Bears agree to extension with DL Idonije
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05/29/2009 - Lake Forest, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with defensive lineman Israel Idonije on a contract extension through the 2011 season.
Financial terms of the two-year deal were not disclosed.
Idonije posted career highs with 28 tackles, including 18 solo, and 3 1/2 sacks in 16 games last season for the Bears. He made three starts.
In 71 games, with eight starts, over five seasons for Chicago, the undrafted free agent has 99 tackles with 5 1/2 sacks. He also has 29 special teams stops and has blocked four kicks during his career.
The Bears also agreed to terms with six draft picks on Friday, the highest being fourth-round cornerback D.J. Moore. A pair of fifth-rounders, wide receiver Johnny Knox and linebacker Marcus Freeman also agreed, as did sixth- round safety Al Afalava. Tight end Lance Louis and wide receiver Derek Kinder -- both seventh-round selections -- were the others.
Paris, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rafael Nadal continued his quest for a record fifth consecutive French Open title with a straight set victory over Lleyton Hewitt in the third round at Roland Garros. Nadal, who extended his Open Era record
<< Hornaday takes pole for Dover truck race
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Friday's AAA Insurance 200 Camping World Truck Series race after topping the
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<< Tansil-Gentry resigns as UT-Martin women's hoops coach
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a player
<< Scorching Padres head to Colorado
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winning track this evening, when they open a three-game series against the
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<< Yanks visit Indians in battle of hot teams
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After sweeping a four-game series against a tough AL East
opponent, the Cleveland Indians will start another lengthy set Friday versus
one of that division's best, the New York Yankees, at Progressive Field.
Cleveland is r
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Sawyers relieved of duties at Sky Blue FC >>
Piscataway, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sky Blue FC announced that Ian Sawyers has
been relieved of his duties as head coach and general manager. This follows
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Rangers recall Hunter to make spot start >>
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texas Rangers recalled pitcher Tommy
Hunter to start Game 1 of the team's scheduled doubleheader against Oakland on
Friday.
Hunter, 22, made three starts for the Rangers in 2008, going 0-2 while giv
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The fountain of youth is said to be located in Florida.
Some baseball fans might believe the legendary spring resides in San Diego,
right in the back yard of first baseman Adrian Gonzalez.
The 27-year-old Gonzalez
Indians recall Perez, designate Dellucci for assignment >>
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cleveland Indians added a left-handed arm
to their bullpen Friday, recalling Rafael Perez from Triple-A Columbus.
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struggled
Pro Football Odds : NFC SOUTH BETTING ODDS
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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