09/05/2008 - Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Major League Baseball suspended Baltimore Orioles hitting coach Terry Crowley one game for inappropriate actions in a September 3 game against Red Sox.
Crowley will sit out Friday's contest against the Oakland Athletics.
Meanwhile, the Orioles added to their roster Friday by acquiring pitcher Brian Bass from the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named later or cash considerations, and selected Bass' contract from Triple-A Norfolk.
Bass was 3-4 with a 4.87 earned run average in 44 games for the Twins this year.
Additionally, the club recalled infielder Brandon Fahey and selected the contracts of catcher Omir Santos and pitcher Alfredo Simon from Norfolk.
To make room on the roster, Baltimore released pitcher Fernando Cabrera, designated infielder Eider Torres for assignment and transferred pitcher Chris Ray from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL.
<< Phillies agree to terms with Iguchi
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly
reached a contract agreement with infielder Tadahito Iguchi.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Iguchi is expected to join the
Phillies before Satur
<< Chicago activates OF Wise from DL
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago White Sox activated center fielder
DeWayne Wise from the 15-day disabled list on Friday.
The activation comes at a good time for Chicago, which learned Friday that AL
MVP candidate Carlos Quenti
<< Galaxy lacking stars ahead of RLS contest
Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Galaxy will be hoping to snap a
10-game winless skid on Saturday when the team welcomes Real Salt Lake to the
Home Depot Center, however they will have to do so without a number of star
players
<< Hammers swoop for Lopez
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - West Ham United has announced the capture of
Uruguay international defender Walter Lopez on a one-year contract.
The Hammers snapped up the 22-year-old left-back on a free transfer following
his decision
Fiorentina's Mutu appeals FIFA ruling >>
Florence, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Adrian Mutu has filed an appeal with the
Court of Arbitration for Sport against a FIFA ruling that he must pay $24.1
million in damages to Chelsea.
Mutu, who cost Chelsea $26.5 million when they
Struggling Wizards need result against Dynamo >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kansas City midfielder Davy Arnaud didn't waste
time reflecting on last week's 2-1 loss to San Jose, instead looking ahead to
Sunday's game at two-time defending Major League Soccer champion Houston.
"We wan
Ferdinand ruled out of England's Cup qualifier >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was
ruled out of England's opening World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Saturday
with a back injury Friday.
Ferdinand, 29, missed training before England fle
Stuttgart's Gomez considering options >>
Stuttgart, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Stuttgart striker Mario Gomez admitted on
Friday he is keen to play in one of Europe's other top leagues.
The 23-year-old Germany international was the subject of a failed approach from
Manchester City
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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