10/14/2008 - Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ohio State coach Jim Tressel announced Tuesday that defensive end Lawrence Wilson will need surgery after suffering a torn left anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday's 16-3 victory over Purdue.
This is the second consecutive season Wilson, a junior and starter for the No. 12 Buckeyes, has had cut short due to injury. He suffered a broken right leg in last season's opener against Youngstown State and missed the remainder of the season.
"I feel terrible for Lawrence. I feel worse for Lawrence than I feel for us, because anybody can sprain an ankle and you not have him in that game, but for a guy to go and went through a surgery a year ago, going to have to go through a surgery now, he's a great kid, but unfortunately, that's what happens in this game," Tressel said.
The 6-foot-4, 274-pounder from Akron, Ohio, is currently eighth on the team with 18 tackles and has also registered a sack, interception and fumble recovery this season.
<< Bills deal DT McCargo to Colts
Orchard Park, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Buffalo Bills traded defensive tackle
John McCargo to the Indianapolis Colts for an undisclosed draft choice prior
to the NFL's trade deadline Tuesday.
McCargo, who was a first-round draft pick
<< Red Sox 3B Lowell to have surgery
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox announced prior to Game 4
of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday that injured third
baseman Mike Lowell will have season-ending surgery.
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<< Port Royal to host 2009, 2010 PGA Grand Slam of Golf
Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The PGA of America announced on
Tuesday that Bermuda's Port Royal Golf Course has been named the site of the
PGA Grand Slam of Golf for the years 2009 and 2010.
The event features the winner
<< NFC West: Cardinals move up a tier
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With two big wins in their last two games, one has to
wonder when -- or even if -- it will be time to consider the Arizona Cardinals
one of the teams to beat in the NFC.
The very mention of the Cardinals as a top-tier team
Missouri extends Jamieson's contract >>
Columbia, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The University of Missouri has signed baseball
coach Tim Jamieson to a contract extension that will keep him at the school
through the 2013 season.
Jamison is 480-329-2 through 14 seasons with the Tig
Redskins land former MVP Alexander, add punter >>
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Redskins added former MVP
running back Shaun Alexander to serve as a backup to Clinton Portis on
Tuesday.
Alexander, 31, was on the free agent market after being waived by the Sea
Red Wings visit White House >>
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - For the second time in his presidential
tenure, George W. Bush welcomed the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings to
the White House.
"In 2002, the Red Wings were the first NHL team I hosted for a
Giants QB Manning suffers bruised chest >>
East Rutherford, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning
suffered a bruised chest in a 35-14 loss at Cleveland Monday night.
Giants head coach Tom Coughlin didn't offer a prognosis on Manning's
condition nor
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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American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout
An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.
Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off. Randy was not impressed though. Paula thought he started off fantastic. "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either.
Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed. Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact. He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition.
Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula. Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.
Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next. Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential. Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell. He sang "Careless Whisper".
22 year old Chris Richardson was up next. He was listed with +1100 odds coming in. He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great.
Nick was boring and pitchy. Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week. Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition.
Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds . These of course were the early odds. He was considered original for picking an "odd song". He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night.
Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good.
Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds. Great voice and a great sense of humor. He's a real standout. Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit. Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig".
Jared Cotter followed. He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition. The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good.
22-year old AJ Talbado, who has tried out for American Idol five times, was up next. "Kind of a theme park performance" said Simon. Though the judges felt he performed okay. Simon did feel AJ might be better than he originally thought.
Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition. He was the last to perform. He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start.
Tomorrow night, the ladies perform and I sure hope they do a better job than the boys. Check out all the American Idol betting odds here.
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