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Dog Day Afternoon: NFL Underdogs That Can Win in Week One
2010-09-07
The 2010 NFL season kicks off this week and the week will be filled with great games and a few upsets.
One of the most interesting things to watch in the first week of the NFL season is the inevitable upsets that happen every week and stun the football world. Bet Mania has all of the latest sports betting odds for week one in the NFL.
2010 NFL Kickoff Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints: A Year Later, the Saints are Still Super
2010-09-06
On Thursday night the Saints get the 2010 NFL Season started by hosting the first game of the season against the Minnesota Vikings.
BetMania has posted the sports betting odds on this game and the Saints are 4.5 point favorites and the over/under is posted at 48.
College Football Upset Alert: These Five Underdogs Will Bite in Week One
2010-09-03
Football Season officially kicks off this week, and one of the best parts of watching college football is the upsets. Week one provides plenty of great games and plenty of potential upsets that will scramble the polls and leave some fans speechless.
Handicapping College Football to Find the Best Bets in Week One
2010-09-01
The college football season starts this week and football fans and sports bettors all over the country are anxiously awaiting kickoff. Bet Mania and the Top Ten Online Sportsbooks have posted the latest college football odds on a full slate of games that will be played over a four day span.
ESPN Thursday Night College Football: Golden Eagles won’t be easy target for South Carolina
2010-08-31
College football season kicks off this Thursday night when the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles travel to play South Carolina Gamecocks. This game will be televised on ESPN.
College Football Prediction Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Pummel Purdue in Week One
2010-08-30
This week is the start of college football and the start of a new era in Notre Dame Football. This Saturday, Notre Dame kicks off the 2010 season as they host the Purdue Boilermakers.
NFL Preseason Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos Preview and Pick
2010-08-27
The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Denver to take on the Broncos in Week Three of the NFL preseason.
BetMania has listed the NFL sports betting odds for this game and they have the Steelers listed as two-point favorites and the total is set at 42.5.
NFL Preseason: Chargers at Saints Preview and Pick
2010-08-27
The San Diego Chargers hit the road in week three of the preseason and travel to New Orleans to take on the reigning Super bowl Champs.
BetMania has listed the NFL sports betting odds for this game and they have the Saints as three point favorites and the total is set at 42.5.
2010 NFL Preseason: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins Preview and Pick
2010-08-27
The preseason continues on Friday night as the Atlanta Falcons fly south to take on the Miami Dolphins.
BetMania has listed the NFL sports betting odds for this game and have the Dolphins are one point favorites.
NFL Preseason: Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers Preview and Pick
2010-08-26
The Indianapolis Colts travel to Lambeau field to take on the Green Bay Packers in week three of the 2010 NFL preseason. This is a potential Super Bowl preview as both teams have the talent to make it to the big game.
NFL Preseason Weekend Guide: The Best Games To Watch in Week Three
2010-08-25
The NFL preseason enters week three and that means the starters will play much longer than they have in the past. The coaches are trimming the rosters as the last two weeks wind down, so players are literally fighting for their football lives.
2010 NFL Preseason: Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints Preview & Pick
2010-08-23
The NFL preseason continues on Saturday night as the Houston Texans travel to the Big Easy to take on the defending champion New Orleans Saints.
Eagles at Bengals Preview – NFL 2010
2010-08-20
The Philadelphia Eagles led by Kevin Kolb, travel to the jungle in Cincinnati to take on the Bengals.
BetMania posted the odds for this game and have the home town Bengals as three point favorites.
2010 NFL Predictions: Game by Game Breakdown for the Green Bay Packers
2010-08-19
The Green Bay Packers are a team on the verge of greatness. They lost an excruciating overtime game to Arizona and were eliminated from the 2009 playoffs.
New England-Atlanta: Give Me a Minuteman To Explain Reasons To Tune In
2010-08-18
The NFL preseason continues this Thursday when the New England Patriots take on the Atlanta Falcons. Although it's preseason, this game is important for these teams as they still have some unanswered questions.
Kansas City Chiefs Go from Worst to First: Handicapping the AFC West
2010-08-17
Everywhere you look the San Diego Chargers are picked to win the AFC West, arguably one of the NFL’s worst divisions.
Monday Night Football Giants at Jets: Best Bet for Battle In Big Apple
2010-08-16
Monday Night Football is back, and although it’s a preseason game, the game between the Giants and the Jets is shaping up to be a good one.
Five Reasons to Watch the 49ers Battle the Colts in 2010 NFL Preseason
2010-08-16
When the Colts and the 49ers take the field today in a preseason contest, it will be interesting to see how both teams approach the game. Here are five reasons to tune in.
Miami vs. Tampa Bay - 2010 NFL Preseason Preview
2010-08-16
The Miami Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field in a preseason matchup Saturday night. Although it is just a preseason game there are plenty of reasons to tune into this game.
The Jets Preview: 2010 NFL Season
2010-08-13
The band wagon is getting full in New York, and even I listed them as one of the six sleeper teams that can win the Super Bowl.
NFL Preseason: Carolina Panthers at Baltimore Ravens Preview and Pick
2010-08-11
The NFL preseason continues on Thursday night when the Carolina Panthers travel to Maryland to take on the Baltimore Ravens.
2010 NFL Preseason: New Orleans Saints At New England Patriots Preview
2010-08-11
The 2010 NFL preseason kicks off again Thursday night when the New Orleans Saints take on the New England Patriots.
New England Patriots - NFL Predictions for 2010 Season
2010-08-11
The New England Patriots are a different team than they have been in the past. Still, they will always be contenders as long as they have Tom Brady and Bill Belichick around.
2010 Football Betting Preview: Dallas Cowboys
2010-08-11
Football is America’s sport and every fall the diehard football fan prepares for the upcoming season.
Some of the great football fan pastimes include: cheering on your favorite team, tailgating before kickoff, and betting on the game.
2010 New Orleans Saints Preview: Who Dat Say Repeating Ain't Easy?
2010-08-11
2009 Recap: The New Orleans Saints were the feel good story of the 2009 NFL season. They won 13 games and captured the NFC South title. With an electrifying offense and an opportunistic defense, they scampered through the playoffs and brought the first Super Bowl title ever to the city of New Orleans.
2010 Atlanta Falcons Preview
2010-08-11
2009 Recap: The Falcons registered a 9-7 record in 2009 is impressive considering they faced one of the toughest schedules in the league. It was the first time in franchise history that the Falcons posted back to back winning seasons and that has the team, and its fans optimistic about 2010.
Martin O’Neil Out At Aston Villa
2010-08-10
The start of the English Premier League season is only days away, but Aston Villa unexpectedly has a managerial vacancy to fill after the resignation of Martin O’Neil. O'Neill was close to leaving at the end of the 2009-2010 season but decided to stay after meeting with owner Randy Lerner.
Montoya Wins Nascar Race At The Glen
2010-08-10
NASCAR has come a long way from its Southern ‘moonshine running’ roots. If you needed concrete evidence of that fact, consider that a Colombian won Sunday’s race at Watkins Glen, NY—and we’re not talking Columbia, SC.
Zenyatta Wins 18th Straight Race
2010-08-09
Zenyatta ran her winning streak to 18 straight races on Saturday with a narrower than anticipated victory in the Grade 1 Clement L. Hersh Stakes at Del Mar Racetrack. Mounting one of her trademark late charges, Zenyatta caught pace setter Rinterval in the final stretch and held on to win by a neck.
Shaq Signs With Celtics
2010-08-05
With Kendrick Perkins out of action until early 2011 following knee surgery, the Boston Celtics needed to add more size and strength before the NBA season . On Wednesday, they took a big step toward filling both needs with the signing of veteran free agent Shaquille O’Neal, who’ll join the team looking for his 5th NBA championship.
Henry Makes MLS Debut As Red Bulls Draw With Dynamo
2010-08-04
French soccer superstar Thierry Henry paid immediate dividends for the New York Red Bulls, setting up teammate Juan Pablo Angel on two goals in his first MLS league action. The Red Bulls earned 2-2 a road draw with the Houston Dynamo in Henry’s first competitive match since France's embarrassing World Cup ouster in June.
Former Oregon QB Masoli Will Walk On At Ole Miss
2010-08-03
2010 was supposed to be a career year for former Oregon Ducks’ quarterback Jeremiah Masoli. After a breakout season in 2009, he was tabbed as an early contender for the Heisman Trophy. That was before a couple of run-ins with the law resulted in him being kicked off the football team and out of school. Now, he’s hoping to get a second chance and will compete for a job as a walk on at the University of Mississippi.
Orioles Hire Showalter As Manager
2010-08-03
The Baltimore Orioles have the worst record in Major League Baseball, and late this week hired veteran manager Buck Showalter to try and dig them out of the hole. Showalter had been working as an on-air analyst with ESPN, and will make his debut with the team on Tuesday. Baltimore is 40 games under .500 this season and is on track for their 13th consecutive losing season.
Dallas Rookie Bryant Out For Preseason With Ankle Sprain
2010-08-03
Dallas Cowboys’ rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant has received his share of hype heading into training camp, with some pundits suggesting he’s a ‘lock’ for offensive rookie of the year. At this point, however, he’s just trying to get healthy after suffering an ankle sprain that will likely keep him out of action for all of training camp and the NFL preseason.
NASCAR Set To Shuffle Schedule In 2011?
2010-07-28
NASCAR has never been hesitant to revamp their successful formula, and some changes may be forthcoming for the 2011 season. In an interview before last Sunday’s Brickyard 400 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway NASCAR CEO Brian France suggested that a number of changes to the schedule of races and possibly the championship ‘chase’ format could be in the offing.
Nats Superstar Rookie Strasburg Misses Start
2010-07-28
One of the biggest stories of the baseball season has been the impressive play of Washington Nationals’ rookie pitcher Steven Strasburg. Strasburg came to the majors with a ton of expectations, and has already shown signs that even the most extreme hyperbole could have been an understatement.
Jockey Tyler Baze Hospitalized After Freak Accident At Del Mar
2010-07-27
Jockey Tyler Baze is expected to be out of action for three to eight weeks after a bizarre accident at Del Mar, but it could have been much worse. Baze was hospitalized for a number of injuries after he was thrown off his mount while in the gate for Saturday’s 5th race.
Bulls Set To Sign Free Agent Tracy Mcgrady
2010-07-27
The Chicago Bulls didn’t win the big prize in this summer’s free agent sweepstakes, with LeBron James opting to sign with the Miami Heat. They’ve made some nice acquisitions despite that, however, and appear to be on the verge of signing well traveled shooting guard Tracy McGrady.
Manchester City Expresses Interest In Landon Donovan
2010-07-22
Despite the best efforts of Major League Soccer to the contrary, USA World Cup soccer hero Landon Donovan is becoming a hot property among the European powerhouse leagues. Since MLS Commissioner Don Garber emphatically denied any interest in a deal that would send Donovan to Europe new reports of potential suitors has become an almost daily occurrence.
Annual Favre Retirement Soap Opera Gets Underway
2010-07-20
The annual soap opera over Brett Favre’s retirement plans appears to have gotten underway. Since leaving the Green Bay Packers in 2007, Favre’s drama queen histrionics over whether or not he’ll retire have become a rite of summer for NFL fans.
Minnesota Wild Ink Captain Mikko Koivu To a Long Term Deal
2010-07-19
Last summer the Minnesota Wild lost their best player Marian Gaborik to the deep pocketed New York Rangers. This summer, the team took steps to make sure it didn’t happen again by signing team captain Mikko Koivu to a 7 year, $47.25 million (US) contract extension that’ll keep him with the team through the 2017-2018 NHL season.
Ilgauskas Follows LeBron To Miami
2010-07-19
The Miami Heat have made headlines this summer with their signings of LeBron James and Chris Bosh. Now that they’ve gotten better, the team is trying to get bigger. Late last week, Miami agreed to terms with free agent center Zydrunas Ilgauskas who played much of last season with LeBron James in Cleveland where he served in a backup capacity to Shaquille O’Neal.
Landon Donovan Refutes ‘No Transfer’ Claims
2010-07-19
Last week the commissioner of Major League Soccer (MLS) made it clear that Landon Donovan wasn’t for sale. This weekend, Donovan gave his own side of the story. After MLS Commissioner Don Garber emphatically denied any interest in a deal that would send the US team World Cup hero to Europe, Donovan himself indicated that the situation wasn’t quite so ‘cut and dried’.
D-Wade Refutes ‘Lebron Is A Quitter’ Claims
2010-07-16
Amid the many acrimonious comments from Cleveland Cavaliers’ owner Dan Gilbert directed at newly departed free agent LeBron James, one hit particularly hard—the suggestion that James had ‘quit’ during the 2010 NBA playoffs. Gilbert was fined earlier this week for the tirade in which he suggested that LeBron had received a ‘free pass’ for too long, but on Thursday one of James’ new teammates came to his defense.
Utah Jazz Acquire Al Jefferson
2010-07-15
The Utah Jazz lost enigmatic forward Carlos Boozer to the Chicago Bulls, but may now be in better shape at the position than they were with him. They’ve already got a budding star in Paul Milsap, and on Wednesday the team added another physical frontline player by acquiring Al Jefferson from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Montreal Back On Winning Track In CFL Win Over Edmonton
2010-07-13
In danger of a second straight loss to open the Canadian Football League (CFL) season, the Montreal Alouettes used a fourth quarter rally to pull away late from the Edmonton Eskimos in a 33-23 road victory on Sunday night. Montreal had lost their opening game at Saskatchewan and trailed 23-18 after three quarters against Edmonton.
