BC's Haynes to transfer
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03/22/2007 - Chestnut Hill, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Marquez Haynes, a sophomore guard who contributed off the bench to Boston College's 21-12 team this past season, will transfer to an undetermined school in hope of more playing time, according to head coach Al Skinner.
Haynes averaged 3.1 points, 1.4 assists, and one rebound in 65 games over his two seasons at BC, with three starts.
It was a tumultuous year for BC basketball, as forward Akida McLain and center Sean Williams were both suspended early in the season, and then kicked off the team for unspecified violations of team rules.
Ashburn, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Redskins released oft-injured wide receiver David Patten on Thursday. After signing with the Redskins as a free agent in 2005, Patten has been hampered by nagging injuries. In 2005,
<< Stenson and Allenby lead CA Championship
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Henrik Stenson, the winner of the season's first
World Golf Championships event, the Accenture Match Play Championship, appears
to be making a serious bid at the single-season WGC Grand Slam.
He posted a five-un
<< Colorado State names Miles new hoops coach
Fort Collins, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Colorado State University named Tim Miles
the school's new head men's basketball coach on Thursday.
Miles replaces Dale Layer, who was fired on March 12 after the Rams went 17-13
this past season with
<< Red Sox name Papelbon closer
Clearwater, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox announced on Thursday
that Jonathan Papelbon will be the team's closer for the upcoming season.
Papelbon spent last year as Boston's closer and he had 35 saves to go along
with a s
<< Stokley signs with Broncos
Englewood, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Broncos officially signed free
agent wide receiver Brandon Stokley on Thursday. Per club policy, terms of the
deal were not disclosed.
The Denver Post, citing an NFL source, reported the signin
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Dolphins signed wide receiver Az- Zahir Hakim and guard Chris Liwienski to one-year contracts on Thursday. Hakim began last year with Detroit and signed on with San Diego after the Lions wai
Faulk to retire >>
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Running back Marshall Faulk has called a news
conference for 4:30 p.m. (et) Monday, when it's expected he'll announce his
retirement.
Faulk, who is ninth all-time in rushing yards with 12,279 since start
Xavier rewards Miller with contract extension >>
Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Xavier University announced Thursday that
men's head basketball coach Sean Miller received a contract extension that
will keep him with the school through the 2015-16 season. As per school
policy,
Angels' Figgins sustains fractured finger >>
Tempe, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Los Angeles Angels third baseman Chone
Figgins suffered a fractured right middle finger as the Angels defeated the
Arizona Diamondbacks, 8-3, in spring training action Wednesday.
Phoenix Suns ortho
Kentucky's Tubby Smith resigns, headed to Minnesota >>
Lexington, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tubby Smith resigned as head men's
basketball coach of Kentucky and will be named the new head coach at the
University of Minnesota at a 1 p.m. (et) news conference on Friday.
The 55-year-old
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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