05/12/2008 - Nashville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Nashville Predators have signed forward Martin Erat to a seven-year contract worth $31.5 million.
Erat, a restricted free agent, established a career high with 23 goals and tied a personal best with 57 points in 76 games this past season. He has spent his entire six-year career with Nashville.
"Martin Erat is a perfect example of this organization's philosophy," said Predators general manager David Poile in making the announcement. "He came to us as a seventh-round draft pick, and grew steadily into an elite player when given an opportunity to succeed. He has continued to take on more responsibility and is an integral part of our team moving forward. We look forward to his leadership and production for the next seven years."
The 26-year-old native of the Czech Republic has 85 goals, 168 assists and 253 points in 407 NHL games. He's added two goals and six assists in 20 playoff games.
<< Braves' Smoltz throwing again
PITTSBURGH (AP) -Atlanta ace John Smoltz is throwing again and hopes his injured rotator cuff heals enough to let him move into the Braves bullpen later this month.Smoltz threw 45 pitches from 60 feet at PNC Park on Monday, a day after throwing 25 p
<< Pirates take first of twinbill with Braves
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Freddy Sanchez doubled in three runs and
Zach Duke pitched six scoreless innings for his second straight win, as the
Pittsburgh Pirates captured a 5-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the
opener
<< O'Hara gets new Spurs deal
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara has
pledged his long-term future to the club by penning a new contract that will
keep him at White Hart Lane until 2011.
The England Under-21 international was hand
<< Team USA routs Norway at Worlds
Halifax, Nova Scotia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brandon Dubinsky registered a hat
trick and Dustin Brown added two goals with an assist to power the United
States to a 9-1 rout of Norway in the finale of the qualifying round of the
2008 Wo
BoSox activate Casey; designate Tavarez for assignment >>
Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox have activated first
baseman Sean Casey off the 15-day disabled list and cleared room on the roster
by designating pitcher Julian Tavarez for assignment.
Casey had been sidelined sinc
Flyers D Coburn doubtful for Game 3 >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Braydon
Coburn is doubtful for Game 3 of Eastern Conference finals against Pittsburgh.
Coburn left in the first period of his team's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh in Game 2
on S
Pacers pick up option on Graham >>
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Indiana Pacers have picked up the
contract option on forward Stephen Graham, the team announced on Monday.
A three-year veteran who signed with the team as a free agent last summer, the
25-year
Rays activate Glover >>
St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Rays have activated
pitcher Gary Glover off the 15-day disabled list. He had been sidelined since
April 26 with right shoulder tendinitis.
Glover entered Monday's action with a r
El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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MySportsbook.com Favors Fighting Irish to win College Football betting odds
According to odds makers at MySportsbook.com, on January 8, the Fighting Irish faithful may be toasting their 14th national title in Arizona – Notre Dame’s first national championship in close to 20 years.
Although MySportsbook.com has listed Notre Dame as the 5-1 favorite to win thecollege football College Football betting, fans in Columbus do not need to cancel their tickets to Glendale just yet. The Ohio State Buckeyes, listed right behind the Irish at 7-1, are also heavy favorites to win college football’s most coveted prize, while West Virginia, USC and the 2007 National Champion Texas Longhorns - all listed at 8-1 – are strong contenders as well.
MySportsbook.com has also posted gambling odds on the conference championships for the ACC, Big 12 and SEC. In the ACC – it could be anyone’s title, particularly for the two schools from the Sunshine State. Florida State and Miami, both listed at 2-1, are favored to win the ACC Championship Game odds, with the ‘Noles hoping to finish in the nation’s top 10 for the first time in five years, and the ‘Canes looking to avenge their 10-7 loss against FSU in last year’s ACC Championship betting.
Moving west to the Big 12, MySportsbook.com has betting lines listing Texas as 7-5 favorites to repeat as conference champions, even though the Longhorns lost their national championship-winning quarterback Vince Young to the NFL. In the south, the Auburn Tigers – led by Heisman-hopeful senior running back Kenny Irons – have been given the best odds to win the SEC Championship odds at 5-2.
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