10/06/2008 - Moscow, Russia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Second-seeded Russian Igor Andreev highlighted Monday's opening-round winners at the $1.049 million ATP Kremlin Cup.
Andreev won the first set, 6-2, against Yen-Hsun Lu when his counterpart from Taipei retired with a right ankle injury on the indoor carpet at Olympic Stadium. Andreev titled here three years ago.
The Moscow native and resident Andreev will face Frenchman Jeremy Chardy in the round of 16.
In other Day-1 play, Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez leveled France's Nicolas Devilder 6-2, 6-4, while French veteran Fabrice Santoro overcame wild card Yuri Schukin of Kazakhstan 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 and Chardy outlasted Italian Potito Starace 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.
This week's top seed is three-time Moscow titlist Nikolay Davydenko. The Russian star has won the last two titles here, including a victory over Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu in last year's Kremlin Cup finale.
The 2008 Moscow champ will collect $171,000.
<< Ferrero, Verdasco advance in Vienna
Vienna, Austria (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero and
fifth-seeded Fernando Verdasco were a pair of Spanish winners Monday at the
$930,000 Bank Austria Tennis Trophy.
An unseeded Ferrero toppled fourth-seeded Cr
<< Griese questionable; Garcia could start
Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Brian Griese is
considered questionable for this week's game against Carolina after sustaining
elbow and shoulder injuries Sunday against Denver.
Bucs coach Jon Gruden said he wo
<< Granollers upended in Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Eighth-seeded Spaniard Marcel Granollers
was a first-round upset victim Monday at the $980,000 Stockholm Open.
Japanese wild card Kei Nishikori ousted Granollers in 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 come-from-
behind fashio
<< Tampa acquires D Krajicek from Vancouver
Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman
Lukas Krajicek and forward Juraj Simek from the Vancouver Canucks for
defenseman Shane O'Brien and forward Michel Ouellet on Monday.
The 25-year-old Kr
Mauresmo wins Moscow opener >>
Moscow, Russia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former world No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo was among
Monday's first-round winners at the $1.34 million Kremlin Cup.
The two-time major champion Mauresmo came from behind to beat fellow
Frenchwoman Alize C
Rams place TE McMichael on IR >>
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The St. Louis Rams have placed tight end
Randy McMichael on injured reserve because of a broken right tibia and
ligament damage.
McMichael was hurt in the Rams' last game on September 28 against
Columbus releases D Matvichuk from tryout contract >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Columbus Blue Jackets released defenseman
Richard Matvichuk from his tryout contract on Monday.
A 14-year veteran of the NHL, his last appearance in the NHL was as a member
of the New Jersey Devils in
Hubel's record-setting effort earns player of the week honors >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Portland State quarterback Drew Hubel,
Yale linebacker Bobby Abare and William & Mary returnman Jonathan Grimes have
been named The Sportsbook Betting Lines's FCS national players of the week.
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Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds
Will he or won't he? Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.
Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.
"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."
Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.
Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.
But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.
Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback. It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.
Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Baltimore Ravens 15-1
Buffalo Bills 50-1
Carolina Panthers 18-1
Chicago Bears 10-1
Cincinnati Bengals 15-1
Cleveland Browns 100-1
Dallas Cowboys 15-1
Denver Broncos 15-1
Detroit Lions 100-1
Green Bay Packers 50-1
Houston Texans 100-1
Indianapolis Colts 6-1
Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1
Kansas City Chiefs 30-1
Miami Dolphins 40-1
Minnesota Vikings 75-1
New England Patriots 10-1
New Orleans Saints 18-1
New York Giants 20-1
New York Jets 30-1
Oakland Raiders 100-1
Philadelphia Eagles 18-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1
Saint Louis Rams 60-1
San Diego Chargers 6-1
San Francisco 49ers 75-1
Seattle Seahawks 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1
Tennessee Titans 40-1
Washington Redskins 50-1
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JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.
Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.
MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .
''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''
Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.
He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.
''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''
Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.
Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.
With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.
Additional basbeall odds can be found at: www.MySportsbook.com
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