Franchise

The Washington Redskins made substantial moves in the offseason and with owner Dan Snyder stepping back and letting his employees do their jobs, things seem to be on the way up for the franchise.

After recently departing the front office of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Doug Williams has now found a new home. On Tuesday it was announced that Williams will serve as the general manger of United Football league’s new expansion team in Norfolk, Va.

"For me, it'd be a blessing," Williams, MVP of Super Bowl XXII with the Washington Redskins, told the Newport News' Daily Press. "The only thing I'd ask for is for the community to come and support their team."

Please. Please. Please, don’t trade Donavan McNabb to the Oakland Raiders.

I don’t hold this extreme position because I’m an Eagles fan. And judging from the Philly fans I know, that wouldn’t make a difference considering they all want to chase him out of town like a scene out of a black-and-white 1950’s monster movie.

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles announced they have released two-time Pro Bowl running back Brian Westbrook.

While the news that the Eagles will be parting ways with Westbrook is not unexpected, it still marks the end of an era for one of the Eagles greatest players ever.

Tiger Woods spoke on Friday 11 a.m. eastern at the TPC Sawgrass, home of the PGA Tour in Ponte Verda Beach, FL. Below is Woods’ speech in its entirety.

TIGER WOODS: Good morning, and thank you for joining me. Many of you in this room are my friends. Many of you in this room know me. Many of you have cheered for me or you've worked with me or you've supported me.

Now every one of you has good reason to be critical of me. I want to say to each of you, simply and directly, I am deeply sorry for my irresponsible and selfish behavior I engaged in.

Golfer Tiger Woods Friday made his first public statement since the Thanksgiving car accident. Woods spoke at the TPC Sawgrass, home of the PGA Tour in Ponte Verda Beach, FL.

The world’s most renowned golfer was truly sorry and moving with his remarks as he spoke for almost 14 minutes from the club house. About 40 people were present in the room when Woods spoke, including him mother Kultida, but his wife Elin was absent at the event.

“I know I have bitterly disappointed all of you,” he said. “I am embarrassed that I have put you in this position. I have a lot to atone for.

Golfer Tiger Woods has mentioned he will be speaking to a select few that includes a small group of friends, close associates and colleagues Friday at 11 a.m. eastern time at the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Woods intends to talk about his past, which has been in the media through all forms and platforms, an apology for his behavior and his future, one which golf would be more interested in.

According to ESPN.com, Sebastian Janikowski and the Oakland Raiders have agreed to a four-year, $16 million deal on Tuesday which will be the richest contract for a kicker in NFL history.

Janikowski was eligible to be an unrestricted free agent if the Raiders did not place a franchise tag on him by February 25 or sign him to a contract. Oakland decided to lock Janikowski up with the same contract their All Pro punter Shane Lechler received last year so he can stay out of free agency.

Last week the Huston Texans surprised a few folks in granting head coach Gary Kubiak a two-year extension on his contract. Kubiak, who has an overall record of 31-33 in his four years in Houston, was rumored late in the season as a man who will be looking for work.

Now he will have two more years to prove that one of the few organizations that have yet to reach a Super Bowl is enlightened to how Kubiak has righted their ship.

San Francisco Giants and star pitcher Tim Lincecum have both agreed to a two-year, $23 million deal. The deal was reported to be struck after a salary arbitration hearing that was first delayed then canceled in Tampa. Lincecum is subject to a physical for the agreement to go ahead.

Apparently, Lincedum the 2008 and 2009 Cy Young winner had demanded a $13 million salary for the 2010 season. That amount if agreed would have been a record for a player entering his first year of arbitration.