Goodell E-mail All Active NFL Players

NEW YORK (AP)-Commissioner Roger Goodell wrote to the NFL on Thursday, outlining the latest proposal and the Union League warned that "every day brings our game and our economy is still common in danger."

Goodell ended the letter, a copy was obtained by The Associated Press, telling the players: "I hope you will encourage your union to return to the negotiating table and conclude a new collective agreement."

Talks between team owners and NFL Players Association broke down last Friday, the day 16 of the federal mediation in Washington. The union dissolved in the afternoon, to allow players to file an antitrust class action lawsuits in federal court. A few hours later, the owners locked players, creating a work stoppage in the NFL since 1987.

"I told the guys to take a letter and set it on fire. We are not so stupid," said Seattle Seahawks guard Chester Pitts ,whose reaction was mediated by an assistant director to George Atallah NFLPA.

Titans linebacker Will Witherspoon called "very unpleasant" for Goodell to send such a letter.

"If we were in the yard, I would look for a lawyer trying to keep control," Witherspoon texted AP Thursday night. "I duly protested against the fact that it has highlighted its highlights, but do not give them reason to stand on!"

Goodell wrote that the NFLPA "is out of office ... and the federal mediator brought a lawsuit." He also said the owner's will to resume negotiations at any time. "

"We must unite, and soon," Goodell wrote.

He says he wants players to "understand the offer we made," a proposal made during the last day of negotiations.

"We believe that the offer presented a solid and equitable for the continuation of negotiations for the new league year and free will to begin with and increase our participation in the years to come," said Goodell.

His letter goes on point by point through the 10 categories included Goodell said the NFL's latest proposal. Among them:

- Salary and benefits would be $ 141,000,000 club Fri in 2011, an increase of 161 million U.S. dollars by 2014;

- The free agency after four seasons;

- Minor Works offseason and less padded practice in the preseason and regular season;

- Maintain 16-game regular season, at least the next two seasons, and that no change of 18 games without the consent of the Alliance;

- Provide up to $ 1 million for the second year of the contract if it is injured and can not return to play;

- A new recruit compensation system;

- A neutral arbitrator appointed jointly for all drugs, and calls for steroids.

Documents: 4 Auburn Ex-players For The Roles Of Robbery

Auburn, Ala. (AP)-Court documents show that four former Auburn football players have admitted participating in a robbery.

Pledge to do good from Friday that safety Michael McNeil and kitchen freshman Shaun Goodwin Dakota Mosley Antonio and has made statements about the rights of flight guidance. The four were released by the team and are charged with first-degree robbery and theft.

Possibility of witnesses and victims say the four were living in small arms and demanding items, such as mobile phones and laptop safe. Auburn police pulled over a vehicle on the four and said they found stolen property inside, and a pistol and air pistol.

McNeil and Mosley are both on bonds while kitchens and Goodwin are still imprisoned.

Bulls Win 7: E Equal, Is Alone Atop The East Race

CHICAGO (AP) Derrick Rose scored 23 points Chicago scored a seventh, a 98-79 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night as the Bulls moved into sole possession of first place in the Conference East.

Luol Deng added 20 points and Keith Bogans scored 17 points, his highest total since joining the Bulls. Bogans had all 10 shots from behind the 3-point arc, reaching a season-high five.

Bulls (48-18) moved a half turn to the Boston Celtics. Chicago has not retained the top spot in the middle is this the end of the season since 1997-98, the season, the Bulls won their sixth NBA championship.
Washington center Javal McGee had a rare triple-double with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 12 blocks, over an NBA player Keon Clark from Toronto had 12, 23 March 2001.

Rookie Jordan Crawford scored 27 points for the Wizards, who have lost five straight and 12 of13.

McGee fell nearly franchise record for blocks in a game. Manute Bol swatted 15 shots for the last-Bullets 26 Februar 1987. It was the most blocks by a player had a game against Chicago in regulation.

Bulls broke a 31-19 lead in the first quarter, with little resistance Wizards, who fell to 10-30 on the road. Chicago outrebounded Washington 17-5 in the first period despite the absence of center Joakim Noah and power forward Carlos Boozer.
Crawford warmed in the second quarter against the Bulls reserves, scoring 15 points in the period 5-for-6 shooting and hit a jumper from the right wing that has Washington 47-46 with 1.1 seconds left in the half .

Kurt Thomas sank a 3-pointer at the buzzer that put the Bulls up 50-46 at halftime. It was Thomas' first three points since April 10, 2005.

Bulls snatched a 25-14 third period, highlighted by Deng 10 points. Bogans' 3-pointers with 2:56 left to put Chicago up 71-55, its biggest advantage at this point.

Bulls have won 10 of their last 11 games and improved to 30-4 at home. Only San Antonio (31-3) did better on their native soil.
Chicago won its third straight game without Kokko, who sprained his left ankle in the victory in Charlotte on March 9. Kokko, who did not dress up game, was seen limping into the locker room before the Bulls game. Timetable for the return trip has not yet been confirmed.

Noah missed the game because of flu-like symptoms. Noah was sent home from the shoot-around team Tuesday morning after declaring he was not feeling well. The disease is not considered serious.

