Quote of the Day
"Years from now, this might be viewed as a turning point for an organization that is viewed as nothing
less than a mess."
-- ESPN's Buster Olney, on Nationals GM Jim Bowden resigning yesterday after four seasons with the club (ESPN.com, 3/1).
Top Stories
Haynesworth Part Of Redskins' Spending Spree The Redskins' involvement in big-ticket players should surprise no one around the NFL, but it is the team's lavish spend -- including an NFL-record $41M guaranteed to Albert Haynesworth and a stout $54M deal for DeAngelo Hall -- that is raising eyebrows after the first weekend of NFL free agency. The Redskins' spending spree is deemed "brash" and "jarring," but Super Bowl-hungry owner Daniel Snyder "couldn't break the pattern of an addictive past." The loose spending indicates that Snyder is persevering through this recession, which may come as a surprise to the dozens of Redskins staffers let go earlier this year. Meanwhile, FANHOUSE's Jay Mariotti writes the Pats sending Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel to K.C. -- and Scott Pioli -- "smacks of an integrity issue."
Cash Back Bonus
NHL could keep more than $120M in player escrow money after this season.
A Safe Approach Shot
Wells Fargo notes it dropped Wachovia from PGA Tour event because it "could send mixed signals about our priorities."
Sandy's Castle?
Outgoing Padres CEO Alderson top candidate for Pac-10 Commissioner spot; Cubs also mentioned.
Kings Highway
Plans for new Sacramento arena "sparkling," but fail to show where funding would come from.
All In Favor Say "Aye"
Backers of NFLPA Exec Dir candidate Troy Vincent want open roll call vote.
Heat Check
NBA orders Dwyane Wade to stop wearing bandages bearing slogans.
Triangle Offense
Under Armour's ties to Maryland hoops, recruit Stephenson could present a blurring of NCAA guidelines.
A Fitting Tribute
Around 2,000 people, including David Stern, pay last respects to Larry Miller.
