It happened to Chris Webber, Peja Stojakovic and Doug Christie, and now it has happened to Mike Bibby.

The Kings traded Bibby, the last of the team's stars from its glory years, to Atlanta on Saturday for guards Anthony Johnson and Tyronn Lue, forward-center Lorenzen Wright, forward Shelden Williams and the Hawks' 2008 second-round draft choice.

The Kings waived center Justin Williams and guard Dahntay Jones to make room for the new players.

Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie noted that the team did not just acquire expiring contracts.

"We wanted to try and keep the team moving forward, and it's a chance for us to look at a young frontcourt player," Petrie said of the 6-foot-9, 250-pound Williams, the fifth pick of the 2006 NBA draft.

Bibby said he was a bit surprised to hear Atlanta was the destination but not that he was traded.

"I had some good times here in Sacramento," said Bibby, one of the league's better clutch shooters. "Sometimes you need a change, and you never know where that might take you. I just prayed and asked for what might be the best for my family, and this is what happened, so you can't question it.

"I'll always have love for the people in Sacramento, the Maloofs and Geoff."

Bibby and Petrie ran into each other at the Kings' practice facility shortly after the deal received league approval.

Petrie acquired Bibby in a 2001 trade that sent Jason Williams to the Grizzlies .

"I think when times like these come around and you have to trade someone with whom you've had a significant relationship for a long time," Petrie said, "there is a level of nostalgia that goes along with that. Mike was a particularly strong contributor to our efforts here."

Bibby said he also spoke to the Maloofs and thanked them for supporting him over the years.

"I got traded," he said, "but we left on good terms."

Said Petrie: "We talked, and I think we both felt we had a terrific run. I know we appreciated what he did, and he said he felt the same about what we did with regards with him."

I can assure you that ticket sales will feel the impact. This Kings team has no heart, no solid direction, and most definitely, no chance of being anything more than a second rate team.

Rumor has it they were beaten by the Sacramento Girl Scouts...

PHOENIX - The only bowl Tom Brady and Randy Moss will play in this season is the Super Bowl.

The two were among the eight Patriots selected to play for the AFC in the Pro Bowl, but both informed the NFL they won't be making the trip to Hawaii for the game, which is Sunday.

AFC information manager Corry Rush confirmed that Brady and Moss have been replaced by Browns quarterback Derek Anderson and Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson. Rush said he was not aware of any other Patriots who would not be attending.

The other Patriots Pro Bowlers are cornerback Asante Samuel, linebacker Mike Vrabel, nose tackle Vince Wilfork, center Dan Koppen, guard Logan Mankins, and left tackle Matt Light. All but Light, who went last year, are first-time Pro Bowlers.

Brady, who was selected for the fourth time, appeared hampered by what has been reported as a high ankle sprain in the Patriots' 17-14 loss to the Giants in Super Bowl XLII Sunday. He was sacked a season-high five times.

Moss, who had just one touchdown catch in the playoffs, which came in the Super Bowl, was limping as he departed his podium for the post-Super Bowl news conferences. In the postseason, Moss had seven catches for 94 yards and didn't look like the same player who hauled in an NFL-record 23 touchdown receptions and racked up a franchise-record 1,493 receiving yards on 98 receptions.

The Patriots said both players opted out because of ankle injuries.

Brady, who set the NFL record for touchdown passes with 50, had hinted in a radio interview recently that he did not plan on attending the Pro Bowl.

Boston.com

Sore losers. They had a great season and lost the Superbowl. Get over it and grow up.

What is the phrase, oh ya...

PUNK AZZ BIATCHES comes to mind.

GO GIANTS!

I've never liked the Patriots, and since the Cowboys were eliminated, my only choice is the Giants...

**UPDATE**

In a news conference today, 49ers management was asked why they were considering Santa Clara. They responded that they were looking for a city without a professional football team. So then why didn't they just go to Oakland???

H/T Jay Leno

The San Francisco fans might be a little disappointed to hear that if the plans for a new San Francisco stadium fall through, the team might be moving to another city. The team wants a new stadium and is willing to do just about anything to get one for their satisfaction. The who mastermind behind this plan is said to be Larry MacNeil, who is not only the Vice President of the team, but also the Chief Financial Officer.

Meetings are already occurring to discuss a move to Santa Clara, California. There is a space that may be used in the parking lot of the Great American theme park for a new stadium. Right now, the city of Santa Clara is thinking over the stadium concept and trying to crunch the numbers and such.

The San Francisco 49er’s are still making it clear that they would prefer to stay in their home town and love the area of Candlestick Park. The community wants them to stay as well, after voting to approve a bond for the new stadium to be built. However, it seems that the city is not ready to follow through at this time.

The stadium now located there is almost 50 years old and is badly in need of repairs and replacement. A new stadium would cost up to $800 million to build, however the money would come strictly from private investors.

Apparently the City of San Francisco is planning to fight this move.

SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom expressed his shock Thursday about news that chances of keeping the 49ers in the city are slimmer than completing a Hail Mary pass.

But Newsom also said any plans for team co-owner Dr. John York to move the stadium to the city of Santa Clara, significantly hurting the city's 2016 Olympics bid, would meet resistance.

"We're going to fight this to the extent that is appropriate," Newsom said. "You can't just say, 'Hey, we're going to pack up and leave.' It's not that easy."

NBC11.com

Phonak: Tour winner had high levels of testosterone

LONDON (AP) -- Tour de France champion Floyd Landis tested positive for high levels of testosterone during the race, his Phonak team said Thursday on its Web site.

The statement came a day after cycling's world governing body said an unidentified rider had failed a drug test during the Tour.

SI.com

More to follow...