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12/16/2011 - Louisville, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Three-year-olds that do not make the initial field for the Kentucky Derby will be allowed to remain possible for the race as "also-eligibles." The same policy holds for the Derby's sister race, the Kentucky Oaks.
Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, announced Friday that up to four additional horses will basically be on standby should there be scratches from either race. The field for the Derby is limited to 20 and 14 for the Oaks.
"There has been significant discussion in recent years regarding also-eligible entrants for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, especially in light of the late scratches of Derby favorites I Want Revenge in 2009 and Uncle Mo from this year's running," said Kevin Flanery, president of Churchill Downs. "Our concerns have always focused on preliminary wagering on the Kentucky Derby permitted during our Kentucky Oaks Day racing program, including refunds of wagers on scratched Derby horses and potential confusion during those two special days among our massive crowds of bettors."
Post positions for the Kentucky Derby are drawn on the Wednesday prior to the running of the race on the first Saturday in May. The Oaks, for three-year-old fillies, is run the day before the Derby with the field drawn on Tuesday.
"Also-eligible horses for Oaks will have nearly three days of opportunity to get into their race, while the Derby's window for also-eligible entrants to participate is just under 48 hours," said Flanery. "We feel strongly that the deadline for also-eligible horses to join the Derby field must be set before preliminary wagering on the race begins. Despite the more limited window for also-eligible horses for the Derby, this system provides owners and trainers an opportunity to keep their Derby dreams alive that has never existed before."
Both races have the same "scratch time" of 9 a.m. (et) on the morning of the Kentucky Oaks. Should either race have any scratches announced prior to the scratch time, the spots will be filled from the also-eligible list based on highest total earnings in graded stakes races.
The 2012 Derby and Oaks will each be contested for the 138th time.
<< Umenyiora, Baas out; Tuck questionable for Sunday
East Rutherford, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Giants will be without
defensive end Osi Umenyiora and center David Baas for Sunday's game against
Washington, while defensive end Justin Tuck is listed as questionable because
of a to
<< Smith returns to Twins front office
Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bill Smith, fired as general manager of the
Minnesota Twins last month, will return to the club's front office in another
capacity.
After four years as GM, Smith was replaced by the man he initially repl
<< Iowa State keeps Rhoads for 10 years, $20 million
Ames, IA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Iowa State's football program gained long-term
stability Friday, when the school announced head coach Paul Rhoads agreed to a
10-year, $20 million contract.
Rhoads is in his third season as the head coach of
<< Tigers' Alburquerque sidelined until July after surgery
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Detroit Tigers reliever Al Alburquerque
underwent surgery for a stress fracture in his right elbow and will likely be
sidelined until at least the 2012 All-Star break.
Alburquerque had a screw inserte
Riley confirms contract extension for Spoelstra >>
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Miami Heat president Pat Riley has confirmed that
head coach Erik Spoelstra has received a contract extension.
Riley spoke Friday about the team, which reached the NBA Finals last season in
Year 1 of the triumv
Spurs sign first-round pick Joseph >>
San Antonio, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Antonio Spurs signed rookie
guard Cory Joseph on Friday. As per team policy, terms of the contract were
not disclosed.
Joseph was the 29th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.
The 6-fo
PSG switches focus to Ligue 1, Lille >>
Paris, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - PSG hoped to compete for the Europa League as
it debuted more than $100 million in transfers this season, but after an early
exit, its lone focus is on a Ligue 1 title.
PSG hosts defending Ligue 1 champions L
Warriors awarded G Smith off waivers >>
Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Golden State Warriors were awarded guard
Ish Smith off waivers on Friday.
Smith appeared in 43 games (three starts) last season -- his first in the
league -- with Houston and Memphis, averaging 2.3
The AFC South and the NFC East are the favorite divisions to have the next Super Bowl champ among them in the NFL betting odds. But more down to the point, these football odds are in favor of the Indianapolis Colts, by far the strongest team in the AFC South, and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFC East.
Most sports fans would agree that these two teams top the list to win it all before the season even begins. In the BetUS Sportsbook football futures, the Colts are +800 in the odds to win the Super Bowl, while the Cowboys are sitting at +1000 and the Super Bowl XLIV champions New Orleans Saints at +900. In the AFC South, the Colts won the division for five straight years after the 2002 realignment, before the Tennessee Titans won it in 2008. But the Colts came back strong in 2009 to win the division again en route to the Super Bowl. The Cowboys are the favorite to win the NFC East, as well as to advance far into the post season. The Cowboys won the division last season before their horrendous loss in the NFC Divisional playoff to Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. But the ‘Boys will take that loss humbly and be ready for the playoffs this time around.
The NFC South is also very strong, at +600 in the NFL futures, considering that it is home to the defending Super Bowl champions. However, some predictions have the Atlanta Falcons with possibilities of claiming the divisional title this season in place of the Saints, as no team has won back-to-back division championships since the division realignment took place. Let’s not overlook the AFC North at +500. As TO goes to Cincinnati to join Chad OchoCinco and Adam “Pac-Man” Jones, this team looks to claim the division title again. And it is likely they will do so. The Bengals lost in the AFC Wild Card spot in a hard-fought battle against the New York Jets last season. Lest not forget the Pittsburgh Steelers, the XLII Super Bowl Champions… All these teams present interesting odds and matchups for the upcoming season, but the safest and surest bet seems to be with the Colts in the AFC South and the Cowboys in the NFC East. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.
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JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.
Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.
MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .
''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''
Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.
He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.
''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''
Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.
Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.
With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.
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