The NBA free agency period began at 9 p.m. PST and so far things are quiet on the Eastern and Western conference fronts. There are a few facts (Kobe, Boozer, and Okur staying put), and a few rumors like ‘Sheed to the Celtics.

The Houston Rockets have several concerns entering free agency: Yao Ming’s health, Yao Ming’s backup, and Ron Artest. GM Daryl Morey has taken to Twitter to enlist fans to help him sign some help in the middle. Read the full story

• The Players’ Association says owners acted in concert against Barry Bonds after 2007 season

As first reported by Murray Chass, the Major League Baseball Players’ Association claims to have evidence that team owners acted in concert to keep Barry Bonds out of baseball after the 2007 season.

The MLBPA won’t immediately file a grievance because of an arrangement reached with the Commissioner’s Office. Read the full story