The Wizards troubled coated only nine players, including six recruits. It could be worse than John Wall availability is doubtful before heating. Wall had some pain in the foot that has been trampled upon loss of Washington in Oklahoma City on Monday. Rashard Lewis(knee), Cartier Martin (knee), Josh Howard(knee) Andray Blatch (shoulder) and Nick Young (Flu) were all unavailable.

Penguins C Crosby Returns To Practice

Pittsburgh (AP)-Penguins center Sidney Crosby back on the ice Monday for the first time since missing 29 games with a concussion. But if you're looking for the return date of Pittsburgh captain, he is still guessing whatsoever.

"I have no idea," said Cruz. "I do not think too much at that time. I just want to improve. It is part of how. I kind of take that step and see how it goes."

Crosby, who played last Jan. 5 in a 8-1 victory against Tampa Bay, practiced at full speed for about 15 minutes at a Consol Energy Center. He was an easy drive. He participated in a live skating around cones, and took some pictures on the net, so good.
"I had good days here the last couple and I was able to get on a bike and a little exercise. I had no symptoms to do, "Crosby said. "I had the opportunity to skate, the doctors said I could give it a try and see how I feel. So I did it today and we look forward to how it goes."

Penguins without Crosby and Evgeni Malkin injured forwards (knee) has been afloat in the race in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They have 88 points and is three behind first place Philadelphia in the Atlantic Division. Pittsburgh plays at Ottawa on Tuesday.
Crosby all the time to wait.

"Yes, it's frustrating, but at the same time, when you go through all these things, I think the most important is that you feel normal and are able to do things and work out of doing all things every day you generally able to do as a hockey player, "said Cruz." I realize that this is a process, but is a step in the right direction. This is not to say that today I will not have symptoms, and I have to kind of step back. This could also happen, so I think I'm pretty realistic about it. "

Crosby back on ice comes weeks after surprising radio report in Toronto, with host Bob McCown launched the idea that some family members tried to convince him to retire. The concept was quickly denied.
"This report is false," Pat Brisson, Crosby, an agent told Rogers Sportsnet. "It was never ever discussed in retirement."

Crosby's father, Troy, has also responded to demands.

"We're just trying to make it healthy again," he told ESPN. "How ever long that takes is how long it will take."

Crosby even asked after practice on Monday, if he ever considered retirement through this process. His answer was quick "no."

Crosby's injury problems began on January 1 Winter Classic against the NHL's Washington Capitals is Heinz Field. He hit the former capital of David Steckel later in a 3-1 victory in Washington. Crosby scored the Penguins next game 'against the Lightning, when he struck Victor Hedman. Later, he admitted to post-concussion symptoms.
"Yes, it's definitely scary," said Crosby. "But think about it or stay is not really going to change anything. It is necessary to ensure, as I said, listen for yourself and see what happens. To give doctors and things like that most of the information may be how you feel. And to trust them, what you say is going to happen, and it has become. So all is well in this way and it is a matter of time, and I expect everything better. This is what you have dealing with injuries and when his head even more. But it was a kind of learning in this way. "

As Crosby and Malkin injuries, the Penguins increased their offense around the negotiation deadline. They bought the James Neal from Dallas Stars and Alex Kovalev from the Ottawa Senators. The Penguins have won two of the last three, and four points in five games this month.
"I was here every day, and I've been around the guys. 'Was very surprising to see a lot of character we have," said Crosby. "I think all the adversity that we had, the guys have really done an amazing job just focus on what they did there.

"They are flexible, and this is something that says a lot about our team."

Beckett Struggles In Fifth As The Red Sox Lose

"It 's a shame that the whole trip to be ruined one day a couple, but it's the sort of thing," said Beckett. "I feel very in the midst of pitched three innings."

Beckett worked four innings and allowed five runs on four hits, walked two and struck out five. He threw 76 pitches. He faced four batters without getting in the fifth. Four of the Pirates' six points of the round were charged to him.

"This is not how it is supposed to end, because I felt fine," Beckett said.

It was Beckett's third trip to spring training. On February 28 he had mild concussion symptoms after being beaten in the head by a ball during batting practice.

"I think I caught the full backup of a concussion," said Beckett. "I'm not tired."

Ronny Cedeno  started the bottom of Homer only fifth on the left. Dusty Brown  walked, Andy Marte  blooped a double and Jose Tabata  was hit by a pitch.

Neil Walker coated with a first key of relief Scott Atchison  should be properly tied together. Pedro Alvarez  doubled to put the Pirates up, 5-3. Lyle Overbay, add two to one lead.

Beckett's first success was John Bowker two stars, solo homer in the second inning. Bowker is the second this spring circuit.

Bowker, who is out of minor league options, trying to make Pirates outfielder file as reserve. After being slowed by tendinitis in his wrist early in camp, he has hit safely in six of its last seven games.

"I try to get my timing down," Bowker said. "I try not to overdo it, just press the readers online."

Pirates starter Brad Lincoln  allowed two runs and two hits in three innings. The right-hander walked two and strike three.

"I had a good rhythm at the time," said Pirates manager Clint Hurdle. "There were some times when you are rushed and had no side arms, the arms a little. He works in the right direction, no doubt."

Mike Cameron (known) two-run double in the third inning gave the Red Sox 2-1. Lars Anderson  homered and scored two distinct works. Drew Sutton  walked, and once made a distinction.