attention to the issue of unregistered agents negotiating CFL deals. Its a popular contention throughout the league that between 30 and 50 per cent of all player contracts are struck by agent

HAMILTON, Ont. -- Kent Austin is leaving the door open for Chris Williams to have a change of heart. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach and general manager says he would entertain having Williams return to the CFL club, despite the disgruntled receivers unsuccessful attempt to have the final year of his contract voided. An arbitrator ruled Tuesday that Williams deal with the Ticats was binding even though it was negotiated by an unregistered agent, which is a violation of the CFLs collective bargaining agreement. But, in the opinion of the arbitrator, that still wasnt enough to rule the contract void. Williams, the CFLs top special-teams player last season, went to arbitration asking to be released from his deal with Hamilton so he could reportedly pursue NFL offers. Williams was a no-show for both Hamiltons mini-camp in April and the start of training camp Sunday and it remains unclear whether hell report now to the Ticats or sit out the season then pursue an NFL deal in 2014. The other options Williams has are to rejoin the Ticats or ask to be dealt to another CFL team. Austin said Wednesday if Williams opts to return, hell have fences to mend with both the organization and his teammates. "Everything has to be evaluated," Austin said. "Every player will be evaluated in relation to his ability to play this game and desire to fit on this football team. "Its no different than any of these guys that are out here right now. Chris will be evaluated the same way, if in fact he wants to come back." If Williams does return, Austin said the players first order of business will be to apologize to the team personally. "Id hope hed bring that forward on his own and have enough wisdom to figure that out on his own," Austin said. "If he didnt then it would be requested (by Ticats)." The five-foot-eight, 175-pound Williams signed with Hamilton in October 2010 and spent time on the practice roster before re-signing with the CFL club in May 2011. The 25-year-old native of Fort Worth, Texas, wasted little time making his mark in the league. Williams was named the CFLs top rookie in 2011 after registering 70 receptions for 1,064 yards and six TDs. He also had 12 kickoff returns for 252 yards and a touchdown while returning 12 punts for 81 yards. Williams was even better last season, with 83 catches for 1,298 yards and 11 TDs. He also led the CFL in punt returns with 78 for 1,117 yards and five touchdowns while adding five missed field goal returns for 256 yards and a TD. But Williams is scheduled to earn a 2013 base salary of $48,000, which pales in comparison to the NFLs minimum salary, which is $405,000 this year. Players on NFL practice rosters earn roughly $90,000 annually. Hamilton has been willing to renegotiate with Williams, having reportedly offered the speedy receiver a new two-year deal (one year, plus an option) at an estimated $180,000 per season. But Austin was non-commital when asked if that was still on the table. "I dont know if it would or wouldnt," he said. "I havent had any conversations with him or his agent. "We would look at if he wants to extend and commit to Hamilton then wed go through the process and evaluate that like we would any other player we wanted to sign to an extension with." What the Williams situation has done is draw attention to the issue of unregistered agents negotiating CFL deals. Its a popular contention throughout the league that between 30 and 50 per cent of all player contracts are struck by agents not registered with the CFL Players Association. And with preliminary talks having started on a new CBA -- the present agreement expires prior to the start of training camp in 2014 -- both the CFL and CFLPA would appear to be in a position to address the issue at the bargaining table. Williams has been an important contributor to Hamiltons offence the last two seasons, and his absence this season would create a huge void for the Ticats. However, Austin said if Williams isnt on the field the onus will be on the other receivers to step up. "You replace him with other guys," Austin said. "Yeah, its that simple. "If we go into a situation preparing our football team to produce ... with that subconsciously or consciously as an excuse then weve created an artificial safety net for failure. Youre indirectly creating the excuse for the players that do find themselves on the football field that, Oh well, I guess we cant live up to that level of production therefore Im not expected to. Well, you are expected to." Canadian receiver Sam Giguere agrees. "I dont think the offence has to depend on one guy," he said. "I think its a weakness if its that way and I think we have the players on offence to be able to step up and keep going. "No, this hasnt been a distraction. The coaching staff, especially coach Austin, did a good job when we first came in of telling us about the situation and saying we were going to get ready for the season and be working hard and if Chris comes back, he comes back and if he doesnt, he doesnt. We have an 18-game season to play and were going to be ready no matter what." Sam Jones Jersey . Rob Manfred, baseballs chief operating officer, testified last week during the grievance filed by the players union to overturn Rodriguezs 211-game suspension. A person familiar with the hearing, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Associated Press on Saturday that Manfred testified the sport wasnt concerned whether Bosch distributed performance-enhancing drugs to minors because MLBs interest was his relationship with players under investigation. Elijah Wilkinson Jersey . -- Charlie Graham stopped 67 shots as the Belleville Bulls edged the visiting Guelph Storm 6-5 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. http://www.cheapbroncosjerseyssale.com/?tag=dymonte-thomas-jersey-sale . On June 12, just as the sun sets on the magnificent historical city of Sao Paulo the inventors, innovators and purveyors of “joga bonitowill” open their campaign. The opponent, Croatia and all its football might and will. As opposites do attract we are set for a corker of an opener. Matt LaCosse Jersey . Then the Pacers gave Oladipo and his Orlando teammates the cold shoulder. Paul Georges buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter spurred a 21-4 run, finally sending Indiana past the Magic 97-87 in a tougher-than-expected opening night matchup. Brian Dawkins Jersey .com) - Christian Ponder will get another chance to prove himself for the Minnesota Vikings, with head coach Leslie Frazier announcing Wednesday that the struggling quarterback will start this weekends game against the Green Bay Packers. WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- Justin Robinson made 4 of 4 from 3-point range and finished with 19 points on Tuesday night and Monmouth beat Cornell 76-61 to snap a two-game skid.Pierre Sarr grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds and Chris Brady had eight boards, three blocked shots and two steals for Monmouth.Monmouth (2-2) made five 3s, including three in a row by Robinson, during a 24-2 run that made gave the Hawks a 20-point lead with 8 minutes left in the first half and led bby double figures the rest of the way.ddddddddddddStone Gettings and Troy Whiteside scored 14 points apiece for Cornell.The Big Red shots 36 percent (22 of 61) from the field, including 8 of 34 from 3-point range, and made 9 of 18 free throws.Monmouth outrebounded Cornell 48-37 and shot a season-high 38.1 percent (8 of 21) from beyond the arc. Cheap Adidas Hockey Jerseys Wholesale College Jerseys Cheap Nike Basketball Jerseys Cheap Football Jerseys Free Shipping Cheap Baseball Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping Cheap Jerseys From China Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Nike NBA Jerseys Cheap NHL Jerseys Authentic Cheap MLB Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Soccer Jerseys China Cheap NCAA Jerseys China Stitched NFL Jerseys Cheap Custom Jerseys China Cheap Basketball Jerseys Authentic NFL Jerseys China Cheap College Jerseys Wholesale Football Jerseys ' ' '