
Following the 1985, 1986 and 1987 seasons, the owners colluded against the players in order to short-circuit the competitive bidding process for free agents.
The Top 12 NFL Free AgentsSource: NJ.com
Now that we're past the time to place the franchise tag on players, here's the top dozen free agents in the NFL.
Yankees needed to get SabathiaSource: Fox Sports
The Yankees are my team and last year was a very bad year for them with injuries and all.CC Sabathia is a pitcher who will pitch to win and now he brings that to the Yankees.
NFL considers free-agency windowSource: The Kansas City Star
The NFL at its league meetings is discussing a proposal that would create a window of perhaps five to seven days before the start of free-agency during which prospective free agents could discuss and even agree to contracts with new teams.
Don't look for Eagles to land free-agent prizeSource: DelawareOnline.com
The Eagles rarely have been big players in the free-agent market, and they've chosen poorly more often than not when they have tried to improve their team that way.
NFL offseason not short on excitementSource: NJ.com
Now that the NFL season has come to a close, the real exciting stuff starts, namely the offseason.
From keeping your current players to signing other free agents to the draft, this is the time of the year when next year's playoff teams will be built.

If you had a good time playing the game, you're a winner even if you lose." Malcolm Forbes
2008 Top 50 Free AgentsSource: mlbtraderumors.com
Time for the second annual MLBTradeRumors.com Top 50 Free Agents list!

The Detroit Tigers have all but been eliminated from participating in the 2007 MLB playoffs. Hopefully Dave Dombrowski has already started looking at ways to improve the holes in the team from the 2007 season.

Using a four step methodology I will give you an evaluation of the off-season NBA movement.
Briere breaks off talks with SabresSource: rochesterdandc.com
Co-captain Daniel Briere has broken off negotiations with the Buffalo Sabres and has decided to test the NHL free agent market when it opens Sunday.

Briere rejects Sabres' offer as time ticks away
The Sabres seem to be content with going from nearly missing the Stanley Cup to another struggling season.

As many predicted the Philadelphia Eagles have not made headlines by signing any big-name players. They did sign a few defensive linemen and added a wide receiver to replace Donte' Stallworth who is now a Patriot.
Scout.com: 49ers free agent focus: LB Wali RainerSource: San Francisco Illustrated
The San Francisco 49ers appear interested in pursuing soon to be free agent Wali Rainer, a linebacker who spent the 2006 season on the injured-reserve list with the Houston Texans.
Eagles' eleven free agentsSource: PhillyBurbs.com
There are 11 of them. Some should be back, some shouldn't. Some will be in high demand, some won't. Some tough decisions, some easy. One of the first decisions the Eagles need to make this offseason is which of their 11 unrestricted free agents they want to keep.
It's time for Mariners to grab a broomSource: The Seattle Times
Safeco field is turning into the kiss of death for players and coches. Can't say I disagree that the Mariners should clean house.

On Tuesday, July 18th the Detroit Pistons announced the signing of two perimeter players - shooting guard Flip Murray, and small forward Ronald Dupree. Murray, formerly of Seattle and Cleveland, will bolster the Pistons offensive firepower off the bench.
B'way Brendan - Shanahan Says Yes To RangersSource: New York Post
The Post has learned the 37-year-old free-agent left winger has accepted a one-year contract worth approximately $4M to join the Rangers after spurning more lucrative offers from both the Red Wings and Canadiens.

Joe Dumars wasted little time in finding a center to replace the departing Ben Wallace. Nazr Mohammed, formerly of the San Antonio Spurs, is expected to sign a 4 year, $25 million contract next week.
Pact With The Devils Pact With The DevilsSource: New York Post
There was one player and one player alone on the free agent market worth the contractual riches of a pre-cap NHL, and that was Patrik Elias. Late last night, he listened to his heart and remained in New Jersey after hours and hours of agonizing indecision.