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02/17/2007 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Major League Baseball announced a number of changes for in-game rules, starting this season.
This marks the first time that the rules have been changed since 1996, when the strike zone was redefined.
Among the changes, is the modification to the rule regarding regulation tie games. Previously, a game that had been called with the score tied in the bottom of the fifth inning or later was deemed a tie, to be replayed in its entirety, though player statistics count.
However, the new rule stipulates a tied regulation game that is stopped now will be suspended and resumed before the next scheduled game between the same two clubs on the same grounds. That game could also take place at the visiting club's grounds, if no more games remain at the original club's home park.
There would be only one case in which a called game would be replayed in its entirety - if there were no scheduled games remaining between the two clubs and if it would affect a playoff spot.
The following are some other changes to rules to be implemented for the 2007 season:
Pitchers are now allowed to wear multi-colored gloves so long as the glove is not, in the judgment of the umpire, distracting.
Rule 3.02, which states no player shall intentionally discolor or damage the ball by rubbing it with soil, rosin, paraffin, licorice, sand-paper, emery- paper or other foreign substance, has been amended to provide an automatic 10- game suspension for any player who intentionally defaces the ball.
In order to avoid unnecessary delays, Rule 8.04 was amended. When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall deliver the ball to the batter within 12 seconds after he receives the ball. Each time the pitcher delays the game by violating this rule, the umpire shall call "Ball." The 12-second timing starts when the pitcher is in possession of the ball and the batter is in the box, alert to the pitcher. The timing stops when the pitcher releases the ball.
<< Bears hit Briggs with franchise tag
Lake Forest, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Bears designated linebacker
Lance Briggs as their franchise player on Friday.
The designation means that Briggs will be guaranteed a one-year contract for
an average of the five highest
<< Almirola surprise winner of Busch pole
Daytona Beach, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - In 2006 Aric Almirola won a pole as a
substitute for Denny Hamlin. Hamlin drove the car in the race to a second-
place finish. This time the 22-year-old Almirola will get to drive the car
from t
<< Field set for WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship
Tucson, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The field for next week's World Golf
Championships - Accenture Match Play Championship was set Friday afternoon.
The top 64 players from last week's World Ranking all committed to play at The
Gallery
<< Lyon get late rally to slip past Lille
Lille, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Lyon increased its lead at the top of the
Ligue 1 standings to 14 points on Friday with a dramatic 2-1 win over Lille at
Stadium Lille Metropole.
Goals from Fred and Sebastien Squillaci in the final
Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA) >>
Signed guard Marta Fernandez.
Yow-zer: NC State downs No. 2 UNC >>
Raleigh, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - On the day that NC State named its basketball
court after women's head coach Kay Yow, the Wolfpack rewarded their long-time
leader with a 72-65 upset win of second-ranked North Carolina at Reynolds
Coliseu
Harrington, Mickelson share lead at Riviera >>
Pacific Palisades, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Padraig Harrington carded a three-
under 68 Friday and Phil Mickelson posted a six-under 65 to share the lead
near the end of the second round at the Nissan Open.
Harrington and Mickelson sta
Ruutu leads Penguins over Devils >>
East Rutherford, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jarkko Ruutu scored a pair of goals to
guide the Pittsburgh Penguins past the New Jersey Devils, 5-4, at Continental
Airlines Arena.
Sidney Crosby added a goal and an assist while Marc-Andre Fleury c
LaDainian Tomlinson Favorite to be 2007 NFL MVP
With the first NFL preseason game less than two weeks away, it is time to start thinking about football once again at MySportsbook.com. Reigning NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson is currently the 5-1 co-favorite to win the award again alongside Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning.
This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone after his all out assault on the record books last season. For those suffering from amnesia or were under a rock last football season, all L.T. did last season was set the NFL record for rushing touchdowns (28), total touchdowns (31) and total points scored (186) to go along with his 1815 rushing yards and 508 receiving yards. At 6-1, Tom Brady is next in line which isn’t surprising considering all of the firepower the Pats added over the off-season. With the addition of Randy Moss, Donte Stallworth and Wes Welker; it would be quite difficult for Brady’s numbers not to improve from last years 3529 yards and 24 touchdowns. There appears to be some decent value in Drew Bees at 10-1 considering he probably would have won the award last year if it wasn’t for L.T.’s record breaking season.
There is no reason to think the Saints will come back to earth this season and playing in a weak NFC, they should have as good a shot as any to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. At 15-1, Donovan McNabb could also be worth a look. Remember, many felt he was the MVP of the first half of the season before going down with a season ending injury. Reportedly, he is in great shape and well ahead of schedule to return to form. Also, he could have some added motivation to put up big numbers this season with the Eagles using their first pick in the draft on McNabb’s future successor Kevin Kolb.
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MySportsbook.com Posts Heisman Trophy Odds
With 3,919 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and a mere seven interceptions last season, combined with a powerful South Bend Heisman legacy, odds makers at MySportsbook.com have given Notre Dame senior quarterback Brady Quinn the best Heisman Trophy odds at 5-2.
Quinn isn’t the only big man on campus this season. Oklahoma junior running back and 2004 Heisman runner-up Adrian Peterson, listed at 7-2, rushed for a combined 3,033 yards in his first two years as a college player and will give Quinn a run for his money.
This online sportsbook has also listed Troy Smith, Ohio State senior quarterback, as another strong favorite to win the 72nd Heisman Trophy. A 7-1 bet, Smith threw for 2,282 yards last season and also led the Buckeyes to a convincing 34-20 victory over Quinn and the Fighting Irish in last season’s Fiesta Bowl.
Current betting odds Heisman trophy are:
| Brady Quinn (QB, Notre Dame) Adrian Peterson (RB, Oklahoma) Troy Smith (QB, Ohio State) Michael Bush (RB, Louisville) Steve Slaton (RB, West Virginia) Brian Brohm (QB, Louisville) Chris Leak (QB, Florida) Mike Hart (RB, Michigan) Ted Ginn (WR, Ohio State) Darius Walker (RB, Notre Dame) Drew Tate (QB, Iowa) Marshawn Lynch (RB, Cal) Kenny Irons (RB, Auburn) Chad Henne (QB, Michigan) Kyle Wright (QB, Miami) Drew Stanton (QB, Michigan State) Kenneth Darby (RB, Alabama) JaMarcus Russell (QB, LSU) Drew Weatherford (QB, Florida State) Blake Mitchell (QB, South Carolina) Reggie Ball (QB, Georgia Tech) |
5-2 7-2 7-1 10-1 10-1 12-1 12-1 18-1 18-1 20-1 30-1 35-1 35-1 40-1 50-1 50-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 |
For complete NCAA Football odds visit MySportsbook.com.
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