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03/03/2009 - Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jason Chimera, who was placed on injured reserve earlier this week, will undergo surgery on Wednesday to repair his injured groin. Chimera is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season.
Chimera played in 44 games this season for Columbus and has 21 points (eight goals). He has already missed 18 games this season due to the injury.
In 417 career games with the Jackets and the Oilers, Chimera has totaled 73 goals and 81 assists.
<< Report: Oakland, Garciaparra near deal
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Oakland Athletics are reportedly close to
signing infielder Nomar Garciaparra to a one-year contract.
A source familiar with the negotiations confirmed to MLB.com on Tuesday the
two parties are in the
<< Berenson, Michigan agree to extension
Ann Arbor, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The University of Michigan signed fabled
hockey head coach Gordon "Red" Berenson to a one-year contract extension
through the 2009-10 campaign, athletic director Bill Martin announced Tuesday.
Bere
<< Tamp Bay Buccanneers
Signed running back Derrick Ward.
<< Suns' Nash returns after missing three games
Orlando, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash returned
to the court on Tuesday vs. the Orlando Magic after missing three games with a
sprained left ankle.
The Suns went 2-1 without Nash during the stretch.
The two
Celtics' Scalabrine out a month >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Boston Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine is
expected to be out until April because of the effects of concussions he
suffered in January.
Scalabrine sustained a concussion in a practice on January 2
A-Rod to see hip specialist >>
Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez
will fly to Vail, Colo., on Wednesday to see hip specialist Dr. Marc Phillipon
at Steadman-Hawkins Clinic.
After experiencing right hip tightness at Spring T
Hossa leaves game on stretcher >>
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Detroit Red Wings right winger Marian Hossa
left Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Blues on a stretcher, early in the
first period.
One of the game's premier players, Hossa was checked by Blues defense
Bobcats easily handle Bulls, win fourth straight >>
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Raymond Felton scored 18 points and doled out
nine assists to lead the Bobcats to their season-high fourth consecutive win
with a 96-80 rout of the Bulls.
Raja Bell also tallied 18 points for Charlotte, wh
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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Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.
Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.
Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.
Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.
All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.
A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.
2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award
Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1
Ron Brace (NE) 25/1
Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1
Darius Butler (NE) 40/1
Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1
Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1
Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1
Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1
Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1
Larry English (SD) 15/1
Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1
Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1
Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1
Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1
James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1
Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1
Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1
Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1
Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1
Roy Miller (TB) 20/1
Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1
Fili Moala (IND) 30/1
Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1
Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1
B J Raji (GB) 7/1
Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1
Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1
David Verkune (CLE) 20/1
Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 6/1
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