Carlos Boozer Finally Out Of Utah, Heading To Chicago
2010-07-13
After a stormy tenure with the Utah Jazz, Carlos Boozer has finally gotten his wish—he’s headed out of Salt Lake City. Boozer was shipped to Chicago in a sign and trade deal with the Bulls where he’ll make $75 million (US) over five years. For their part, the Bulls get the inside scoring presence they’ve missed for years.
Lebron James To Sign With Miami Heat
2010-07-12
Just like that, the Miami Heat are now the favorites to win the 2010-2011 NBA Championship. The Heat became the trendy pick to take the crown from the Los Angeles Lakers after LeBron James announced that he was opting out of his current deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers to sign with Miami.
Spain vs Netherlands
2010-07-09
"We've shown that in the big moments we can grow even more. We should have scored more goals, but one from Puyol has put us in the final. This is one of the greatest moments for Spain, for us to be in the final of the World Cup, it's history. And we want to make more history in the final."
Netherlands Beats Uruguay To Advance To World Cup Final
2010-07-08
Netherlands will play in its first World Cup final since 1978 after beating Uruguay 3-2 in a shootout on Tuesday. Arjen Robben scored the eventual game winner for the Dutch in the 73rd minute, though Maxi Pereira’s goal for Chile in stoppage time made the final score a bit closer.
Tiger Woods Looks To Bounce Back At British Open
2010-07-07
The British Open is the oldest of golf’s four major tour championships and the only one held outside of the United States. The battle for the ‘claret jug’ was first held in 1860, and will be played this year at Scotland’s famed St. Andrews golf course beginning on Thursday, July 16th.
Netherlands Shocks Brazil To Advance To World Cup Semifinals
2010-07-02
Heading into the 2010 World Cup, there was some concern about the mental toughness of Brazil. They boast arguably the best talent of any team in the world, which made them the pre-tournament co-favorites along with Spain.
Uruguay And Ghana Try To Continue Surprising World Cup Runs
2010-06-30
The second World Cup quarterfinal matchup for Friday features a pair of teams no one really expected to see at this stage as Ghana takes on Uruguay for the right to advance to the semifinal stage.
World Cup Favorite Spain Faces A Tough Test From Portugal
2010-06-28
Spain entered the 2010 World Cup as one of the top betting favorites to win the tournament along with Brazil. After an upset loss to Switzerland in their opening game of group play, they regained some momentum and won two straight to advance to the knockout round.
European Soccer Powers Collide As Germany Faces England
2010-06-24
Traditional European soccer powers England and Germany had both hoped for a more dominant performance in the group stage, but the important thing is that they’re through to the second round and will meet in their opening knockout stage contest.
Cameroon Playing For Pride Against Holland
2010-06-22
Cameroon has already been eliminated from the second round of World Cup competition, while Holland has already clinched a berth in the knockout stage. The result is that this game is somewhat meaningless, or at least the outcome has no bearing on the big picture competition.
Germany Looks To Bounce Back Against Ghana
2010-06-22
The top two teams in Group D will battle on Wednesday, but the surprise is which team is in first place and which one is in second. Ghana currently leads the group standings, with Germany relegated to second place following their upset loss to Serbia.
Australia Seeks World Cup Redemption Against Ghana
2010-06-18
Australia entered World Cup play with a reputation as fairly solid team that used strong tactical defense to make up for a lack of top level talent. Unfortunately, that wasn’t nearly enough against a German team loaded with talent and the ‘Sockeroos’ were embarrassed in the most lopsided defeat of the tournament to date.
Switzerland Shocks World Cup Favorite Spain
2010-06-17
In the first major upset of the 2010 World Cup, Switzerland used a Gelson Fernandez goal in the 52nd minute to shock Spain 1-0. Spain entered the competition as one of the favorites to win the entire tournament, but was shut down by a feisty Switzerland defense.
Ghana Gets Past Serbia
2010-06-15
Ghana converted a penalty kick late in their game against Serbia to become the first African team to win at the first World Cup competition held on the continent. Asamoah Gyan scored on the penalty kick in the 84th minute after Serbia’s Zdravko Kuzmanovic was called for a handball in the box, and this was the only score of Ghana’s 1-0 win.
Argentina Takes Care Of Business Against Nigeria
2010-06-14
It may not have been an overwhelming performance by Argentina, but Diego Maradona’s team took care of business against Nigeria using an early goal to earn a 1-0 victory in the opening weekend of Group B play. Gabriel Heinze scored six minutes into the game and although Argentina had many good chances were unable to add to their lead.
Good Start of WC2010
2010-06-11
The long 4 year wait ended this morning with a superb opening show and a jam packed stadium.
Premier game; the home team South Africa faced Mexico who came out on the field to execute in their 5th Inaugural game in their World Cups history
Manchester United Could Be For Sale At The Right Price
2010-06-09
The Glazer family—the US based owners of Manchester United—have repeatedly insisted that the English Premier League powerhouse is not for sale despite growing displeasure among the team’s supporters with their stewardship.
Nadal Gets The Fifth At Roland Garros
2010-06-07
Rafael Nadal takes his fifth after beating Robin Soderling in an easy match. The French Open final was all of seven points old, and the message was unmistakable: Nadal is an entirely different player from the one Soderling stunned at Roland Garros in 2009.
Cavs Interested In Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo
2010-06-07
The Cleveland Cavaliers have cleaned out their front office since they were eliminated from the NBA playoffs, firing head coach Mike Brown and general manager Danny Ferry. They’re also trying to make a bid to retain the services of reigning NBA MVP LeBron James.
Drogba’s World Cup Status In Doubt Due To Broken Arm
2010-06-07
The Ivory Coast’s soccer team suffered a blow to their World Cup chances this Friday when striker Didier Drogba suffered a broken arm in an exhibition match against Japan. Although initial reports ruled him out of the World Cup completely, he may still be able to play.
Roethlisberger Practicing With Steelers
2010-06-04
Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger dodged a bullet when Georgia police decided against prosecuting him on sexual assault charges, but he didn’t go unpunished.
Will Rafa Get a Fifth?
2010-06-04
With Federer out of the picture at Roland Garros thanks to Soderling, Nadal has only two more to go before getting a shot at his fifth Roland Garros.Roger Federer was steady until the 4th round then he came face to face with Robin Soderling whom he has faced in twelve occasions with a stunning record of 12/0 until now 13/1.
Tigers Deal Willis To Diamondbacks
2010-06-04
Dontrelle Willis won the National League rookie of the year award in 2003, and the Florida Marlins won the World Series. Since then, neither the Marlins nor Willis has been able to recapture the same level of excellence.
Stosur Upset S. Williams, Melzer Takes Down Djokovic In Paris
2010-06-02
Two big upsets marked Wednesday’s Singles quarter-finals at Roland Garros.Seventh seed Samantha Stosur outlasted No. 1 seed and defending champion Serena Williams in a thrilling contest on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Dario Franchetti Wins Indy 500
2010-06-01
Dario Franchetti survived a late race fuel scare to win the 2010 Indianapolis 500, edging out 2005 winner Dan Wheldon of England. The victory is Franchetti’s second Indy 500 crown, and he caught a break to get the win in the form of a caution flag that allowed him to preserve his dwindling fuel supply.
Soderling Stuns Federer And The Paris Crowd
2010-06-01
Fifth seed Robin Soderling stunned the Paris fans for the second straight year as he took down World No. 1 and defending champion Roger Federer on Philippe Chatrier Court Tuesday afternoon. The Swede rebounded after losing the first set 6-3 to win the next three 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 in two hours and 30 minutes.
Mourinho To Take Over At Real Madrid
2010-06-01
The ongoing soap opera surrounding Jose Mourinho’s career plans appears to have reached its denouement. This weekend the former Chelsea and Inter Milan coach was formally introduced to the Spanish media as he prepares to take the reins of Spanish La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid.
Federer will face Soderling in 2009 Final re-match
2010-05-31
Defending champion Roger Federer defeated Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3, 7-6, 6-2 in an all-Swiss fourth-round contest Sunday in Paris to reach the French Open quarter-finals. Sweden’s No. 5 seed Robin Soderling dismissed No.10 Croat Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 to set up a re-match of last year’s final.
Suns – Lakers Game 5 Thursday May 27
2010-05-27
We’ve got series!
After the Lakers dominated the Suns in Games 1 and 2 –and the Celtics took the first two games in Orlando -, everybody was already talking of an NBA Finals between L.A. and Boston.We’re now far from that, the Suns have tied the Western Conference Finals at 2-2, taking Games 3 and 4 in Phoenix.
Real Madrid wants Mourinho and puts 14 Million Pounds
2010-05-27
Real Madrid has made an offer to Inter de Milan to get Jose Mourinho as their head coach. They have made a historic offer of 14 million pounds for his release.The galactic have fired Coach Manuel Pellegrini to clear the way for the arrival of Mourinho at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Lakers’ Coach Phil Jackson Vague About Future Plans
2010-05-26
LeBron James is obviously the biggest name expected to hit the NBA’s free agent market this summer, but there could also be a Hall of Fame coach on the move. Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach Phil Jackson is in the final year of his contract, and basketball pundits have discussed a variety of possible scenarios for ‘The Zen Master’.
Nadal battles his nerves on day one
2010-05-26
Rafael Nadal has won the French Open title on four occasions. He is the super favorite, and he was starting his campaign against a teenager ranked No.655 in the world. So how did Rafael Nadal feel on Monday? “Really bad!” he grinned.
Lukas To Train 2009 Kentucky Derby Winner Mine That Bird
2010-05-25
Mine That Bird has a new training home, and will compete under the guidance of Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas.The four year old won the 2009 Kentucky Derby for trainer Chip Woolley, but earlier this week horse owners Leonard Blach and Mark Allen announced that they were making the switch to Lukas.
Lakers – Suns Game 4 Tuesday May 25
2010-05-25
Phoenix’ Amare Stoudemire exploded to 42 points and 11 rebounds on Sunday to give the Suns their first win (118-109) over the Lakers in the western Conference Finals.
Columbus Increases Lead In MLS East With Win Over KC
2010-05-24
The Columbus Crew used a second half header by Emilio Renteria to break a scoreless tie and defeat the host Kansas City Wizards 1-0 on Sunday.
Cleveland Cavaliers Fire Coach Mike Brown
2010-05-24
The Cleveland Cavaliers finished with the best record in the NBA this season only to watch their dreams of a championship go down in flames to the Boston Celtics.
Columbus Rips Red Bulls To Remain Unbeaten
2010-05-21
The New York Red Bulls entered their home game against the Columbus Crew in first place in the MLS East, but had been far from dominating with only a +1 goal differential on the season.
Jose Mourinho: Champions League Is Bigger Than World Cup
2010-05-20
Another day, another controversial comment from soccer manager extraordinaire and walking quote machine Jose Mourinho.
Royal pain for the Indians
2010-05-20
Luke Hochevar pitched a complete game to beat Cleveland and Callaspo hit a three-run homer, sending the Kansas City Royals to a 9-3 win over the Indians this Thursday.
Tiger Woods To Play In British Open
2010-05-18
Tiger Woods hasn’t had a good year so far, with the fallout over his sexual escapades and a neck injury overshadowing anything he’s done on a golf course.
Fernando Alonso “Remarcable”
2010-05-17
Even though he finished in 6th place in Monaco, Fernando Alonso had a great race and has proven to be top material for a championship. After his accident in practice number 3 he could not compete in the qualifying stage so he was relegated to a pit start.
Derby, Preakness Winners To Skip Belmont Stakes
2010-05-17
The final leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown will take place on June 5th with the running of the Belmont Stakes. Since there won’t be a Triple Crown winner this year, the race is shaping up to be something of an afterthought.
Barcelona A Little Bit Better Than Real Madrid In La Liga
2010-05-17
After a tight race down the stretch with a hard charging Real Madrid side, Barcelona left no doubt as to their La Liga championship credentials on Sunday as they routed relegation bound Real Valladolid 4-0 at Nou Camp.
Atlanta Hawks Send Coach Woodson Packing
2010-05-17
After being on the wrong end of one of the most embarrassingly one sided series sweeps in NBA history, the Atlanta Hawks decided it was time for a change.
Nadal, V. Williams In Semi Finals
2010-05-14
Rafael Nadal crushed Monfils 6-1, 6-3 on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Madrid Masters and improve his clay court record this season to 13-0.
Mourinho Comments Refuel Real Madrid Speculation
2010-05-14
Never let it be said that Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho doesn’t enjoy being at the center of controversy.
Fred Funk improving on the Champions Tour
2010-05-13
The 50-plus will battle this weekend for the Regions Charity Classic title in Birmingham, Alabama.
Atletico Madrid Wins Europa League
2010-05-13
Atletico Madrid may only be a middle of the pack team in the Spanish La Liga, but they’ve done something that none of the higher ranked teams were able to—they’ve won a major European tournament. On Wednesday, Atletico used a pair of goals from Diego Forlan—the second coming 36 minutes into added time—to beat English Premier League entrant Fulham by a 2-1 score.
Preakness Update
2010-05-12
Just three days away Super Saver, 8 others take flight to The Preakness; Hurricane Ike Is left behind with left leg injury.Todd Pletcher’s Preakness runners, Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver and Derby Trail runner-up Aikenite, left Churchill Downs Wednesday morning before being loaded onto the Baltimore-bound plane that carried the bulk of the 12-horse field for the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown.
