11/07/2008 - Shanghai, China (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Heavy rain washed out the second round of the HSBC Champions tournament Friday before a single shot had been hit.
Sheshan International Golf Club was rendered unplayable by the persistent rainfall and, after several efforts to push the round back, it was decided to suspend play for the day.
The round will resume at 6:45 a.m. local time Saturday morning (5:45 p.m. ET on Friday) with groups going off the No. 1 and No. 10 tees. The tournament director said the main objective was to get in a full 72 holes.
"Our plan will be to put the players straight back out for the third round without a redraw," said David Probyn. "Therefore, we would hope that the final matches would be able to achieve around 27 holes [Saturday]."
The event marks the start of the European Tour's 2009 season and the beginning of its new Race to Dubai, the season-long money scramble that replaces the Order of Merit and ends in the most lucrative tournament in golf, the $10 million Dubai World Championship.
Henrik Stenson held the first-round lead after shooting a seven-under 65 on Thursday.
Defending champion and world No. 2 Phil Mickelson had a six-under 66 and shares second place with world No. 3 Sergio Garcia, No. 8 Anthony Kim and No. 16 Adam Scott.
The star-studded field of 77 players also includes Ian Poulter (68), reigning Order of Merit winner Robert Karlsson (69), defending British and PGA champion Padraig Harrington (69), and Geoff Ogilvy (70).
<< Brown, Kings defeat Panthers in LA
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dustin Brown's goal with 8:37 left in the
third period proved to be the eventual game-winner, as the Los Angeles Kings
held on for a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers in a matchup of two struggling
teams.
<< Canucks, Luongo stonewall Coyotes
Vancouver, BC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kevin Bieska scored the game's lone goal, and
Roberto Luongo made 28 saves in his 42nd career shutout, as the Vancouver
Canucks blanked the Phoenix Coyotes, 1-0, at General Motors Place.
Ryan Kesler and
<< Flames hold on for wild win over Preds
Calgary, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jarome Iginla and Craig Conroy both scored two
goals and the Calgary Flames held on for a wild 7-6 win over the Nashville
Predators at Saddledome.
Rene Bourque, Cory Sarich and Daymond Langkow also scored
<< Colorado's Sakic scratched Thursday with back strain
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Colorado Avalanche centerman Joe Sakic was
scratched from Thursday night's 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild with a strained
back.
Sakic was third on the Avalanche with 12 points (2 G, 10 A) enterin
Saiki, Hattori share Mizuno Classic lead >>
Shima Mie, Japan (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Miki Saiki and Mayu Hattori both fired
rounds of five-under 67 to share the first-round lead Friday at the Mizuno
Classic.
Eun-A Lim and Ji-Yai Shin stood a shot off the lead at four-under 68, w
Shoulder injury could sideline Parker >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie
Parker missed practice Thursday with a shoulder injury and could sit out
Sunday's game against Indianapolis.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Friday mo
Report: Giants' Tuck fined >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck was
reportedly fined $7,500 by the NFL for a hit against Dallas quarterback Brooks
Bollinger this past Sunday.
Tuck was penalized for roughing the passer on the p
Winless Wizards welcome Knicks to Verizon Center >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Wizards are still in search of their first
win of the 2008-09 season and will take on the New York Knicks tonight at the
Verizon Center.
Washington fell to 0-3 after Wednesday's 112-104 overtime lo
Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value
If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture. Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).
For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot. The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.
TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.
"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,' it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."
"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.
Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash. Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win.
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Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds
Will he or won't he? Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.
Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.
"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."
Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.
Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.
But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.
Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback. It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.
Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Baltimore Ravens 15-1
Buffalo Bills 50-1
Carolina Panthers 18-1
Chicago Bears 10-1
Cincinnati Bengals 15-1
Cleveland Browns 100-1
Dallas Cowboys 15-1
Denver Broncos 15-1
Detroit Lions 100-1
Green Bay Packers 50-1
Houston Texans 100-1
Indianapolis Colts 6-1
Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1
Kansas City Chiefs 30-1
Miami Dolphins 40-1
Minnesota Vikings 75-1
New England Patriots 10-1
New Orleans Saints 18-1
New York Giants 20-1
New York Jets 30-1
Oakland Raiders 100-1
Philadelphia Eagles 18-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1
Saint Louis Rams 60-1
San Diego Chargers 6-1
San Francisco 49ers 75-1
Seattle Seahawks 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1
Tennessee Titans 40-1
Washington Redskins 50-1
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