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06/15/2010 - Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chipper Jones is meeting with Braves brass Tuesday and is reportedly considering retirement upon the conclusion of the 2010 season.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Jones is meeting with Braves manager Bobby Cox along with general manager Frank Wren and will address the media afterward. The paper indicated Jones will likely announce his retirement after 17 seasons with the club.
Jones signed a three-year $42 million contract extension before the 2009 campaign that runs through 2012 an includes an option for 2013. Jones turned 38 in April and saw his production slide in 2009 while injuries continued to mount.
He's currently dealing with a sore ring finger that sidelined him for a majority of Atlanta's recently completed 11-game road trip and has dealt with a multitude of injuries in recent years.
Jones is a six-time All-Star, was the 1999 NL MVP and won a batting title nearly a decade later with a .364 average in 2008. Regarded as one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history, Jones hit 20 or more home runs in 14 straight seasons (1995-2008), drove in over 100 runs eight straight years (1996-2003) and hit over .300 10 times.
A potential future Hall of Famer, Jones has a .306 lifetime average with 429 home runs, 1,467 RBI, a .406 on-base percentage and has walked more times than he has struck out (1,383-1,258).
In an era that has witnessed some of the game's biggest stars donning new uniforms as free agent contracts skyrocket, Jones will finish his career with the same club that drafted him first overall in 1990.
<< Host South Africa aims to 'get better' vs. Uruguay
Pretoria, South Africa (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - South Africa is in great position to
advance in the FIFA World Cup after its opening match, but must build on a tie
against Mexico when it plays Uruguay on Wednesday.
Supported by 84,490 fans and the
<< Swiss take on streaking Spain at Moses Mabhida Stadium
Durban, South Africa (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Spain enters the FIFA World Cup on one
of the most impressive streaks ever, having won 45 of its last 48 matches with
just one loss during the stretch.
Since a defeat to Sweden in Euro 2008 qualifying
<< Honduras, Chile in search of full points in Group H opener
Nelspruit, South Africa (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Honduras last played in the World
Cup 28 years ago and opens the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday against Chile,
another team that is back in the tournament after a long absence.
With Spain the cl
<< Diamondbacks deal Conor Jackson to A's
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Arizona Diamondbacks traded outfielder
Conor Jackson to Oakland Tuesday in exchange for pitcher Sam Demel.
Jackson had spent each of his six years in the majors with Arizona after being
selected 19th
AL West: Rangers' bats starting to flex some muscle >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Conventional wisdom suggests it was only a matter of time
before the Texas Rangers' offense really got going.
After all, this was an offense that ranked second in the American League in
home runs last year, and that was be
Germany's Klose has scoring record in sight >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Germany veteran Miroslav Klose slid across
the ground Sunday, holding three fingers up on his right hand and pumping his
left fist as he screamed with excitement.
Klose was celebrating his goal in Germany'
Indiana State elevates Lansing to head coach >>
Terre Haute, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Indiana State promoted assistant Greg
Lansing to men's head basketball coach Tuesday.
Kevin McKenna resigned as bench boss for the Sycamores on Monday to take a an
assistant coaching position at Oreg
Canucks re-up D Rome with two-year pact >>
Vancouver, BC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed
defenseman Aaron Rome to a two-year contract.
Per club policy, financial terms of the contract were not released.
Rome, 26, skated in 49 games with Vancouver
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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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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