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02/23/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Columbus Blue Jackets began their inevitable player purge on Friday, when the organization shipped veteran right wing Anson Carter to defending league champion Carolina in exchange for a fifth-round draft choice in 2008. Expect team president Doug MacLean to remain active in the final days before Tuesday's 3 p.m. (et) trade deadline.
Defenseman Bryan Berard, who like Carter will become an unrestricted free agent in July, is also expected to be moved shortly by the struggling Blue Jackets. The oft-injured former No. 1 overall pick appears to be finally recovered from back surgery which sidelined him for the first four months of this season, having played in the team's last 10 games.
MacLean could also deal left wing Fredrik Modin, another impending free agent, and the talented Swede has reportedly drawn considerable interest despite a disappointing 2006-07 campaign. However, the Columbus Dispatch reported earlier in the week that the Jackets are close to a contract extension with Modin and an agreement could be announced shortly.
Another veteran who's likely not on the move is captain Adam Foote. The 35- year-old defenseman, a member of two Stanley Cup championship teams while with Colorado, has one year left on his contract and carries a no-trade clause. The aging blueliner may have lost a step, but his experience and leadership are invaluable assets to a young franchise that's still learning how to win.
Unfortunately, Columbus hasn't been winning too much as of late. The Blue Jackets finished with a lackluster 2-4-0 record during a recent six-game homestand, then lost their first two outings following the lengthy stretch. The club has slipped back into the basement of the Central Division with 52 points, the second-lowest total in the Western Conference.
The Blue Jackets will play twice prior to the Tuesday afternoon deadline. Columbus travels to New York's Madison Square Garden for a Saturday night showdown with the Rangers, then returns home to take on division-rival Nashville on Sunday.
<< Twente go looking for spot in top three
Enschede, Holland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Twente currently sit fourth in the
Eredivisie table, but they have moved closer and closer to the top three on
the strength of a five-game win streak in league play. They enter Saturday's
contest
<< Blue Bombers ink Westwood
Winnipeg, MB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed kicker
Troy Westwood on Friday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not
disclosed.
Last season, Westwood scored 137 points on 30 field goals, 32 converts
<< Magic don't turn any tricks at deadline
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - While they were rumored to be in contention to land
Florida native Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets by way of trade, the
Magic, much like the rest of the NBA, did nothing as the trade deadline came
and went on Thursday.
<< The Long and Winding Road
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The college basketball regular season is
winding down and many clubs are fighting for their tournament lives. At this
stage of the game, its imperative to keep an eye on said teams, especially if
their oppone
Edwards earns truck pole in California >>
Fontana, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nextel Cup regular Carl Edwards grabbed the
Craftsman Truck Series pole for tonight's San Bernadino County 200 at the
California Speedway. The No.50 Roush Racing driver circled the two-mile oval
in 40.8
Bears sign two to coaching staff >>
Lake Forest, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Bears announced Friday they
have named Hardy Nickerson linebackers coach and Brick Haley defensive
line coach.
Nickerson, a five-time Pro Bowl selection, played 16 NFL seasons w
Streak over! Woods loses at Match Play >>
Marana, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tiger Woods' streak of seven consecutive PGA
Tour wins ended on Friday at the World Golf Championships - Accenture Match
Play Championship.
Nick O'Hern re-lived history on Friday as he eliminated Woods in the th
Bobby Wadkins leads by one stroke in Florida >>
Naples, Florida (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bobby Wadkins had two eagles and fired an
eight-under 64 on Friday, pulling clear of a low-scoring field to take a one-
shot lead after the first round of the ACE Group Classic.
Wadkins, a two-time win
BILLS (+10) at Steelers SPORTSBOOK LINES
It's impossible to gauge how a team will react after something like the Steve Everett situation, and it probably doesn't matter. That being said, the Bills are going to lose several games this year where they keep things close but fall short in the end to superior teams. Ben Roethlisberger and company could have a field day against Buffalo's decimated defense, but I like the Bills to cover.
