12/01/2008 - Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Houston Rockets forward Tracy McGrady is expected to be out for another week due to a sore left knee, while guard Brent Barry will be sidelined at least another two weeks due to a right leg injury.
McGrady, who is averaging 15.6 points in 15 games this season, was evaluated by noted sports surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, AL on Monday. Andrews confirmed an initial diagnosis by the Rockets that McGrady has general soreness in his knee from offseason surgery.
McGrady, who has missed Houston's last three games, will continue his rehabilitation program and will likely miss another week. From there, his playing time will be restricted upon his return to lessen the amount of stress on the knee.
Despite not having McGrady in the lineup, the Rockets are 11-7 this season and are in first place in the Southwest Division.
Barry, who has missed the last two contests with a calf injury, visited Rockets team physician Tom Clanton Monday at the Texas Medical Center. Barry, who is averaging just 2.9 points in 14 games this season, was diagnosed with a small tear in the Plantaris muscle on his right leg. The injury will require Barry to rest for about the next two weeks before resuming his on-court practice activities.
<< Dodgers offer arbitration to Manny, Lowe and Blake
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Dodgers offered salary
arbitration to outfielder Mann Ramirez, starting pitcher Derek Lowe and
infielder Casey Blake on Monday.
Ramirez and Lowe are Type-A free agents, which
<< Burnett offered arbitration by Blue Jays
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Toronto Blue Jays offered salary
arbitration to star right-handed hurler A.J. Burnett on Monday.
Burnett finished second to ace Roy Halladay in wins for Toronto a season ago,
going 18-10 with
<< Yankees decline salary arbitration with Pettitte, others
Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pitcher Andy Pettitte and right fielder Bobby
Abreu were both not offered salary arbitration by the New York Yankees prior
to a midnight (et) deadline on Monday.
Both players earned $16 million last season
<< Royals offer arbitration to Grudzielanek
Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Kansas City Royals have offered
arbitration to second basemen Mark Grudzielanek.
The 38-year-old Grudzielanek has until the conclusion of Sunday to accept the
offer. If he rejects the offer a
Red Sox offer arbitration to Varitek and Byrd >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox have offered salary
arbitration to free agent catcher Jason Varitek and right-handed pitcher Paul
Byrd.
The Red Sox would be eligible to receive compensation for Varitek, a Type
Rinne gets first career shutout as Predators top Sabres >>
Buffalo, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pekka Rinne recorded his first career shutout
as Nashville scored twice in the third period for a 2-0 win over Buffalo at
HSBC Arena.
Rinne, who was a perfect 3-0-0 entering the game, stopped all 30 s
Richardson paces Bobcats over Timberwolves >>
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jason Richardson scored a season-high 25
points, and Emeka Okafor added a season-best 24 points to go along with 10
rebounds, as Charlotte downed Minnesota, 100-90.
The Bobcats also got a season-h
Pierce keys Celtics' ninth straight win >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paul Pierce scored 17 of his team-high 24 points
in the third quarter, as the Boston Celtics rolled to their ninth straight win
by beating Orlando, 107-88.
Ray Allen scored 21 points, Rajon Rondo netted 16 poi
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In part two of MySportsbook.com’s draft preview, we’ll take a look at a division that was extremely disappointing last season: the NFC South. Many “experts” predicted the Panthers to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, of course they could not even make the playoffs in an extremely weak NFC. The Saints definitely made up for the disappointing seasons of their NFC South brethren by exploding out of no where en route to the NFC Championship game. For the avid NFL gambler, it is imperative to pay attention to the NFL draft. Although free agency gets a ton of publicity, the successful franchises build their teams around the draft.
1. New Orleans Saints
Who would have thought this time last year that the Saints would be the favorites to win the NFC South for the 2007 campaign? New Orleans is loaded with firepower on the offensive side of the ball but with the exodus of Joe Horn they will most likely look to draft a WR on Day 1. Despite having the NFL’s 3rd ranked pass defense last season, the Saints will most likely upgrade their CB’s with one of their first two picks. Other possibilities for the Saints will be TE and DT. Because of where they will be selecting (27th), the Saints could go the “best available player” route which could net a LB.
Key additions: Eric Johnson TE, Troy Evans LB, David Patten WR
Key loses: Joe Horn WR,
Team needs: CB, WR, TE, LB, DT
Possible draftees: Aaron Ross CB Texas, Darrelle Revis CB Pitt, Ted Ginn Jr. WR OSU, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Chris Houston CB Arkansas, Greg Olsen TE Miami
2. Carolina Panthers
Carolina was one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL last season. With the signing of David Carr, expect the very first quarterback controversy to come out of Carolina if Jake Delhomme doesn’t rebound quickly from an average 2007 season. With veteran safety Mike Minter getting up there in age, they will look to draft a safety on Day 1 but probably not in the first round. LB is another need with the loss of Chris Draft to go along with Dan Morgan’s concussion problems. If TE Greg Olsen is still on the board, he might be too good to pass up despite their needs on the defensive side of the ball.
Key additions: David Carr QB
Key loses: Chris Draft LB
Team needs: LB, TE, S, OT
Possible draftees: Greg Olsen TE Miami, Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Levi Brown OT PSU
3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were another NFC South team to have a disappointing 2007 season. The Falcons have been plenty busy during the off season with plenty of players coming and going including a new head coach. The Falcons were able to improve their draft position with the trade of coveted backup QB Matt Schaub. High on the list of Day 1 needs will be a defensive end to replace Patrick Kerney and a hard hitting safety since Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career. With an additional 2nd round pick, the Falcons could attempt to trade up to acquire local product WR Calvin Johnson.
Key additions: Joey Harrington QB, Toniu Fonoti OG, Joe Horn WR
Key loses: Justin Griffen RB, Patrick Kerney DE, Matt Lehr OG, Ashley Lelie WR, Matt Schaub QB
Team needs: DE, S, OT, WR, DT
Possible draftees: LaRon Landry S LSU, Amobi Okoye DT Louisville, Levi Brown OT PSU, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas, Alan Branch DT Michigan
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age really caught up to the Bucs last season. The Bucs still have plenty of household names on defense in Ronde Barber, Simeon Rice and Derrick Brooks but the one thing those three have in common is unfortunately age. It is imperative for the Bucs to get much younger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Despite having bigger needs on the defensive side of the ball, WR Calvin Johnson is the most likely pick if he is still available when the Bucs pick at the four spot. This would suit Bucs’ faithful just fine as Johnson is widely considered the top talent in the draft and it is a position of need for the Bucs.
Key additions: Jeff Garcia QB, Kevin Carter DE, Torrie Cox CB, Cato June LB
Key loses: Dewayne White DE, Sean Mahan OG
Team needs: WR, LB, DE, CB (Youth on defense!)
Possible draftees: Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech, Gains Adams DE Clemson, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
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Odds to win the NFC South:
New Orleans Saints 8-5
Carolina Panthers 2-1
Atlanta Falcons 12-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-2
Odds to win the NFC:
New Orleans Saints 13-2
Carolina Panthers 7-1
Atlanta Falcons 20-1
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