09/02/2008 - New Orleans, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans Saints announced on Tuesday that the team's season-opening contest at the Louisiana Superdome against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be played as scheduled.
"There were a number of critical issues that needed to be addressed before we could make this announcement," said Saints owner Tom Benson. "We have been assured by Superdome officials that the stadium is ready to host our fans and our team."
The contest, originally scheduled for 1 p.m. (et) on Sunday, September 7 might have been in doubt because of the mass evacuations in the region due to Hurricane Gustav, which made landfall southwest of New Orleans on Monday.
In advance of the storm, the Saints had been relocated to Indianapolis. The team will remain there and practice for the rest of the week, then head back to the Crescent City on Friday.
The Superdome did not suffer any significant damage from Gustav's pounding rain and winds.
"We want to thank Jim Irsay, Bill Polian and the Indianapolis Colts in making the transition to Indianapolis seamless," said Saints executive vice president and general manager Mickey Loomis. "We are pleased to report today that we will be back in New Orleans to play our game in our hometown in front of our fans on Sunday."
<< Guzman, Arroyo named NL Co-Players of the Week
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian
Guzman and Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo have been named the National
League Co-Players of the Week for the period of August 25-31.
Guzman led the NL w
<< Huff gets AL player honors
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Aubrey
Huff has been selected as the American League Player of the Week for the
period ending August 31.
Huff finished the week hitting .478 (11-for-23) with two
<< Sixers sign Donyell Marshall
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia 76ers added veteran
free-agent forward Donyell Marshall on Tuesday. Per team policy, terms of the
deal were not disclosed.
"Donyell Marshall has proven time and time again his value
<< Heat sign Magloire
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat signed free agent center Jamaal
Magloire on Tuesday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We are very fortunate to be able to come to terms with Jamaal Magloire," said
Heat p
Espindola's brace enough for POW honors >>
Salt Lake City, UT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Real Salt Lake forward Fabian Espindola
was voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Week for Week 23, it was
announced on Tuesday. Espindola wins the award after he scored both goals in
RSL's 2
Predators suspend Radulov indefinitely >>
Nashville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Nashville Predators announced on Tuesday
that forward Alexander Radulov has been suspended indefinitely without pay.
In the off-season, Radulov was one of the players caught up in a spat between
the NH
Djokovic barely reaches Open quarters >>
Flushing Meadows, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Last year's runner-up Novak
Djokovic was a hard-fought fourth-round winner Tuesday at the U.S. Open.
The third-seeded Djokovic came from behind to beat game 15th-seeded Spaniard
Tommy Robredo 4-6, 6
Bears acquire OG Buenning >>
Lake Forest, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Bears acquired offensive
guard Dan Buenning from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday in exchange for an
undisclosed 2009 draft pick.
Buenning was originally selected by the Buccaneer
American Idol Betting Odds: Season 6
The online gambling websites are in the process of deciphering each American Idol contestant and his or her chances of winning Season 6 to come up with the early American Idol betting lines.
Tim Dalton of MySportsbook.com has been locked away in a soundproof room coming up with all the latest tallies, we are told. "American Idol has become one of the most significant betting events of the year," claims Jack Black of MySportsbook.com. "Last year, millions were bet during the season across the globe, not just in America.It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis. It's like Week 1 of the NFL. Pre-season means nada!
We do know the 24 finalists however.
Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24. He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway. He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien.
Brandon Rogers - Who?
Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition. He should go a good distance.
Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was. And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition. He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice! People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way.
"Blake Lewis should go far because of his uniqueness and looks. He's the boy next store with a twist - he beat boxes. But on top of this, he's a great singer, and I adore him," Payton O'Brien relayed.
A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”
Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes.
"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate. "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past. He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far. Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."
Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts)
And the others:
Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter
The girls
"Melinda Doolittle has one of the best voices," says MySportsbook.com Reporter and an acclaimed dancer in her own right, Destiney Lewis. "It is great to see a back up singer step out like she has. The girl needs to gain more confidence but that can also be a positive. I think she will go far."
Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.
"Single mom Lakisha Jones I suspect will be a pretty big favorite entering Week 1 of the competition," says Destiny Williams. Jones is an excellent singer and down to earth. "She'll have a wide appeal," echoed O'Brien.
Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.
Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.
Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan
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MySportsbook.com Releases World Series Championship Lines
New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox early favorites to win 2008 World Series
The Major League Baseball season starts this weekend and MySportsbook.com, a leading online sportsbook for over 8 years, is the first to offer baseball sports betting lines on who will win the 2007 World Series.
"The World Series is the biggest baseball event in the sports betting world and MySportsbook.com is excited that we are first to market with betting lines on every team," says Tim Dalton, Marketing Director, MySportsbook.com. "We are getting things ready for a great baseball season and our members are looking forward to our Player Payback Bonuses, as well as Dime Lines, all season long."
Going in to this weekend, MySportsbook.com's favorites to win the World Series are the New York Yankees at 7-2 and last year’s winners the Chicago White Sox at 9-2.
"These betting lines are ripe for the picking," Dalton added, "baseball fans know that the season is long and many factors, including players staying healthy, will affect these Future odds as the baseball season progresses. Betting on your favorite team in the beginning of the season could prove quite lucrative. We are seeing examples of this right now in the NCAA College Basketball Tournament with a lucky few that placed pre-season bets on George Mason to win it all. Anything can happen."
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