Pakistan coach Woolmer dies at 58 (Reuters/CNN)

Bob Woolmer, the coach of Pakistan’s cricket team whose squad was shocked in World Cup play by a loss to Ireland on Saturday, was found in his hotel room unconscious and later died as a result of his injuries.

He was 58.

Wrestlers allegedly tied to drug ring (SI.com)

Luis Fernando Llosa and L. Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated continue to report the evolving story of an online pharmacy raid whose clients are said to be prominent sports figures.

In their latest interview, Llosa and Wertheim disclosed the names of several WWE wrestlers, including Randy Orton, Mysterio and the late Eddie Guererro.  In total, 11 ‘professional’ wrestlers have been implicated in this case.

Ainge, Jordan receive fines from league over Texas freshman star (Charlotte Observer)

Jordan’s Bobcats were fined $15,000 by the NBA for his comments last week, when he said “The kid who may present that (versatility) is the kid in Texas; may have that because he has all the right signs.”

The Celtics’ Ainge was hit with a $30,000 fine by the league because he had talked too much with Durant’s mother when his seat coincidentally was located next to hers at the Big 12 tournament.

Yeah, coincidentally.

Jaguars safety Sensabaugh arrested (Ultimate Jaguars/PFT.com)

In an offseason that’s reminscient of a very special episode of ESPN’s ‘Playmakers’, another NFL player was arrested over the weekend.

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Gerald Sensabaugh was arrested Sunday and charged with misdemeanor speeding and carrying arms inside his vehicle.  The 23-year old is out on $750 bail.

Go check out PFT’s updated ‘Turd Watch’ standings.

News and notes while picking through a salad of your choice…

2007 Projected division standings (The Hardball Times) Ladies and gents — the winner of the NL West, your Arizona Diamondbacks!

SI.com’s ‘MMQB‘ (SI.com) Peter King’s league-wide notes include how to fix overtime in the NFL, a draft rumor and more. We’re sure there’s a note about either his daughter’s field hockey team or some tasty coffee he had, too.

Eli didn’t get his contract extended (NJ.com) It’s great having a famous brother and coasting on reputation.

Padres’ Wells has diabetes (ESPN News Services) We hate to be jackasses here over something serious, but isn’t it obvious?

Arkansas’ football player arrested for shoplifting (AP/SI.com) The Bengals are already placing him on their mocks for next year’s draft.

Deadspin: The NCAA hoops blogdome (Deadspin)

A collection of observations and notes from around the dial during the first weekend of ‘March Madness’.  It’s always a good time when folks rip on Billy PA(C)Cker.

O’s Angelos dishes on all things baseball (Baltimore Sun)

Much-maligned Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos discusses all things baseball and offers up this main nugget — Major League Baseball needs a salary cap.

Thanks, Captain Obvious.

Report: Dolphins’ Porter, Bengals’ Jones in altercation (ESPN News Services)

Just when you thought it was safe to say that a Cincinnati Bengal would stay out of trouble.

Levi Jones, offensive tackle,  and recent free agent signee of the Miami Dolphins, Joey Porter, were involved in an altercation on Sunday night in Las Vegas, Nev.  Porter allegedly slugged Jones in the face and was cited for misdemeanor battery.

Jones was treated at the scene.

Niners’ Nolan has plan to fix pass interference calls (ESPN News Service)

San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Nolan has a message for NFL officiating crews — let the punishment fit the crime when it comes to pass interference calls.

The Niners coach has suggested to the NFL Competition Committee a tweak to the league’s pass interference rules that would allow for either a 15-yard penalty or, for harsher calls, spot of foul penalty.

Nolan’s proposal has already been reviewed by the committee.

News and notes while rolling out of bed on this Monday…

Wojciechowski: Krugers put UNLV back on hoops map (ESPN.com) The Krugers take Vegas; return to St. Louis-metro area for first time since leaving University of Illinois.

NFL mock draft database (HailRedskins) Just about any mock draft you can think of is listed at this site. Good resource to bookmark between now and April 28.

City police officers may’ve used seized World Series tickets (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Internal affairs looking into matter. Real nice, guys.

The frozen tundra itself getting makeover (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Green Bay to spend roughly $3 million to plant hybrid grass in Lambeau.

Around the horn: Griffey to start in right (FOX Sports) The latest from baseball guru Ken Rosenthal.

Kobe Bryant hits for 50 again (AP/USA Today) A game after Bryant dropped 65, he drops another 50 on the Timberwolves.

Southern California ends Durant’s season (AP/Yahoo! Sports) Freshman Durant, front-runner for player of the year, might’ve played his last collegiate game.

Braves sale to Liberty Media will not be closed by Opening Day (AP/Yahoo! Sports) So much for a quick pass through the voting process.

Weekley’s good-natured gaffe costs him (Casper Star-Tribune) Player is penalized for removing pin to prevent playing partner from being penalized.