MLB Betting – Braves vs Phillies Preview & Pick
I wonder if the Philadelphia Phillies spent the first few months of 2011 saying, “Hello? Atlanta? Weren’t you supposed to slug it out with us at the top of the standings? We’re waiting.”
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I wonder if the Philadelphia Phillies spent the first few months of 2011 saying, “Hello? Atlanta? Weren’t you supposed to slug it out with us at the top of the standings? We’re waiting.”
The Mountain West is becoming more and more relevant.
NBA news: Michael Beasley busted for marijuana
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley was stopped last week in a Minnesota suburb for speeding and possession of marijuana.
MLB news: J.P. Arencibia exits after beaning
Toronto Blue Jays rookie backstop J.P. Arencibia left last night’s game against the Boston Red Sox when he took a Jonathan Papelbon pitch off his left wrist.
As the All-Star break approaches, a handful of slow-starting teams are returning to prominence in this week’s power rankings.
NHL news: Hurricanes trade Joe Corvo to Bruins
The biggest NHL news yesterday was Tomas Kaberle signing in Carolina – but we’ll have more on that in our Free Agency Roundup article.
NBA news: Pacers to name Vogel head coach
I would’ve sworn this was already reported – but the Indiana Pacers are expected to name Frank Vogel their head coach for 2011 today.
Vogel took over as interim coach after Jim O’Brien’s midseason firing and took the Pacers to a 20-18 record, helping them reach the playoffs for the first time since 2006.
Lakers assistant Brian Shaw was considered a major candidate for the job but has instead accepted a spot on Indiana’s bench as an associate head coach.
The Detroit Pistons are now the only NBA team without a head coach.
Rudy Fernandez to play one more year in NBA?
It appears Rudy Fernandez is not long for the NBA – but he plans to honor the rest of his current contract. The Dallas Mavericks forward had previously complained about playing time and talked about returning to his native Spain before he was traded to the reigning NBA champs last month.
He also reportedly received a lucrative offer from Real Madrid. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
But Fernandez says he’ll honor final year of his contract before going anywhere. He averaged 9.1 points over three season with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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NFL news: Roy Williams sues beauty queen over engagement ring
If you turn down a marriage proposal, you’re not supposed to keep the engagement ring, right?
The dust is settling now that July 1 and the start of unrestricted free-agency have passed. Who are the biggest signings?
Let’s have a look at the 10 most expensive NHL acquisitions in terms of salary-cap hit.
The first round of the 2011 NFL draft was loaded with exciting defensive prospects.
So the Big 10, complete with 12 teams, is the same Big 10 as last year. Capiche?
Though they aren’t gaining much ground in the competitive National League East, the New York Mets have to be happy with their play of late.
The Cincinnati Reds must feel like they have nine lives.
In the happy, hypothetical world where the NFL lockout is no more, training camps are about to start. The Hall-of-Fame game is a month away.
Cappers Picks Golf handicappers have all your latest golf news and information so be sure to make us your trusted source for up-to-the-minute golf details. PGA Golf betting fans will also have plenty golf action to focus on as this year’s Fed Ex Cup Championship and another Major is just around the corner.
The Boys of Summer are special in the sports betting community because they give us so much action. In Major League Baseball, almost everyone plays almost every day. That gives bettors the opportunity to make money daily – but also brings with it some unique pitfalls.