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The NFL restricted free-agent market is active once again. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has signed an offer sheet with the New England Patriots, his agent Jordan Woy confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.

Marvin Miller headed the union effort that allowed players to choose new teams when their contracts ended, ushering in an era of multimillion-dollar free-agent deals. Miller, who ran the Major League Baseball Players Assn. from 1966 to 1983, was 95.

Before the Broncos solidify their final contract proposal to Peyton Manning, they wanted to see the free-agent quarterback throw and medically check him out. A large Broncos contingent that includes front office boss John Elway, coach John Fox and trainer Steve Antonopulos landed in Durham, N.C. at 11:07 a.m., where they watched Manning throw and work out today.

The Boston Celtics have signed Carlos Arroyo for the rest of the season after the guard was released by the Miami Heat. Celtics coach Doc Rivers says that Arroyo will join the team on Monday. Arroyo will be expected to provide veteran depth and shore up the guard position for a group that s missing five players.

NBA commissioner David Stern says LeBron James was "entitled" to decide to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.

Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are teaming up together on Wade's Miami Heat, the two free agents said Wednesday.

All-Star guard Joe Johnson had agreed to a maximum contract to stay with the Atlanta Hawks, his agent said Sunday.

All-Star forward Amar'e Stoudemire has received a maximum five-year offer from the Knicks.

A Boston Celtics official says the team has agreed to terms with Paul Pierce on a new contract.

It's not Lebron James, which is probably the most anticipated signing of the NBA free agent season, but it is a signing, and we'll see more to come, at least among teams with sufficient cap space and money to do so.