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08/21/2010 - Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alex Rodriguez is not in the Yankees' starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Seattle and will likely be out at least through the weekend while battling a lingering calf strain.
Rodriguez returned to New York's lineup on Friday against the Mariners after a three-game absence and was pulled for a pinch-hitter after just one at-bat with tightness in the calf area.
Manager Joe Girardi told the New York Post Saturday that his slugger is not expected to play the remainder of the weekend set with Seattle and could sit for most if not all of a three-game series in Toronto to follow. He added that a DL stint remains unlikely.
Rodriguez has swatted 21 home runs and knocked in 97 runs this year while holding a .265 average through 112 games. His 97 RBI stands second in the majors entering Saturday's slate of games.
Eduardo Nunez is getting his first-ever starting nod at third base Saturday in Rodriguez's stead.
<< Alabama tops preseason AP football poll
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The defending national champion Alabama
Crimson Tide are still at the top of the college football world as the top-
ranked team in the preseason Associated Press poll, which was released
Saturda
<< White Sox, Royals set to play two in Kansas City
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After falling into second place in the American League
Central standings with a rough stretch over the past few weeks, the Chicago
White Sox hope a series of games against the non-contending Kansas City Royals
will enable the
<< Padres seek to get back in win column versus Brewers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Diego Padres can restart a win streak and restore
their previous bulge in the National League's West Division tonight when they
visit the Milwaukee Brewers in the middle game of a three-game series at
Miller Park.
<< Marlins continue home series against Astros
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Florida Marlins can continue a recent run of home
dominance against the Houston Astros tonight when the two teams meet in game
two of their three-game weekend series at Sun Life Stadium.
The host Marlins won the opener
Hamilton hammered by Hearts >>
Hamilton, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hamilton was on the wrong end of a 4-0
scoreline for the second successive weekend, this time losing to Hearts at New
Douglas Park on Saturday.
Calum Elliot scored the opener and the final goal fo
Bolts' Lecavalier to undergo knee surgery >>
Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tampa Bay Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier
will undergo minor surgery on his left knee on Tuesday.
The arthroscopic procedure will be performed by Lightning Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Ira Guttentag at the
Phillies reinstate Howard from DL >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated first
baseman Ryan Howard from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday.
Howard suffered a left ankle sprain sliding back into second base in an August
1 extra-inning win o
Walcott helps Arsenal batter Blackpool >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Theo Walcott scored a hat trick as Arsenal
rolled to a 6-0 win over Blackpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
The promoted side was coming off of a 4-0 win over Wigan in its first game,
but things
BILLS (+10) at Steelers SPORTSBOOK LINES
It's impossible to gauge how a team will react after something like the Steve Everett situation, and it probably doesn't matter. That being said, the Bills are going to lose several games this year where they keep things close but fall short in the end to superior teams. Ben Roethlisberger and company could have a field day against Buffalo's decimated defense, but I like the Bills to cover.
BENGALS (-7) at Browns SPORTSBOOK LINES
All you can ask out of your NFL team is that it has a plan. You may not always agree with it as a fan, but as long as it appears the organization is going in some sort of direction, you have to go with it. Which brings us to the Cleveland Browns. You flip a coin to determine whether Chuck Frye or Derek Anderson should start the preseason opener. You start Frye in Week 1, but pull him in the first half. And then you deal him to the Seahawks for a sixth-round pick? Hmm... the Bengals could get six turnovers again this week.
COLTS (-7) at Titans SPORTSBOOK LINES
Tennessee signed ex-Colts cornerback Nick Harper in the offseason so that should help slow down Peyton Manning. Just ask Jason David and the Saints. Oh wait... One of these weeks, I'm going to learn to not pick against Tennessee, which has won seven of its last eight games. But it's not happening against Indy.
TEXANS (+6.5) at Panthers SPORTSBOOK LINES
Houston's Mario Williams, the first pick in the '06 draft, has more touchdowns than Reggie Bush after one week. Somehow I don't see that lasting. Meanwhile, Carolina bottled up what was expected to be a pretty high-octane offense in St. Louis in Week 1. Could this be the Panthers' defense everyone expected last year? Maybe. This feels like a 20-16 Carolina win.
