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<< Maryland's Vasquez removes name from NBA Draft
College Park, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Maryland junior guard Greivis Vasquez decided to remove his name from consideration for the NBA Draft on Monday, and will return to school next season. Vasquez, who didn't hire an agent to give

<< Crew's Schelotto wins MLS Player of Week award
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Columbus Crew forward Guillermo Barros Schelotto was voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Week for Week 13, it was announced on Monday. Schelotto scored two goals in the Crew's 2-1 come-from-be

<< Martin poised to make the Chase
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Earlier this year, Mark Martin was looking to shrug off a series of misfortunes, as he sat 34th in points following the spring race at Atlanta. Since then, the 50-year-old driver has moved up to eighth in

<< Notre Dame F Harangody to return for senior year
South Bend, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Notre Dame junior forward Luke Harangody announced Monday he will return to South Bend for his senior season and withdraw his name from this month's NBA Draft. Harangody did not hire an agent, le

Broncos sign WR Lloyd >>
Englewood, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Broncos signed free agent wide receiver Brandon Lloyd on Monday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not released. Lloyd spent last season with the Chicago Bears catching passes from

Rays move Isringhausen to 60-day DL >>
St. Petersburg, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A day after placing Jason Isringhausen on the 15-day disabled list, the Tampa Bay Rays moved the right-handed reliever to the 60-day DL with a strained elbow. Isringhausen, who missed the end o

Virginia tops CS-Fullerton, eliminates Titans >>
Omaha, NE (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Keith Werman finished 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored as Virginia topped CS-Fullerton, 7-5, in Bracket 1 play of the College World Series on Monday. Franco Valdes doubled and scored for Virginia, which w

Falcons sign OL Newberry >>
Flowery Branch, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Falcons signed free agent offensive lineman Jeremy Newberry on Monday. Terms of the deal were not released. The 6-foot-5, 315-pounder appeared in all 16 games for San Diego last s

Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value

If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture.  Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).

For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot.  The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.

TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the  drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.

"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,'  it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."

"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.

Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash.  Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win. 

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El Duque expected to throw Tuesday

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.

Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.

El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.

MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds. 

Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.

New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.

Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''

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