Sharapova, Goerges reach QFs in Paris
Tennis Betting Lines
02/08/2012 -
Paris, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Top-seeded Russian Maria Sharapova and six-
seed Julia Goerges of Germany were second-round winners Wednesday at the Open
GDF Suez.
Sharapova, who withdrew from this event last year due to illness, advanced to
the quarterfinals with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over South African Chanelle
Scheepers.
The former world No. 1 Sharapova lost to Victoria Azarenka in the final of
last month's Australian Open.
In the later contest, Goerges had an easy time dispatching Czech Petra
Cetkovska by a 6-1, 6-4 count in just over one hour. Despite a more
competitive second set, Cetkovska was undone by four double faults
The first round concluded on Wednesday, and seventh-seeded Italian Roberta
Vinci was a 6-4, 6-4 winner over Simona Halep of Romania.
Anabel Medina Garrigues, on the other hand, was a opening-round victim. The
eighth-seeded Spaniard was dismissed by French wild card Pauline Parmentier
2-6, 6-3, 6-3.
Additional first-round wins came for Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and
Christina McHale, Czech Klara Zakopalova, Romanian Monica Niculescu and
Belgian Yanina Wickmayer.
The winner of this $637,000 event will pocket $107,000.
<< Air Force fires basketball coach Reynolds
Colorado Springs, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Air Force men's basketball coach Jeff
Reynolds was fired Wednesday with the team in the midst of a six-game losing
streak.
Athletic director Dr. Hans Mueh made the announcement. Associate head co
<< Celtic topples Hearts to extend SPL lead
Edinburgh, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Celtic moved four points clear of
second-place Rangers on Wednesday after securing a 4-0 win over Hearts at
Tynecastle Stadium.
The Hoops charged out to a three-goal lead in the first 30 min
<< Flames give D Smith two-year deal
Calgary, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Derek
Smith to a two-year contract worth $1.55 million on Wednesday.
"Derek came to training camp this year on a two-way contract and played his
way into our startin
<< Benschop helps AZ join PSV at the top of the league
The Hague, Netherlands (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A hat trick from Charlison Benschop
helped AZ Alkmaar on its way to a 6-0 triumph at Den Haag on Wednesday,
allowing the club to join PSV Eindhoven at the top of the Eredivisie table.
AZ slip
<< Wildcat Creek comes in for Hutcheson Stakes
Hallandale Beach, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A field of six three-year-olds have
been entered for Saturday's $150,000 Hutcheson Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The
seven-furlong contest is an early prep for next month's $1 million Florida
Derby.
Yankees sign veteran INF Branyan >>
Bronx, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Yankees signed veteran infielder
Russell Branyan on Wednesday.
The minor league deal includes an invitation to spring training.
Branyan, 36, has played for 11 teams since appearing in his first
Colts name Telesco VP of football operations >>
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Indianapolis Colts have promoted Tom
Telesco to vice president of football operations.
Telesco, who spent 14 years in the personnel department, was promoted by new
general manager Ryan Grigson. The
Heat G Chalmers inactive vs. Magic >>
Orlando, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers was inactive
for Wednesday night's game at Orlando because of a left hand sprain.
The Heat said Chalmers, who has played all 25 games this season, was day-to-
day with the i
Alouettes release Stewart, Desriveaux >>
Montreal, QC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Montreal Alouettes released two long-
time players Wednesday, cutting ties to defensive end Anwar Stewart and wide
receiver Danny Desriveaux.
"On behalf of the Montreal Alouettes, I would like to
St. John's G Stith leaves team >>
Queens, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Junior guard Malik Stith is leaving St. John's
because of personal reasons, head coach Steve Lavin announced Wednesday.
The university said Stith would remain a part of the St. John's program as a
student-wo
Sportsbook betting odds favor Europe in Ryder Cup
September 19, – Despite holding a decided edge in the all-time series, with 24 wins, 2 ties and 10 losses, Team USA is the underdog again heading into the Ryder Cup in Kidare, Ireland this weekend, according to MySportsbook.com. The Europeans have captured four of the past five editions, including their largest victory ever, an 18 ½ to 9 ½ thumping in Michigan in 2004. Current Ryder Cup betting odds favor the Europeans to continue their winning ways; they are a 4-5 bet to take the title, compared to 6-5 for the Americans.
Despite being knocked out in the first round of World Match play by Shaun Micheel, Tiger Woods is predicted to lead the US charge and be their highest point scorer for the week, with odds listed at 9-4 that he outpoints all other American players, including Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco to name a few. Team USA has four relatively unknown players on the roster but all four are 2007 tournament winners and have posted some of season’s best performances, each earning over $1.5 million on the PGA TOUR. They include Zach Johnson, Vaughan Taylor, JJ Henry and Brett Wetterich.
The experienced European squad includes the likes of Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington, Jose Maria Olazabal and Darren Clarke, who’s emotions will be tested after the passing of his wife to a battle with cancer. Donald and Garcia are in particularly good form and each is a 5-1 bet to lead the European squad in the points race. Donald has proven he can go head to head with Woods at a major event after a run for the $1.2 million purse at the PGA Championship. Garcia’s Ryder Cup credentials prove he’s ready for battle too.
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Ryder Cup Odds
Europe
Tie
USA |
4-5
10-1
6-5 |
Ryder Cup Top US point scorer
Tiger Woods
Jim Furyk
Phil Mickelson
Chris DiMarco
David Toms
Stewart Cink
Chad Campbell
Scott Verplank
Zach Johnson
Vaughan Taylor
JJ Henry
Brett Wetterich |
9-4
4-1
5-1
7-1
8-1
12-1
15-1
15-1
25-1
30-1
30-1
50-1 |
Ryder Cup Top European scorer
Sergio Garcia
Luke Donald
Padraig Harrington
Colin Montgomerie
Darren Clarke
David Howell
Lee Westwood
Paul Casey
Henrik Stenson
Jose Maria Olazabal
Paul McGinley
Robert Karlsson |
5-1
5-1
6-1
13-2
8-1
9-1
9-1
11-1
12-1
12-1
20-1
25-1 |
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