RAMS (-3) vs. 49ers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Absolutely love this game. Everyone's favorite pick for this year's surprise team -- the 49ers -- laid an egg on Monday night (not that anyone was watching with the game ending in the middle of the night for those of us on the East Coast). St. Louis wasn't much better, delivering a lackluster effort against the Panthers that included two Steven Jackson fumbles and panic from his fantasy owners. Jackson rebounds this week, and the Rams get their first win.
PACKERS (+1.5) at Giants SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Do you really trust this guy to win an NFL game if Eli Manning can't go? I say no. I'd feel alot better about this Packers team if it had any semblance of a running game, but I still think Green Bay's defense is good enough to give it a 2-0 start.
JAGUARS (-10) vs. Falcons SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Does it scare me to pick Jacksonville to cover a double-digit spread after it scored just 10 points last week against the Titans? Absolutely. But can I bring myself to pick Atlanta under any circumstances? No. Check out this poll on ajc.com. It asks what Atlanta's most urgent deficiency is: offense, defense, specials teams or all of the above. "All of the above" has 57 percent of the votes. Ouch.
SAINTS (-3) at Buccaneers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
I'm picking way too many road teams this week. Oh well. New Orleans has had some time to reflect on its lackluster showing in the opener, and the Buccanneers just aren't a very good football team. Anyone else surprised Tampa Bay hasn't made a move to sign Byron Leftwich? I thought that's what they do.
VIKINGS (+3) at Lions SPORTS BETTING LINES
Run the ball and stop the run. Minnesota can do both, and that will keep them in a lot of games this season. Even though it was only one week, Adrian Peterson looks like he was a steal at No. 7 in last year's draft. Not only will he produce, but Peterson delivers excitement to what otherwise would be one of the league's most boring teams.
DOLPHINS (+3.5) vs. Cowboys SPORTS BETTING LINES
Lost in the Tony Romo lovefest is just how bad the Cowboys' defense was last week. I know they're banged up, but Dallas' 'D' allowed 438 yards to the Giants' offense, and backup running back Derrick Ward averaged 6.8 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Cam Cameron's decision to split carries between Ronnie Brown and Jesse Chatman sounds about as can't-miss as Larry David's plan to show up to Marty Funkhouser's party a night late. Still, gotta go with Miami to cover at home.
SEAHAWKS (-2.5) at Cardinals SPORTS BETTING LINES
I'm probably missing something, but this game seems too easy. Arizona blew Monday night's game against the 49ers in typical Cardinals fashion, and the Seahawks beat Tampa Bay by two touchdowns. Love Seattle in this one.
BRONCOS (-9.5) vs. Raiders SPORTS BETTING LINES
Special teams was a major story line in Week 1. Take a look at the Broncos. They had to rush on to the field to get a Jason Elam field goal as time expired against the Bills. Denver drove into Buffalo territory on eight of 10 drives but came away with just a pair of field goals and a touchdown. Look for more scoring from the Broncos this week against an Oakland defense that gave up 36 points to Detroit in Week 1.
BEARS (-12) vs. Chiefs SPORTS BETTING LINES
Everyone talks about Rex Grossman when dissecting the Bears' offense, but Chicago's quarterback got no help in last week's loss to the Chargers. Meanwhile, Kansas City confirmed what we all thought while watching Hard Knocks: The Chiefs are going to stink this year. It could be a rough first month for Larry Johnson fantasy owners. Kansas City's RB was limited to 43 yards on 10 carries in Week 1, and the Chiefs face the Bears, Vikings and Chargers the next three weeks, all formidable run defenses.
RAVENS (-10) vs. Jets SPORTS BETTING LINES
A big dose of Willis McGahee and a usual sound defensive effort will give the Ravens their first win. According to Football Outsiders, no team in the NFL rushed only three defenders on pass plays last year more than the Jets. And according to my special Jets correspondent Ben Stauber, New York did the same in Week 1. Whoever starts at quarterback for the Ravens should have all day to throw.
PATRIOTS (-3) vs. Chargers
Friends and I were discussing how Bill Belichick goes about paying his $500,000 fine for cheating. Does he just write one check to the NFL? Do you need some sort of clearance to make such a monstrous financial transaction? I guess I shouldn't complain about the security deposit I have to put down on my new apartment. Anyway, two of the league's best teams square off in what should be a good one Sunday night. The Patriots always respond well just when you think they're in trouble. And their offensive attack was the story in Week 1.
Note: Monday night game will be picked Monday. Lines used are from football betting.
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