NFL labor situation skews the marketWith no CBA extension in place, the pool of unrestricted free agents takes a big hit, forcing GMs to reassess their offseason strategy.Free agency without salary cap expected in NFLBarring an unexpected 11th-hour labor deal, freedom will be in shorter supply when the NFL’s free-agency period begins at 9:01 p.m. Pacific time today.New laws mean big knife finesAnyone aged over 16 found carrying a knife will be hit with a $1000 on-the-spot fine under a crackdown on knife-related violence announced by Premier John Brumby.No cap, more restrictions for free agentsBarring an unexpected 11th-hour labor deal, freedom will be in shorter supply when the NFL’s free-agency period begins at 11:01 tonight Central time.Citizens name pride of Pleasanton at annual awardsThe peacock feathers festooned on the tables at the 59th annual awards were a preview of the pride shown from the sponsoring clubs of Pleasanton on honoring this year’s recipients at the yearly event.Kenova Tire Drop-Off Next SaturdayKenova residents will get a chance to properly dispose of old tires -- for free.Austin area jobless rate jumps in JanuaryAUSTIN – Unemployment figures for the Austin area show a jump in unemployment claims in January. According to statistics released Thursday by the Texas Workforce Commission, the jobless rate was 7.6 percent in January 2010, up from 7 percent in December 2009. The previous January, the rate was 6.5 percent. In contrast, the Texas Workforce Commission says the state's unemployment rate held steady ...Austin Freeman diagnosed with diabetes; Georgetown guard's return to court not yet decidedSporting News staff reports Georgetown guard Austin Freeman told The Washington Post on Wednesday that he has diabetes.W. Swimming. Coughlin, Vollmer, Kennedy Swim at Austin Grand PrixAustin Grand Prix Live Results | Watch the Austin Grand Prix on SwimNetwork.com Former California stars Natalie Coughlin, Dana Vollmer and Madison Kennedy will swim in the Austin Grand Prix from today, Thursday, March 4, through Saturday, March 6, at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center in Austin, Texas. This is the first competitive meet that Coughlin will swim in since the 2008 Summer ...Unemployment Rate Rises in Austin to 7.6The Texas Workforce Commission says the state's unemployment rate held steady at 8.2 percent in January, matching the revised figure from December. But in Austin, the unemployment rate rose to 7.6 percent which is a slight increase from December's rate of 7.0 percent.Georgetown's Austin Freeman diagnosed with diabetesGeorgetown's leading scorer Austin Freeman has been diagnosed with diabetes. His status for the team's upcoming games is uncertain. Freeman disclosed his condition in an interview with The Washington Post. He and coach John Thompson III told the Post that the junior guard's long-term playing career should not be affected, but Thompson wouldn't say whether Freeman will be able to play in Saturday ...