BENGALS (-7) at Browns SPORTSBOOK LINES
All you can ask out of your NFL team is that it has a plan. You may not always agree with it as a fan, but as long as it appears the organization is going in some sort of direction, you have to go with it. Which brings us to the Cleveland Browns. You flip a coin to determine whether Chuck Frye or Derek Anderson should start the preseason opener. You start Frye in Week 1, but pull him in the first half. And then you deal him to the Seahawks for a sixth-round pick? Hmm... the Bengals could get six turnovers again this week.
COLTS (-7) at Titans SPORTSBOOK LINES
Tennessee signed ex-Colts cornerback Nick Harper in the offseason so that should help slow down Peyton Manning. Just ask Jason David and the Saints. Oh wait... One of these weeks, I'm going to learn to not pick against Tennessee, which has won seven of its last eight games. But it's not happening against Indy.
TEXANS (+6.5) at Panthers SPORTSBOOK LINES
Houston's Mario Williams, the first pick in the '06 draft, has more touchdowns than Reggie Bush after one week. Somehow I don't see that lasting. Meanwhile, Carolina bottled up what was expected to be a pretty high-octane offense in St. Louis in Week 1. Could this be the Panthers' defense everyone expected last year? Maybe. This feels like a 20-16 Carolina win.
RAMS (-3) vs. 49ers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Absolutely love this game. Everyone's favorite pick for this year's surprise team -- the 49ers -- laid an egg on Monday night (not that anyone was watching with the game ending in the middle of the night for those of us on the East Coast). St. Louis wasn't much better, delivering a lackluster effort against the Panthers that included two Steven Jackson fumbles and panic from his fantasy owners. Jackson rebounds this week, and the Rams get their first win.
PACKERS (+1.5) at Giants SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Do you really trust this guy to win an NFL game if Eli Manning can't go? I say no. I'd feel alot better about this Packers team if it had any semblance of a running game, but I still think Green Bay's defense is good enough to give it a 2-0 start.
JAGUARS (-10) vs. Falcons SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Does it scare me to pick Jacksonville to cover a double-digit spread after it scored just 10 points last week against the Titans? Absolutely. But can I bring myself to pick Atlanta under any circumstances? No. Check out this poll on ajc.com. It asks what Atlanta's most urgent deficiency is: offense, defense, specials teams or all of the above. "All of the above" has 57 percent of the votes. Ouch.
SAINTS (-3) at Buccaneers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
I'm picking way too many road teams this week. Oh well. New Orleans has had some time to reflect on its lackluster showing in the opener, and the Buccanneers just aren't a very good football team. Anyone else surprised Tampa Bay hasn't made a move to sign Byron Leftwich? I thought that's what they do.
VIKINGS (+3) at Lions SPORTS BETTING LINES
Run the ball and stop the run. Minnesota can do both, and that will keep them in a lot of games this season. Even though it was only one week, Adrian Peterson looks like he was a steal at No. 7 in last year's draft. Not only will he produce, but Peterson delivers excitement to what otherwise would be one of the league's most boring teams.
DOLPHINS (+3.5) vs. Cowboys SPORTS BETTING LINES
Lost in the Tony Romo lovefest is just how bad the Cowboys' defense was last week. I know they're banged up, but Dallas' 'D' allowed 438 yards to the Giants' offense, and backup running back Derrick Ward averaged 6.8 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Cam Cameron's decision to split carries between Ronnie Brown and Jesse Chatman sounds about as can't-miss as Larry David's plan to show up to Marty Funkhouser's party a night late. Still, gotta go with Miami to cover at home.
SEAHAWKS (-2.5) at Cardinals SPORTS BETTING LINES
I'm probably missing something, but this game seems too easy. Arizona blew Monday night's game against the 49ers in typical Cardinals fashion, and the Seahawks beat Tampa Bay by two touchdowns. Love Seattle in this one.
