08/22/2008 - Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Nuggets re-signed restricted free agent swingman J.R. Smith on Friday.
The 22-year-old Smith averaged 12.3 points in 74 regular season games and 18.3 points in four playoff contests for the Nuggets last season.
"We're extremely delighted to have J.R. back," said Nuggets Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien. "His blend of off-the-charts athleticism and long-range shooting ability is rare, especially for someone his age. We believe his best basketball is still to come."
The four-year veteran came to Denver in the summer of 2006 from Chicago in exchange for Howard Eisley and a pair of second round-draft picks.
Smith was taken 18th overall by the Hornets in the 2004 NBA Draft.
<< Wainwright to return for Cards against reeling Braves
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Opening Day starter Adam Wainwright returns to the mound
for the first time since early June tonight, when the St. Louis Cardinals host
the Atlanta Braves for the first of three weekend games at Busch Stadium.
Wainwrigh
<< Mets host Astros, aim to keep up 'Amazin run
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With pennant races heating up during the latter stages of
the regular season, there is no better time than now for New York Mets ace
Johan Santana to get on a roll. He leads the National League East-leading Mets
tonight
<< Dodgers head east for key series with Phillies
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Future Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux will kick off his
second stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight, when they open a lengthy
10-game road trip with the first of four meetings against the Philadelphia
Phillie
<< Mussina tries again to bail out Yanks in opener with O's
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mike Mussina takes aim at his 17th win of the season as the
New York Yankees try to avoid dropping further behind in the American League
playoff races in this evening's opener of a three-game series with the
Baltimo
White Sox keep piling on wins >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It seems no matter how well the Chicago White Sox play,
they can't quite shake those "piranhas" manager Ozzie Guillen calls the
Minnesota Twins.
This time last week, Chicago and Minnesota were deadlocked in a tie for first
Celtics sign Darius Miles >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Celtics signed oft-injured free agent
forward Darius Miles on Friday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not
disclosed.
Miles, the former No. 3 overall draft pick in 2000 by the Los Angeles Cl
Edu's move to Glasgow Rangers official >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The transfer of Toronto FC midfielder Maurice
Edu to Glasgow Rangers of the Scottish Premier League has been completed, the
Major League Soccer club announced on Friday. The transfer, which was reported
to be
Orioles bring up Liz >>
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Baltimore Orioles recalled pitcher
Radhames Liz from Triple-A Norfolk to start Friday's contest with the New York
Yankees.
Liz, who was just named International League Player of the Week, is 4-3 wi
Terrell Owens could return for Cowboys next game
A bye week will allow Terrell Owens broken hand to recover just in time for the next game the Dallas Cowboys are slated to play, according to reports. MySportsbook.com, an football sportsbook, has posted football betting lines on TO playing.
Owens broke the bone leading to his right ring finger Sunday night and had a plate surgically attached to it Monday. Although Owens' hand was swollen and aching Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said he's optimistic the receiver will be back at work next week and catching passes a week from Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
MySportsbook.com online sportsbook listed Terrell Owens with odds of 7-2 (or $7 paid out for every $2 bet) to return back for the game against Tennessee.
"I certainly wouldn't rule it out now," Parcells said, referring to Terrell Owens immediate return. "Maybe five days from now I might, but I wouldn't rule it out now. ... I know we're looking to try to get him moving around pretty good in the next day or so. So we'll see where we are."
Owens did not speak with reporters Wednesday, but said Sunday he'd be out two to four weeks. A return against the Titans would be 13 days after the surgery. The Cowboys were listed as an early -7 1/2 favorite vs. the Tennessee Titans for Week 4 at MySportsbook.com
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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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