04/09/2008 - Norman, OK (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Oklahoma standout freshman forward Blake Griffin announced Wednesday that he will be returning to school for his sophomore season.
"Our team has a chance to be really good next year," Griffin said. "We want to be one of the top teams in the country and make a statement with what we're trying to do as a program."
Griffin averaged 14.7 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, shooting a team-best 56.8 percent from the field despite missing time with a sprained MCL. His scoring average was the highest for a first-year player since 1983-84, and he also registered 1.8 assists per contest, the highest percentage for a Sooner forward since Eduardo Najera in 2001.
Oklahoma finished the year 23-11, including a 9-7 mark in the Big 12 Conference. The Sooners fell in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to Louisville after a first-round win over Saint Joseph's.
Griffin's older brother, Taylor, a 6-foot-7 forward, will also return next season for his senior year.
<< Ducks, Sharks tangle in San Jose
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With a playoff berth already locked up the San Jose Sharks
will try to get more separation at the top of the Pacific Division tonight, as
they host the Anaheim Ducks at HP Pavilion.
The Sharks knocked off the Minnesota Wil
<< Wild visit Canucks for pivotal Northwest battle
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With nothing but divisional games left on the schedule, the
Wild are in the driver's seat in the Northwest standings. Minnesota continues
its quest for a divisional crown tonight, as they visit the Vancouver Canucks
at GM Pla
<< Caps hope to rebound in Atlanta
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Washington's current road trip features several favorable
matchups. However, the Capitals' offense failed itself last time out and the
club will try to rebound tonight in a test with the Atlanta Thrashers at
Philips Arena in
<< Sixers try to stay hot in Orlando
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The surging Philadelphia 76ers will take their momentum
to the road tonight, when they pay a visit to the Orlando Magic at Amway
Arena.
The Sixers have been the hottest team in the Eastern Conference as of late,
having
Toronto hosts the Bucks >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Toronto Raptors have hit a snag and will try to right
the ship when they open a two-game homestand tonight versus the Milwaukee
Bucks at the Air Canada Centre.
The Raptors will also welcome the New Jersey Nets to tow
Tigers try again for first win at Fenway >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Tigers continue a search for their elusive
first victory of the season tonight at Boston's Fenway Park, where the
defending world champion Red Sox will attempt to pin an eighth consecutive
loss on baseball's lone
Angels play rubber match with Indians >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Cleveland Indians
wrap up what has been an exciting series so far when the clubs square off
again this afternoon at Angel Stadium.
Both teams have won once during this three-game set,
Cubs, Bucs resume set in Steel City >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After receiving a day of rest after playing one of the
wildest games of the young season, the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates
resume a three-game series tonight at PNC Park.
Fans attending the Pirates' home opener on
Chiefs' Treen Green out for Sunday's game
How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.
Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.
The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.
The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).
Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
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It's less than a month until the NHL hockey betting season opens at MySportsbook.com and preparations are underway for another battle in the race to hoist Lord Stanley's mug in 2007.
As cup crazy fans prepare to place their bets, one online sportsbook ,MySportsbook.com, is offering hockey betting lines on the 2007/2007 Stanley Cup , who will bring it home this upcoming season.
Despite a poor showing in last season's playoffs and the loss of Steve Yzerman to retirement, the Detroit Red Wings are early favourites at this online sportsbook with wagering odds of 6-1. The Wings will look to offensive powerhouse Pavel Datsyuk and newly appointed captain Nicklas Lidstrom to lead one of the league's most prominent franchises.
Always a threat are the Ottawa Senators, with newly acquired goaltender Martin Gerber from the Stanley Cup champion ,Carolina Hurricanes. The Sens are second best in the rankings at a 7-1 bet, and odds makers at this sportsbook are optimistic that the Ottawa squad will fare better than last season's Eastern Conference semi-final upset to the Buffalo Sabres.
Also worth noting are the defending Stanley Cup champs Carolina Hurricanes, a 10-1 bet to repeat. Behind the Canes are the New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks all sit at 12-1. In the basement are the Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, and St. Louis Blues who all have 100-1 odds to win.
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