Drew’s LA story (MLB.com)
New Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Drew cites job security and his desire not to be traded as reasons why he opted out of his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers this winter.
Notes: Dolphins release QB, TE; T.O. has second surgery (AP/USA Today)
Randy McMichael and Joey Harrington got their walking papers from the Miami Dolphins and wide receiver Terrell Owens is recovering from another finger surgery.
Cowboys sign Brad Johnson to three-year deal (AP/USA Today)
The Dallas Cowboys have inked quarterback Brad Johnson to a three-year deal. He should serve as Tony Romo’s back-up for the 2007 season.
Report: The Jets land Thomas Jones from Bears (ESPN)
According to ESPN’s Sports Center, the Chicago Bears have dealt running back Thomas Jones to the New York Jets. This move means that Cedric Benson will be the lone stater in Chicago next season, barring a further move.
More later…
***UPDATED at 6:01 PM CT***
ESPN now has a link to the previously posted story mention. You can read it here.
WR Curtis fires agent Condon (PFT/ABC53.com)
According to a report by ABC53 in Lansing, Michigan (and followed up by ProFootBallTalk.com), wideout free agent Kevin Curtis has fired his agent Tom Condon after the agent failed to finalize a deal with the Detroit Lions over the weekend.
ProFootballTalk states that Curtis can still negotiate the contract on his own, but can’t hire an agent for five days.
The Peyton Manning sweet 16 cameo appearance (Deadspin)
For a cool $200K, you can have Peyton Manning make an appearance at your next special event! That’s right, the Super Bowl MVP attended a sixteen year-old’s birthday party over the weekend and provided some funny pictures of Manning with the revelers.
Here’s one picture from the party and yes, that’s Cedric the Entertainer on the left (more on Deadspin.com).
Sacramento Kings’ Ron Artest arrested (CBS 13)
Sacramento Kings player Ron Artest was arrested on domestic violence charges Monday.
Police say Artest’s wife called the authorities on Monday morning to report an incident.
(Note: thanks to Deadspin.com for the heads-up on this breaking story.)
Henry signs on with the Broncos (NFL Network)
Adam Schefter of the NFL Network is reporting that running back Travis Henry, formerly of the Tennessee Titans, has signed on with the Denver Broncos on Monday.
Henry’s deal is said to include $12 million in guaranteed money.
Other news and notes from Schefter:
Winthrop makes Top 25 for first time (AP/Yahoo! Sports)
From the AP lead:
Winthrop’s impressive run to another NCAA tournament bid has the Eagles in The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time. While Ohio State stayed No. 1 in the rankings for the second straight week Monday, Winthrop moved in at No. 24. “Nine years of work has been poured into this,” Winthrop coach Gregg Marshall said Monday.
Penguins declare impasse, will explore relocation (AP/SI.com)
The Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday declared an impasse in negotiations with the city of Pittsburgh and the state of Pennsylvania for financing of a new arena in downtown Pittsburgh.
The Penguins ownership group, led by hockey great Mario Lemieux and billionaire Ron Burkle, will now be “aggressively pursuing relocation”.
Beckham out a month with knee ligament injury (AP/SoccerNet)
David Beckham, the poster child for the potential growth of MLS, will miss a month due an injured knee ligament suffered while playing for Real Madrid on Sunday.
Report: Email tampering at the NHLPA (TSN.ca staff)
Reports are surfacing from the Great Wide North that members of the National Hockey League Players Association have filed complaints that their email accounts have been tampered with by executives.
Sources told The Toronto Star that police are looking into allegations that the techies at the NHLPA have been blocking and accessing players’ email accounts on the NHLPA.com servers.
Buckeyes No. 1; Kansas climbs to second in poll (ESPN)
The Ohio State Buckeyes continue to hold a grip on the top spot in the ESPN/USA Today college basketball poll as the Kansas Jayhawks climb their way to number two this week, garnering a first place tally.
The top five:
News and notes while mulling over that Hot Pocket…
Bernstein injury leads to PSA campaign (USA Today) Tipped off from The Big Lead (how we missed this, we don’t know), our gal Bonnie almost died last fall while suffering a leg injury. 
Eklund: The blockbuster that wasn’t (HockeyBuzz) The controversial hockey blogger blogs about a Rob Blake for Evgeni Nabakov deal that fell through.
Franchised Briggs says he wants trade from Bears (ESPN.com) Lenny P. of ESPN.com divulges that Lance Briggs is very unhappy with his franchise designation and wants out of the Windy City.
Wade delaying surgery; will try to return to Heat (AP/ESPN) The gritty, gutty Heat guard is going to give it a try after suffering a significant shoulder injury that may require surgery soon.
Six plead not guilty in steroids scheme (AP/Yahoo! Sports) Six people pleaded not guilty Monday to charges they operated a widespread Internet scheme that illegally sold steroids nationwide to clients that reportedly include professional athletes, celebrities and top bodybuilders (from the AP lead).
Tar Heels’ Hansbrough has broken nose (AP/Yahoo! Sports)
Tyler Hansbrough will probably play in the ACC tournament despite breaking his nose during the final seconds of Carolina’s victory over Duke on Sunday.
Packers chasing running back Bell (PFT)
Sources tell ProFootballTalk.com that the Green Bay Packers, in need of a running back now that Ahman Green has jumped ship to the Houston Texans, have now set their sights on landing running back Tatum Bell from the Detroit Lions in a trade.
With Detroit talking to T.J. Duckett visiting Detroit, PFT speculates that might be what pushes the Lions into trading the recently acquired Bell.
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