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08/05/2007 - Wichita, KS (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Michael Walton fired a five-under 66 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the Wichita Open.
Walton, who is going for his first tour title, completed 54 holes at 14-under- par 199. He is making just his second start on tour this year.
"I've always said that it doesn't matter what tour I am playing as long as I feel I am continuing to improve as a golfer," said Walton, who has been on the Canadian Tour and Golden State Tour this year. "The name of the tournament may change, but I treat every event the same no matter what tour I am playing. I've played really well all year. I've been putting myself in good position."
Bradley Hughes and 1999 champion Brad Elder, who were the second-round co- leaders, both managed rounds of even-par 71. They were joined in second place at minus-13 by Scott Gardiner (67), Vance Veazey (68) and David McKenzie (68).
Ryan Hietala, Rich Morris and Marc Leishman were one stroke further back at minus-12.
Walton got off to a hot start with birdies on the second and third on the North Course at Crestview Country Club. He also birdied the seventh to make the turn at 12-under.
He parred five straight from the eighth, before dropping his only shot of the round on the par-four 13th. Walton atoned for that error with a birdie on 14.
Walton also birdied 16 and 18 to move one clear of the field after three rounds. His best previous finish on tour was a tie for fifth at the 1998 Carolina Classic.
Elder carded three bogeys, a double-bogey and five birdies in his round of 71. Hughes, the 2004 champion, had three birdies and three bogeys in his round.
"I think I played good enough today to score better," Hughes admitted. "I hit some good shots that the wind killed. I do enjoy playing this golf course. The year I won here, the wind was blowing as well in the same direction. So I know how to play, it's just a matter of getting the right clubs in my hand and executing my shots."
McKenzie was the only player in the top six that was bogey-free. He posted birdies on the third, 10th and 14 to go with 15 pars.
Gardiner had two bogeys and six birdies, while Veazey notched five birdies and a pair of dropped shots.
Jeff Klauk, Mark Walker and Martin Laird share 10th place at 10-under-par 203.
<< Twins to recall LHP Cali
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Twins announced after their
game Saturday that they will recall pitcher Carmen Cali in time for Sunday
afternoon's game against Cleveland.
Cali, a lefty, has a record of 0-0, with a 5
<< A's held to two hits, but edge Angels
Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Joe Blanton outdueled Kelvim Escobar and
pinch-hitter Travis Buck singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, as
the Athletics capitalized on the few scoring opportunities they had in a 2-1
victory
<< Sabbatini leads Woods by one at Firestone
Akron, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rory Sabbatini struggled early in his round
Saturday, but steadied himself and managed to post a two-over 72 to lead by
one after three rounds of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
Sabbatini completed 5
<< Jones, Lilly lead Cubs past Mets
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jacque Jones collected three hits and knocked
in a run as the Chicago Cubs used a six-run third inning to down the New York
Mets, 6-2, in the second contest of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
Ted Lill
Franchitti on pole in Michigan >>
Brooklyn, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dario Franchitti won the pole for Sunday's
Firestone Indy 400 at the Michigan International Speedway. The No.27 Andretti
Green Racing Honda circled the high-speed, two-mile oval in 32.9810 seconds
(218.30
Brewers active Linebrink from bereavement list >>
Milwaukee, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Milwaukee Brewers activated reliever
Scott Linebrink from the bereavement list prior to Saturday's game against
Philadelphia.
The right-hander has appeared in two games for Milwaukee since being
Brewers activate Linebrink from bereavement list >>
Milwaukee, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Milwaukee Brewers activated reliever
Scott Linebrink from the bereavement list prior to Saturday's game against
Philadelphia.
The right-hander has appeared in two games for Milwaukee since being acquired
Weibring one up on Thorpe at 3M Championship >>
Blaine, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - D.A. Weibring fired a six-under 66 Saturday to
take a one-stroke lead after two rounds of the 3M Championship.
Weibring completed 36 holes at 13-under-par 131. His 131 matched the 36-hole
scoring record that
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.
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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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After all the trouble that’s ensued since Braylon Edwards allegedly punched one of LeBron James’ homeboys in the face at a club, the Cleveland Browns have sent away their last remaining player of worth to the New York Jets. This is a great move for Dirty Sanchez and all, but it’s even better for the Knicks. Now Donnie Walsh can say, “You get to haunt Braylon Edwards with your posse if you sign here!” next summer.
Putting that aside for a moment, the move is a clear indication that the new-look Jets are gunning for the Super Bowl this year. I don’t think that New York thought that Dirty Sanchez was going to be such a rock star. With a 75.2 passer rating that was killed against the Jets, Sanchez is doing an admirable job of managing games and putting the Jets in a position to win. The defense has been the major story in New York thus far, but the acquisition of Braylon Edwards makes this offense loaded with talent that can dent any defense…as long as Dirty Sanchez continues his meteoric rise.
Thus far, Edwards has been a non-factor in the NFL piling up just 139 receiving yards on 10 catches. He has yet to find the endzone, and with the Browns mired in the most unsexy quarterback controversy of all time (Anderson vs. Quinn...yawn), there going nowhere fast. Edwards is two seasons removed from a career year which saw him catch 80 passes for 1,289 yards and 16 touchdowns when the Browns were the spread killing monsters of 2007. In 2008, injuries slowed the receiver down to just 873 yards and three touchdowns though he played in all 16 games.
So that being said, we really don’t know if Braylon Edwards is just a flash in the pan, or a legit threat. At 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, he is a prototypical receiver. But he’s also shown a strange, and unwarranted, talent for dropping passes. Lining up opposite Jericho Cotchery, a speed demon with 23 catches, 356 yards and a single touchdown, may give Braylon the open looks he needs. A change of scenery may also rejuvenate the star receiver.
In return, the Browns will receive Chansi Stuckey, online football betting a special teams player you’ve never heard of and a pair of draft picks. That’s a tall order for a guy whose only real value right now is in his name, and it shows no promise to the Browns that they can rebuild around those acquisitions. Braylon was the only reason to hope for the Browns to go 3-14 SU this year. Without him, they don’t have a single guy on offense that can scare any team.
For the Jets, it’s a response to the pounding that they took at the hand of the Saints. Thomas Jones and Leon Washington have averaged around 4.0 yards per carry each on the ground, but striking a fair balance between the passing and rushing attacks in New York has been a struggle. You have to believe that the trio of Dustin Keller, Jericho Cotchery and Braylon Edwards will give Sanchez the weapons he needs to unleash through the air. Theoretically, that would open up holes for the rushing game. But the proposed public option health care plan works in theory too. We need to see the proof in the pudding before we start loading up mega bucks on the New York Jets to take the AFC.
The one wrinkle in this whole thing is that Braylon could very well be suspended by the league for disciplinary action due to his “brawl” with LeBron’s friend. If that’s the case, the Jets may have to bench him for a few games leaving them with a somewhat depleted receiving corps for a few games. Also, this is a guy who gets in fights with people at clubs. New York may not be the best place for him. Just sayin’.
The Jets have a long week before they meet the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football Betting in a virtual pick ‘em game. Braylon’s excess baggage may be a distraction, and his curiously low production may be what we should be expecting of him overall, but for the Jets, taking a chance to strike gold is well worth it. At the end of the year, they can simply just blame it on their rookie quarterback.
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