Heat down Pacers for third win in as many nights
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Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Entering this lockout-shortened season,
many expected games on consecutive nights to wear down even the league's most
athletic players.
Not so for the Heat on Tuesday.
LeBron James netted 23 points to go with nine rebounds and seven assists as
Miami rolled over Indiana, 105-90, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Norris Cole tied a career-high with 20 off the bench, Dwyane Wade chipped in
16 and Chris Bosh added 13 for Miami, which has won back-to-back-to-back
games. The Heat defeated Atlanta on Sunday and Milwaukee on Monday, and have
won four straight overall.
Six players scored in double-figures for Indiana in defeat, led by David
West's 14. Paul George and A.J. Price each had 12, Tyler Hansbrough scored 11
and Dahntay Jones and Roy Hibbert each had 10 for the Pacers, who dropped
their fourth consecutive game, extending a season-high losing streak.
Miami swept games on three consecutive nights for the first time since 1999.
It was the third time such a sweep has occurred in the NBA this season, and
the first to occur entirely on the road.
<< Anderson, Spezza lift Sens over Lightning
Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Craig Anderson made 28 saves en route to his
second shutout of the season, while Jason Spezza recorded his fourth career
hat trick as the Ottawa Senators took a 4-0 decision over the Tampa Bay
Lightni
<< Kovalchuk, Brodeur lead Devils over Sabres
Buffalo, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ilya Kovalchuk posted his 12th career hat trick
with an assist and Martin Brodeur made 29 saves as New Jersey topped Buffalo,
4-1, on Tuesday.
Petr Sykora scored the other goal while Adam Herique added two ass
<< Notre Dame rolls over Providence
South Bend, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Skylar Diggins and Devereaux Peters scored
19 points apiece to lead fourth-ranked Notre Dame past Providence, 66-47, at
Purcell Pavilion.
Peters added a game-high 11 rebounds and Diggins dished out sev
<< Florida tops Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Patric Young scored 19 points as No. 14
Florida downed a shorthanded Alabama team, 61-52, on Tuesday.
The Gators (20-6, 8-3 SEC) had lost two straight, but got 14 points from both
Erik Murphy and Bra
<< Clemson knocks off No. 22 Virginia
Clemson, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tanner Smith and Andre Young scored 13 points
apiece, helping the Clemson Tigers beat the visiting 22nd-ranked Virginia
Cavaliers, 60-48, Tuesday night.
Devin Booker supplied all 10 of his points in
Thorns, TCU upset No. 11 UNLV in OT >>
Fort Worth, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hank Thorns made eight three-pointers and
scored a career-high 32 points, leading TCU to a 102-97 upset of No. 11 UNLV
in overtime on Tuesday.
Thorns was 8-of-12 from beyond the arc. He knocked down back-to-
Jackets cool off Blues >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Derek Dorsett scored the game-winning goal in
the third period, as the Columbus Blue Jackets cooled off the St. Louis Blues,
2-1, at Nationwide Arena.
James Wisniewski also scored and Steve Mason made 31
Lin buries game-winning 3 in last second >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Linsanity has reached Canada.
Jeremy Lin knocked down a game-winning three-pointer with 0.5 seconds left
Tuesday night, lifting the New York Knicks to a 90-87 comeback win over the
Toronto Raptors at Air
Detroit sets record for most consecutive home wins >>
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Red Wings now hold the NHL record
for most consecutive home wins thanks to a 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars at
Joe Louis Arena.
The last loss the Red Wings suffered in front of the home c
Ducks rally in 3rd to top skidding Wild >>
St. Paul, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Niklas Hagman and Corey Perry each netted a
goal in the third period as the Anaheim Ducks rallied to take a 2-1 victory
over the struggling Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
Jonas Hiller stopped 17-
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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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.
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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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