In brief: Green, Booker cut by Dolphins

Quarterback Trent Green was acquired by the Miami Dolphins last year as part of a plan to turn around the franchise’s fortunes.

Not surprisingly, Bill Parcells’ ideas will differ from the previous model.

In the Dolphins’ first major player purge since Parcells took charge of Miami’s football operations, the team parted ways with Green, wide receiver Marty Booker and seven other players Monday – ushering in the start of what’s expected to be a massive roster shakeup by the rebuilding franchise.

“This is never easy, especially since all of these players worked hard during their tenure here,” new Dolphins’ GM Jeff Ireland said.

There is a chance that Green – who was due a $500,000 roster bonus if he wasn’t cut and who would have cost the Dolphins more than $3.6 million against their 2008 salary cap – could see his Miami tenure continue.

His agent, Jim Steiner, told the Palm Beach Post that Green and Parcells plan to meet soon to discuss options.

Other notable cuts by the Dolphins included tackle L.J. Shelton and massive defensive tackle Keith Traylor, both of whom were starters.

“The Carolina Panthers released injury-prone linebacker Dan Morgan and veteran guard Mike Wahle. The moves were the first of what are expected to be many after consecutive losing seasons.

“LSU defensive end Kirston Pittman was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. Pittman missed all the Tigers’ 2005 and 2006 seasons with foot and ankle injuries.

College hockey

BC wins Beanpot

Nick Petrecki scored his second goal of the game – and the second of his college career – at 7:07 of overtime to lead Boston College to a 6-5 victory over Harvard in the Beanpot championship game at Boson.

BC led 5-3 before Jon Pelle and Mike Taylor scored to send the game into overtime. Boston U beat Northeastern 5-4 in the consolation game.

Miscellany

U.S. to play Poland

The U.S. Soccer Federation finalized exhibition games for the American national team at Poland on March 26 and at Spain on June 4.

The game at Poland will be played in Krakow. The site in Spain has not been set.

Games against Argentina and England are also possible.

“Former NBA star Latrell Sprewell’s home is up for foreclosure and his yacht sold at auction to help pay off the $1.3 million he owes on the boat, according to Milwaukee court filings.