Sore elbow sidelines Carpenter (STL Today)

Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that starting pitcher Chris Carpenter will miss his next start with a sore elbow.

Saints deal for kicker Mare (USA Today)

The Associated Press is reporting that the Miami Dolphins have traded kicker Olindo Mare to the New Orleans Saints for a sixth round draft pick (199th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft.

Also of note in the link: NFL to allow more local television stations to use cameras on NFL sidelines in 2007, thanks to lawsuits in Missouri and Arizona.

Glazer: Bears reject Skins offer for Pro Bowler Griggs (FoxSports)

Jay Glazer of FOX Sports reports that the Chicago Bears have rejected the Washington Redskins offer for Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs.  The Redskins offered their first round selection, the 31 overall, for the linebacker.

Report: Goestenkors leaving Duke for Texas (AP/ESPN)

A person with knowledge of her decision says Duke coach Gail Goestenkors is leaving the Blue Devils to coach the Texas women’s basketball team.

Packers appoint first woman VP in team history (AP/SI)

The Green Bay Packers have named a woman as a vice president for the first time in their 89-year history.

Vicki Vannieuwenhoven was selected Tuesday as vice president of finance.  The nameplate company will use the William VanLandingham template for her office door plate.

The folks at Deadspin dug up this gem that was posted in a pictorial archive of opening day activites in Milwaukee yesterday.

If you saw the mayor of Cincinnati yesterday throw out the first pitch before the Cubs-Reds game, you’ll appreciate this, which is much better visually.

To the teeveeeeeeeee!

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Thanks to our Cincinnati correspondent

Commissioner Selig earned $14.5 million in ‘05 (AP/ESPN)

Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig reported an annual income of $14.5 million in 2005, according to tax returns filed by MLB and acquired by The Sports Business Journal.

Colangelo continues to have interest in Cubs (BizofBaseball)

Former Arizona DiamondBacks and current owner of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns Jerry Colangelo continues to have interest in purchasing the Chicago Cubs from the Tribune Company

The Tribune Company announced yesterday that they have been purchased by real estate mogul Sam Zell for $8.2 billion and will sell the club after the 2007 season.
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Donovan: No plans to leave Florida right now (Gator Report)

Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan hasn’t spoken to administrators or anyone from Kentucky regarding the vacant coaching position.  Donovan also told reporters that he has no plans to leave Florida right now.
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News and notes while ransacking the fridge…

Reggie Bush banned from the Playboy mansion (InsideSoCal) Someone was busted going through Hef’s pajama drawer.

Some Americans to miss out on NHL playoff coverage (hockeybuzz) If you have the Versus Network on Charter, you might be SOL soon.

Redskins awaiting Bears’ answer on potential Briggs deal (ESPN) ESPN’s John Clayton reports that a proposed trade between the two clubs could either go through or completely collapse Tuesday afternoon.

Colts making a charge at Bengals’ “Cincinnati Nine”?  (Indianapolis Star) Four Indianapolis Colts have been arrested since Super Bowl.  Roger Goodell winces.

DNA from Ullrich matched to blood sample (AP/ESPN)

A DNA sample taken from former Tour de France champion Jan Ullrich has been matched to blood bags seized in the Spanish doping scandal, German prosecutors said Tuesday.

St. Louis coach Murray to head Team Canada (TSN.ca)

St. Louis Blues coach Andy Murray is set to be named head coach for Team Canada at the World Hockey Championships in Russia.  The organization is set to make the announcement this evening.

NJ judge: No such thing as Zamboni DUI (AP/ESPN)

A judge ruled the four-ton ice rink-grooming machines aren’t motor vehicles because they aren’t useable on highways and can’t carry passengers.

News and notes while rolling out of bed…

Mexican fútbol star Blanco to sign with Chicago (AP/Soccernet) Another name lands in the MLS, this time with Chicago’s Fire.

Career day for for Seattle’s ‘King Felix’ (MLB.com)  Mows down 12 Oakland A’s in 4-0 victory.

Sharapova pulls out of Federation Cup with injuries (Reuters) We’re on call to help her convalesce.

Gators make history in national championship win (AP/Yahoo! Sports) For one shining moment, they reached deep inside…

Jitters, tributes top MLB Opening Day festivities (Yahoo! Sports)  Cory Lidle tribute at Yankee Stadium leads tributes.

Las Vegas oddsmaker filed report with NCAA (ESPN.com)

A Las Vegas oddsmaker revealed on Monday that he filed a report to the NCAA regarding an unusual amount of wagering taking place on University of Toledo football games nearly two years ago.

Last Friday, the U.S. Attorney’s office accused a starting running back on the Rockets for point shaving and recruiting teammates to do the same.