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07/23/2010 - Sacramento, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans, the reigning rookie of the Year, pled no contest to reckless driving.
Sacramento district attorney Jan Scully made the announcement Friday, saying Evans was ordered to serve three years probation, 80 hours of alternative sentencing and will have to participate in two California Highway Patrol driving programs. Evans' license was suspended for 30 days.
The plea stems from a May 31 traffic stop when Evans was driving up to 130 m.p.h. while crossing lanes on I-80. A motorcycle officer pulled over Evans after he passed a number of vehicles.
"This kind of reckless driving puts the safety of citizens who travel our roads and highways at enormous risk," deputy district attorney Suzanne Salazar stated. "By sentencing the defendant to participate in CHP's driving program for young drivers, he will be required to educate others that this type of driving is dangerous and unacceptable."
Selected with the fourth overall pick out of Memphis as a freshman, the 20- year-old Evans averaged 20.1 points, 5.8 assists and 5.3 rebounds in starting each of the 72 games in which he appeared.
<< Mariners' Bedard to get third opinion
Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Seattle Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard will get
another opinion on his sore pitching shoulder.
The left-hander underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum last August, but has
not recovered as expected. Accordi
<< Selig weighs in on A's stadium issue
San Jose, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Baseball commissioner Bud Selig released a
statement Friday saying he was disappointed that San Jose mayor Chuck Reed
would ask the city council to put a ballpark measure on the ballot for
Novembe
<< Lakers' Bryant has knee surgery
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Lakers announced Kobe
Bryant recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.
The team released a statement saying the two-time defending Finals MVP had the
procedure done l
<< Putnam one clear in Columbus
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Michael Putnam carded a two-under 69 in windy
conditions Friday to grab a one-stroke lead after two rounds of the Nationwide
Children's Hospital Invitational.
Putnam, who is in search of his first Nationw
N.C. State football legend Byrd dies >>
Raleigh, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - North Carolina State football legend Dennis
Byrd, who was recently selected to be inducted into the College Football Hall
of Fame in December, has died at the age of 63.
Byrd suffered a heart attack las
Guthrie ends long winless stretch as O's edge Twins >>
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jeremy Guthrie picked up his first victory in
nearly two months thanks to a two-run homer by Luke Scott in the sixth inning,
as Baltimore edged Minnesota, 3-2, in the second test of a four-game set.
Guthrie
Halladay, Phillies shut out Rockies >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Roy Halladay turned in eight scoreless
innings and Raul Ibanez drove in three runs as Philadelphia awoke from its
batting funk and downed Colorado, 6-0, in the opener of a four-game set from
Citizen
Padres use early burst of offense to down Bucs >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Adrian Gonzalez capped a four-run second
inning with a sacrifice fly, and San Diego continued to thrive in the Steel
City, posting a 5-3 victory over the Pirates in the opener of a three-game
series
Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value
If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture. Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).
For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot. The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.
TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.
"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,' it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."
"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.
Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash. Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win.
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Sportsbook betting odds favor Europe in Ryder Cup
September 19, – Despite holding a decided edge in the all-time series, with 24 wins, 2 ties and 10 losses, Team USA is the underdog again heading into the Ryder Cup in Kidare, Ireland this weekend, according to MySportsbook.com. The Europeans have captured four of the past five editions, including their largest victory ever, an 18 ½ to 9 ½ thumping in Michigan in 2004. Current Ryder Cup betting odds favor the Europeans to continue their winning ways; they are a 4-5 bet to take the title, compared to 6-5 for the Americans.
Despite being knocked out in the first round of World Match play by Shaun Micheel, Tiger Woods is predicted to lead the US charge and be their highest point scorer for the week, with odds listed at 9-4 that he outpoints all other American players, including Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco to name a few. Team USA has four relatively unknown players on the roster but all four are 2007 tournament winners and have posted some of season’s best performances, each earning over $1.5 million on the PGA TOUR. They include Zach Johnson, Vaughan Taylor, JJ Henry and Brett Wetterich.
The experienced European squad includes the likes of Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington, Jose Maria Olazabal and Darren Clarke, who’s emotions will be tested after the passing of his wife to a battle with cancer. Donald and Garcia are in particularly good form and each is a 5-1 bet to lead the European squad in the points race. Donald has proven he can go head to head with Woods at a major event after a run for the $1.2 million purse at the PGA Championship. Garcia’s Ryder Cup credentials prove he’s ready for battle too.
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Ryder Cup Odds| Europe Tie USA |
4-5 10-1 6-5 |
| Tiger Woods Jim Furyk Phil Mickelson Chris DiMarco David Toms Stewart Cink Chad Campbell Scott Verplank Zach Johnson Vaughan Taylor JJ Henry Brett Wetterich |
9-4 4-1 5-1 7-1 8-1 12-1 15-1 15-1 25-1 30-1 30-1 50-1 |
| Sergio Garcia Luke Donald Padraig Harrington Colin Montgomerie Darren Clarke David Howell Lee Westwood Paul Casey Henrik Stenson Jose Maria Olazabal Paul McGinley Robert Karlsson |
5-1 5-1 6-1 13-2 8-1 9-1 9-1 11-1 12-1 12-1 20-1 25-1 |
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