11/10/2008 - Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Kansas City Royals signed pitcher Brandon Duckworth to a 2009 Major League contract on Monday and proceeded to outright him to Triple-A Omaha.
The 32-year-old Duckworth made just seven big league starts last season, going 3-3 with a 4.50 earned-run average with Kansas City.
It was his third season with the Royals and eighth of his career. The right- hander has compiled a 23-34 record with a 5.28 ERA in 134 appearances -- 84 starts -- with the Phillies, Astros and Royals.
<< Juan Encarnacion files for free agency
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Attempting to recover from a career-
threatening injury, Juan Encarnacion was the only player to file for free
agency Monday.
It is unknown if the former Cardinals outfielder will be able to
<< Phils re-sign veteran P Eyre
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed
veteran reliever Scott Eyre to a one-year, $2 million contract extension on
Monday.
The left-handed Eyre, 36, was acquired from the Chicago Cubs in exchange
<< Devils place D Martin on IR
Newark, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Jersey Devils placed defenseman Paul
Martin on injured reserve Monday.
The 27-year-old Martin has missed the last four games with upper body
soreness. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound rearguard has
<< Nothing "funny" about moving tail end of NASCAR race to ESPN2
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With the second-to-last race in the "Chase
for the Sprint Cup" reaching its climactic point and Jimmie Johnson on the
verge of clinching his record-tying third consecutive series championship,
viewers
Nats deal for Willingham, Olsen >>
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Nationals have reportedly made a
deal to acquire left fielder Josh Willingham and left-handed pitcher Scott
Olsen from the Florida Marlins.
The Marlins Web site reports second baseman Emilio
Jets bring back CB Law >>
Culver City, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Jets reportedly signed free
agent cornerback Ty Law to a one-year contract Monday.
According to the NFL Network, Law, who was previously with the Jets, will be
in uniform for Thursday nigh
Dye among six inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame >>
St. Augustine, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Famed golf course architect Pete Dye was
among six people inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame Monday.
Dye's courses have hosted major championships, PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events,
Ryder Cups and
Duke rolls to season-opening victory >>
Durham, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kyle Singler notched a double-double with 19
points and 10 rebounds, while Nolan Smith took over for Greg Paulus with 15
points, as eighth-ranked Duke blitzed Presbyterian, 80-49, in the opening
round
Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value
If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture. Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).
For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot. The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.
TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.
"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,' it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."
"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.
Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash. Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win.
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