Mariners’ Manager Denies Griffy ‘Nap’ Reports
2010-05-12
The baseball media has had a field day in the past 48 hours after a couple of unnamed Seattle Mariners teammates indicated that Ken Griffey, Jr. was unavailable for pinch hitting duty over the weekend because he’d fallen asleep in the clubhouse during the game
Lakers Sweep
2010-05-11
The Los Angeles Lakers built a 22-point lead in the first half, and then held tight against a brief surge by the Jazz in the third quarter before regaining control in the fourth and dusting Utah 111-96 on Monday night, sweeping the second-round series and moving on to the Western Conference finals for the third straight year.
Kimbo Slice Cut After UFC 113 Loss To Matt Mitrone
2010-05-10
The strange MMA career of Kimbo Slice has hit another roadblock. On the UFC 113 undercard in Montreal this weekend Slice was stopped in the second round by fellow ‘Ultimate Fighter’ cast member Matt Mitrone.
Manchester United Finishes Premiership Season With Win Over Stoke
2010-05-10
Chelsea’s victory over Wigan to clinch the Premiership title made the Manchester United/Stoke game completely irrelevant in terms of the standings, but the Red Devils finished strong to hand the visitors a 4-0 drubbing at Old Trafford.
Federer and Nadal headline Madrid Open draw
2010-05-10
Defending champion Roger Federer and runner-up Rafael Nadal lead a strong field at ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open, including seven of the Top 10 players.
Pacman Jones Headed Back To The NFL With Bengals
2010-05-07
Troubled cornerback Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones is headed back to the NFL. On Thursday, the Cincinnati Bengals confirmed to several media sources that they will sign Jones to a two year deal as soon as Friday.
Real Madrid Rips Mallorca In La Liga Action
2010-05-06
Real Madrid moved within one point of La Liga leading Barcelona on Wednesday, using a Cristiano Ronaldo hat trick to thrash host Mallorca by a 4-1 final. After entering halftime deadlocked at 1-1, Real took over in the second half as Ronaldo struck twice, then got an insurance goal from Gonzalo Higuain to produce the final margin of victory.
Mickelson could pass Tiger as World No. 1 with a win at THE PLAYERS Championship
2010-05-05
What a great time to get started on Golf Betting!
Phil Mickelson could become the top-ranked golfer in the world with a victory at TPC Sawgrass, providing Tiger Woods finishes outside the top five.
Blind Luck Wins By a Nose In Thrilling Kentucky Oaks
2010-05-05
While Blind Luck’s victory in the 2010 Kentucky Oaks might not have been as dominant as Rachel Alexandra’s 2009 romp, it generated as much excitement due to her narrow margin of victory.
Mourinho To Stay With Inter Milan?
2010-05-04
A big topic of recent conversation among the world’s soccer media has been the prospect that Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho will leave the club this summer to either return to the English Premier League, or head elsewhere to take the reins of Real Madrid.
Mayweather Dominates Mosley
2010-05-04
There are plenty of people who don’t like Floyd Mayweather, Jr. but unless they’re intellectually dishonest even they have to concede that he’s a fighter of historic talent.
Lorena Ochoa Says Goodbye
2010-05-03
Lorena Ochoa the number one female golfer in the World – LPGA – has shocked fans world wide with her announcement of early retirement.
A Raising Star Still Undefeated
2010-05-03
Rising star welterweight from Jalisco, Mexico Saul “Canelo” Alvarez stopped Jose Miguel Cotto from Puerto Rico with a rapid flurry of head shots late in the ninth round this Saturday night to remain undefeated.
Bayern Munich Rips Lyon In Champions League Semifinal Action
2010-04-29
Despite earning a 1-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal matchup with Lyon, Bayern Munich was still in a precarious position entering the second leg.
The Bucks made a stunning comeback
2010-04-29
The Bucks made a stunning comeback to take a 91-87 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday and caused a major series upset.
Inter Milan gets the pass to Madrid
2010-04-28
Inter de Milan proves that Barcelona is not the best in the world and takes away the pass for another championship.
Woods and Mickelson battle it out at Quail Hollow Championship
2010-04-28
We don’t have to look very deep in the field to find the favorites at this week’s PGA TOUR stop in Charlotte, N.C.
Phillies Sign Ryan Howard To $125 Milliion Contract Extension
2010-04-27
Philadelphia Phillies’ slugger Ryan Howard has two years remaining on his current contract with the club, but the team had no interest in potentially losing him as a free agent.
Jackson Bend, Backtalk In Revised Kentucky Derby Field
2010-04-27
The field for the 136th Kentucky Derby is starting to show some clarity following a dramatic weekend that saw the race favorite, Eskendereya, pull out due to a swelling issue in his left front leg.
Jockey Velazquez Loses Another Derby Contender
2010-04-27
Horse racing is not a sport for the faint of heart, and that applies not only to owners and trainers but to jockeys as well.
Sampdoria Shocks As Roma In Serie A Action
2010-04-26
With Inter Milan winning on Saturday, AS Roma needed to respond with a victory on Sunday to maintain the lead in Italy’s Serie A soccer league.
Rachel Alexandra To Compete On Kentucky Oaks Undercard
2010-04-26
As a four year old, 2009 horse of the year Rachel Alexandra is too old to run in either the Kentucky Derby but she’ll be a part of the festivities at Churchill Downs this weekend anyway.
Verdasco captured first career ATP World Tour 500 title in Barcelona
2010-04-26
Fernando Verdasco extended the Spaniards’ stronghold on the Barcelona Open by defeating Sweden’s Robin Soderling 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in a hard-fought title match on Sunday at the Real Club de Tennis Barcelona-1899.
Zenyatta To Race At Hollywood Park In June
2010-04-26
With an impressive victory at the Apple Blossom Handicap in March, horse racing enthusiasts have been waiting for the word on superstar Zenyatta’s next move.
Inter Milan brings down a giant.
2010-04-23
It was an amazing Tuesday in Italy as the Inter Milan not only prevented a loss but turned the table around and humiliated and unbeaten Barcelona team.
Amputee Ken Green returns to competitive golf at the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf
2010-04-23
Last June, Ken Green’s brother, Bill, and girlfriend were killed in an accident that resulted in the amputation of Green’s lower right leg.
Qatar 2010 MotoGP
2010-04-21
Nicolas Terol the Spanish rider takes the high podium as the victorious in the 125 cc and gains the lead in the championship with 25 points.
Filly Devil May Care Could Run In Kentucky Derby
2010-04-21
As arguably the best two year old filly in the country, Devil May Care has been considered the front runner to win the Kentucky Oaks.
Langer won the rain-shortened Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am
2010-04-20
Bernhard Langer got a little help from the weather to claim his 10th title on the Champions Tour.
Nadal Is Back !!
2010-04-19
Rafael Nadal snapped an 11-month title drought to become on Sunday the first player in the Open Era to win a tournament title for six consecutive years, when he defeated Spanish compatriot Fernado Verdasco 6-0, 6-1 at the Monte-Carlo Open Masters.
Lakers’ Coach Jackson Not Sure Why Durant Felt ‘Disrespected’ By Comments
2010-04-19
Los Angeles Lakers’ coach Phil Jackson made headlines last week with comments that NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder received preferential treatment from officials.
Ronaldo Shoots Down ‘Rooney To Real Madrid’ Rumors
2010-04-19
Over the past few months the international soccer press has reported on a number of rumors that Real Madrid was actively trying to pry superstar striker Wayne Rooney away from Manchester United.
NBA Scoring Champ Durant In War Of Words With Lakers’ Coach Jackson
2010-04-15
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to easily win their first round series against the upstart Oklahoma City Thunder, but that hasn’t stopped head coach Phil Jackson from engaging in a little ‘psychological warfare’.
Nadal goes for sixth straight title at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters
2010-04-13
World No. 3 Rafael Nadal returns as the five-time defending champion at the Monte-Carlo Country Club. The Spaniard defeated Novak Djokovic to win a record fifth straight title last year, and is on a 27-match winning streak at the clay court event.
Mickelson fired a 65 on Sunday to capture his third Green Jacket
2010-04-12
Phil Mickelson shot a 5-under par 65 in the last round at Augusta National to beat England’s Lee Westwood by three strokes and claim his third Masters title on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
Eskendereya Hopes To Continue Favorites' Recent Kentucky Derby Success
2010-04-12
Anyone experienced with sports betting or horse race betting is well acquainted with the concept of streaks and trends. Nowhere has this been more evident in the past few decades than in the highest profile horse race of the year, the Kentucky Derby.
Crazy 30 minutes Saturday at the Masters
2010-04-12
Lee Westwood had built a 5-shot lead over the field when he teed off at the 11th hole Saturday afternoon at Augusta National.
Fulham Tops Wolfburg In Europa League Action
2010-04-05
Fulham found the Europa League success that their English Premier League counterparts Liverpool couldn’t on Thursday, defeating German champions Wolfsburg 2-1 at Craven Cottage.
Florian Blasts Gomi In UFC Fight Night Main Event
2010-04-05
It wasn’t long ago that Takanori Gomi was considered along with BJ Penn and Shinya Aoki as one of the best lightweight MMA fighters in the world.
Utah Jazz Icon Karl Malone Headed To Basketball Hall Of Fame:
2010-04-05
For 18 NBA seasons with the Utah Jazz, Karl Malone and pointguard John Stockton terrorized opposing NBA teams.
Flames Beat Caps, But Washington Clinches NHL East
2010-03-29
The Washington Capitals ran into a desperate Calgary Flames team on Sunday, winding up on the losing end of a 5-3 verdict.
Backcourt Paces Blazers Win Over Thunder In OKC
2010-03-29
The Oklahoma City Thunder have only recently been considered one of the NBA’s up and coming teams, but their rivalry with the Portland Trailblazers dates back a number of years.
Washington Wizards, Gilbert Arenas, gun, basketball, sentenced, NBA
2010-03-29
Washington Wizards’ guard Gilbert Arenas was sentenced to 30 days in a minimum security ‘halfway house’ on Friday for bringing guns into the team locker room.
The Top 5 of the FedExCup Standings tee up at Bay Hill this week
2010-03-24
An elite field is competing this week for the coveted Arnold Palmer Invitational trophy at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando.
Furyk wins Transitions Championship, ending longest drought of his career
2010-03-23
Jim Furyk captured the 14th PGA TOUR title of his career in Miami, winning the Transitions Championship at Copperhead course by one shot over K.J. Choi.
Jones, Dos Santos Dominant at UFC Live on Versus
2010-03-22
MMA insiders have pegged light heavyweight Jon Jones and heavyweight Junior Dos Santos as future championship contenders.
Ljubicic finally captured first career ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title
2010-03-22
Ivan Ljubicic knocked down World No. 8 American Andy Roddick 7-6, 7-6 in the final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells to claim his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title.
Beckham has surgery, officially ruled out of world cup
2010-03-18
Before performing surgery on David Beckham`s injured Achilles` Tendon, Dr. Sakari Orava suggested that there was a remote possibility he could return in time for England`s World Cup bid.
Goosen set to defend title at Transitions Championship
2010-03-18
Retief Goosen will bid for a second straight South-African victory on the PGA TOUR, after fellow countryman Ernie Els claimed the WGC-CA Championship last week...
Ljubicic upsets Djoovic, Nadal powers through Isner at the BNP Paribas Open
2010-03-18
Ivan Ljubicic snapped a 5-matches losing streak to Novak Djokovic to reach the quarter-finals in Indian Wells. The 30-year-old Croatian dismissed...
Australian Open Federer’s Royal Performance
2010-03-16
Top-seeded Swiss Roger Federer was on top form in the Australian Open’s second round when he dismissed Romanian Victor Hanescu 6-2...
Derek Lamely claimed the Puerto Rico Open with two superb rounds on Sunday and Monday
2010-03-16
Derek Lamely became the first rookie to win on the PGA TOUR since Marc Turnesa in 2008.
Federer, Djokovic, Nadal and Murray through to third round in Indian Wells
2010-03-15
The Big Four won their opening round at the BNP Paribas Open, and World No.1 Roger Federer was honoured on court Sunday evening, receiving three ATP Awards following a 6-3, 6-7, 6-1 victory over Victor Hanescu.
Els pulls away down the stretch to capture CA Championship
2010-03-15
South African Ernie Els shot a bogey-free 6 under par 66 on Sunday at the Blue Monster in Miami to win the World Golf Championships-CA Championship, ending the longest drought of his career -two years without a victory.
When will Tiger be back on TOUR?
2010-03-12
Two persons with knowledge of his plans have told The Associated Press that Tiger Woods intends to remain away from golf competition at least until the Masters at Augusta National in April.
Michael Bradley to defend Puerto Rico Open title on parallel PGA TOUR event
2010-03-11
While 68 of the world's best players tee up at the WGC- CA Championship in a no-cut event at Doral, 132 guys gather at Trump International GC in Rio Grande, in beautiful Puerto Rico.
Federer, Nadal play at Indian Wells' ATP World Tour Masters 1000, for the first time since Australian Open
2010-03-10
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48 of the World Rankings' Top 50 Players have committed to the WGC-CA Championship
2010-03-10
World No.2 Steve Stricker and World No.3 and defending champion Phil Mickelson lead a very strong field this week at the TPC Blue Monster at Doral in Miami, Florida, followed by a trio of Englishmen ranked Nos. 4-6 in Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter (who won the first World golf Championships event of the year in Arizona), and Paul Casey who was runner-up to Poulter at the Accenture Match Play tournament.
