Nelson, Magic edge Bobcats to take 3-0 series lead
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04/24/2010 -
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jameer Nelson scored a game-high 32 points
and the Orlando Magic made enough free throws down the stretch to escape Time
Warner Cable Arena with a 90-86 victory and a commanding 3-0 series lead over
the Charlotte Bobcats in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal set.
The Magic, who won both games in Orlando by a combined 24 points, clinched the
tight affair by making 9-of-10 at the foul line in the final 3:13.
Dwight Howard, again playing with foul trouble for most of the game, finished
with 13 points and eight rebounds for Orlando, which received 14 points from
Rashard Lewis despite the sharpshooter being hindered by a sore left ankle.
Stephen Jackson ended with a team-high 19 points but missed a potential go-
ahead three-pointer down the stretch for the Bobcats, who are still searching
for the franchise's first postseason win.
Orlando can close out the series in Game 4 on Monday.
<< Bohn takes 36-hole lead in New Orleans
Avondale, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jason Bohn shot a five-under 67 and moved into
the lead Saturday after the second round of the weather-delayed Zurich Classic
of New Orleans.
Bohn played all 18 holes of his second round Saturday after play wa
<< Inter overcomes early goal to down Atalanta
Milan, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Inter Milan scored three successive times
after allowing an early goal to record a 3-1 win over Atalanta that takes the
Nerazzurri back to the top of the Serie A table.
Simone Tiribocchi gave the visito
<< Cubs activate Lilly to start against Brewers
Milwaukee, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Cubs activated pitcher Ted Lilly
from the 15-day disabled list in time to make his 2010 debut Saturday against
the Brewers at Miller Park.
Lilly, who was placed on the DL on April 4, retroa
<< Niese, pitching carries Mets over Braves
Flushing, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jeff Francoeur hit a go-ahead RBI double in
the seventh inning, as the New York Mets held on for a 3-1 win over the
Atlanta Braves, in the second of a three-game series at Citi Field.
Jason Bay turne
<< Bucks' Hammond named executive of the year
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond
was named the 2009-10 NBA Executive of the Year on Saturday.
The league announced the honor the same day the Bucks host Atlanta in Game 3
of their Eastern Con
Blazers' Roy returns just eight days after surgery >>
Portland, OR (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy made his
unlikely 2010 postseason debut on Saturday in Game 4 of Portland's Western
Conference quarterfinal series with the Suns.
Roy underwent successful surgery on
Grube and Lee lead in Mexico >>
Nayarit, Mexico (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - American Rob Grube posted a four-under 68
on Saturday and was joined atop the leaderboard by Lucas Lee after the third
round of the Riviera Nayarit Classic.
Grube, a second-round co-leader, and Lee,
Martin, Dodgers take down Nationals in extras >>
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Russell Martin drove in the game-winning run
in the 13th inning, giving the Dodgers a 4-3 decision over the Nationals in
the middle installment of a three-game series.
Miguel Batista (0-2), in his third
Ginobili cleared to play despite broken nose >>
San Antonio, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Antonio guard Manu Ginobili was cleared
to play in Game 4 of the Spurs' Western Conference quarterfinal series against
the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday after a CT scan revealed no surgery was needed
for his
Tigers send Thomas to the hill against Rangers; Willis scratched >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brad Thomas will get the starting nod for the Tigers
tonight as Detroit continues its four-game set with Texas at Rangers Ballpark
in Arlington.
Thomas makes the emergency start, his first since 2001, after Dontrelle Willi
Pacific-10 Conference odds
Teams that should be in: Stanford
Oregon and USC get their tickets punched after taking care of business this weekend. Yes, the Trojans' computer numbers aren't great, but there's no way the third-place team in this league is getting nixed. Grudgingly, I added Arizona after consultation with our Bracketologist. I don't know that Arizona will lose its last three (including a Pac-10 quarterfinal game), and even if the Cats do, I still can't see how they'd be left out, given the overall profile. That said, it bears watching, as three more L's would leave them at 18-12 (9-9) and on a 6-11 skid entering the Dance. It would be nice to see the Wildcats get at least one W in the Bay Area next week, as Cincinnati (albeit without Armein Kirkland and with a worse profile) was axed after a similar slide last season. I just couldn't rationalize having some of the other teams as locks and not having Arizona in that category -- there just aren't enough good teams behind the Cats to threaten their spot, it seems. Stanford has its fate in its own hands with the Arizona schools coming to the Farm to close out the regular season next weekend.
Should be in:
Stanford [17-10 (9-7), RPI: 40, SOS: 21] No shame in not getting a win in L.A., but that makes the home game against Arizona State a must-win ahead of what could be an intriguing meeting with Arizona should the Cats lose at Cal. Getting to 11 Pac-10 wins would make Selection Sunday much more comfortable, but 10's probably more than enough this season. The Cardinal have nonconference wins over Texas Tech and at Virginia to lean on, although they also lost badly to Air Force and Santa Clara at home.
