Lang leads Women's Open at tough Oakmont
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07/08/2010 - Oakmont, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brittany Lang bogeyed her final hole Thursday to post a two-under 69 and take a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the U.S. Women's Open Championship.
Lang is not only searching for her first major championship title, but also her first win on the LPGA Tour.
Amateur Kelli Shean led by herself for over nine holes, but three-putted for bogey on the par-five ninth, her last, at Oakmont Country Club to slip to minus-one.
Shean shares second place at one-under 70 with M.J. Hur, Amy Yang and 2008 U.S. Women's Open champion Inbee Park.
They were the only five players to break par in the first round.
Mhairi McKay and Sakura Yokomine are tied for sixth at even-par 71.
Among the top-10 players in the world, top-ranked Cristie Kerr, who won this title in 2007, and world No. 7 Song-Hee Kim are closest to the leaders at plus-one. They are tied for eighth with 12 other players.
Michelle Wie had the toughest day among the top-10 players in the world as she stumbled to a birdie-free, 11-over 82.
Defending champion Eun-Hee Ji posted a six-over 77 and is tied for 73rd.
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New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez has been added as a participant for the Home Run Derby that will take place on Monday in Anaheim, the day before the 81st All-Star Game. Ramirez will take part i
<< Former Kentucky, NBA center Turpin found dead
Lexington, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former University of Kentucky product and NBA
center Mel Turpin was found dead of an apparent suicide at the age of 49.
The Herald-Leader reported on Thursday that police responded to a personal
injury r
<< Wizards get Hinrich from Bulls
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Wizards have acquired guard
Kirk Hinrich, the draft rights to Kevin Seraphin and cash considerations from
the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Vladimir Veremeenko.
The deal was put together
<< Morneau, Young day-to-day for Twins
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Twins All-Star first baseman Justin Morneau,
along with outfIelder Delmon Young, are listed as day-to-day due to injuries
suffered in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Morneau, who will appear in h
<< Johnson stays with Hawks
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Hawks have officially re-signed
unrestricted free agent guard Joe Johnson.
As per team team policy, no terms of the deal were announced. However, the
Atlanta Journal-Constitution quoted Arn
Oklahoma City, OK (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Forward Kevin Durant has officially signed a multi-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal is reportedly for five years. "Today is an exciting and important day in
Chappell shoots 61 for Nationwide lead >>
Clarksburg, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kevin Chappell fired an 11-under 61 on
Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic.
Chappell's 61 matched the course record at Raven Golf Club and earned him a
two-shot lead over
Ainge: Forget LeBron, Celtics team to beat in East >>
Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge wasn't worried about The Decision.He's got his team back.``We're the Eastern Conference champions,'' Ainge said Thursday. ``And we think we're going to be better next year.''Ainge confirmed that the Celtics
LeBron James makes his pick: He's going to Miami >>
LeBron James has made his decision. He's going to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh with the Miami Heat.James made his long-awaited announcement in a hastily arranged ESPN special Thursday night in Greenwich, Conn., and James wasted no time in making
Blue Jays homer five times, take series vs. Twins >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alex Gonzalez drove in three runs and Brett
Cecil pitched seven strong innings, as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the
Minnesota Twins, 8-1, in the rubber match of a three-game series.
Cecil (8-5) allo
Chiefs' Treen Green out for Sunday's game
How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.
Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.
The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.
The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).
Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
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Pro Football Odds : NFC SOUTH BETTING ODDS
NFL betting action is back! At MySportsbook, all of the pro football odds are posted for the NFC North. Check out how we see the four teams in this cloudy division stacking up this year in the chase for the playoffs! Green Bay Packers (+125) - With QB Aaron Rodgers leading the offense and DC Dom Capers working his magic on defense, the Packers are a real force to be reckoned with.
Virtually nothing changed on this offense for Green Bay from last year to this year, save for the addition of rookie OT Brian Bulaga to the bunch. Expect more huge numbers from the Pack, and a relatively favorable schedule should get them over the hump and into the playoffs once again this season. My NFL Betting Predictions: 11-5, 1st place in NFC North Minnesota Vikings (+130) - There are still too many unknowns about the Vikes this year. There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not.
There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.
Chicago Bears (+350) - The Bears are probably a bit of an overhyped team once again this year.No, we don't think it is plausible for QB Jay Cutler to have as bad of a season as he did last year, and we do think the additions of RB Chester Taylor and DE Julius Peppers are going to help immensely, but there's still something in the water in the Windy City that we aren't so sure about. Maybe Chicago finds its way to .500... but then again, maybe it doesn't. If Favre comes back, Cutler might be the worst quarterback in this division this year.
Detroit Lions (+1500) - The Lions are probably once again going to be the whipping boys for the rest of the teams in the NFC North, but they aren't just going to roll over and die once again. There is some real talent amassing on this team offensively, as the combination of QB Matt Stafford, RB Jahvid Best, WR Calvin Johnson, and TE Brandon Pettigrew should put a bunch of points on the board if the offensive line can even remotely hold up. The questions really lie on defense, where it feels like DT Ndamukong Suh is going to be trying to stop opposing teams all by himself. This year should show some marked improvement in the Motor City.
The Patriots will make NFL betting fans a lot of money this season, get in early and enjoy the cash.
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