BRONCOS (-9.5) vs. Raiders SPORTS BETTING LINES
Special teams was a major story line in Week 1. Take a look at the Broncos. They had to rush on to the field to get a Jason Elam field goal as time expired against the Bills. Denver drove into Buffalo territory on eight of 10 drives but came away with just a pair of field goals and a touchdown. Look for more scoring from the Broncos this week against an Oakland defense that gave up 36 points to Detroit in Week 1.
BEARS (-12) vs. Chiefs SPORTS BETTING LINES
Everyone talks about Rex Grossman when dissecting the Bears' offense, but Chicago's quarterback got no help in last week's loss to the Chargers. Meanwhile, Kansas City confirmed what we all thought while watching Hard Knocks: The Chiefs are going to stink this year. It could be a rough first month for Larry Johnson fantasy owners. Kansas City's RB was limited to 43 yards on 10 carries in Week 1, and the Chiefs face the Bears, Vikings and Chargers the next three weeks, all formidable run defenses.
RAVENS (-10) vs. Jets SPORTS BETTING LINES
A big dose of Willis McGahee and a usual sound defensive effort will give the Ravens their first win. According to Football Outsiders, no team in the NFL rushed only three defenders on pass plays last year more than the Jets. And according to my special Jets correspondent Ben Stauber, New York did the same in Week 1. Whoever starts at quarterback for the Ravens should have all day to throw.
PATRIOTS (-3) vs. Chargers
Friends and I were discussing how Bill Belichick goes about paying his $500,000 fine for cheating. Does he just write one check to the NFL? Do you need some sort of clearance to make such a monstrous financial transaction? I guess I shouldn't complain about the security deposit I have to put down on my new apartment. Anyway, two of the league's best teams square off in what should be a good one Sunday night. The Patriots always respond well just when you think they're in trouble. And their offensive attack was the story in Week 1.
Note: Monday night game will be picked Monday. Lines used are from football betting.
Matt Kenseth And Kevin Harvick Favorites To Take NASCAR Nextel Cup Championship
(September 15)—The NASCAR season has hit the homestretch with the opening event on this year’s Chase for the Cup taking place this weekend at the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. With 10 races remaining to determine the Cup Series champion, leading online sportsbook MySportsbook.com today announced odds on all 10 Chase qualifying drivers capturing the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship.
One of the largest sportsbook sites on the Internet, MySportsbook.com currently lists the top two drivers in the point standings as the early favorites to win the Nextel Cup. Entering the Chase for the Cup with a slim five-point lead in the point standings, 2003 NASCAR champ Matt Kenseth has been made a slight favorite to win his second Cup at 7/2 betting odds. 2001 Cup Rookie of the Year Kevin Harvick has betting odds listed at 5/2 and four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon is listed at 6/1 to capture the Nextel Cup this year.
Hoping to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father who won six NASCAR titles, Dale Earnhardt Jr. stands at 8/1 to breakthrough with his first Cup victory. Staying with the family theme, MySportsbook.com lists 2005 Rookie of the Year Kyle Busch at 14/1 to succeed big brother Kurt’s 2004 NASCAR title. While Kasey Kahne was the final driver to qualify for the Chase with a third place finish last week, the oddsmakers give him a fighting chance at 10/1 mainly due to several mile-and-a-half tracks remaining on the schedule. Despite going winless on the NASCAR circuit this season, Jeff Burton enters the Chase at 5/1 to capture the Cup title. Meanwhile, rookie Denny Hamlin is 4/1 to win the championship, while veteran driver Mark Martin enters the Chase for the Cup as a 15/1 long shot to win his first NASCAR title in his 24th and final season.
MySportsbook.com will offer comprehensive Nascar betting lines on every race remaining on the Nextel Cup series including driver match-ups, props and odds to win each race. For a complete list of NASCAR odds, please visit www.MySportsbook.com.
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