Sprint extends sponsorship with NASCAR through 2016
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12/03/2011 - Las Vegas, NV (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sprint has extended its agreement with NASCAR and will remain the title sponsor for the top-tier Cup Series through 2016.
The deal is a three-year extension of an original 10-year contract signed by Nextel in 2004. Nextel was later bought by Sprint.
"Certainly to have a brand like Sprint, who is our entitlement partner and our largest sponsor in the sport, to come back and essentially review early for us is huge," said NASCAR's chief marketing officer, Steve Phelps. "I think it provides a lot of wind at our back. We had a great year at the track, an incredible Chase with the best finish we've had ever in our Sprint Cup history."
Tony Stewart won his third championship in NASCAR's premier series this past season, beating Carl Edwards in a tiebreaker.
Sunderland, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sunderland announced Saturday the hiring of Martin O'Neill as the club's new manager, taking the reigns just three days after Steve Bruce was sacked. O'Neill signed a three-year contract with
<< Canadiens search for success in LA
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Montreal Canadiens will try to avoid a fifth
consecutive loss when they complete a three-game road trip with today's tilt
at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
The Canadiens are last in the Northeast
<< Stars try to stay in win column vs. Isles
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Dallas Stars target their third straight win tonight,
when the New York Islanders invade American Airlines Center.
Dallas has won two straight and four of six games since a five-game slide, and
catapulted to the top
<< Flames aim to continue dominance of Oilers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A pair of Northwest Division inhabitants get together
tonight in Edmonton, where the Calgary Flames look for their seventh straight
win over the Oilers at Rexall Place.
Calgary posted its sixth win in a row against
<< Panthers conclude trek in San Jose
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Florida Panthers have struggled to score goals as of
late, but that didn't stop head coach Kevin Dineen from praising his club
after its latest setback.
The Panthers hope to wrap up a four-game road trip tonig
Sun City, South Africa (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Defending champion Lee Westwood fired a course-record, 10-under 62 on Saturday to grab a commanding seven- stroke lead after three rounds of the Nedbank Golf Challenge. Westwood, who won by
Rangers edge Dunfermline to extend lead >>
Glasgow, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rangers earned a 2-1 win over Dunfermline
at Ibrox on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premier
League.
Alex Keddie surrendered an own goal in the 22nd minute to gift Rangers le
Argentina stays alive vs. Spain in Davis Cup final >>
Seville, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Argentina needed a clutch doubles victory
in order to stay alive against host Spain in the 2011 Davis Cup final, and
that's exactly what happened Saturday in Seville.
A quality Argentine tandem of Da
Hardaway Jr. leads Michigan past Iowa State >>
Ann Arbor, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 19 points and pulled
down six rebounds, as the 14th-ranked Michigan Wolverines held off the Iowa
State Cyclones, 76-66.
Jordan Morgan added 16 points for the Wolverines (6-2), who
Ohio State dominates Texas-Pan American >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Evan Ravenel netted 11 points and pulled down
seven rebounds, leading No. 2 Ohio State to a 64-35 drubbing of Texas-Pan
American on Saturday.
Buckeyes sophomore forward Jared Sullinger missed the game
Football Betting Lines
The 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds have been released and Denver Broncos' running back Knowshon Moreno has been made the opening favorite.
Moreno was selected in the first round of April's NFL draft and is expected to carry the rushing load for the Broncos this season. And with Jay Cutler now in Chicago, Moreno might be expected to be Denver's entire offense.
Betting Lines from sports betting lines have made Moreno a 5/2 favorite to win this year's Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. Fellow running back Chris “Beanie” Wells (Arizona Cardinals) is right behind Moreno at 7/2, while Donald Brown (Indianapolis Colts) and receiver Michael Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) are 5/1 to win. Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez (New York Jets) and Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) are 7/1 and 8/1, respectively.
A couple of players who present some value are Josh Freeman, Shonn Green and Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Freeman needs to beat out Byron Leftwich to become the starting quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but if he does, he has a lot or raw talent and could use the weapons around him (i.e. Kellen Winslow Jr. and Antonio Bryant) to be very successful in his first season.
Green enters a crowded backfield in New York, but considering both Thomas Jones and Leon Washington are unhappy about their contract situations and might holdout, the former Iowa product could become the Jets' primary back.
Everyone was shocked when Al Davis took Heyward-Bey with the eighth overall pick in April's draft, but the kid has a tremendous amount of talent and if quarterback JaMarcus Russell takes the next step this year, the former Maryland product could blossom. Plus, Heyward-Bey will be looking to prove the people wrong who said Oakland should have taken Michael Crabtree with the No. 8 pick.
And if you're looking for a deep sleeper, check out Pat White at 30/1. He enters the Miami Dolphins vaunted “Wild Cat” offense and could be a big time playmaker.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds, see below.
