Archives for: January 2006

Betting odds on Monday Night Basketball


30th January 2006
NBA Basketball Games on Monday 30th. Mon 1/30 701 New York Knicks +1-110 -105 Over 201½ -110 07:05PM 702 Atlanta Hawks -1 -110 -115 Under 201½ -110 * Game Note: NBA Bet Now Mon 1/30 703 Cleveland Cavaliers -9-110 -480 Over 191 -110 07… more »

Worth Of A Win


30th January 2006
Winning a Super Bowl is, for anyone who does it, priceless. But it also does carry a price as well. Steelers WR Nate Washington is one win away from cashing in. Each winning player will receive a $73,000 bonus, not to mention the Super Bowl… more »

Betting odds on the Super Bowl


30th January 2006
Sun 2/5 19 1st Quarter +3½-115 06:10PM 20 2nd Quarter -3½ -115 * Game Note: Quarter with the most Points Bet Now Sun 2/5 21 3rd Quarter +3-115 06:10PM 22 4th Quarter -3 -115 * Game Note: Quarter with the most Points Bet No… more »

Super Bowl


30th January 2006
Even before Super Bowl X-tra L-arge kicks off, the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff can be proclaimed, the Lords of the Rings. Seattle's coaching staff has an impressive 18 Super Bowl rings, while Pittsburgh's has only eight. For Seattle, defensive co… more »

Sports Betting on the NBA tonight


26th January 2006
Sportsbook Betting Odds for NBA Regular Scheduled Games. Bet on the game here Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers. Maximum Wager Spread $500.00, Money Line $500.00, Total Points $500.00 . Thu 1/26 1 Odd Number -115 07:00PM 2 Even Number -115… more »

Steelers-Seahawks: a Super Bowl that shouldn't be at a neutral site


25th January 2006
If ever a Super Bowl was made to be played in a home stadium, Steelers-Seahawks is it. Just think: The road warriors against the unvanquished hosts. A dominant sixth seed needing one more away victory, and needing it at the NFL's toughest venue for visi… more »
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Clijsters ousts Hingis; Kiefer, Mauresmo advance


25th January 2006
Martina Hingis found out she can still slug it out with the best of 'em. She also knows she has a lot of work to do. Second-seeded Kim Clijsters overcame a rash of mistakes and ended Hingis' impressive comeback run at the Australian Open, winning 6-3, 2… more »

Tennis Australian Open : Roddick Eliminated in Fourth Round


22nd January 2006
Roddick ousted in fourth round; Davenport, Henin-Hardenne and Sharapova advance By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Andy Roddick made an early exit from his second straight Grand Slam, losing 6-4, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a fourth-round ups… more »

Hingis, Federer reaches fourth round on sweltering day


21st January 2006
By PAUL ALEXANDER Associated Press Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Martina Hingis has quickly quieted her doubters. Once ranked No. 1 and coming back from a three-year retirement, Hingis tore through her third straight opponent Saturday. She beat… more »
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Chela upsets Hometown favorite Hewitt in Australian Open


19th January 2006
Lleyton Hewitt has been knocked out by Juan Ignacio Chela from Argentina in the Australian Open. In the second round Chela beat Hewitt 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (8), 6-2. Chela called it ``the biggest win of my career.'' ``He's a good fighter, and in Australia in… more »

After reaching sweet 16-0, Duke targets school mark


18th January 2006
J.J. Redick and Shelden Williams have carried the offensive load for top-ranked Duke. The Blue Devils hope they both can deliver again Wednesday when they host No. 14 North Carolina State in a meeting of the top two teams in the Atlantic Coast Conferen… more »

No Patriots, No Elway - Steelers embracing this road run to AFC title game


16th January 2006
Back when they were 7-5, the Pittsburgh Steelers knew one more loss would end their chances of playing in the Super Bowl. Six weeks and six victories later, they still haven't lost. Because they haven't, the unofficial Jerome Bettis farewell tour mak… more »

Australian Open Seeds Fared


16th January 2006
Monday At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Mens First Round..... Andy Roddick (2), United States, def. Michael Lammer, Switzerland, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2. David Nalbandian (4), Argentina, def. Danai Udomchoke, Thailand, 6-2, 6-2, 1-6, 6-7 (4), 6-1. Ivan L… more »

Broncos take down the Champs


15th January 2006
It took a Champ to knock off the champs. Huffing, puffing, sprinting down the sideline, Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey made the interception that put an end to Denver's years of playoff misery and finished off New England's dominating dynasty.… more »

Manchester United v Manchester City Odds.