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Work left to do: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Mississippi State
It looks more and more possible that no one from the SEC West will make the NCAAs. How weird is that? Tennessee and Vandy move into the locks category after more good work this weekend. Kentucky stays there, although it would be smart for the Cats to handle Georgia at home Wednesday ahead of a trip to the Swamp. Could a disaster scenario (two more L's and a first-round SEC tourney exit) somehow dislodge the Cats despite their incredible computer numbers? Still unlikely, but not worth chancing it.
Work left to do:
Alabama [19-9 (6-8), RPI: 43, SOS: 47] The tough L at Tennessee was understandable, and even created some hope. Unfortunately, that hope was dashed by a home loss to Auburn, which leaves the Tide in some real trouble. There's still no signature win on the profile (no, Kentucky doesn't count), and the computer profile is weakening rapidly. The Tide conceivably could beat Ole Miss and win at Miss. State to get to 8-8 and clinch at least a share of the West crown, but that's probably not enough right now. The Tide will need to do some work in the SEC tourney.
Georgia [16-10 (8-6), RPI: 52, SOS: 23] This is the team with the best chance to make it from this section right now. The Bulldogs rebounded from a terrible performance at Ole Miss to beat down Miss. State. Now they are at Kentucky (king of the RPI 51-100 win) and home to Tennessee. That would be worth a lot of computer points to get both (which is doable), as both teams are in the top 11 in RPI. Finishing at least 9-7 is an absolute must, and I would feel much better about the Dawgs' chances if they got both to get to 10 SEC wins. They also beat Gonzaga, but lost to ACC bubblers Georgia Tech and Clemson.
Mississippi [18-10 (7-7), RPI: 63, SOS: 79] Like everyone else in this division, Ole Miss gacked up a chance to stake a claim, losing by double figures at South Carolina. Even 9-7 likely is not nearly enough with a nonconference profile devoid of anything notable.
Mississippi State [16-11 (7-7), RPI: 66, SOS: 37] With a chance to get in the mix, these Bulldogs were leashed by their Georgia counterparts. Could they get to 9-7? I guess -- although winning at Arkansas, then beating Alabama is no lock -- but would that mean all that much for a team with this overall profile? Probably not. There's nothing of note (on the good side) in the nonconference profile. |
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Sportsbook betting odds favor Europe in Ryder Cup
September 19, – Despite holding a decided edge in the all-time series, with 24 wins, 2 ties and 10 losses, Team USA is the underdog again heading into the Ryder Cup in Kidare, Ireland this weekend, according to MySportsbook.com. The Europeans have captured four of the past five editions, including their largest victory ever, an 18 ½ to 9 ½ thumping in Michigan in 2004. Current Ryder Cup betting odds favor the Europeans to continue their winning ways; they are a 4-5 bet to take the title, compared to 6-5 for the Americans.
Despite being knocked out in the first round of World Match play by Shaun Micheel, Tiger Woods is predicted to lead the US charge and be their highest point scorer for the week, with odds listed at 9-4 that he outpoints all other American players, including Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco to name a few. Team USA has four relatively unknown players on the roster but all four are 2007 tournament winners and have posted some of season’s best performances, each earning over $1.5 million on the PGA TOUR. They include Zach Johnson, Vaughan Taylor, JJ Henry and Brett Wetterich.
The experienced European squad includes the likes of Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington, Jose Maria Olazabal and Darren Clarke, who’s emotions will be tested after the passing of his wife to a battle with cancer. Donald and Garcia are in particularly good form and each is a 5-1 bet to lead the European squad in the points race. Donald has proven he can go head to head with Woods at a major event after a run for the $1.2 million purse at the PGA Championship. Garcia’s Ryder Cup credentials prove he’s ready for battle too.
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Ryder Cup Odds
Europe
Tie
USA |
4-5
10-1
6-5 |
Ryder Cup Top US point scorer
Tiger Woods
Jim Furyk
Phil Mickelson
Chris DiMarco
David Toms
Stewart Cink
Chad Campbell
Scott Verplank
Zach Johnson
Vaughan Taylor
JJ Henry
Brett Wetterich |
9-4
4-1
5-1
7-1
8-1
12-1
15-1
15-1
25-1
30-1
30-1
50-1 |
Ryder Cup Top European scorer
Sergio Garcia
Luke Donald
Padraig Harrington
Colin Montgomerie
Darren Clarke
David Howell
Lee Westwood
Paul Casey
Henrik Stenson
Jose Maria Olazabal
Paul McGinley
Robert Karlsson |
5-1
5-1
6-1
13-2
8-1
9-1
9-1
11-1
12-1
12-1
20-1
25-1 |
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