2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds to Win
Ramses Barden (NYG) 40/1
Andre Brown (NYG) 20/1
Donald Brown (IND) 5/1
Kenny Britt (TEN) 20/1
Glenn Coffee (SFO) 30/1
Chase Coffman (CIN) 50/1
Michael Crabtree (SFO) 5/1
Josh Freeman (TB) 14/1
Shonn Green (NYJ) 14/1
Percy Harvin (MIN) 10/1
Darrius Heyward-Bay (OAK) 18/1
Juaquan Iglesias (CHI) 30/1
Cornelius Ingram (PHI) 50/1
Rashad Jennings (JAC) 30/1
Johnny Knox (CHI) 40/1
Jeremy Maclin (PHI) 18/1
Mohamed Massaquoi (CLE) 30/1
LeSean McCoy (PHI) 12/1
Knowshon Moreno (DEN) 5/2
Hakeem Nicks (NYG) 18/1
Brandon Pettigrew (DET) 30/1
Brian Robiskie (CLE) 20/1
Mark Sanchez (NYJ) 7/1
Matthew Stafford (DET) 8/1
Jason Smith (STL) 40/1
Mike Thomas (JAC) 25/1
Patrick Turner (MIA) 50/1
Mike Wallace (PIT) 50/1
Chris Wells (ARI) 7/2
Pat White (MIA) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 9/1
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Colts give the ‘D’ its due
The Indianapolis Colts know that winning the Super Bowl last season put a huge target on their backs, and they expect opponents to go all-out to knock them from the top of the mountain.
They’ll get their first test from the New Orleans Saints this Thursday night. The defending champs had nothing but good things to say about the New Orleans defense this past week, praising their opponents’ pass rush and run-stopping abilities.
"They play very aggressively," head coach Tony Dungy told the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "They play a lot of man-to-man coverage, and they come after you. They have good pass rushers, and they're going to try to pressure us, I'm sure."
Both center Jeff Saturday and quarterback Peyton Manning gave New Orleans’ front four props, admitting keeping guys like Will Smithand Charles Grant contained would be a tall task for the offensive line.
New Orleans ranked second in total defense during the preseason at a sportsbook, allowing just under 233 yards per game. Last season, the defense finished 11th in the league after giving up 307.3 yards and 20.1 points per contest.
Not so sound on the ground
If Indianapolis' efficient offense has a weakness it has to be its running attack. The Colts one-two-punch of Dominic Rhodes and Joseph Addai is no longer, leaving the bulk of the carries to Addai, the second-year back out of LSU.
Former Saskatchewan Roughrider Kenton Keith was named Addai’s backup this week after beating out DeDe Dorsey for the second-string position. Indy has only three backs on the roster right now, including fullback Luke Lawton, and coach Dungy is aware of the thinness of his ground game. Sports Betting lines on the game can be found at BettingExpress.com
“We’ll continue to look. Luke Lawton’s done a good job for us too. So probably getting a third true tailback is something that we’d like to do,” Dungy told the Indiana Tribune-Star.
Last season, Addai rushed for over 1,000 yards in his rookie campaign and scored seven touchdowns on the ground.
Brees says bring it on
Opening the season on the road against the defending Super Bowl champions is not the way most teams would like to kick off their year – unless you’re the New Orleans Saints or their quarterback Drew Brees. This internet Sportsbooks had the Saints as the favorites.
Brees told the New Orleans Times-Picayune that he is excited to get the regular season started and the Colts are a great challenge for him and his teammates. The 28-year-old QB, entering his second season with the Saints, is expecting a wild environment in the RCA Dome this Thursday when the franchise celebrates its 2007-2007 championship.
Brees said he sees the opening game scheduling as an honor and a testament to how well New Orleans did last season. The Saints missed facing the Colts in the Super Bowl by one game, losing to the Chicago Bearsin the NFC Championship game.
"I mean, people think we can hang with these guys," Brees told reporters. "Even if they didn't, it wouldn't matter what they thought because as a team we're very confident. We know what we can do. We're not satisfied where we finished the season last year. And we've been looking forward to this opportunity for a long time."
SportsBooks ready for a shootout
Oddsmakers are preparing for some fireworks this Thursday when the NFL season kicks off. online Sportsbooks have Thursday’s total set at a whopping 52 points, accounting for two of the league’s most explosive offenses.
“This is like must-see TV,” Saints cornerback and former Colt Jason David told the Baton Rouge Advocate. “It’s two exciting offenses with great players. You’ve got a lot of star power on offense. At any given time a big play can happen. If I was a fan, I wouldn’t miss a snap.”
New Orleans, who ranked No.1 in total offense last season, can go blow-for-blow with the Colts’ attack. Head coach Sean Payton’s offensive schemes will get even better production out of Drew Brees, Reggie Bush and receiver Marques Colston now that they’ve each had a season of playing together under their belts.
The Saints and Colts were the top two passing teams in the NFL last year, but while Indianapolis managed to put up almost 27 points per game, New Orleans struggled to capitalize on their efforts. The Saints ranked fifth in points per game.
“Yards are great,” running backDeuce McAllister told reporters, “but to be able to score more touchdowns would be important for us.”
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