13th January 2006
Manchester United v Manchester City playing on 14th January and the odds are as follows. Man City 7/2 Draw 23/10 Man U 4/5 Man City Win 1-0 9/1 2-0 22/1 2-1 14/1 3-0 66/1 3-1 40/1 3-2 50/1 Match Draw 0-0 8/1 1-1 11/2 2-2 12/1 3… more »

Henin-Hardenne wins marathon Sydney final


13th January 2006
Justine Henin-Hardenne rallied from a set and 4-1 down to win the Sydney International final Friday 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 over Italian Francesca Schiavone. Two years ago, Henin-Hardenne won this tournament and went on to take the Australian Open. Schiavone d… more »

American Football Bets


13th January 2006
1/14 4.30pm EST WAS Redskins v SEA Seahawks 1/14 8.00pm EST NE Patriots v DEN Broncos 1/15 1.00pm EST PIT Steelers v IND Colts 1/15 4.30pm EST CAR Panthers v CHI Bears Bet on these games more »

NHL Hockey Games


13th January 2006
Fri 1/13 7.05pm St Louis Blues v Atlanta Thrashers Fri 1/13 7.05pm Nashville Predato v Carolina Hurricanes Fri 1/13 7.35pm Columbus Blue Jackets v Tampa Bay Lightning Fri 1/13 7.35pm Vancouver Canucks v New Jersey Devils Fri 1/13 8.35pm Pittsburgh Pengui… more »

Colts choose their words carefully


13th January 2006
Joey Porter can talk all he wants, but the Indianapolis Colts aren't about to get into a shouting match with the Pittsburgh linebacker. On Wednesday, Porter criticized the Colts for playing ``soft' in their first meeting this season and challenged them… more »

NBA Basketball Games


13th January 2006
NBA games Fri 1/13 Fri 1/13 7.05pm Washington Wizards v Indiana Pacers Fri 1/13 7.35pm Milwaukee Bucks v Charlotte Bobcats Fri 1/13 7.35pm Atlanta Hawks v New York Knicks Fri 1/13 8.05pm New Jersey Nets v Memphis Grizzlies Fri 1/13 8.05pm… more »

Magic suspend Francis indefinitely


13th January 2006
Steve Francis was suspended indefinitely by the Orlando Magic on Thursday for what the club said was ``conduct detrimental to the team.'' The team will have no further comment on the specifics of the suspension, Magic spokesman Joel Glass said. He said… more »

Pacers getting used to Artest rumors


13th January 2006
The Indiana Pacers are growing accustomed to all the trade rumors involving Ron Artest. The stories have come so fast, and without substantiation, the Pacers are just ignoring them. ``It's good for us to get a rhythm and stay with the guys we have and… more »

New Packers coach hoping to have Favre back


13th January 2006
Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson didn't hire new coach Mike McCarthy as a way to get Brett Favre back for another year. But McCarthy's ties to Favre certainly didn't hurt his chances of getting the job. After being named coach Thursday,… more »

A big struggle for Wie at Sony Open


13th January 2006
Michelle Wie figured the putt would stay out of the hole like so many others on a wind-swept day by the beach. So when the ball swirled around the cup and disappeared for birdie, she raised both arms in the air. It wasn't a celebration as much as a reli… more »

Blake, Andreev in Sydney men's final


13th January 2006
American James Blake overcame a 4-2 first-set deficit to beat Russian Nikolay Davydenko 6-4, 6-2 on Friday and advance to the Sydney International final. Russia's Igor Andreev beat Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 in an earlier rain-delayed semi to… more »

Medina Garrigues wins Canberra title


13th January 2006
Top-seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues won the Canberra International Friday with a 6-4, 0-6, 6-4 victory over South Korea's Cho Yoon-jeong. Medina Garrigues raced to a 5-1 lead in the first set before Cho won the next three games. The 23-year-old Spaniard… more »

Tennis : Sydney International


13th January 2006
Hewitt takes early ride home from Sydney International By DENNIS PASSA AP Sports Writer SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Lleyton Hewitt sat in the front seat of a courtesy car, ready for the hour's ride to his beachside mansion. He's made this trip from the Sy… more »

Pistons-Spurs Preview


12th January 2006
Spurs, Pistons to clash in matchup of NBA's best records By T.A. BADGER Associated Press Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons have the top records in the league and one more game against each other on Thursday night before… more »

