RSL, RBNY open Rio Tino Stadium with lackluster 1-1 draw
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10/10/2008 -
Sandy, UT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Red Bulls and Real Salt Lake opened
Major League Soccer's seventh soccer-specific stadium - Rio Tinto Stadium - on
Thursday night with a lackluster 1-1 result in front of over 20,000 screaming
fans just outside of Salt Lake City.
Neither team generated much offense, with corner kick goals by New York's Dave
van den Bergh and RSL's Jamison Olave being the only offense in the pivotal
inter-conference matchup.
The teams now sit even in the league's overall table at 36 points, but could
find themselves outside the playoff picture looking in when the weekend
fixtures are complete - depending on how D.C. United, Colorado and FC Dallas
fare in their respective fixtures.
RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando, making his 200th MLS start, made the save of the
game up to that point when he robbed New York's Mike Magee just before the
half-hour mark. After a free kick taken from the right side, Magee nodded a
header on goal that Rimando had to make a quick reaction save on to knock out-
of-bounds.
Rimando wasn't so fortunate on the ensuing corner kick, however. The corner
was taken by Magee and was headed on goal by Seth Stammler, but it was cleared
off the line by the defense. Van den Bergh then one-timed the rebound from the
top of the 18-yard box with his left to give the Red Bulls (9-10-9) the early
advantage, 1-0.
Van den Bergh's name will go in the record books as the first player to score
a goal at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Olave put his name in the record books just over 10 minutes later by drawing
even, becoming the first RSL player to score a goal in the team's new stadium.
After the New York defense let a Javier Morales corner kick bounce at the top
of the six-yard box, Olave chipped an awkward shot home to tie at one.
That was how the score stayed the rest of the way. RSL had a chance to pull
away late when New York's Juan Pietravallo was given a red card for spiking
Clint Mathis in the head, drawing blood from the former Red Bull in the 83rd
minute, but the home side couldn't take advantage of the extra man.
New York, which hasn't won since Sept. 13, hosts league-leading Columbus on
Oct. 18 in its next league fixture while RSL (9-10-9) hosts FC Dallas later
the same night.
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<< Redman, Hjorth share Longs Drugs lead
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with rounds of six-under-par 66 on Thursday to share the lead after one round
of the Longs Drugs Challenge at Blackhawk Country Club.
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<< Toronto spoils Detroit's title celebration
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nikolai Kulemin's first NHL goal was the game-
winner, as Toronto held on for a 3-2 triumph over Detroit in the regular-
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<< Three share lead in Texas
Midland, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Spencer Levin, Tom Gillis and Reid Edstrom each
opened with rounds of six-under-par 66 Thursday to share the lead after the
first round of the WNB Golf Classic.
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<< Miami C Magloire injures left hand
Paris, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Miami Heat center Jamaal Magloire suffered
a fracture of the third metacarpal in his left hand during the team's
preseason loss to the New Jersey Nets on Thursday.
Magloire was taken to a local P
Phillies storm back to edge LA in NLCS opener >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chase Utley and Pat Burrell each hit a
homer in the sixth inning, as the Philadelphia Phillies came back to edge the
Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-2, in Game 1 of the National League Championship
Series.
Pittsburgh extends women's hoops coach Berenato >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The University of Pittsburgh on Thursday
announced a three-year contract extension for head women's basketball coach
Agnus Berenato.
The move will make her Pitt's head coach through the 2015-16 season
Real's Guti targets derby comeback >>
Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Real Madrid midfielder Guti is confident of
being fit enough to face Atletico Madrid in next weekend's derby showdown.
Guti has been out of action since suffering a thigh muscle injury during Real's
2-0 vi
AC Milan's Nesta close to returning >>
Milan, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta is closing
in on his latest comeback from injury after returning to training.
Nesta, 32, has not made an appearance for the Rossoneri this season after his
latest lay-off
Sevilla's Capel sidelined with groin injury >>
Seville, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sevilla is set to be without Diego Capel for
around one month after the winger injured his groin while on international duty
with Spain.
The 20-year-old wideman has returned to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan aft
MySportsbook.com week 1 NFL lines
Now that the 2007 NFL schedule is finally out, it is only matter-of-course for lines on “Week 1” to follow. Of course MySportsbook.com is the first to churn out odds for the NFL’s inaugural week for the upcoming season. Expect a lot of fireworks the first Thursday night of the season as the defending champion Indianapolis Colts face off against the surprise of the 2007 season, the New Orleans Saints. These teams were ranked #1 and #3 in the NFL respectively a season ago so a high scoring affair could be in order. As of now, the Colts will be giving 6 points to the Saints; keep in mind the Saints were one of the better road teams last season going 6-3 SU and 7-2 ATS. The first Monday night of the season will again provide a “double feature”. Coming off a disappointing season, the Cincinnati Bengals will look to get back to playoffs and improve their public image as they take on the AFC North favorite Baltimore Ravens. The second game features a couple of teams that haven’t had too much success recently but each could make some noise if the NFC is as weak as it was last year as the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals. The most interesting game of the opening week will feature the NFC champion Bears as they hit the road to take on the NFL’s top team during last year’s regular season, the San Diego Chargers.
MySportsbook.com Week 1 odds:
Saints +6 @ Colts -6
Falcons @ Vikings (pick ‘em)
Panthers @ Rams (pick ‘em)
Broncos -3.5 @ Bills +3.5
Chiefs -1 @ Texans +1
Dolphins +3 @ Redskins -3
Patriots -5 @ Jets +5
Eagles -3.5 @ Packers +3.5
Steelers -4 @ Browns +4
Titans +6 @ Jaguars -6
Bears +6 @ Chargers -6
Lions +3 @ Raiders -3
Bucs +6.5 @ Seahawks -6.5
Giants +4 @ Cowboys -4
Ravens +3 @ Bengals -3
Cardinals +3 @ 49ers -3
Super Bowl line (2008)
NFC +6.5 vs. AFC -6.5
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Brandon Roy Favorite to Win 2007 NBA Rookie of the Year
Portland TrailBlazer’s guard, Brandon Roy, is MySportsbook.com’s overwhelming favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year odds.
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With 30 or so games left in the regular season, Roy isn’t a lock for the award by any means. Other rookies are putting together some pretty impressive campaigns and a few could give Roy a run for the award with increased playing time. Heading the list is first pick, Andrea Bargnani of the Toronto Raptors. Even though he has started only two games all season, Bargnani is averaging 10.3 PPPG while shooting 35% from deep.
Randy Foye of the Minnesota Timberwolves could be set to give Roy the best competition NBA Rookie of the Year lines. With the benching of Mike James, Foye looks like he could be the starter in the T-Wolves backcourt for the rest of the season. So far, Foye has averaged 9 PPG and 2.4 assists in just under 21 minutes per game. With his new role of starter, Foye’s numbers will definitely increase. In his first game as the new starting guard this past Sunday, Foye had 10 points; five rebounds and 8 assists. More importantly, he logged 34 minutes of playing time; his third highest run of the season.
Adam Morrison, of the Charlotte Bobcats, was the favorite early on in the season after averaging 15+ PPG through the first month of the season. Ever since his torrid start, Morrison’s point production has declined each month. This really isn’t surprising, considering at 6’8” he only weighs 205 lbs. Obviously he will need to hit the weights big time during the off-season in order to keep from breaking down in the future.
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