DAVIS CUP World Group 1st Round Serbia Ousts United States
2010-03-09
SERBIA beat the UNITED STATES 3-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup for the very first time. The small Balkan country is celebrating in Belgrade and all over the land the victory over a nation that has won the trophy 32 times.
CHAMPIONS TOUR's rookie sensation Couples ran away with Toshiba Classic
2010-03-08
Fred Couples won his second straight Champions Tour title, shooting a 6-under 65 for a four-stroke victory over Ronnie Black Sunday at the Toshiba Classic in Newport Beach Country Club, CA.
Villegas caps a busy week with a 5-shot victory at The Honda Classic
2010-03-08
Camilo Villegas shot 2-under par 68 on Sunday, capping his final round by a 20-foot birdie to beat runner-up Anthony Kim by five strokes in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Nadal's got moves, Shakira's got better ones
2010-03-05
Spain's tennis star Rafael Nadal's appearance in Shakira's latest music clip sent her video "Gypsy" soaring to the top of the charts.
DAVIS CUP World Group 2010, 1st round - United States at risk in Serbia
2010-03-04
Starting Friday, the tennis players will get on the courts to fight for their country's glory in the first round of the Davis Cup 2010.
Defending champion Y.E.Yang enters The Honda Classic in top form
2010-03-03
At this time last year few people knew the South Korean player. That was before Y.E. Yang won the 2009 Honda Classic, his first PGA TOUR title, and then stunned the world of golf by beating Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship in a memorable last-round duel, becoming the first Asian player to win a major.
Gulbis captures first ATP World Tour title
2010-03-02
Ernests Gulbis became the first Latvian to win an ATP World Tour title when he defeated N0.2 seed Ivo Karloviv 6-2, 6-3 in the final of the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships on Sunday.
Hunter Mahan came from 4 strokes back to claim the Phoenix Open
2010-03-01
Hunter Mahan made the cut by just one shot on Friday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, then put together two bogey-free 6-under par 65s over the weekend to capture his second PGA TOUR career title. He finished at 16-under, beating Rickie Fowler by one stroke, in a 1-2 finish for former Oklahoma State players.
Djokovic claims first career title-defense with victory in Dubai
2010-02-28
World No.2 Novak Djokovic defeated Mikhail Youzhny 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 at the Dubai Tennis Championships in a final that ran other two days. The Serb reversed the result of his semi-final meeting against the Russian in Rotterdam two weeks ago.
Ferrer denies Ferrero third consecutive title
2010-02-28
David Ferrer defeated fellow Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 Saturday night at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco, denying his good friend his third ATP World Tour title in so many weeks.
Camilo 'Spiderman' Villegas shot an opening-round 62 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open
2010-02-26
As I expected, el "Hombre Araña",as they call the Columbian star at home, followed through on his great play last week at the WGC- Accenture Match Play, tying the tournament first-round record with a 9-under 62 at TPC Scottsdale to take a one shot lead over former Florida teammate Matt Every.
Djokovic en route to title defense at Dubai Tennis Championships
2010-02-25
World N0. 2 Novak Djokovic, and highest seeded after Federer's withdrawal from the tournament, looks like huge favorite to defend his title at the ATP World Tour 500 in Dubai.
ATP TOUR Ferrero and Almagro trying for 13-match winning streaks
2010-02-25
On the clay of Acapulco, at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, two winning streaks collide as No. 4 seed Juan Carlos Ferrero faces No. 6 seed Nicolas Almagro in an all-Spaniard quarter-final clash.
The PGA TOUR stays in the Arizona desert for the Waste Management Phoenix Open
2010-02-24
Ian Poulter, fresh from his first win on American soil last week at the WGC-Accenture Match Play in Dove Mountain, will tee up at TPC Scottsdale in Phoenix to try to make it two in a row in the Arizona desert. The Englishman showed he can play on those golf courses, but the strain of match play for 112 holes might be tough to overcome, not mentioning the celebration that must have followed his brilliant victory.
ATP TOUR Querrey edges Isner to clinch Memphis title
2010-02-22
Sam Querrey defeated close friend fellow American John Isner 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 to capture his third ATP World Tour title on Sunday at the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis.
Poulter Claims First Victory on American Soil
2010-02-22
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain – Marana, Arizona
ACCENTURE MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP All Top Seed Buried In The Arizona Desert
2010-02-21
For the second straight year, and only the second time ever, none of the top seeded players in the four brackets made it to the third round at the World Golf Championships – Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona.
Federer forced to withdraw from Dubai's ATP World Tour 500 tournament
2010-02-21
Four time former champion Roger Federer has been forced to withdraw from the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships due to a lung infection he picked up last week.
Tiger Woods apologizes publicly to family and friends
2010-02-20
Tiger Woods finally showed his face to a waiting world Friday, reading a written statement in which he apologized again for cheating on his wife, without revealing the scope of his infidelity or when he will return to golf.
ATP TOUR Giants Isner and Karlovic meet in Menphis QFs
2010-02-19
Spectacular clash between 6' 10" Ivo Karlovic (CRO) and 6' 9" John Isner (USA) in Friday's second quarter-final at the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Menphis,USA, an ATP World Tour 500 tournament. In August 2009, Karlovic rallied in three sets to beat Isner in the second round of New Haven. We can expect some fireworks from the serve of the two tallest men on Tour on the Racquet Club's hard-courts.
ELS vs GOOSEN South African clash Thursday at Accenture Match Play in Arizona
2010-02-18
In a first round marked by numerous upsets, Ernie Els beat Ryan Moore 4 and 3 and Retief Goosen Soren Hansen to set up a fascinating matchup between the two South African golf stars. Els is the man in form, with top-15 finishes in his last three starts, but Goosen is more comfortable in match play. This match will be fun to watch, too bad it came so early in the tournament.
Geoff Ogilvy defends title at WGC Accenture Match Play Championship
2010-02-17
Defending champion Australian Geoff Ogilvy tees up against Sweden's Alexander Noren "Wednesday at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain Arizona, in the first round of the World Golf Championships"Accenture Match Play Championship.
Roddick, Verdasco lead the field at ATP World Tour 500 in Menphis
2010-02-16
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Fred Couples goes one better, wins in just his second CHAMPIONS TOUR start
2010-02-16
After finishing runner-up to Tom Watson in Hawaii, Fred Couples won the ACE Group Classic on Sunday at the Quarry in Naples, Fla, in his second start on the 50-and-over tour.
PGA TOUR Johnson Back-To-Back Wins at Pebble Beach
2010-02-15
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am – Pebble Beach, Monterey Peninsula, Spyglass Hill.
Soderling captures fifth ATP World Tour title in Rotterdam
2010-02-15
Sweden's world No 8 Robin Soderling claimed his fifth ATP World Tour title at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament Sunday, when Russian Mikhail Youzhny was forced to retire with a right hamstring injury. The third seed was leading 6-4, 6-2 when the Russian decided he couldn't continue.
ATP World Tour Djokovic walks to semi-final in Rotterdam
2010-02-12
Top seed Novak Djokovic was granted a walkover into the semi-finals after his quarter-final opponent, Florent Mayer GER), withdrew with a left leg injury. The Serb had previously gone easily through his first two matches in straight sets. Djokovic will play the winner of the clash between No 4 seed Gael Monfils and No 6 Mikhail Youzhny.
CHAMPIONS TOUR Azinger's teeing up for the first time at the ACE Group Classic
2010-02-11
Paul Azinger is making his Champions Tour debut this week at the ACE Group Classic at The Quarry in Naples, Fla. Azinger won 12 times on the PGA TOUR between 1987 and his final victory at the 2000 Sony Open.
Brees, named Super Bowl XLIV MVP, joins QBs elite
2010-02-11
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, with Super bowl XLIV victory, joins Peyton Manning and Tom Brady at the top.
PGA TOUR - Defending champion Dustin Johnson one of the favorites at Pebble Beach
2010-02-10
AT&T PEBBLE BEACH NATIONAL PRO-AM, CALIFORNIA
Payton, Saints looking to be in Arlington this time next year
2010-02-10
New Orleans coach Sean Payton wouldn't let go of the Lombardi Trophy on Monday, keeping it by his side after his morning press conference and holding it as he climbed in a limo taking him to the airport.
ATP TOUR Djokovic top seed of a strong field in Rotterdam
2010-02-09
World No 2 Novak Djokovic is the top seed at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam, followed by 2 seed Nikolay Davydenko, 3 Robin Soderling, 4 Gael Monfils, 5 Tommy Robredo, 6 Mikhail Youzhny, 7 Ivan Ljubicic and 8 Victor Troicki. A very strong field.
PGA TOUR Stricker wins at Riviera, climbs to No 2
2010-02-08
Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club - Pacific Palisades, California
Brees, Saints outplayed Colts to claim franchise's first Super Bowl title
2010-02-08
Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints rallied to upset Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night in one of pro football's most thrilling title game.
All Eyes On Colts' Defense
2010-02-05
The Indianapolis Colts defense ranked 18th overall and 24th against the run this season, and though this looks pretty pedestrian, don't be deceived. These guys are much better than those numbers.
Super Bowl's “Other” Quarterback
2010-02-05
Saints' Drew Brees is the shortest starting quarterback in the NFL, and he had to overcome that stigma to become one of the league's best.
PGA TOUR Northern Trust Open Preview
2010-02-04
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Caldwell and Colts too conservative in Super Bowl XLIV
2010-02-09
Indianapolis coach Jim Caldwell might have to take a big part of the blame for losing the NFL's championship game last Sunday in Miami.
Super Bowl XLIV Saints
2010-02-04
Everybody is waiting to see who will come on top on the much anticipated duel between league's MVP Peyton Manning and the leader of the NFL's No 1 offense Drew Brees.
CHAMPIONS TOUR Watson's still got the fire
2010-02-03
Mitsubishi Electric Championship, Kaupulehu-Kona, Hawaii
A bogey-free round 67 gives Schwartzel a one-shot lead at the WGC-CA Championship
2010-03-12
The TPC Blue Monster at Doral was a scary sight, with gusty winds blowing at 25mph, when the 68-man field teed off for the World Golf Championships-CA Championship's first round.
Cardinals QB Warner retires
2010-02-02
Kurt Warner officially announced his retirement last Friday afternoon at the Cardinals' headquarters after 12 seasons.
Ben Crane captures first PGA TOUR event since 2005
2010-02-01
Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla, California
Federer's 16th Major Title... And Counting
2010-02-01
Swiss superstar Roger Federer captured his 16 th Grand Slam singles title in emphatic manner on Sunday, defeating No 5 seed Great Britain's Andy Murray in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 7-6.
Federer rockets pass Tsonga to reach 22nd Grand Slam Final
2010-01-29
On Friday night in Melbourne, Swiss superstar Roger Federer dismissed tenth-seeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in just 88 minutes to reach his 22nd Grand Slam final, in a blazing performance.
Williams sisters defend Doubles title in Melbourne
2010-01-29
Venus and Serena Williams successfully defended their 2009 Australian Open Women's Doubles title with a 6-4, 6-3 victory on Friday over No 1 seeds Cara Black and Liezel Huber.
Murray's Australian Open historic run continues
2010-01-29
On Thursday night, Andy Murray became the first British player to reach the Australian open final since John Lloyd in 1977 and the first to reach two Grand Slam finals in 72 years, after defeating Croatian Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday night in Melbourne.
Bryans Claim Fourth Australian Open title
2010-01-31
American twins Bob and Mike Bryan successfully defended their title Saturday evening at Melbourne Park, defeating Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 to clinch their fourth Australian Open title, and their eighth Grand Slam victory.
Serena Williams goes back-to-back for 5th Australian Open title
2010-01-31
World No 1 Serena Williams successfully defended her 2009 crown, defeating Belgium's Justine Henin 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Saturday.
Wild Wednesday at the Australian Open !!!
2010-01-27
Li Na made history staging an amazing comeback to upset Venus Williams and become the second Chinese woman to reach the semi-finals at the Australian Open.
Phil Mickelson makes 2010 PGA TOUR debut at Torrey Pines
2010-01-27
World No 2 Phil Mickelson's teeing up this week for his first 2010 season start at Torrey Pines, La Jolla, on what could be best described as a home course. He knows it better than anyone, even Tiger who's had so much success there.
Cilic reaches first Grand Slam Semi-Finals with win over Roddick
2010-01-26
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Bill Haas gets first PGA TOUR win, joins his dad Jay as Bob Hope champ
2010-01-26
Bob Hope Classic SilverRock Resort, La Quinta CC, California
Australian Open Federer and Serena Williams end Aussies' hopes
2010-01-25
Men's Singles
World No 1 Roger Federer was at his best Monday when he beat Australia's Lleyton Hewitt 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, in one hour 55 minutes for a place in his 23rd straight Grand Slam quarter-final.
Saints reach first Super Bowl with 31-28 OT win over Vikings
2010-01-25
Twenty-three-year old, second-year kicker Garrett Hartley is New Orleans' new hero as he split the uprights on a 40-yd field goal in overtime to give the Saints a 31-28 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, and earned his team a trip to the Super Bowl in Miami.