Bryant scores 41 points in loss


12th January 2006
Bryant scores 41 points in loss, ends streak of 45-plus at four games By The Associated Press Portland coach Nate McMillan drew a heart on the play board in his pregame address and gave a passionate speech aimed at stopping the Trail Blazers' six-gam… more »

Sony Open - Vijay Singh vs Jim Furyk


12th January 2006
Bet now on the Sony Open - Vijay Singh vs Jim Furyk. Book Closes 12 Jan-18:12 more »

Steelers-Defense


12th January 2006
Steelers' Hampton doesn't expect to watch this Colts game from sideline. The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense figures to be a lot bigger in Indianapolis than it was there seven weeks ago. Look for a lot more of 325-pound nose tackle Casey Hampton on the… more »

Australian Open Seeds List


12th January 2006
Australian Open Tennis. At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Jan. 16-29 If you would like to bet on the Australian Open Tennis Tournament click here The ranking list are as follows. Men 1. Roger Federer, Switzerland 2. Andy Roddick, United States… more »

Boston agrees to $6.7 million, two-year deal with Tavarez


12th January 2006
Julian Tavarez and the Red Sox reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday on a $6.7 million, two-year contract as Boston added another newcomer to its rebuilt bullpen. The reliever must pass a physical for the deal to be finalized, a person familiar with… more »

Sunday NFL Musings Wildcard Weekend Edition


12th January 2006
By Dan The Man Host of the 'Sports Edge Radio Show' Well, Wildcard weekend is in the books and it was one of tragedy, triumphs, and just flat out embarrassment. How long have I been telling all of you that the G-men would have a hard time beating… more »

Lightning waive Dave Andreychuk


12th January 2006
The Tampa Bay Lightning waived 42-year-old captain Dave Andreychuk on Tuesday, saying the inspirational leader of their Stanley Cup championship team could not keep up with the speed the NHL's new rules have brought about. Lightning general manager Jay… more »

With Safin, Nadal out, Federer's chances look even stronger


12th January 2006
Roger Federer's chances of winning the Australian Open got even better. Defending champion Marat Safin and French Open winner Rafael Nadal dropped out of the season's first major on Tuesday because of injuries, eliminating two potentially tough opp… more »

Joaaci Can Continue Gold Cup Pipe Dream


12th January 2006
The Totesport Classic Chase takes place at Warwick on Saturday, and there are plenty who can stake a realistic claim. Paul Nicholls lightly raced 9 year-old Eurotrek (currently 9/1) could feature, after a resounding 25-length victory at Newbury last mont… more »

The Good (1/5) vs. The Bad and The Ugly (12/1)


12th January 2006
The final leg of our four-fold is the easiest of the lot. On Sunday at 4.05 (live on Sky Sports 1), the worst team in the league, with the worst home record, who haven't won in their last 13 league games take on the best team in the league (maybe the wor… more »

Fortress Fratton Again Now Harry's Back


12th January 2006
Amazing isn't it? Portsmouth haven't been able to win a one-ticket raffle at home all season, then Harry returns and what happens? They're unbeaten at home. One of the main contributors to Pompey's success over the last couple of years has been their hom… more »

Hughes the Daddy in Lancashire Derby @ 11/10


12th January 2006
Blackburn entertain Bolton on Saturday (5.15 – Premiership Plus) and Mark Hughes' much-improved outfit can keep up their excellent run by registering all three points. Bolton are suffering more than most at the moment, losing five players to the African… more »

13/10 About Toon and Gloom at the Cottage


12th January 2006
13/10 About Toon and Gloom at the Cottage Well, what about last week? The FA Cup saw more giant killings than a Jack-and-the-Beanstalk convention. I mean, we all expect the odd shock here and there, but to see so many Premiership teams humbled was beyond… more »

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12th January 2006
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Watch At The Races and Racing UK LIVE!


12th January 2006
UK and Irish Customers can now watch EVERY race in the UK and Ireland, live at bet365 You need not miss a second of the race action - and there's not a subscription fee in sight! Providing your PC meets the minimum set of system requirements (help is… more »

The Sports Column Jan 9th


09th January 2006
By Kevin Reavy Did you ever immediately regret a decision? For example...maybe you were at a bar, had a little too much to drink, and went home with a "sub-par" female--and you knew it. Hell, you went into the situation knowing such an occurrence woul… more »

World Series reliever Lindblad dies


04th January 2006
Paul Lindblad, a middle reliever who pitched in the World Series for the New York Yankees and Oakland, has died after a long bout with Alzheimer's disease. Lindblad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1993 and spent the last nine years in a nursing home… more »