and the economic crisis deepening, Commissioner Bud Selig says he is increasingly concerned about how significantly baseball might be affected. "I used to think we were recession-proof. I really did," Selig said during the Angels' 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. "This is different. Some economists are saying it's the worst downturn since the Great Depression." The commissioner's office has advised clubs to plan for three scenarios -- attendance even with last season, a 10% drop in attendance and a 20% drop.
Los Angeles Times


Twins, Giants join race for Pudge

The Twins and Giants have emerged as new potential landing spots for free agent catcher Ivan Rodriguez, joining the Astros and hometown Marlins, SI.com has learned. While declining to discuss the teams, Rodriguez said, "Some teams are calling ... You'll find out pretty soon." The new possibilities, Minnesota and San Francisco, were identified by a source with a National League team in the bidding.
SI.com


Bernie Williams accused of assault

Soft-spoken former Yankee star Bernie Williams declared his innocence but shared no details Friday after a woman accused him of smacking her inside a San Juan bar. A spokesman for the All-Star center fielder denied the charge made by a Puerto Rican TV personality, who claimed Williams hit her in the face as she tried to snap his picture. Williams told reporters "a very unfortunate incident" had occurred - but the beloved former Bronx Bomber declined to say anything more. "There's a part of me that wants to go out there and say my side of the facts," Williams said in Miami. "I think I'm going to let the process take its course." The incident, at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, involved the 40-year-old four-time World Series winner and ex-model-turned-TV host Jeanie Carrion, a local newspaper reported. The pair were inside Shannan's Pub, a popular San Juan sports bar, where Williams went to play his guitar at the invitation of a local musician, said Steve Fortunato, the ballplayer's manager. Bar owner Bill Duggan said security told him the woman snapped repeated pictures of Williams, who repeatedly asked her to stop. "Eventually, he reached to grab the camera. She just wouldn't stop," Duggan said. "I'm told he might have hit her with his elbow." Duggan said the woman asked Williams for her camera and $300 - which the ballplayer paid before they both left the bar. The woman apparently filed her complaint later.
New York Daily News


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Today's Top NBA Rumors


Kings to Anaheim? Pacers to KC?

According to an NBA executive, there is growing concern inside the Kings organization that if their arena issue isn't resolved, they could end up moving to Anaheim. Anaheim has been hoping to get an NBA team for years, has filled its arena for Lakers exhibition games and Clippers regular-season games, and could attract fans from as far south as San Diego. The Lakers and Clippers, however, could challenge for territorial rights fees, and it could be hard for the Kings to find a spot on television in LA, too. The financially strapped Pacers, who reportedly have lost $200 million since 1983, also could be on the move eventually. San Jose, Kansas City, Seattle, and Las Vegas are potential future NBA homes.
Boston Globe


Spurs growing concerned over Ginobili

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says he isn't yet concerned at the relatively slow nature of Manu Ginobili's rehabilitation from his latest ankle injury. Popovich, however, does have a timetable for becoming concerned. "This coming Thursday will be four weeks since he's off the crutches," Popovich said before Saturday's game against the Rockets. "At that point, we hope that he's on the floor working out. If he's not, we'll be concerned." Ginobili, battling a stress reaction in his right ankle, missed his 14th consecutive game Saturday. He watched from behind the bench as the Spurs outlasted Houston 88-85. Popovich says Ginobili should return "in a week or two." He is aware that is the same prognosis he gave at this time last week. "I keep saying a week or two," Popovich said. "It's like the stimulus package -- pretty soon, it's going to start having an effect."
San Antonio Express-News


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Today's Top NHL Rumors


Rangers passed on Guerin trade

Slap Shots has learned from well-placed sources that the Rangers were offered Billy Guerin by the Islanders and could have rented the 38-year-old right winger under the same terms as later were found acceptable to the Penguins - a fifth-round draft choice that would become a third with advancement to the East final. But Sather wanted something else back with Guerin for the fifth rounder, according to one individual familiar with the scenario. Islanders' GM Garth Snow, who offered Guerin to the Rangers at the captain's request, rejected that offer. Sather, we're told, never made a counter-proposal. As the deadline approached, the Islanders turned to the Penguins.
New York Post


Agent: Tavares won't pull a Lindros

John Tavares will not pull an Eric Lindros or a John Elway in the coming National Hockey League draft. The fool. He will report to whichever team drafts him. He made that clear this week in an interview with Pierre LeBrun of ESPN. His agent, Pat Brisson, reiterated that viewpoint in a telephone conversation. "Assuming John goes first in the draft, I think he will go where he is chosen," Brisson said. "Let's say it's the New York Islanders. I know (owner) Charles Wang is trying to get a new building. My feeling is, it will be his way or the highway. "Look at Mario (Lemieux) when he went to Pittsburgh? There wasn't anything there. And it wasn't too nice when Sidney (Crosby) went there either. If you start picking where you want to go, you may not make the right decision. As of yesterday, the bottom five lottery teams were the Islanders, Lightning, Thrashers, Avalanche and the Coyotes. You get the impression Brisson would be happy to see Tavares in Colorado, not so thrilled with Long Island, Tampa or Atlanta.
Toronto Sun


Leafs coach: 'We're short on talent'

At the NHL trade deadline, Dominic Moore went to Buffalo, Nik Antropov went to New York and the Maple Leafs' offence went AWOL. In the five games since the ol' gang got busted up and Toronto traded two of its top four scorers for draft picks, the Leafs have managed only eight goals. Since Moore and Antropov were healthy scratches on the eve of the deadline, you can take that drought back six games, a stretch over which they've tallied a grand total of 10 goals. When it comes to finding the net, the Leafs have gone from high-speed to dial-up. "We've lost some very important people and the guys we put in our lineup aren't even known as being goal scorers at the minor-league level," said coach Ron Wilson, explaining the dry spell. "We're missing Tomas Kaberle on the point on the power play (which is 1-for-16 since the deadline). We're missing Niklas Hagman. Systems don't score goals. Sometimes you need some talent in the lineup as well. And we're a little bit short there."
Toronto Star


Kolzig OK with trade

Goalie Olie Kolzig said he is not bitter about being dealt to the Maple Leafs at the trade deadline. It would be understandable if he was. Kolzig put off retirement to sign with Tampa Bay but said he sees the situation as half full. He said he and his family "fell in love" with the Tampa Bay area and likely will keep their St. Petersburg home. And if he decides to retire after the season, "When everything is said and done, I can say I finished my career with the Leafs and my last game was a win in Montreal. That's not a bad way to finish."
St. Petersburg Times