Dodgers ink Brian Giles to minors deal
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02/07/2010 -
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed
veteran outfielder Brian Giles to a minor league contract with an invitation
to spring training.
The 39-year-old battled an arthritic right knee last season while with San
Diego and was limited to 61 games. He went on the disabled list in June with
the injury and never returned to action, having batted just .191 with 23 RBI
to that point.
A two-time All-Star while a member of the Pirates, Giles has appeared in 1,847
games over 15 seasons of major-league service with Cleveland, Pittsburgh and
San Diego. He has a .291 career average with an on-base percentage of .400,
while hitting 287 home runs and totaling 1,078 RBI.
<< Thrashers recall G Lehtonen
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Thrashers have recalled
goaltender Kari Lehtonen from a conditioning assignment with the AHL's Chicago
Wolves.
Lehtonen has yet to play in the NHL this season after undergoing back surg
<< Drogba's double sinks Arsenal
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Didier Drogba's first-half brace allowed
Chelsea to claim an important 2-0 win over Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on
Sunday, returning the Blues to the top of the Premiership table.
Drogba opened the
<< Czechs win doubles match to advance in Fed Cup
Brno, Czech Republic (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Czech Republic reached the
semifinals of the Fed Cup after disposing Germany in the decisive doubles
match.
The tandem of Lucie Hradecka and Kveta Peschke defeated Anna-Lena Groenefe
<< Italy tops Ukraine in Fed Cup quarters
Kharkiv, Ukraine (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Francesca Schiavone rallied from a set
down to beat Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine and help defending champion Italy
secure a spot in the Fed Cup semifinals.
Schiavone defeated Kateryna Bondarenko 2
<< Stricker six clear after three rounds at Riviera
Pacific Palisades, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Steve Stricker polished off a five-
under 66 Sunday and stretched his lead to six strokes after three rounds of
the Northern Trust Open.
Stricker, who led by five entering the day, carded a p
Eintracht rallies to beat Borussia Dortmund >>
Dortmund, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sebastian Jung and Alexander Meier scored
goals in the final 25 minutes to help Eintracht complete a 3-2 comeback
victory against Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park on Sunday.
The visitors went
Turner leads Ohio State over Iowa >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Evan Turner matched a career high with 32
points, as 13th-ranked Ohio State defeated Iowa, 68-58, at Value City Arena.
Turner added seven rebounds and four assists for the Buckeyes (18-6, 8-3 Big
Ten),
Cilic defends Zagreb crown >>
Zagreb, Croatia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Top-seed Marin Cilic outlasted Germany's
Michael Berrer 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3 to retain the title at the Zagreb Indoors
tennis event.
Cilic beat Mario Ancic in last year's All-Croatian final, and now
Bosh powers Raptors to win over Kings >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chris Bosh poured in 36 points and grabbed 11
rebounds, helping Toronto to its seventh consecutive win at Air Canada
Centre, 115-104, over the Sacramento Kings.
Andrea Bargnani contributed 22 points
Russia outlasts Serbia in Fed Cup quarters >>
Belgrade, Serbia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alisa Kleybanova and Svetlana Kuznetsova
booked Russia's ticket in the Fed Cup semifinals after winning the decisive
doubles rubber on Sunday.
Kleybanova defeated Ana Ivanovic in the second reverse si
Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.
Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.
Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.
Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.
Arizona 20-1
Butler 20-1
Duke 30-1
Florida 7-2
Georgetown 30-1
Indiana 35-1
Kansas 15-1
Marquette 25-1
Maryland 40-1
Memphis 50-1
Nevada 50-1
UNC 9-2
OSU 8-1
Oregon 30-1
Pittsburgh 15-1
Texas 30-1
Texas A&M 18-1
UCLA 6-1
Wisconsin 10-1
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