Australian Open Gonzalez thrills the crowd in 5-set win over Korolev
2010-01-22
Men's Singles
In the 2010 Austrlaian Open third round, matches got a little tighter, as they should, but none was as entertaining as the contest between Chilian 11-seed Fernando Gonzalez and Evgeny Korolev, the first Kazakh man to reach the third round of a Grand Slam tournament.
Colts rally past Jets on their way to Super Bowl
2010-01-25
Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts rallied from an 11-point deficit, with 2 minutes left in the first half, to beat the New York Jets 30-17 Sunday in the AFC championship game.
PGA TOUR Bob Hope Classic - Shane Bertsch leads at -10
2010-01-22
SilverRock Resort, La Quinta CC, California. Jan 20 – 24
NFC Championship game Vikings
2010-01-21
The Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints meet Sunday in the NFC Championship game at the Superdome, where Brett Favre won his lone Super Bowl title 13 years ago as the Packers' quarterback.
AFC Championship game Jets - Colts Preview
2010-01-21
The Jets got a pass to the playoffs when Indianapolis coach Jim Caldwell pulled Peyton Manning and other starters early in the third quarter on Week 16.
Australian Open Federer's Royal Performance
2010-01-21
Top-seeded Swiss Roger Federer was on top form in the Australian Open's second round when he dismissed Romanian Victor Hanescu 6-2, 6-3, 6-2, in just one hour 39 minutes.
Jets shocked Chargers with 17-14 win
2010-01-18
The rookies did it again, on the road again, at San Diego.
Favre leads Vikings to 34-3 win over Cowboys
2010-01-18
Brett Favre came back,this time with Minnesota, for another shot at winning it all, and now he’s got it.
Australian Open Henin defeats 5-seed Dementieva
2010-01-20
The much-anticipated encounter in the Women’s Singles second round Wednesday between former World No1 Justine Henin (Belgium)and Russian Elena Dementieva, who won in Sydney last week, didn’t leave any doubt concerning the form which earned Henin seven Grand Slam titles before retiring 20 months ago.
Australian Open Federer advances, Soderling out
2010-01-19
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Colts advance to AFC title game with 20-3 win over Ravens
2010-01-18
Peyton Manning,in his first game since winning an unprecedented fourth NFL MVP award,threw for 2 TDs satutday night and the Indianapolis Colts (15-2) won a playoff game after a bye-week,breaking an 0-3 record in the postseason when they opened following a week rest.
Saints rout Cardinals 45-14,reach NFC title game
2010-01-18
Everybody wondered how the New Orleans Saints(14-3) would recover from the three losses to end the regular season.
Federer faces daunting draw at Australian Open
2010-01-15
Reigning ATP World Tour champion Roger Federer has reached the semi-finals at a record 22 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments,but the Swiss is facing a tough draw at the Australian Open starting Monday.He also owns a record 15 titles,he lost to Rafael Nadal,though,in the final last January in Melbourne.
Playoffs Divisional Round Jets - Chargers Preview
2010-01-15
The San Diego Chargers (13-3) are the NFL's hottest team,riding an 11-game winning streak that earned them their fourth consecutive AFC West title and the conference No2 seed.
Playoffs Divisional Round Cowboys - Vikings Preview
2010-01-15
The Dallas Cowboys (12-5) have won four straight games,including a 34-14 victory over Philadelphia last Saturday on the playoffs wild-card weekend to end a 13-year postseason drought.
Playoffs Divisional Round Ravens - Colts Preview
2010-01-14
The Indianapolis Colts locked up the AFC's No 1 seed in Week 15 with a 14-0 record.Despite a realistic shot at a perfect season,the team's management decided to pull Peyton Manning and many other starters during the following week's game,resulting in a 29-15 loss to the New York Jets.
Playoffs Divisional Round Cardinals - Saints Preview
2010-01-14
The Saints offense wasn't clicking in New Orleans'three losses to close the regular season after going 13-0.They scored only 17 points against Dallas and Tampa Bay at home,and 10 at Carolina in week 17.
PGA TOUR Geoff Ogilvy wins season opener
2010-01-13
SBS Championship at The Plantation Course,Kapalua Resort, Maui,Hawaii
Pete Carroll is Seahawks' new head coach
2010-01-13
Atfer firing GM Tim Ruskell at the begining of the month,the Seattle Seahawks also fired head coach Jim Mora last Friday.Mora held the job for only one year,and was dismissed after a four-game losing streak to end the season,becoming the shortest-tenure head coach of the Seahawks.
Cardinals topped Packers 51-45 in thrilling shootout
2010-01-12
WHAT A GAME !!
Arizona and Green Bay combined 96 points is the highest-scoring postseason game in league history game,and the 13 touchdowns an NFL playoffs record.
Cowboys' 34-14 win over Eagles ended a 13-year drought.
2010-01-11
The Dallas Cowboys won their first playoff game since Dec.28 1996,ending a 4,760 days drought,by far the longest in the club's history.
Jets'rookies beat Bengals 24-14
2010-01-11
First-year head coach Rex Ryan,rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez and rookie running back Shonn Greene made their first postseason appearence Saturday,and gave the New York Jets their first playoff victory since 2004.
WILD - CARD Packers - Cardinals Preview
2010-01-08
The Green Bay Packers (11-5) return to Phoenix for the second straight Sunday to face the Arizona Cardinals(10-6),this time for a playoffs' first-round game.
WILD-CARD Ravens-Patriots Preview
2010-01-08
This Sunday's wild-card round is the first playoff meeting ever between the Baltimore Ravens (9-7) and the New England Patriots (10-6).However,the Patriots are 5-0 all-time against the Ravens.
WILD-CARD Jets-Bengals Preview
2010-01-07
The AFC North champions Cincinnati (10-6) will host the New York Jets (9-7),this time in a wild-card playoff matchup Saturday afternoon.The AFC North champions Cincinnati (10-6) will host the New York Jets (9-7),this time in a wild-card playoff matchup Saturday afternoon.
WILD - CARD Eagles - Cowboys Preview
2010-01-07
Division rivals Philadelphia (11-5) and Dallas (11-5) will meet for the second time in a week at Dallas Stadium Saturday night,this time on a first-round playoff game.
Shanahan becomes Redskins'new head coach
2010-01-06
Redskins owner Daniel Snyder didn't waste anytime after the team's Sunday defeat in San Diego.Moments after the plane touched the ground Monday morning the Redskins fired head coach Jim Zorn and began the final stages of negotiations with long-rumored successor later that day.
Packers destroyed Cardinals 33-7 in a
2010-01-06
Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt sat QB Kurt Warner at the end of the first quarter,and most of the defense starters played only one possession.Meanwhile Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy kept the Packers at full speed most of the game,resulting in a 33-7 rout of the NFC champions Cardinals.
Vikings clinch NFC's No2 seed with 44-7 rout of the Giants
2010-01-05
Brett Favre and the Vikings regrouped,after losing 3 out of 4 games in December,to end the regular season in style with a 44-7 victory over the New York Giants.
Cowboys win NFC East with 24-0 victory over Eagles
2010-01-05
It was on last year's season-ending game that the Philadelphia Eagles crushed the Cowboys 44-6 in Philadelphia with a playoff berth at stake.
Jets earn playoff spot with 37-0 win over Bengals
2010-01-04
New York Jets first-year coach Rex Ryan and rookie quatreback Mark Sanchez are headed to the playoffs after the Jets defense shut down the Cincinnati Bengals on a freezing Sunday night.
Ravens clinched playoffs with 21-13 win over Raiders
2010-01-04
The Baltimore Ravens (9-7) knew they had to win their regular-season finale at Oackland to claim a wild-card berth into the playoffs.They came through,just as they did last year when they had to beat Jacksonville to make the postseason.
SNF Bengals-Jets Preview
2009-12-31
After a 10-7 home loss against Atlanta 2 weeks ago,New York Jets coach Rex Ryan said that that were "obviously out of the playoffs".He corrected himself the following day after learning the possible scenarios that could get his team in the postseason,all including an improbable victory against the then undefeated Colts in Indianapolis. No wonder he thought the Jets were out.
Eagles-Cowboys Preview
2009-12-31
The Dallas Cowboys (10-5) and the Philadelphia Eagles (11-4) have secured playoffs spots,but there is still a lot at stake for both teams in Sunday's regular-season finale.
Colts no longer perfect after 29-15 loss to Jets
2009-12-28
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan got his wish after he jokingly asked in his Christmas list that Indianapolis rest his starters on Sunday.
SNF Cowboys-Redskins Preview
2009-12-25
The Dallas Cowboys weren't given much of a chance when they visited the undefeated New Orleans Saints last Saturday,especially after starting December with two losses.
AFC Playoffs Picture
2009-12-28
The Indianapolis Colts (14-1) are no longer perfect,but are AFC champions,with a bye in the first round and home-field adavantage throughout the playoffs.
MNF Vikings-Bears Preview
2009-12-26
The Minnesota Vikings (11-3) have clinched the NFC North title,but are still playing for a first-round bye in the playoffs.They could get it with a win in Chicago on Monday and a Philadelphia loss.
Sunday's BIG GAME Ravens-Steelers Preview
2009-12-24
The last time the Baltimore Ravens visited the Pittsburgh Steelers,it was for the AFC title and a trip to the playoffs.
Christmas Day Chargers-Titans Preview
2009-12-23
The AFC West champions San Diego Chargers (11-3) will try to win their 10th straight game Friday evening at Tennesse (7-7).
AFC Playoffs Picture
2009-12-22
The Indianalolis Colts (14-0) have clinched the AFC South and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs,and are favorite to go unbeaten in the regular season as they receive the New York Jets on Sunday before visiting Buffalo for their last game.
NFC Playoffs Picture
2009-12-22
The New Orleans Saints (13-1) are no longer perfect after Saturday's loss against the Dallas Cowboys, but they should clinch the NFC title and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a win against lowly Tampa Bay on Sunday.
AFC Playoffs Picture
2009-12-22
The Indianalolis Colts (14-0) have clinched the AFC South and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs,and are favorite to go unbeaten in the regular season as they receive the New York Jets on Sunday before visiting Buffalo for their last game.
Saints no longer perfect with 24-17 loss to Dallas
2009-12-21
The New Orleans Saints' march toward an unbeaten season came to a halt after they failed to rally for another improbable win against the Dallas Cowboys in the Superdome.
Colts still perfect with 35-31 win over Jaguars
2009-12-21
Colts still perfect with 35-31 win over Jaguars
MNF Giants-Redskins Preview
2009-12-18
The New York Giants (7-6) failed to tie for the lead in the NFC East when they lost 38-45 to Philadelphia last Sunday.They are now 2 games behind the Eagles (9-4),but they still have a chance to get in the playoffs as they own the tiebreaker over Dallas (8-5) who plays at the unbeaten New Orleans Saturday night.
Saturday night Cowboys-Saints Preview
2009-12-18
New Orleans (13-0) has clinched a first-round bye in the playoffs with a 26-23 win at Atlanta last Sunday.They also set a franchise record for wins,but it hasn't been easy as the Saints came back for an improbable 33-30 victory in overtime at Washington two weeks ago.
Steelers almost out of the postseason
2009-12-15
The Pittsburgh Steelers have collapsed in the last few weeks like no other Super Bowl defending champion ever did before.
Eagles beat Giants in 45-38 shootout
2009-12-15
Philadelphia (9-4) takes the lead of the NFC East with the victory over the New York Giants (7-6),and the Cowboys (8-5) loss to the San Diego Chargers in Dallas.
MNF Titans-Texans Preview
2009-11-19
The Houston Texans have a winning record after 9 games -5-4- for the first time in franchise history.They are also in the race for a wild card berth in the playoff with the Jacksonville Jaguars,also at 5-4 but with the tiebreaker in their favor as they won in Houston on Week 3.
Belichick's gamble not a blunder
2009-11-18
When New England coach Bill Belichick told Tom Brady they were going for it on fourth-and-2 on their own 28 with 2:08 left in the game,a look of surprise fluttered on Brady's face that seemed to say: "Really?"
Saints still unbeaten with 28-23 win over Rams
2009-11-18
The New Orleans Saints survived a big scare against the Rams (1-8) to tie the franchise's best start 9-0.
Djokovic wins BNP Parisbas Masters 1000
2009-11-17
In Paris,France,world No 3 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) edged home favorite Gael Monfils in the tiebreak of the decisive third set in a 6-2,5-7,7-6 victory for his first ATP Tour Masters 1000 title of the season.
Ravens blanked the Browns 16-0
2009-11-17
It wasn't pretty, Baltimore's offense looked disorganised and impotent in the first half of the game.Everything changed as the Ravens (5-4) scored two touchdowns in 17 seconds to open the third quarter,and with a field goal in the same period blanked the Cleveland Browns (1-8) 16-0.
Colts rally to go 9-0 in 35-34 win over Patriots
2009-11-17
Colts rally to go 9-0 in 35-34 win over Patriots
Tiger claims first victory in Australia
2009-11-16
Tiger Woods,with a 4 under par 68,won by two strokes over Australia's Greg Chalmers (70) at JB Were Masters in Melbourne. That was Tiger's first visit since The Presidents Cup in 1998.Since then he's won 13 majors and 72 times around the world.
Tiger Woods leads by 3 in Melbourne,Australia
2009-11-13
Tiger Woods leads by 3 in Melbourne,Australia
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Preview
2009-11-13
The winner of the AFC North's clash between the Bengals (6-2) and the Steelers 6-2) will walk off Heinz Field as the division's sole leader.
