Jones back for 3-point contest; Howard, Durant to coach celebs
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02/16/2012 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Miami's James Jones will defend his All-Star three-point title at this year's festivities, while Orlando's Dwight Howard and Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant will be coaches for the celebrity game.
Joining Jones in this year's three-point contest, which will be held on February 25 at Amway Center in Orlando, will be Heat teammate Mario Chalmers, Atlanta's Joe Johnson, Minnesota's Kevin Love, New Jersey's Anthony Morrow and hometown sharpshooter Ryan Anderson of the Magic.
The celebrity game will take place on February 24 and will include former NBA stars Mitch Richmond, Penny Hardaway and Nick Anderson, as well as 2011 WNBA MVP Tamika Catchings and former college star and ESPN host Doug Gottlieb.
Celebrities from music, television and film will include "Jersey Shore" house member Vinny Guadagnino, Grammy award winner Ne-Yo and Grey's Anatomy star Jesse Williams.
Orlando, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - While making her weekly appearance on Golf Channel's "Morning Drive," Annika Sorenstam announced she would not accept an offer to be the European Solheim Cup captain in 2013. "I've given it some thought
<< Phillies the early World Series favorite
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With pitchers and catchers all set to
head out to Florida and Arizona, it is apparent Major League Baseball is
ready to fill some of the void in the sports world left by the end of the
National Football Leagu
<< Kings welcome Coyotes to LA
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Kings remain the lowest-scoring team in the
league, but perhaps some fresh blood can kick start the offense. It certainly
worked on Sunday.
After capping a six-game road trip with a victory thanks in part t
<< Flames battle Stars in Big D
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Flames have been racking up points so far in February
and their latest convincing victory has them within a point of a playoff spot.
Calgary puts a six-game point streak on the line this evening against the
Dallas Star
<< Sharks continue trek with test in Tampa
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After splitting the first two tests of an epic nine-game
road trip, the San Jose Sharks will travel to the Sunshine State for tonight's
battle against the Lightning at Tampa Times Forum.
Thanks to a tennis tournament curre
Dortmund, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Borussia Dortmund's Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa tore a ligament in his left ankle in training and will be out at least two weeks, the Bundesliga club announced Thursday. The 22-year-old was injur
Marseille's Remy to miss three weeks >>
Marseille, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Marseille striker Loic Remy suffered a
hamstring injury in Wednesday's Coupe de France win over Bourg-Peronnas and
will be sidelined three weeks, the Ligue 1 club said Thursday.
The 25-year-old Remy
Red Sox sign Ohlendorf, Gomez to minor league deals >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox inked pitcher Ross Ohlendorf
and first baseman Mauro Gomez to minor league deals with invitations to spring
training on Thursday.
Ohlendorf went 1-3 with an 8.15 earned run average in ni
Dynamo reacquire Ching from Impact >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brian Ching's stay in Montreal is over before
he even played a match for the expansion Impact.
Just three months after losing him in the expansion draft, the Houston Dynamo
reacquired the forward Thursday f
Hornets ink Thomas to another 10-day contract >>
New Orleans, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans Hornets rewarded forward
Lance Thomas with another 10-day contract on Thursday.
Thomas has posted averages of 2.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in seven appearances
for the club this season.
MySportsbook.com refunds all bets on Oakland, Green Bay and Tampa Bay from NFL week one.
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MySportsbook.com has posted updated sports betting lines for week two of the season. Ben Roethlisberger’s health status is still questionable, so Willie Parker will try to lead Pittsburgh again as they travel to Jacksonville as a one point favorite. After beating up on his little brother last week, Peyton Manning will look to lead the Colts to victory against Houston. Indianapolis is a whopping 13.5 favorite in the match-up.
Seattle, last year’s highest scoring team, showed the power of their defense with their gritty 9-6 win in Motown over the ravenous Lions. They take their act back home to the comforts of Qwest Field where they will face the resurgent Arizona Cardinals. The Seahawks are favored by a touchdown.
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Problem with Bears?
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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