Wolves' Flynn has hip surgery
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07/27/2010 -
Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jonny Flynn
underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a labral tear and remove extra bone
from his left hip.
The Wolves have already planned for Flynn's absence, signing free agent Luke
Ridnour last week and trading for Sebastian Telfair on Monday. Flynn is
expected to be sidelined 3-to-4 months.
The procedure was performed by Dr. Marc Philippon in Vail, Colorado. Flynn
first hurt his hip in the next-to-last game of the 2009-10 season and
reportedly aggravated the problem working out this summer.
"We expect Jonny to make a full recovery from this procedure," said
Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn. "In the meantime,
Dr. Philippon and our medical staff will work together to provide Jonny all
the resources necessary to make his recovery as speedy as possible."
Flynn started all 81 games he played as a rookie last season, averaging 13.5
points, 4.4 assists and 2.4 rebounds. The former Syracuse star was selected by
the Wolves with the sixth overall pick of the 2009 draft.
<< Eagles come to terms with second-round pick Allen
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Nate Allen, their 2010 second-round draft pick, to a four-year contract.
Allen was taken with the 37th overall selection out of South Florida, where he
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<< Colorado's Street sent to hospital after batting practice accident
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Colorado closer Huston Street was sent to the
hospital after being hit by a line drive during a batting practice accident.
Street was hit in the midsection by a line drive off the bat of Ian Stewart
prior to Tue
<< Nationals scratch Strasburg before series opener with Braves
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Nationals scratched Stephen
Strasburg before his scheduled start on Tuesday night versus Atlanta.
Strasburg stopped his pre-game warm up and was shut down after consultation
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<< Trucks make inaugural visit to Pocono
Long Pond, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Series: NASCAR Camping World Truck. Date:
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<< Nationwide Series heads to Iowa
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Pac-10 announces future name change >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pac-10 Conference will officially
undergo a name change once two new schools join the grouping.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, as conference commissioner Larry Scott
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Aaron Glenn, 15-year NFL veteran, finally announces retirement >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Aaron Glenn will sign a one-day contract with
the Houston Texans on Wednesday and then announce his retirement after 15
years in the NFL.
Glenn, a first-round draft pick by the New York Jets in 1994 out
Braves send McLouth to minors >>
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Braves have sent slumping
outfielder Nate McLouth to Triple-A Gwinnett.
In 62 games this season, the sixth-year pro was hitting just .168 and missed
more than a month with concussion-l
Dolphins sign veteran DE Douglas >>
Davie, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Dolphins signed veteran defensive end
Marques Douglas to an undisclosed contract on Tuesday.
Douglas has spent each of the past three seasons with a different club,
playing in all 16 regular se
Big Hurt returns to White Sox as team ambassador >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two-time American League MVP Frank Thomas, who
announced his retirement last winter, will rejoin the Chicago White Sox as a
team ambassador.
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Problem with Bears?
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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NFL Football Betting : Odds on NFL Division to Win the Super Bowl
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The AFC South and the NFC East are the favorite divisions to have the next Super Bowl champ among them in the NFL betting odds. But more down to the point, these football odds are in favor of the Indianapolis Colts, by far the strongest team in the AFC South, and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFC East.
Most sports fans would agree that these two teams top the list to win it all before the season even begins. In the BetUS Sportsbook football futures, the Colts are +800 in the odds to win the Super Bowl, while the Cowboys are sitting at +1000 and the Super Bowl XLIV champions New Orleans Saints at +900. In the AFC South, the Colts won the division for five straight years after the 2002 realignment, before the Tennessee Titans won it in 2008. But the Colts came back strong in 2009 to win the division again en route to the Super Bowl. The Cowboys are the favorite to win the NFC East, as well as to advance far into the post season. The Cowboys won the division last season before their horrendous loss in the NFC Divisional playoff to Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. But the ‘Boys will take that loss humbly and be ready for the playoffs this time around.
The NFC South is also very strong, at +600 in the NFL futures, considering that it is home to the defending Super Bowl champions. However, some predictions have the Atlanta Falcons with possibilities of claiming the divisional title this season in place of the Saints, as no team has won back-to-back division championships since the division realignment took place. Let’s not overlook the AFC North at +500. As TO goes to Cincinnati to join Chad OchoCinco and Adam “Pac-Man” Jones, this team looks to claim the division title again. And it is likely they will do so. The Bengals lost in the AFC Wild Card spot in a hard-fought battle against the New York Jets last season. Lest not forget the Pittsburgh Steelers, the XLII Super Bowl Champions… All these teams present interesting odds and matchups for the upcoming season, but the safest and surest bet seems to be with the Colts in the AFC South and the Cowboys in the NFC East. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.
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