Stepanek upset Murray in Paris
2009-11-13
13-seed Radek Stepanek (CZE) took out one of the favorites to win the title,World No4 Scot Andy Murray,in three sets,1-6,6-3,6-4,for the second gig upset at the BNP Parisbas Masters after Benneteau eliminated Federer on Wednesday.This was Stepanek first victory against Murray in five meetings.
Brady-Manning rivalry renewed on Sunday Night Football
2009-11-12
As the New England Patriots visit the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night,everybody is anticipating the duel between the league's last two MVPs,Eli Manning and Tom Brady.
Benneteau outs Federer in Paris
2009-11-12
French Julien Benneteau (ranked 49) upset World No1 Roger Federer in his openeing roung at BNP Parrisbas Masters 1000 on Wednesday,3-6,7-6,6-4.
MNF Ravens vs Browns Preview
2009-11-12
The Baltimore Ravens (4-4) crushed the Cleveland Browns (1-7) 34-3 in their third victory of a 3-0 start in 2009.Looking good to make a run at the AFC North division,the Ravens went on to lose the next three games by a total of 11 points.
TIGER-MANIA HITS AUSTRALIA
2009-11-11
Since Tiger Woods accepted a $3 million offer to play at the JBWere Masters in Melbourne,the Australians fans and the medias have gone in a frenzy at the prospect to see the world No1 for the first time since 1998.
PGA Tour Children's Miracle Network Classic
2009-11-11
Zach Jonhson, No 4 on the PGA Tour money list,leads a strong field in the last Fall Series tournaments to wrap up the 2009 season at Disney's in Lake Buena Vista,Fl.
Saints rally in 30-20 win over Panthers to go 8-0
2009-11-10
Pittsburgh (6-2) handed Denver (6-2) its second defeat of the season,holding the Broncos' offense to just 59 yards in the second half.
Steelers beat Broncos 28-10 in Denver
2009-11-10
Pittsburgh (6-2) handed Denver (6-2) its second defeat of the season,holding the Broncos' offense to just 59 yards in the second half.
Buccaneers get first win 38-28 over Packers
2009-11-09
Rookie QB 21-year-old Josh Freeman,in his first start,led Tampa Bay (1-7) to their first win of the season and to break the longest NFL's losing-streak at 11 games.
NFL, Dallas wins 20-16 at Philadelphia
2009-11-09
On the last game of the 2008 regular season the Eagles had crushed the Cowboys 44-6,denying them a spot in the postseason.
NFL Week 9 Texans vs Colts Preview
2009-11-06
The Indianapolis Colts at 7-0 are the only undefeated team in the AFC, but their difficult home-win 18-14 last Sunday over the 49ers has caused some concern for the rest of the season.The colts receive AFC South rivals Texans (4-3) who will look to build on three straight wins.
ATP TOUR Federer and Djokovic
2009-11-03
ATP TOUR Federer and Djokovic lead the field in Basel, Switzerland
Saints go 7-0 with 35-27 win over Falcons
2009-11-03
On Monday Night Football the undefeated New Orleans Saints improved to 7-0,their best start since 1991.
NFL Ravens' win 30-7 ends Broncos' unbeaten streak
2009-11-02
The 4-3 Baltimore Ravens figured things out in their bye week and dominated the previously undefeated Denver Broncos (6-1) for 60 minutes.
NFL Vikings beat Packers 38-26 at Lambeau Field
2009-11-02
That was Brett Favre's first visit to Green Bay after he was cast aside by the front office in 2008.Coming out of the tunnel in the Vikings uniform,he was received with a chorus of boos and even more when he walked on the field to take his first few snaps.
NFL Week 8 Broncos-Ravens Preview
2009-10-30
Nobody,I mean NOBODY,would have thought that the Denver Broncos would stand undefeated at 6-0 to start the 2009 season !
NFL Week 8, Vikings vs Packers Preview
2009-10-29
Brett Favre will draw all the attention in the NFL this Sunday as he returns to Green Bay for the first time since January 2008,now in the Vikings'uniform.
ATP World Tour 250 Moscow and Stockholm Finals
2009-10-27
At the Kremlin Cup in Moscow, Mikhail Youzhny defeated Serb Janko Tipsarevic 6-7,6-0,6-4 to claim his first title in his hometown.
NFL Week 7, Sunday Night Football, Cardinals vs Giants
2009-10-27
NFL Week 7 Cardinals beat Giants 24-17
GOLF Troy Matteson wins Frys.com
2009-10-26
GOLF Troy Matteson wins Frys.com Open in a three-way playoff
NFL Week 7, Undefeated Saints vs Dolphins
2009-10-26
Udefeated Saints rally past Dolphins in 46-34 win
NFL Week 7, Steelers' defense makes the difference...
2009-10-26
Steelers' defense makes the difference in 27-17 win over Vikings
TENNIS Moscow and Stockholm Semi-Finals
2009-10-24
At the Kremlin Cup in Moscow qualifiers Illya Marchenko (Ukraine) and Mikhail Kukushkin (Kazakhatan) have reached their first ATP World Tour event semi-finals.
GOLF PGA TOUR and CHAMPIONS TOUR
2009-10-24
The PGA Tour is in Scottsdale,Arizona,on the Raptor Course at Grayhawk Golf club for the third event of the Fall Series.
NFL sunday, Saints vs Giants
2009-10-19
Drew Brees spanked Eli Manning in Saints 48-27 win over Giants
NFL Monday night football Denver vs San Diego
2009-10-20
Sweet revenge for Denver in 34-23 win at San Diego
Tennis ATP world tour, Shanghai ATP Masters 1000
2009-10-16
Djokovic and Nadal through to the Semi-Finals
NFL week 6, Giants vs Saints
2009-10-15
The most exciting matchup of Week 6 features two of the last five undefeated teams left in the league. 5-0 N.Y. Giants visit 4-0 New Orleans Saints (coming off a bye) on Sunday.
NFL 5 undefeated teams left
2009-10-07
Week 4 marked the end of the season's first quarter and five teams are going into Week 5 still undefeated at 4-0.
PGA TOUR Fall Series, Turning Stone Resort Championship
2009-10-06
Matt Kuchar closed out Vaughn Taylor in a sudden-death playoff
GOLF CHAMPIONS TOUR, Senior Players Championship
2009-10-05
Watson pushes his lead to four in Baltimore
Two champions crowned at East Lake
2009-09-28
Tiger Woods claimed his second Fedex Cup title, Phil Mickelson won THE TOUR Championship
THE TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club
2009-09-28
Kenny Perry takes a 2-shot lead into Sunday's last round
THE TOUR Championship East Lake Golf Club ,Atlanta,Georgia
2009-09-25
O'Hair leads thanks to Tiger's help
NFL Regular Season week1
2009-09-15
Patriots come back from 11 points deficit for 25-24 win over Bills
BMW Championship at Cog Hill G & CC, Lemont, Illinois
2009-09-12
Tiger Woods and Mark Wilson share the lead after 36 holes
BMW Championship at Cog Hill G & CC, Lemont, Illinois
2009-09-12
Tiger Woods and Mark Wilson share the lead after 36 holes
BMW Championship at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, Lemont, Illinois
2009-09-11
PGA Tour Fedex Cup Playoffs Leg 3
PGA Tour Fedex Cup Playoffs,Deutsche Bank Championship
2009-09-08
Stricker wins and takes No1 spot on Fedex Cup standings
PGA TOUR Fedex Cup, The Barclays, sunday
2009-08-31
Heath Slocum takes the first leg of the Fedex Cup Playoffs
NFL Vick debut Thu 27
2009-08-28
NFL Vick made his debut with the Eagles in Philadelphia on Thursday
PGA - Fedex Cup, Liberty National Golf Club N.J.
2009-08-28
Garcia,Goydos and Marino are tied for the lead after 18 holes
QB Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
2009-08-25
NFL The San Diego Chargers have secured QB Philip Rivers through 2015
NFL Preseason games Saturday Aug 22
2009-08-24
Cutler outplayed Eli Manning in the 17-3 Bears victory over Giants
PGA TOUR Wyndham ChampionPGA TOUR Wyndham Championship, Final day
2009-08-24
Ryan Moore claims first PGA Tour win !
PGA TOUR Wyndham Championship, Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro N.C.
2009-08-22
Chris Riley and Jeff Maggert shot 7 under par 63 on the second round of the Wyndham Championship to lead after 36 holes with Ryan Moore(65), at -11.
ATP WORLD TOUR 1000, Semi Finals
2009-08-21
Western and Southern Financial Groups Masters Cincinnati
All-Star Semi-Finals in Cincinnati !!
NFL Preseason games Week 2
2009-08-21
Bengals' WR Ochocinco kicks the after-point in Cincinnati's win 7-6 in New England
PGA TOUR Wyndham Championship, Thursday
2009-08-21
Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro N.C.
Bad weather forced a long delay of play on Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club,about half the field will have to finish the first round on Friday morning.
ATP WORLD TOUR 1000, QF match
2009-08-21
Western and Southern Financial Groups Masters Cincinnati
Federer vs Hewitt feature QF match in Cincinnati
Favre signs with Vikings
2009-08-19
The conversations between QB Brett Favre and the Vikings Organisation lingered through May,June and July at which point,on the 28th ,Favre announced he would stay retired.However agent Bus Cook said they had been talking with the Vikings for the last 3 weeks and on Tuesday it was all settled in a few hours.
ATP WORLD TOUR 1000, Cincinnati
2009-08-20
Western & Southern Financial Groups Masters Cincinnati U.S.A.
Two big upsets on the second round in Cincinnati
PGA TOUR Wyndham Championship
2009-08-19
August 20-23
This the last event to score for the Fedex Cup Playoffs,some Pros will be there to improve on their spot and other are fighting to get in the best 125 who will tee-off in the first playoff at the Bracklays next week. U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover and Sergio Garcia,paired together,will lead a strong field in Greensboro North Carolina with defending champion Sweden's Carl Pettersson..
NFL Jaguars vs Dolphins
2009-08-17
NFL Monday Aug 17 Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins
Sat Aug 15
ATP Rogers Cup, Canada
2009-08-17
ATP Masters 1000 Rogers Cup in Montreal, Canada
Andy Murray is the first British to win the Rogers Cup !
NFL Jaguars vs Dolphins
2009-08-17
NFL Monday Aug 17 Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins
Sat Aug 15
NFL Cincinnati Bengals vs New Orleans Saints
2009-08-11
NFL Cincinnati Bengals at New Orleans Saints Friday Aug 14
ATP 500 Legg Mason Classic Semi-final
2009-08-09
Sunday August 9,
#1 and 2 seed Andy Roddick and Juan Martin del Potro through to the final!
ATP 500 Legg Mason Classic, Washington D.C.
2009-08-10
Sunday August 9,
Juan Martin del Potro back to back titles !
PGA WGC Bridgestone Invitational Akron, Ohio, 4th round
2009-08-10
Firestone Country Club Sun. Aug. 9 4th Round,
Tiger Woods claims his second title in 2 weeks !
PGA WGC Bridgestone Invitational Akron, Ohio, 3rd round
2009-08-07
Firestone Country Club Sat.Aug.8 3rd Round,
Padraig Harrington leads Tiger Woods by 3 shots !
PGA - World Golf Championship
2009-08-07
World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational Akron, Ohio August 6-9
Matthew wins the Woman's British Open
2009-08-02
RICOH Women's British Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club,
Catriona Matthew Champion !!
Senior U.S.Open & Buick Open
2009-08-02
Senior U.S. Open at Crooked Stick Carmel , Indiana,
Sunday August 2
Tiger wins third Buick open
2009-08-03
Buick Open at Warwick Hills Grand Blanc Michigan,
Sunday August 2
First rounds of Ladies'British Open
2009-07-31
First rounds of Ladies'British Open, Senior's U.S. Open and PGA Tour Buick Open
Windy, sunny and cold at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club on the british west coast for the 1st round of the RICOH Women's British Open.
NFL Michael Vick
2009-07-31
Former Atlanta's Falcons QB Michael Vick says he is close to sign with an NFL team,
The 39 years old Quarterback called coach Brad Childress late Tuesday afternoon to tell him he would not come out of retirement to play for the Vikings.
NFL Bills vs Titans
2009-07-30
The Tennesse Titans receive the Buffalo Bills at Fawcett Stadium on Sunday August 9 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame game.
Ladies seniors tiger
2009-07-30
Women's British Open ,Seniors U.S. Open and Tiger at the Buick Open,exciting week of golf starting Thursday July 30 !!
NFL Favre retires
2009-07-30
Favre is not coming back !!,
The 39 years old Quarterback called coach Brad Childress late Tuesday afternoon to tell him he would not come out of retirement to play for the Vikings.
FEDERER IS THE FATHER OF TWIN GIRLS July 24th
2009-07-28
"I have some exciting news to share with you,late last night ,in Switzerland,Mirka and I became proud parents of twin girls"revealed Roger Federer on his official website RogerFederer.com and Facebook pages.
RBC Canadian Open Oakville Ontario July23-26 Glen Abbey course
2009-07-27
Australia's Nathan Green wins on 2nd hole playoff !!,
Monday 27th 3rd and 4th rounds
Le Tour de France 2009,Sunday 26th, Stage 21
2009-07-27
Montereau-Fault-Yonne to Paris Champs-Elys'es 164 km,
Alberto Contador wins the Tour de France 2009 !!
