10/12/2008 - Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Czech Radek Stepanek and Latvian Ernests Gulbis were first-round winners Sunday at the Madrid Masters.
Gulbis defeated Germany's Nicolas Kiefer, 5-7, 6-4, 7-5, to earn a second- round encounter with Rafael Nadal of Spain. Nadal received the No.1 ranking trophy on Sunday. He was the 2005 champion at this tournament.
Radek Stepanek blasted Argentine Juan Monaco, 6-1, 6-1. Next up for Stepanek is second seed Roger Federer of Switzerland. Federer titled here in 2006 and lost to Argentina's David Nalbandian in the final last year.
This indoor event is the eighth Master Series tournament of the year. The field includes every player in the top 30. The first seven Masters Series tourneys have been won by four different players, led by Nadal with three championships.
The top 16 seeded players received opening-round byes.
<< D.C. United hangs on to earn point at Houston
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - D.C. United, playing without four of its top
five scorers this season because of injury and suspension - as well as down a
man for the final 17 minutes because of a red card to Brian Namoff - held on
for a
<< Johnson wins fourth title at Texas Open
San Antonio, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Zach Johnson finally won a PGA Tour event
outside the state of Georgia.
His first three tour wins came at The Masters and at the AT&T Classic (2004 &
2007).
Johnson closed with a six-under
<< Arizona stuns Cowboys in overtime
Glendale, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sean Morey blocked a Mat McBriar punt in
overtime and Monty Beisel scooped it up and dove into the end zone for the
winning score, as Arizona edged the Dallas Cowboys, 30-24.
After Nick Folk nailed
<< Bolts' Chambers sits against Patriots
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Diego Chargers wide receiver Chris
Chambers is inactive for Sunday's pivotal home matchup with the New England
Patriots due to a sprained ankle.
Chambers was injured in last Sunday's 17-10 setbac
Galaxy stay alive with 3-2 win over Rapids >>
Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Galaxy earned just their second
win in their last 16 Major League Soccer matches, 3-2, over the Colorado
Rapids at the Home Depot Center on Sunday.
Goals by Edson Buddle and Brandon Mc
Ducks' Niedermayer leaves game >>
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Anaheim Ducks center Rob Niedermayer left
Sunday's game against the Phoenix Coyotes in the first period with an
undisclosed injury.
The 33-year-old brother of Ducks' captain Scott Niedermayer
Doan lifts Coyotes past Ducks >>
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Shane Doan scored his first two goals of the
season as the Phoenix Coyotes netted a 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks at
Honda Center.
Mikkel Boedker, the eighth overall pick of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft
Penner's tip-in late gives Edmonton win over Colorado >>
Edmonton, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dustin Penner's tip-in with six seconds
remaining in regulation gave the Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 season-opening win over
the Colorado Avalanche at Rexall Place.
Penner gave Edmonton the lead early in t
MySportsbook.com Posts Heisman Trophy Odds
With 3,919 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and a mere seven interceptions last season, combined with a powerful South Bend Heisman legacy, odds makers at MySportsbook.com have given Notre Dame senior quarterback Brady Quinn the best Heisman Trophy odds at 5-2.
Quinn isn’t the only big man on campus this season. Oklahoma junior running back and 2004 Heisman runner-up Adrian Peterson, listed at 7-2, rushed for a combined 3,033 yards in his first two years as a college player and will give Quinn a run for his money.
This online sportsbook has also listed Troy Smith, Ohio State senior quarterback, as another strong favorite to win the 72nd Heisman Trophy. A 7-1 bet, Smith threw for 2,282 yards last season and also led the Buckeyes to a convincing 34-20 victory over Quinn and the Fighting Irish in last season’s Fiesta Bowl.
Current betting odds Heisman trophy are:
| Brady Quinn (QB, Notre Dame) Adrian Peterson (RB, Oklahoma) Troy Smith (QB, Ohio State) Michael Bush (RB, Louisville) Steve Slaton (RB, West Virginia) Brian Brohm (QB, Louisville) Chris Leak (QB, Florida) Mike Hart (RB, Michigan) Ted Ginn (WR, Ohio State) Darius Walker (RB, Notre Dame) Drew Tate (QB, Iowa) Marshawn Lynch (RB, Cal) Kenny Irons (RB, Auburn) Chad Henne (QB, Michigan) Kyle Wright (QB, Miami) Drew Stanton (QB, Michigan State) Kenneth Darby (RB, Alabama) JaMarcus Russell (QB, LSU) Drew Weatherford (QB, Florida State) Blake Mitchell (QB, South Carolina) Reggie Ball (QB, Georgia Tech) |
5-2 7-2 7-1 10-1 10-1 12-1 12-1 18-1 18-1 20-1 30-1 35-1 35-1 40-1 50-1 50-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 |
For complete NCAA Football odds visit MySportsbook.com.
El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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