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11/08/2008 - Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Los Angeles Clippers forward Tim Thomas left Friday's 92-83 loss to the Houston Rockets in the first quarter with a sprained left ankle.
Thomas had to be helped off the floor after turning the ankle with 58.4 seconds left in the first and did not return. X-rays were negative.
The 11th-year pro out of Villanova logged a little over 4 1/2 minutes and did not record a statistic.
Through five games this season, Thomas posted averages of 14.6 points and 7.2 rebounds for Los Angeles.
<< Report: Nuggets to buy out McDyess' contract
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Nuggets will reportedly buy out
the contract of forward Antonio McDyess, who was acquired in Monday's trade
with the Detroit Pistons.
McDyess, along with guard Chauncey Billups and center Che
<< Around FCS: Garton keeps Penn's hopes alive
Princeton, N.J. (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Keiffer Garton has spent much of his time at
Penn directing the Quaker scout team offense. But with injuries decimating the
team's top-two quarterbacks, Robert Irvin and Kyle Olson, Garton made his first
caree
<< Rockets keep Clippers winless
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ron Artest netted 23 points and brought
down eight boards to help the Houston Rockets to a 92-83 victory over the
winless Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center.
Carl Landry scored 20 points a
<< Kings hand T-Wolves fourth straight loss
Sacramento, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kevin Martin scored 26 points and tallied
six assists, and the Sacramento Kings routed the Minnesota Timberwolves
121-109.
John Salmons scored 23 points for the Kings, who won their second straigh
Penn holds off Princeton, 14-9 >>
Princeton, N.J. (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Quarterback Keiffer Garton accounted for
221 yards of total offense and two touchdowns, including 89 well-earned
rushing yards, to lead Penn to a 14-9 win over Princeton on Friday night
before 8,966 fans at Pr
Shin leads Mizuno Classic by two shots >>
Shima Mie, Japan (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ji-Yai Shin fired a six-under 66 to take
the second-round lead Saturday at the Mizuno Classic.
Shin stood at 10-under-par 134 overall, two shots ahead of first round co-
leader Mayu Hattori (69).
Garcia, Stenson share lead at suspended HSBC Champions >>
Shanghai, China (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sergio Garcia shot a four-under 68 and
Henrik Stenson had a three-under 69 to share the lead Saturday at the HSBC
Champions.
Garcia and Stenson stood at 10-under-par 134 when the second round was f
LeBron leads Cavs into Windy City >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers shoot for their
fourth straight win tonight, when they take on the Central Division-rival
Chicago Bulls at the United Center.
The Cavs posted their third consecutive win wit
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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El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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