Pats re-sign CB Bodden, add LB Murrell
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03/12/2010 - Foxboro, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New England Patriots on Friday re-signed cornerback Leigh Bodden and inked linebacker Marques Murrell to an undisclosed contract.
Bodden started in 14 of the 15 games he played in for the Patriots last season and had a team-high tying five interceptions to go with 17 passes defensed.
The 28-year-old previously played in Cleveland (2003-2007) and Detroit (2008) and has compiled 341 tackles, 18 interceptions, 75 passes defensed and seven forced fumbles in 90 career games -- 67 starts.
Murrell appeared in 10 games last year for the Jets, who signed the undrafted Appalachian State product in November 2007. In 26 career games, the 24-year- old has made 21 tackles.
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat suspended forward Dorell Wright for the next two games after he was charged with driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license on Thursday. "This is out of character for D
<< Wall, Kentucky withstand tough test from Alabama
Nashville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - John Wall had 23 points, seven rebounds and
six assists in his first taste of tournament basketball, as second-ranked
Kentucky moved into the semifinals of the SEC Tournament with a 73-67 triumph
over Al
<< Berkman to have surgery on knee, out up to a month
Kissimmee, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman
will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee within the next few days
and will miss two to four weeks of action.
Berkman said he felt discomfort in the k
<< Bulls' Rose to miss at least one game with sprained wrist
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chicago Bulls All-Star point guard Derrick
Rose will miss Friday's game at Miami and is listed as day-to-day after an MRI
confirmed he has a sprained left wrist.
During Thursday's loss to the Magic, Ros
<< Turner's heave beats buzzer as Buckeyes survive Michigan
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ohio State star Evan Turner buried a
desperation three-pointer with no time on the clock to lift the fifth-ranked
Buckeyes to a thrilling 69-68 victory over rival Michigan in the
quarter
Nashville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on a contract with veteran cornerback Rod Hood on Friday. Hood, who was an unrestricted free agent, appeared in five games (four starts) for the Titans last season, re
Kings activate Williams from IR >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Kings activated forward
Justin Williams from injured reserve on Friday.
Williams suffered a broken right leg in a game against the Coyotes on December
26 and missed the last 28 games.
Boise State's Greg Graham out as head coach >>
Boise, ID (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Boise State University announced Friday it
has relieved men's head basketball coach Greg Graham of his duties.
The Broncos' season came to an end Thursday with an 84-60 loss to Utah State
in the opening
Nebraska beats K-State in Big 12 tourney to remain unbeaten >>
Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kelsey Griffin scored 24 points and grabbed
10 rebounds, leading third-ranked Nebraska to a 63-46 victory over Kansas
State in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament.
Cory Montgomery contributed
Tisdale helps Illinois edge Wisconsin in Big Ten quarters >>
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mike Tisdale scored 21 points and grabbed
eight rebounds to lead Illinois to a much-needed 58-54 victory over No. 13
Wisconsin in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
Demetri McCamey ended w
2007 Academy Award Betting : Oscars odds
The 79th Annual Academy Awards odds , which will air February 25th, is sparking an interest throughout the nation with the announcement of its nominees. As the public chooses their favorites, sportsbooks are creating odds for one of the biggest entertainment betting nights of the year.
Whether its at a “Oscar Party” or in an on line sportsbook, entertainment gambling on award shows represent a huge increase in betting. As the public speculation mounts, MySportsbook.com, the largest and most respected sportsbook on the web, posted odds on who is going home with a “Golden Best Friend.”
“ We see a majority of our entertainment wagers come from the Academy Awards,” said MySportsbook.com spokesperson, Tim Dalton. “This is a competition that applies to everyone. These are the people that entertain us on a daily basis and you want to see them win.”
MySportsbook.com posted the following odds for Academy Awards:
Odds to win the Achievement in Directing:
Alejandro González Iñárritu "Babel": 8/1
Martin Scorsese "The Departed": 2/17
Clint Eastwood "Letters From Iwo Jima: 4/1
Stephen Frears "The Queen": 12/1
Paul Greengrass "United 93": 15/1
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:
Leonardo DiCaprio in "Blood Diamond": 11/1
Ryan Gosling in "Half Nelson": 20/1
Peter O’Toole in "Venus": 16/5
Will Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness": 16/1
Forest Whitaker in "The Last King of Scotland": 1/11
Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role:
Penélope Cruz in "Volver": 18/1
Judi Dench in "Notes on a Scandal": 15/1
Helen Mirren in "The Queen": 1/50
Meryl Streep in "The Devil Wears Prada": 10/1
Kate Winslet in "Little Children": 20/1
Best Animated Feature Film:
"Cars": 1/3
"Happy Feet": 2/1
"Monster House": 20/1
Best Foreign-Language Film of the Year:
"Water" – Canada: 22/1
"The Lives of Others" – Germany: 7/2
"After the Wedding" - Denmark: 24/1
"Days of Glory (Indigenes)" – Algeria: 23/1
"Pan's Labyrinth" - Mexico: 1/10
Odds to win the Best Live-Action Short Film:
"Binta and the Great Idea (Binta Y La Gran Idea)": 6/5
"Eramos Pocos (One Too Many)": 7/2
"Helmer & Son": 5/2
"The Saviour": 6/1
"West Bank Story": 7/2
Odds to win the Best Original Screenplay:
"Babel": 7/4
"Letters From Iwo Jima": 3/1
"Little Miss Sunshine": 21/20
"Pan's Labyrinth": 11/4
"The Queen": 5/4
Best Motion Picture of the Year:
"Babel": 11/4
"The Departed": 1/2
"Letters from Iwo Jima": 15/2
"Little Miss Sunshine": 17/10
"The Queen": 20/1
Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:
Alan Arkin in "Little Miss Sunshine": 11/10
Jackie Earle Haley in "Little Children": 10/1
Djimon Hounsou in "Blood Diamond": 9/1
Eddie Murphy in "Dreamgirls": 2/5
Mark Wahlberg in "The Departed": 5/1
Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role:
Adriana Barraza in "Babel": 14/1
Cate Blanchett in "Notes on a Scandal": 11/1
Abigail Breslin in "Little Miss Sunshine": 2/1
Jennifer Hudson in "Dreamgirls": 1/8
Rinko Kikuchi in "Babel": 11/1
Film To Win Most Oscars:
Dreamgirls: 2/3
Pans Labyrinth: 6/5
The Departed: 6/1
The Queen: 11/1
Babel: 15/1
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest: 11/1
Little Miss Sunshine: 15/1
Additional sports and entertainment odds can be found at: www.MySportsbook.com
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