Today's Facts About 'Owners huddle'

Amid NFL Lockout, League’s 32 Owners Huddle Up For Annual Meetings – Armed with a key victory in the courts, NFL owners will gather Monday for their annual spring meetings. (This story continues here)

Debate before the debate: Senators huddle for hours talking about budget – Senate Democrats huddled privately in Senate President Therese Murray’s office for most the day Tuesday to go over hundreds of amendments to the Senate’s $30.5 million fiscal 2012 budget, with municipal health insurance and reforms to the state’s public defender program among the issues generating the most discussion. (This story continues here)

PFT: Brees says owners ‘saw blood in the water’ – As one of the named plaintiffs in the players' lawsuit against the owners, Saints quarterback Drew Brees has closely monitored the labor situation. And he traces the current problems to the day the former head of the NFL Players' Association died. (This story continues here)

PFT: Jerry Jones OK to attend Romo’s wedding – The rules of the road in the NFL during the lockout prevent owners from having contact with players. But there are some exceptions. “ I’ve gotten special permission ,” Jones told ESPN. “But more than anything, [I got the] right ticket from him and his fianceé — Romo’s wife-to-be. (This story continues here)

Delay of Game: The Law and the NFL Lockout – Making sense of the negotiations between players and owners, which feel like they’re moving at a glacial pace (This story continues here)

RECON 2011: Franchises called force for recovery – Snooty cities and landlords take note: Franchises can be dependable bets when it comes to job creation and reliable tenants. Franchise development executives from some of the country’s biggest brands say franchising is the economic force in the recovery. (This story continues here)

Sheila C. Johnson: Why Sports Teams Need Women Owners – I have made it my priority to promote young women, both on and off the court. If we can inspire just one woman or one young girl to get involved in either the sport or the game day experience, it has made it all worth it. (This story continues here)

Damn, a Hammer ding-dong! How West Ham’s party descended into chaos – I was aware of an uncomfortable atmosphere the moment I set foot in the Grosvenor Hotel. The first player I spotted was James Tomkins, in a huddle with David Gold. In the presence of the club’s co-owner, the 6ft 3in defender looked like a sheepish schoolboy being told off by his teacher. (This story continues here)

Someone (OK, me) has come up with a plan – Star wide receiver Calvin Johnson led sprints during a Lions workout on Tuesday in suburban Detroit. As the NFL lockout drags on, the Lions and players on other teams are participating in informal workouts. (This story continues here)

Thole: Stillwater thinclads eye True Team state titles – The Stillwater track teams are both geared for a big night at the state true team meet tomorrow at SAHS with action starting at 4 p.m. (This story continues here)