PGA TOUR GOLF
2009-07-26
RBC Canadian Open Oakville Ontario July23-26 Glen Abbey course
Saturday 25th
Le Tour de France 2009,Saturday 25th, Stage 20
2009-07-26
Montelimar to Mont Ventoux 167 km,
Juan Manuel Garate wins Stage 20 ,the Schleck brothers fail !!
Le Tour de France 2009,Friday 24th, Stage 19
2009-07-24
Bourgoin-Jallieu to Aubenas 178 km,
Mark Cavendish makes it FIVE !!
Le Tour de France 2009,Thursday July 23rd, Stage 18
2009-07-23
Annecy-Annecy 40.5 km Individual Time-trial,
He is the best,he is the Yellow Jersey, he is Alberto Contador !!
Le Tour de France 2009-07-22
2009-07-22
Wednesday 22nd Stage 17 Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Le Grand-Bornand 169,5 km,
Frank Schleck wins the hardest mountain stage of the Tour !
Le Tour de France 2009
2009-07-21
Tuesday 21st Stage 16 Martigny to Bourg-Saint-Maurice 159 km,
Sensational win for Mikel Astarloza of Team Euskaltel-Euskadi !!
THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP TURNBERRY Ailsa course, Sunday 19th last day
2009-07-20
Stewart Cink Wins The 138th Open Championship in playoff with 59 years old TomWatson !!
THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP TURNBERRY Ailsa cours, July 16-19, Thursday 16th
2009-07-17
A beautiful day to begin play at The Open,sunshine,sea like a mirror and a very light breeze.Perfect scoring conditions and many players have taken advantage of the magnificent golf course.
PGA TOUR GOLF THE FEDEX CUP
2009-07-07
For those who are not familiar with it,let's have a look at the already famous Fedex Cup.What is it?
Fedex attracted the attention of all the players of the PGA TOUR by sponsering a season long competition based on a points system leading to four Playoffs Tournaments.
AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club Maryland July 2-5, Saturday 4th
2009-07-05
Beautiful weather,blue skies and a light brise,for a perfect day of golf.
Great round with a lot of movement at the top of the leaderboard.
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS WIMBLEDON 2009, Sunday July 5 Last Day
2009-07-06
Sunday July 5 Last Day
A few clouds and a lot of sun in Wimbledon for the Men's Singles Final.
JOHN DEERE CLASSIC Silvis, Ill. July 9-12
2009-07-14
Sunday 12th, 3rd and 4th rounds
Due to heavy rain there was no play on Friday so after the cut on Saturday afternoon players prepared to play two rounds on Sunday,starting on split tees.
TENNIS DAVIS CUP QUARTER-FINALS,Sunday-July 12th
2009-07-14
Sunday-July 12th
Israel, Croatia, Czech Republic and Spain are the Semi-Finalists of the Davis Cup 2009.
NFL, Tight end Tony Gonzalez in Atlanta
2009-07-10
The Kansas City Chiefs traded 10 times Pro-bowler Tony Gonzalez to the Attlanta Falcons for a second round pick on the draft.
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS WIMBLEDON 2009, Friday July 3rd 11th day
2009-07-02
Friday July 3rd 11th day
It was cloudy in the morning but no sign of rain to disturb the Men's Semi-Finals.The sun actually showed up half way during the Federer-Haas match.
AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club Maryland July 2-5
2009-07-03
Tiger Woods is the host of the Tournament on that beautiful golf course situated in the gorgeous area of Washington D.C.
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS WIMBLEDON 2009, July 2nd 10th Day
2009-07-02
Thursday July 2nd 10th Day
Hot and humid on Centre Court as the weather stays sunny and bright.
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS WIMBLEDON 2009, Wednesday July 1st 9th day
2009-07-01
Wednesday July 1st, 9th day
Blue skies over Wimbledon for this very interesting day of the Men's Quarter-Finals.To start Federer and Karlovic will play on Centre Court and Djokovic will face Haas on Court 1.Murray and Ferrero are next on Center Court as Roddick and Hewitt will battle on court 1.
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS WIMBLEDON 2009, Saturday 4th July 12th day
2009-07-05
Saturday 4th July 12th day
It is still sunny in Wimbledon for the Ladies'Final !!
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS WIMBLEDON 2009,Sunday 28th, 7th day, day off
2009-06-30
Sunday 28th, 7th day, day off
After a week of play with no interruptions,almost unheard of at Wimbledon,the survivors are resting and getting ready to battle on Monday for a spot in the Quarter Finals.
Let's have a closer look at the match ups and on who to put a wager at BetMania.com Sportsbook.
TRAVELLERS CHAMPIONSHIP TPC River Highlands,Cromwell Conn.
2009-06-30
A stacked up leaderboard as Paul Goydos started the last round at 16 under, 1 shot ahead of Kenny Perry and 2 of David Toms.Beautiful day for golf,the leaders will need to make some birdies to resist the charge of the young guns lurking just a few shots behind.The course is in perfect condition and the soft greens allow the players to attack almost every hole.
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS WIMBLEDON 2009,Thursday 25th , 4th day,2nd round
2009-06-26
Thursday 25th , 4th day,2nd round
Record crowds have invaded the Wimbledon grounds as the weather has been perfect on the first four days of play.Many slept just outside the entrance to be able to get in and see their idol Andy Murray in action today.
GRAN SLAM TENNIS, THE CHAMPINSHIPS WIMBLEDON 2009 22 June- 5 July
2009-06-25
Men's Singles
As the players on the bottom half of the draw were in action today Federer looked very impressive dismissing Garcia-Lopez 6-2,6-2,6-4.Roger said " I am confident and playing great at the moment,but it will get tougher and I look forward for the next match."His next opponent is #27 Philipp Kohlschreiber who went through his 2nd round in a very tough 5setter (8-6 in the 5th) against the tcheck Ivo Minar
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS WIMBLEDON 2009
2009-06-24
GRAN SLAM TENNIS at BetMania,
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS WIMBLEDON 2009, Tuesday 23rd
109th GOLF U.S. OPEN, 18-21 JUNE
2009-06-23
109th GOLF U.S. OPEN AT FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK 18-21 JUNE, BETHPAGE BLACK COURSE
LUCAS GLOVER WINS HIS FIRST MAJOR TITLE
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS WIMBLEDON 2009 22 June-5 July
2009-06-22
GRAN SLAM TENNIS at BetMania,
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109th GOLF U.S. OPEN AT FARMINGDALE , NEW YORK 18-21 JUNE
2009-06-22
BETHPAGE BLACK COURSE
The 60 players who made the cut finished the third round of the U.S. Open just before 5pm ET.After three hectic days due to heavy rains the play went smoothly today without further delays. The course was soggy,it rained during Saturday evening and the best part of the night,but the maintenance crew (extended to almost 200 people) did a fantastic job to make it playable.The occasional ball plugged here and there,nothing really serious.
THE 2009 US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP BETHPAGE STATE PARK
2009-06-18
"Double Defense"
Tiger Woods is defending the title he conquered last year at Torrey Pines. Every golfer fan remembers that dramatic victory watching him limp along on a busted left knee, tie Rocco Mediate on the green of the 72nd hole and finally win on a Monday playoff.
Ways to Bet On Baseball
2009-06-16
How do you bet on baseball? Baseball does not have point spreads in the same way that football and basketball do, because baseball functions according to runs, which work somewhat differently than points. However, baseball does have something similar, known as the run line. To understand how the run line works, you first need to understand the money line.Understanding the Money Line in Baseball
The NBA Finals Aftermath, Draft Talk and Trade Rumors Heat Up!
2009-06-16
Trouble brewing in Golden State?...Jamison to Cleveland?...Minnesota trying to move up?...McGrady being shopped?...USA Basketball tryouts in Colorado Springs.
Brett Favre to Vikings? His family's ready, with hotel rooms for Nov. 1 game here
2009-06-09
If Brett Favre signs to play quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in the next week or two, his family and friends will be ready for his one game back in Green Bay.
Don't count the Orlando Magic out just yet!
2009-06-09
Those of us who picked the Orlando Magic to win the NBA Finals do not look terribly smart, just now. The Magic played the first game as if they would be given points for indifference. In Game 2 Sunday, they were much, much better, and if not for a Courtney Lee alley-oop that rolled off the rim as time expired a brilliant play, and about as good a look as you are liable to get when running a play with six-tenths of a second left this would be a tied series, heading back for three games in Orlando against a Lakers team that has put forward some road stinkers in these playoffs.
Orlando Magic's 3 Keys to an NBA Championship!
2009-06-03
Orlando Magic's 3 Keys to an NBA Championship!
U.S. vs. Costa Rica World Cup qualify's game
2009-06-03
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- Catch a glimpse of the exterior of Estadio Ricardo Saprissa at dusk, with mountains in the distance and urban decay surrounding it, and you just might find yourself wondering if you're staring at a stadium or the set of the latest "Terminator" movie.
NBA Conference's Final Ready To Tip
2009-05-19
The mighty Los Angeles Lakers were pushed to the limit by the underdog Houston Rockets, who many wrote off after its big man Yao Ming went down with a series ending broken left foot in Game 3 and when Los Angeles won Game 5 by 40 points, matching Houston's worst playoff loss. Though, a Rockets' 95-80 Game 6 win in Houston, surprisingly, made for a Game 7 that placed online NBA betting fans wearing purple and gold on the edge of their seats.
NASCAR's Southern 500 at "The Lady in Black"
2009-05-06
Online NASCAR betting fans' biggest villain Kyle Busch proved yet again Saturday night at Richmond he knows how to win. This time taking the checkers was a little sweeter, as he won with BetMania NASCAR odds of +600, while presenting himself with an all expense paid trip to Victory Lane as a March 27 birthday gift. The birthday boy cashed for his NASCAR wagering investors and became just the second driver in Sprint Cup history to post a birthday win. Cale Yarborough is the only other driver to accomplish the feat twice celebrating with victories at North Wilkesboro in 1977 and Atlanta in 1983.
NASCAR's Southern 500 at "The Lady in Black"
2009-05-06
Online NASCAR betting fans' biggest villain Kyle Busch proved yet again Saturday night at Richmond he knows how to win. This time taking the checkers was a little sweeter, as he won with BetMania NASCAR odds of +600, while presenting himself with an all expense paid trip to Victory Lane as a March 27 birthday gift. The birthday boy cashed for his NASCAR wagering investors and became just the second driver in Sprint Cup history to post a birthday win. Cale Yarborough is the only other driver to accomplish the feat twice celebrating with victories at North Wilkesboro in 1977 and Atlanta in 1983.
American Idol's Final Four
2009-05-05
American Idol betting Season 8 is down to its sports betting version of the Final Four, and there's still a lot at stake for the contestants and bettors investing in America's most popular show as it winds down. Judges have said several times that this season's contestants are the strongest in the show's history. If you bet on American Idol, you can't argue that claim because each remaining Idol hopeful has incredible talent and a shot to win.
Previewing the Kentucky Derby's Top-3 Favorites
2009-04-14
Are you ready for some playoff hockey betting action? After 82 hard-fought games, the online NHL betting regular season has concluded and the two-month postseason grind is about to begin, starting on Wednesday, April 15 with four first-round games, as 16 teams start its journey in hopes of hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup. With the puck ready to drop for postseason, now's the time to visit the BetMania NHL odds (futures/props) for conference odds, to raise the Cup and more! The Detroit Red Wings are oddsmakers slight odds on favorites to successfully defend its title, priced at +365.
91st PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minnesota
2009-08-14
Tiger Woods leads by 1 over Padraig Harrington!
Kobe looks to bounce back in game 4
2009-06-11
Orlando disposed of the rather large monkey on its back Tuesday.
NHL Playoff Matchups
2009-04-14
Are you ready for some playoff hockey betting action? After 82 hard-fought games, the online NHL betting regular season has concluded and the two-month postseason grind is about to begin, starting on Wednesday, April 15 with four first-round games, as 16 teams start its journey in hopes of hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup. With the puck ready to drop for postseason, now's the time to visit the BetMania NHL odds (futures/props) for conference odds, to raise the Cup and more! The Detroit Red Wings are oddsmakers slight odds on favorites to successfully defend its title, priced at +365.
The 135th Kentucky Derby is Coming Up
2009-04-13
Yes sports betting fans, the first Saturday of May is rapidly approaching, and whether you're a novice or horse betting expert, the 135th Kentucky Derby will create excitement. Horses that'll compete in the Run for the Roses have completed there two-year-old campaigns and now have hit their potential prime, as they hope to capture the Triple Crown.
Previewing the Kentucky Derby's Top-3 Favorites
2009-04-27
I Want Revenge, Pioneerof the Nile and Quality Road are considered the early Run for the Roses favorites. With the first Saturday of May less than a week away, BetMania takes a look at how the trio is prepping at Churchill Downs for the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby. For two of the three things are going well, while the same can't be said for one of the top contenders.
American Idol's Last Two Standing
2009-05-18
American Idol betting fans have witnessed an awesome Season 8, which has been arguably the most talented group ever. Following a titanic 88 million votes and with just 1 million separating the top two finalists Danny Gokey became the odd man out on Wednesday night when he was eliminated from the show's first-ever all-male top three. It came as a surprise to many, considering he was oddsmakers clear second choice not too distant behind the favorite.
March Madness Bracketology 101
2009-03-18
The madness of March brings with it immeasurable exciting online sports betting action and bracketology fever that rises to eye-popping odds. With the BetMania 50K March Madness bracket contest up and ready to rock, let's dance to the beat of bracketology in hopes of winning mad cash!
