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09/14/2007 - Hamilton, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It's Hall of Fame weekend in the CFL, and for Darren Flutie that means a homecoming of sorts.
Flutie, the younger brother of former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie, will be one of five new members of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. The first order of business will be the formal unveiling of the busts Friday.
The other inductees will be former Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman and Hamilton native Rocco Romano, former Toronto Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes offensive lineman Pierre Vercheval, former Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Greg Battle and Dave (Tuffy) Knight, who built powerhouse university programs at both Wilfrid Laurier and Waterloo.
Flutie surpassed the 1,000-yard receiving plateau in nine of his 12 CFL seasons. He spent time with the B.C. Lions, Edmonton Eskimos and Hamilton, winning Grey Cups with the Lions in 1994 and Hamilton in '99.
The CFL championship in Hamilton was the organization's first in 13 seasons.
AILING TICATS: The Hamilton Tiger-Cats might be unveiling quarterback Casey Printers this weekend, but he won't have running back Jesse Lumsden or receiver Jason Armstead to lean on Saturday night against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Lumsden will miss his third straight start due to a clavicle injury, and Armstead is expected to miss the game due to sore ribs.
The loss of Lumsden is a big one for Hamilton. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound running back was for a time the CFL's rushing leader, and still has run for 627 yards and is averaging over eight yards a carry.
Armstead, acquired last month from the Saskatchewan Roughriders, is third in the CFL in all-purpose yards with 1,070.
Hamilton heads into the weekend with a CFL-worst 1-9 record, but its lone win came against the Bombers. And the Ticats have enjoyed some success against Winnipeg.
Last year, the Bombers beat Hamilton 29-0 at Ivor Wynne Stadium, only to lose 26-11 in Winnipeg. And in 2005, the Ticats lost their first eight games of the season before registering their first win of the year against -- you guessed it -- the Bombers.
ABDULLAH RELEASED: The Edmonton Eskimos released defensive end Rahim Abdullah, but in a rather roundabout way.
First, the club sent him home after its 20-17 loss to Calgary, which came, in part, due to bad penalties taken by Abdullah and teammate Adam Braidwood. Originally, the Eskimos decided against releasing Abdullah because his salary is guaranteed through the end of the season and the club didn't like the idea of having to pay Abdullah even if he found employment elsewhere.
Finally, though, the Eskimos relented and gave Abdullah his outright release.
LIKE FATHER...: Receiver Brad Smith will be in uniform Friday night for the Montreal Alouettes, completing an interesting circle.
Smith's father, Larry, is the Alouettes president and also was a former player with the CFL club.
Brad Smith was originally drafted this year by the Toronto Argonauts. Although he didn't make the club out of training camp, he was placed on the practice roster.
But when Alouettes veteran receiver Ben Cahoon was injured last week, the club needed a Canadian receiver. So Montreal plucked Smith off of the Argos' practice roster and he will see action on Montreal's specials teams.
FAN VOTE: CFL fans will be able to have a say as to what players are named to the league's all-star teams this year.
This week, the league announced that it will allow fans to participate in an Internet vote for its all-star teams. It will mark the first time in CFL history that fans will be able to participate in the all-star team balloting.
Fans will account for 25 percent of the final vote, with the remaining 75 percent divided among voting members of the Football Reporters of Canada and the eight CFL coaches. In the past, FRC members voted for the all-star selections while coaches were added just recently.
The East and West Division teams will be announced October 24, with the league all-star squads unveiled during Grey Cup week in Toronto.
<< Dodgers to hold key weekend set with first-place Diamondbacks
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two teams gearing up for the postseason stretch drive will
square off this evening, as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the National League
West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks in the first of three straight games at
Chavez
<< Sputtering Cards try to spoil Cubs' October hopes
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The St. Louis Cardinals hope a return home can help halt
their lengthy losing streak, as they begin an 11-game homestand tonight with
the first of four straight games against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium.
St. Lo
<< Astros host Pirates in battle of Central cellar-dwellers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Pirates will kick off a 10-game road trip
tonight, when they travel to Houston for the first of three straight games
against the Astros at Minute Maid Park.
Ian Snell starts for the Pirates and is 9-
<< Phillies head to Shea for crucial series with Mets
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies will get one last chance to cut
into the New York Mets' lead in the National League East, as the clubs begin
a three-game weekend set tonight at Shea Stadium.
The Phillies have won five in
Report: Ankiel meets with MLB investigators >>
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel
met with Major League Baseball officials earlier this week to answer questions
about human growth hormone he reportedly was prescribed by Signature Pharmacy
in 2004
Hanescu ousts Starace in Bucharest >>
Bucharest, Romania (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hometown favorite Victor Hanescu
toppled third-seeded Italian Potito Starace in Friday's quarterfinal action at
the $400,000 Romanian Open.
The Bucharest native Hanescu, a wild card this week, s
Late rallies give Europe life in Solheim Cup >>
Halmstad, Sweden (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The European team clawed back to earn
halves in the last two matches of Friday's fourballs at the Solheim Cup, but
still trail the Americans by a point, 4 1/2 - 3 1/2.
Annika Sorenstam and Maria Hjo
Tottenham faces uphill battle against Arsenal >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tottenham manager Martin Jol is on the
hot seat as his club has won just one of its first five games, and things will
not get any easier on Saturday when Spurs welcome London-rivals Arsenal to
White H
Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS. Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned. For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go. As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190). Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet. For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction. On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later. Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick. Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com
New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season.
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS.
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El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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