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05/04/2009 - Munich, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - German crowd favorite Nicolas Kiefer was among Monday's first-round winners at the $595,000 clay-court BMW Open.
The sixth-seeded Kiefer came from behind to beat struggling Latvian Ernests Gulbis 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 at MTTC Iphitos.
Another German joined Kiefer in the second round, as Philipp Kohlschreiber was leading compatriot Bjorn Phau 6-2, 2-1 when Phau retired due to a right hand injury. Kohlschreiber captured this event two years ago.
In other Day-2 play, France's Jeremy Chardy charged past Russian Evgeny Korolev 6-3, 6-3 and Russian Mikhail Youzhny handled Czech Ivo Minar 6-3, 7-6 (7-5). Youzhny was the 2007 runner-up here to Kohlschreiber.
Chilean Fernando Gonzalez, the top seed who withdrew from this week's field due to an ankle injury, beat Italian Simone Bolelli in last year's Munich finale.
<< Dodgers aim to stay unbeaten at home in clash with Diamondbacks
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers will
try to stay perfect on their 11-game homestand tonight, when they play the
first of two straight games versus the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chavez Ravine.
Los Angeles
<< First-place Blue Jays open short set with Tribe
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Toronto Blue Jays take aim at a season-high fourth
straight win this evening, when they open a brief two-game series against the
Cleveland Indians at Rogers Centre.
After dealing with their first losing streak of the 2
<< Giants to open road trip in Wrigley
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Though the San Francisco Giants have yet to lose a home
series this season, they haven't been able to carry that success with them on
the road. The team visits the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field tonight for the
opener of a qu
<< A's square off with Angels by the Bay
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A very weary Oakland Athletics team returns to McAfee
Coliseum tonight to begin a brief two-game set with the division-rival Los
Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
The Athletics also are coming back to the Bay Area dis
NBA Playoff Preview - Cleveland vs. Atlanta >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - If LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers weren't the
center of the basketball universe, you might have forgotten they were even in
the postseason.
After all, We haven't seen the new MVP and his team in over a week sinc
Preakness Stakes appears to be next for Mine That Bird >>
Louisville, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It appears as though Kentucky Derby winner
Mine That Bird will run in the Preakness Stakes on May 16 at Pimlico Race
Course.
After a day of speculation following the 50-1 longshot's stunning win Satur
United should expect a different Arsenal >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arsenal enters the second leg of its
Champions League semifinal against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium
on Tuesday trailing 1-0.
And although they face a tall order in attempting to ral
Hyypia set for Leverkusen switch >>
Leverkusen, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Veteran Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia
will end his decade at Anfield this summer after agreeing a two-year contract
with Bayer Leverkusen.
The 35-year-old Finn moved to the Reds from Willem II 10
NFL betting action is back! At MySportsbook, all of the pro football odds are posted for the NFC North. Check out how we see the four teams in this cloudy division stacking up this year in the chase for the playoffs! Green Bay Packers (+125) - With QB Aaron Rodgers leading the offense and DC Dom Capers working his magic on defense, the Packers are a real force to be reckoned with.
Virtually nothing changed on this offense for Green Bay from last year to this year, save for the addition of rookie OT Brian Bulaga to the bunch. Expect more huge numbers from the Pack, and a relatively favorable schedule should get them over the hump and into the playoffs once again this season. My NFL Betting Predictions: 11-5, 1st place in NFC North Minnesota Vikings (+130) - There are still too many unknowns about the Vikes this year. There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not.
There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.
Chicago Bears (+350) - The Bears are probably a bit of an overhyped team once again this year.No, we don't think it is plausible for QB Jay Cutler to have as bad of a season as he did last year, and we do think the additions of RB Chester Taylor and DE Julius Peppers are going to help immensely, but there's still something in the water in the Windy City that we aren't so sure about. Maybe Chicago finds its way to .500... but then again, maybe it doesn't. If Favre comes back, Cutler might be the worst quarterback in this division this year.
Detroit Lions (+1500) - The Lions are probably once again going to be the whipping boys for the rest of the teams in the NFC North, but they aren't just going to roll over and die once again. There is some real talent amassing on this team offensively, as the combination of QB Matt Stafford, RB Jahvid Best, WR Calvin Johnson, and TE Brandon Pettigrew should put a bunch of points on the board if the offensive line can even remotely hold up. The questions really lie on defense, where it feels like DT Ndamukong Suh is going to be trying to stop opposing teams all by himself. This year should show some marked improvement in the Motor City.
The Patriots will make NFL betting fans a lot of money this season, get in early and enjoy the cash.
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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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