Wagering NCAA Basketball Online - Round 1 Biggest March Madness Upsets
2009-03-09
March Madness wagering opens with 32 games packed into two days of fantastic online college basketball betting and annually the opening round is highlighted by upsets in a tournament where all dogs can bark no matter how much oddsmakers' disrespect they face. If you're a sports betting fan, you'll most likely agree it's one of sport's greatest tournaments.
BetMania NCAA Basketball Tournament Betting Tips
2009-02-03
Wagering on conference tournament games compared to regular-season NCAA basketball betting can be very different, because some teams have everything on the line and others are just warming up for the Big Dance, so bettors have to be careful not to fall victim to the fact. With conference tournament play just tipping off, here's some helpful info to help build your bankroll.
Countdown to the Madness
2009-02-03
We're just days away from March Madness and NCAA basketball betting fanatics know that means college hardwood online sports betting action at its best. March Madness brings bettors one of the best and most exciting tournaments in any sport, at any level. And BetMania has your ticket punched and dancing shoes fitted.
2009 Oscar's Betting Preview
2009-02-06
The idea behind wagering on the Oscars is a winner-take-all prop, no different than who's going to win the presidential election, or who's going to score first in the Super Bowl. If you're right, you get paid. If you're wrong, you get nothing. That's gambling baby! Though, betting on the Oscars gives gamblers an edge over the books, because of media filled expert analysis, valuable insight and an overwhelming resources dedicated to the red-carpet event.
Indianapolis 500 - Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!
2008-05-23
On Sunday, race fans will be treated to the IRL's 92nd Indianapolis 500, which is one of the most legendary and famous races in the world, and all eyes will be on Danica Patrick who's one of three ladies in the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing".
51st Daytona 500 Preview
2009-02-03
The 2009 online NASCAR betting season countdown to green is underway, which revs up with the 51st running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15. The Great American Race is NASCAR's ''Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing'' and Sprint Cup's biggest event. The Daytona 500 is the most prestigious race on the NASCAR wagering calendar that annually begins the 36-race season.
UFC Fight Night 17 Preview
2009-02-03
UFC Fight Night 17 is poised to storm into Tampa, as the world's MMA top-series visits the city for the first time on Saturday evening. The USF Sun Dome (University of South Florida campus) is the venue for the spectacular lineup that can be seen free on Spike TV, starting at 9:00pm EST. So get ready Tampa, and online UFC betting fans, because this weekend Betmania has your ticket to all the Octagon action and money-making odds.
Super Bowl XLIII - Heads or Tails?
2009-01-27
By far, Super Bowl XLIII will be the most watched and wagered on football game of the season in North America and abroad. Gamblers from around the globe will bet on Super Bowl XLIII with a majority of money going on the sides and 'totals'.
NFL AFC Conference Championship Game Betting Previews
2009-01-15
The AFC teams searching for a Super Bowl XLIII ticket is No. 6 seed Baltimore Ravens at No. 2 seed Pittsburgh Steelers Part III, starting at 6:30pm EST. These AFC North rivals have bad blood, solidified by the two regular season meetings, which were the most physical matchups of the year. Pittsburgh won both meetings by a combined total of only 7 points, though Baltimore has cashed in six of eight meetings. The Ravens supposedly had bounties on several Steelers players in the Dec. 14 game, adding fuel to a fire with a Super Bowl appearance at stake.
NFL AFC Conference Championship Game Betting Previews
2009-01-15
The AFC teams searching for a Super Bowl XLIII ticket is No. 6 seed Baltimore Ravens at No. 2 seed Pittsburgh Steelers Part III, starting at 6:30pm EST. These AFC North rivals have bad blood, solidified by the two regular season meetings, which were the most physical matchups of the year. Pittsburgh won both meetings by a combined total of only 7 points, though Baltimore has cashed in six of eight meetings. The Ravens supposedly had bounties on several Steelers players in the Dec. 14 game, adding fuel to a fire with a Super Bowl appearance at stake.
NFL NFC Conference Championship Game Betting Previews
2009-01-15
Sunday's NFL Conference Championship games feature an improbable NFC title contest between two birds, who weren't expected to fly this far into the season, and an AFC championship matchup pitting division rivals against each other, who truly hate each other and with a Super Bowl XLIII berth at stake it's going to be a war. Online NFL betting excitement will reach heights unknown to any bird, and the hitting will be hard and delivered with bad intent in this weekend's Conference Championship games. Here's a preview of both highlighted with key ATS trends.
Sunday's NFL Division Playoff Games
2009-01-12
On Sunday, the New York Giants (12-4 SU, 12-4 ATS) host Philadelphia Eagles (10-6-1 SU, 11-6 ATS) at 1:00pm EST to start the online NFL wagering action. The BetMania NFL odds 4-point underdog Eagles (Game 'total' 39) are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings versus the Giants, however, the dog is 8-0 ATS in their last eight matchups.
Saturday's NFL Division Playoff Games
2009-01-10
Saturday's postseason online NFL betting action kicks off at 4:30pm EST when Baltimore visits Tennessee, who was tied with two other teams as the regular season's biggest money-makers with an ATS record of 12-4. One of the other 12-4 ATS regular season top cash producers was the Ravens, pitting two clubs against each other accustom to building sports betting bankrolls. When squaring off though, the Titans have won the last four meetings ATS.
Sugar Bowl (Jan. 2, 8:00pm EST - New Orleans, LA)
2009-01-02
BetMania NCAA football odds gurus believe Alabama (12-1 SU, 9-4 ATS) is going to win its BCS bowl game by more than a touchdown, despite Utah (12-0 SU, 7-3-1 ATS) being the only undefeated team to play in a BCS bowl game. The Tide has an edge in athleticism, and the Louisiana Superdome will be filled with Crimson. They are a short drive from New Orleans, and they haven't been there for the Sugar Bowl in 16 years. Alabama is 8-4 SU in the Sugar Bowl, and its 31 bowl victories lead the nation.
Fiesta Bowl (Jan. 5, 8:00pm EST - Glendale, AZ)
2009-01-02
When No. 3 Texas (11-1 SU, 9-3 ATS) plays No. 10 Ohio State (10-2 SU, 5-6 ATS) in the Fiesta Bowl and many online sports betting fanatics believe the Longhorns will be playing with a chip on its shoulder after being snubbed from the BCS national championship game.
NFL Playoffs - New York Giants - Eli Manning
2008-12-24
As we head into the 2008-09 online NFL betting regular season finale, there's still a very muddled playoff picture in need of completion, which Week 17 will have honors of putting the finishing touches on. But before wagering your hard earned money on Sunday's NFL action, BetMania.com has delightfully broken down the postseason picture as it currently stands, including every team still alive and all possible scenarios that could ultimately be the difference maker to postseason.
Monday Night Football Betting Preview - Packers at Bears
2008-12-22
Week 16 features the final Monday Night Football game of the season, as the Green Bay Packers (5-9 SU, 7-7 ATS) invade Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears (8-6 SU, 6-6-2 ATS), who are in a must win game versus a rival to keep their postseason hopes alive and that promises a competitive online NFL betting event. However, even a victory over Green Bay and another win in the season finale (at Houston) might not be enough to put Chicago in the playoffs, but a loss certainly slams the door closed on a postseason entrance.
NFL Week 15 Betting Review
2008-12-18
Before getting to your Week 15 betting review, BetMania.com would like to remind online NFL wagering fans Week 16 provides Thursday and Saturday games to kickoff the week featuring many games with playoff implications. Those two games are followed by Sunday's 13-game slate, and of course, Monday Night Football.
Monday Night Football Betting Preview - Browns at Eagles
2008-12-15
The Philadelphia Eagles (7-5-1 SU, 5-7-1 ATS) have surged and are flying near postseason heights but a loss on Monday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns (4-9 SU, 6-6-1 ATS) lowers their elevation flight and will but them near the bottom of the list of NFC teams looking to earn a wild-card. BetMania.com NFL odds have the Eagles favored at -15 with a game total of 39.
Week 13 NFL Wagering Review
2008-12-04
Online NFL betting fans investing in Thanksgiving chalk had their turkeys stuffed with holiday cash via Thursday's three favorites making money look easy, outscoring the underdogs by a combined 129-39. Speaking of holidays, Week 14 provides the perfect opportunity to begin winning some extra Christmas coins.
Week 14 BCS Betting Review
2008-12-01
Week 14 online NCAA betting action was immeasurable and provided a much clearer BCS picture. It was Rivalry Week, and if you bet on college football, it lived up to its expectations and then some. Let's reflect back at the BCS contests, how things stack up in the Top 10 in the newly released rankings and where BCS teams may go bowling.
Monday Night Football Betting Preview - Jaguars at Texans
2008-11-28
Ok sports betting fans, let's face it, Week 12's Monday Night Football matchup between two 4-7 SU clubs won't trump Thursday and Sunday's great online NFL betting action. But when the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans take the field the opportunity to make money presents itself. Any way you shake it, NFL wagering will be available and it's Monday Night Football baby! So let's preview the game and key trends in efforts of ending the NFL's week on a winning note.
Thanksgiving NFL Betting Preview
2008-11-27
Betmania.com invites you to the table for turkey and three great Thanksgiving online NFL betting games! Detroit has the honors of hosting the Tennessee Titans, meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys welcome the Seahawks Seattle to the NFL wagering feast. Your nightcap is the Arizona Cardinals and hosting Philadelphia Eagles.
NFL Week 12 Betting Review
2008-11-25
Week 12's online NFL betting action kicked off on Thursday. Steelers won, which is not a surprise, Oakland was the surprise of the week. There wasn't one great game that earns top honors as the week's best. Only since 2006 Thanksgiving day began featuring three games. While enjoying leftovers or continuing your all day long feeding frenzy, you can take in nightcap when the Philadelphia host Arizona. Despite Donavon McNabb's unawareness that an NFL game couldn't result in a tie and getting benched Sunday, he'll start against the Cardinals.
BCS National Championship Game (Jan. 8, 8:00pm EST - Miami, FL)
2009-01-02
The National Championship game is always the most anticipated BCS contest of them all, as No. 1 clashes with No. 2 for the title.
Week 12 MNF Betting Preview - Packers at Saints
2008-11-21
Week 12's rendition of Monday Night Football features two 5-5 teams with two sharp quarterbacks, looking for two straight wins as the two meet at the Superdome for the first time in over six years.
Eddie Jordan Surprisingly Fired
2008-11-24
Surprisingly, this morning the Eddie Jordan became the former head coach of the Washington Wizards. Despite having picked up the option on the contract to keep him through next season, 2009-2010, Scott Hall, team spokesman, confirmed that Eddie Jordan was fired after 5 straight losses and only one win.
Week 12 NCAA Fb Betting Review
2008-11-21
With another great college football wagering week in the books, the artist painting this year's rendition of the BCS conference picture has canvas and brush close by as we've entered the latter stages of the season, which provides a rough sketch as things begin to take shape. Let's review what was an exciting slate and how the Top 25 will stack up in the BCS rankings when they take the field for Week 13 action that features many stellar games with heavy stakes in tow.
NFL Week 11 Betting Review
2008-11-21
Week 11 of the NFL online betting season began on Thursday and featured many great games, records, immeasurable excitement, a tie and even a blown call that cost Pittsburgh investors cash. But before getting to your game reviews here's some important numbers to keep in mind. The weekend's wild action created a side ATS record of 9-7 in favor of the chalk with an O/U 5-10-1 mark. Here's a look at current season key SU and ATS stats heading into Week 12, beginning on Thursday with a contest featuring Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, kicking off at 8:15pm EST.
Monday Night Football Betting Preview - Tampa Bay at Carolina
2008-12-08
Week 14's rendition of Monday Night Football is a good one that will decide NFC South supremacy, as the front running Tampa Bay Buccaneers battle the Carolina Panthers to break a 9-3 first-place division tie, in what promises to be a great online NFL betting event. BetMania.com NFL odds list Carolina 3 -point favorites with a game total of 38.
Arizona Super Bowl
2009-01-15
Black and gold of the Pittsburgh Steelers are familiar colors to the Super Bowl, having made six previous showings and winning five, as they look for an NFL-most six titles on Feb. 1 with ''Terrible Towels'' waving by those betting on the Steelers to make history. Meanwhile, the Cardinals fly into Tampa for its first dance under the bright lights of the big stage.
NFL Seattle Seahawks at San Diego Chargers
2009-08-14
NFL Seattle Seahawks at San Diego Chargers
Sat Aug 15
Week 15 NCAA Football Betting Review
2008-12-08
Week 15 represented the online college football regular-season finale. It was a great campaign capped off with a stellar weekend that featured nine Top 25 BCS ranked teams in action, as champions were crowned and a BCS picture was completed. Let's look back at all the games that included ranked teams and talk bowling.
Week 13 NCAA Football Betting Review
2008-11-24
A great college football wagering week in the books. Things are taking shape now that we are entering the last stages of the season. Here is a review of the Top 25 ranking featuring stellar games with a lot in stakes.
Sep 2nd NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL Starts
Sep 9th KICK OFF GAME - NFL 2010
SAINTS vs. VIKINGS @ New Orleans
Sep 11th Nascar - Richmond Nascar Racing
Sep 17th Tennis - Davis Cup - Semifinals
Sep 20th Tennis - BCR Open - Romania
Sep 23th Golf - The Tour by Coca Cola
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