France's Evra appeals five-match ban
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08/24/2010 -
Paris, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - France World Cup captain Patrice Evra plans
to appeal his five-match ban from playing for the French national team.
The French Football Federation suspended four players, with Nicolas Anelka,
Franck Ribery and Jeremy Toulalan also being punished, after the team refused
to practice during the World Cup.
Anelka received an 18-match ban, effectively ending his international career,
Evra received five games, Ribery three and Toulalan one.
Anelka's argument with coach Raymond Domenech at halftime of a 2-0 defeat to
Mexico started a serious of events that led to the team refusing to practice.
<< Gonzalez ousted in New Haven
New Haven, CT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former top-10 star Fernando Gonzalez was a
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Former top-20 Czech Radek Stepanek, a lucky-loser
<< Texans rookie Holliday likely out for season
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for the season with a torn ligament in his left thumb, Houston head coach Gary
Kubiak announced on Tuesday.
Holliday was to serve as Houston's kick return special
<< Spurs midfielder O'Hara needs back surgery
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tottenham confirmed Tuesday that midfielder
Jamie O'Hara will undergo back surgery later this week.
O'Hara sustained a stress fracture last season and was being treated by back
specialists, who have now d
<< Brescia acquires Diamanti from West Ham
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from West Ham on Tuesday for an initial fee of $2.8 million.
The 27-year-old Diamanti had eight goals in 29 appearances for West Ham last
season, with four of t
<< Yao finally back at practice
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consulting physician Dr. Tom Clanton declared his surgically repaired foot has
fully h
Selig honored with statue in Milwaukee >>
Milwaukee, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Major League Baseball commissioner and
former Milwaukee Brewers owner Bud Selig was honored by the baseball club on
Tuesday with the unveiling of a statue in his honor outside Miller Park.
"Ladies a
Jets, C Mangold finalize hefty contract >>
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Mangold to a new contract that will reportedly make him the highest paid
center in the league.
Details of the deal were not disclosed, but the New York Da
Corp named Richmond's starting QB >>
Richmond, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Southern California transfer Aaron Corp has
been named the University of Richmond's starting quarterback for the team's
Sept. 4 season opener at the University of Virginia.
Corp, a redshirt junior, earned the
McNabb won't play in Friday's preseason game >>
Ashburn, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Redskins have ruled out
quarterback Donovan McNabb for Friday's preseason game against the Jets due to
a sprained ankle suffered during Saturday's exhibition tilt.
Rex Grossman is expect
Bartoli moves on; Wickmayer exits New Haven >>
New Haven, CT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former Wimbledon runner-up Marion Bartoli
advanced, while 2009 U.S. Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer went by way of
the opening-round upset Tuesday at the $600,000 Pilot Pen Tennis event, a
final hardcour
Super Bowl XLIV Odds
Super Bowl XLIII isn't even a week old yet and oddsmakers have already released Super Bowl XLIV odds.
Despite the Pittsburgh Steelers winning Super Bowl 43, the New England Patriots are 8/1 favorites to win Super Bowl 44.
Bet Super Bowl XLIV Future Odds
With their 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, the Steelers became the latest NFL champion. But believe it or not, oddsmakers from online sports book MySportsbook.com don't have the Steelers the favorites to win Super Bowl XLIV next season.
That honor belongs to the New England Patriots, who are 8/1 favorites to win despite not even qualify for the postseason in 2008. The Pats also have a major decision to make regarding what to do with Matt Cassel, who played well in Tom Brady's (knee surgery) absence last year but is also a free agent this offseason.
Ironically, the Steelers aren't even oddsmakers second choice to win Super Bowl 44, as the Dallas Cowboys are listed right behind the Patriots at 9/1 despite not making the playoffs themselves. Clearly oddsmakers think the public will hop back on the Cowboys' bandwagon considering the immense talent they have and the opening of a brand new stadium.
After Dallas, then comes Pittsburgh at 10/1, but they share those odds with the New York Giants, who won Super Bowl XLII. The Indianapolis Colts and San Diego Chargers round out the top six teams at 12/1, while the Baltimore Ravens (14/1), Tennessee Titans (16/1), Carolina Panthers (18/1) and Philadelphia Eagles (18/1) complete the top 10.
The NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals got no love from oddsmakers as they were established as a 30/1 long shot to win next year's Super Bowl. They share those same odds with the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers – two teams that didn't even qualify for the postseason. Other long shots are the Kansas City Chiefs (100/1), Detroit Lions (100/1), St. Louis Rams (75/1) and Oakland Raiders (75/1).
To see a complete list of all the team's odds to win Super Bowl XLIV, check below.
NFL TEAM FUTURE ODDS TO WIN SUPER BOWL XLIV
New England Patriots 8/1
Dallas Cowboys 9/1
New York Giants 10/1
Pittsburgh Steelers 10/1
Indianapolis Colts 12/1
San Diego Chargers 12/1
Baltimore Ravens 14/1
Tennessee Titans 16/1
Carolina Panthers 18/1
Philadelphia Eagles 18/1
New Orleans Saints 20/1
Atlanta Falcons 25/1
Denver Broncos 25/1
Green Bay Packers 25/1
Jacksonville Jaguars 25/1
Minnesota Vikings 25/1
New York Jets 25/1
Arizona Cardinals 30/1
Chicago BearS 30/1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30/1
Buffalo Bills 35/1
Houston TexaNS 35/1
Miami Dolphins 35/1
Washington Redskins 35/1
Seattle SeahawkS 50/1
Cleveland Browns 55/1
Cincinnati Bengals 60/1
San Francisco 49ers 60/1
Oakland Raiders 75/1
St. Louis Rams 75/1
Detroit Lions 100/1
Kansas City Chiefs 100/1
Odds as of: 2/2/09
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