Los Angeles clinches playoff berth
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06/30/2009 - Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The first-place Los Angeles Sol have become the first team in Women's Professional Soccer to clinch a playoff spot.
The Sol's 4-0 win over the Chicago Red Stars Saturday, combined with the Saint Louis Athletica's 2-1 victory over Sky Blue FC on Sunday, means the Sol have wrapped up one of the league's four available postseason berths.
"Though we are certainly pleased to be the first team in WPS to reach the playoffs, our work here is far from done," Sol General Manager Charlie Naimo said.
The top four teams in the WPS standings at the conclusion of the regular season will advance to the playoffs, which consists of a unique format that heavily rewards the team that finishes atop the regular season table.
The top team during the regular season will become WPS Regular Season Champion and earn an automatic place as host of the WPS Championship.
In the First Round of the playoffs, the No. 4 team in the regular season will face the No. 3 team at No. 3's stadium on Aug. 15. The second place team in the regular season will receive a bye into the Super Semifinal and host the winner of the First Round on Aug. 18-19. The winner of the Super Semifinal will then travel to the top-seeded team for WPS Championship on Aug. 22.
Washington, D.C. (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - D.C. United has released defender Anthony Peters. The 25-year old was originally signed by United in March, and made one appearance in the U.S. Open Cup. "We'd like to thank Anthony for his hard work an
<< Seattle's Jaqua wins MLS Player of the Week
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Seattle Sounders FC forward Nate Jaqua claimed
Major League Soccer's Player of the Week award for Week 15.
Jaqua tallied two goals and an assist in Sunday's 3-0 victory over the Colorado
Rapids in front of mo
<< Johnson, Giants vie for another win over reeling Cards
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ageless lefty Randy Johnson seeks a third straight win and
a fifth in six decisions tonight, when the San Francisco Giants visit Busch
Stadium for game two of four against the host St. Louis Cardinals.
The Giants won the o
<< Brewers aim to extend Mets' recent misery
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - While the Milwaukee Brewers are improving their stance in
the National League Central, they're making it very difficult for the New York
Mets to climb the NL East standings.
The NL Central-leading Brewers will resume a thr
<< Phils head to Atlanta for NL East clash
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies will close out the last portion
of their current road trip with the first of three straight games against the
NL East-rival Atlanta Braves at Turner Field.
Philadelphia is 2 1/2 games ahead of the
Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Yankees have acquired utilityman Eric Hinske and cash considerations from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a pair of minor leaguers. Hinske appeared in 54 games for the Pirates this season and was b
Brazilian Melo extends deal with Fiorentina >>
Florence, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brazil midfielder Felipe Melo has pledged
his immediate future to Fiorentina by signing a one-year contract extension
which ties him to La Viola until the summer of 2013.
The 25-year-old has been li
Chelsea closing in on Zhirkov >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Reports suggest Chelsea is on the verge of
sealing an $30 million deal to acquire CSKA Moscow winger Yuri Zhirkov.
Sportsmail is reporting that Blues owner Roman Abramovich has agreed a deal
with CSK
CFL Previews - Week One - July 1-3 >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) -
TORONTO ARGONAUTS (0-0) AT HAMILTON TIGER-CATS (0-0)
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, July 1, 7:00 p.m. (et)
GAME NOTES: The 2009 Canadian Football League season kicks off Wednesday
evening, as the H
Bayern will not sell Ribery >>
Munich, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - General Manager Uli Hoeness has reiterated
Bayern Munich's stance on Franck Ribery, insisting the German giants won't sell
the French ace.
The 26-year-old winger is the subject of speculation across
Marlins could start season without No. 2 starter Johnson
JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.
Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.
MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .
''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''
Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.
He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.
''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''
Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.
Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.
With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.
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