Radwanska rolls; Hantuchova, Chakvetadze ousted in Tokyo
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09/16/2008 - Tokyo, Japan (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sixth-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska advanced with an easy first-round victory on Tuesday, while seventh-seeded Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova and eighth-seeded Russian Anna Chakvetadze went by way of upsets at the $1.34 million Pan Pacific Open tennis event at Ariake Colosseum.
The Polish Radwanska cruised to a 6-1, 6-4 win over Japanese wild card Aiko Nakamura. Radwanska's second-round opponent will be Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli, who posted a 6-2, 6-2 win over Russian Maria Kirilenko.
Meanwhile, Hantuchova was humbled by Italian Francesca Schiavone 6-1, 7-5 and Chakvetadze was dismissed by Estonian qualifier Kaia Kanepi 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Day 2 here.
Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova rebounded from a first-set loss to top wild card and former world No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo of France 0-6, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8).
Japanese wild card Ayumi Morita managed a 6-7 (7-9), 7-5, 6-4 win over Hungary's Agnes Szavay, while Italian Flavia Pennetta got past Israel's Shahar Peer 6-4, 6-4, and Frenchwoman Alize Cornet toughed out a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Canadian qualifier Aleksandra Wozniak. Pennetta is rewarded with a second-rounder against top-seeded U.S. Open runner-up Jelena Jankovic of Serbia, while Cornet will meet third-seeded Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva of Russia. Dementieva won this event in 2006.
On Wednesday, fourth-seeded French Open and Olympic runner-up Dinara Safina of Russia will meet Cibulkova in the second round, while fifth-seeded Russian star Svetlana Kuznetsova will face Chinese favorite Na Li in a first-rounder.
The 2008 champion at this Tier I hardcourt tournament will collect $196,900. Six of the world's Top-10 women are vying for the top prize.
Guangzhou, China (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Third-seeded Chinese favorite Jie Zheng and fifth-seeded Argentine Gisela Dulko highlighted Tuesday's first- round winners at the $175,000 Guangzhou International Women's Open. Zheng dismantl
<< Haren tries to lead D-Backs to needed win over Giants
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dan Haren will try to end his current winless streak when
he leads the Arizona Diamondbacks against the San Francisco Giants tonight in
the second test of a four-game series at Chase Field.
Haren is 0-2 with a 5.57 earn
<< Nervous Mets seek a rebound in Washington
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - There has to be an eerie feeling in the New York Mets'
clubhouse right now, as the team's lead in the National League East has
dwindled down to just a half-game. Tonight, New York will try to solve the
Washing
<< Red Sox, Rays resume duel for AL East lead
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - First place in the American League East will again be on
the line this evening, when the Tampa Bay Rays host the Boston Red Sox in the
second of three critical matchups from Tropicana Field.
Boston slugged six home r
<< Padres, Rockies resume series at Coors Field
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Diego Padres continue a nine-game road trip tonight
with the second test of three straight meetings with the Colorado Rockies at
Coors Field.
San Diego got the trip off to a great start Monday, posting an 11-5
Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The defending champion United States will play this week's Davis Cup semifinal against host Spain without one of its doubles stars, Bob Bryan, who has been replaced on the team by Mardy Fish for the bes
Carolina C Brind'Amour undergoes knee surgery >>
Raleigh, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carolina Hurricanes center Rod Brind'Amour
underwent successful surgery on his left knee Tuesday morning.
Brind'Amour, 38, had torn cartilage in his meniscus removed from the knee, and
is expected to be ba
USC - Number One for a Reason >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The battle between one and five was more
like one vs. 25. The USC Trojans blew out the Ohio State Buckeyes, who played
without their best player, running back Chris Wells. Even with "Beanie," it is
doubtful
AFC East: Bills' Success Won't be a Secret Much Longer >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Clearly, Sunday's win by the team playing in the nation's
50th-biggest television market over the team playing in the nation's 49th-
biggest television market didn't cause much of a ripple on the country's
sports landscape.
Sixers' Smith to undergo knee surgery >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Philadelphia 76ers center Jason Smith
is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in
his left knee on Wednesday.
The procedure will be performed by Dr. David A
Barry Bonds Watch: Giants Slugger Says He'll Be Back
With only 21 home runs standing between him and Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds is indeed planning on coming back for more in 2007. At least, that's what his agent told the Los Angeles Times.
"Barry's going to play in 2007," Jeff Borris of Beverly Hills Sports Council told the Times on Tuesday. "I've had many discussions with Barry and he's going to play. My intentions are to see to it he's in a big-league uniform next season. Those are my marching orders."
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Football Betting: Defensive Rookie of the Year Awards
Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.
Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.
Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.
Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.
All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.
A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.
2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award
Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1
Ron Brace (NE) 25/1
Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1
Darius Butler (NE) 40/1
Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1
Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1
Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1
Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1
Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1
Larry English (SD) 15/1
Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1
Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1
Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1
Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1
James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1
Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1
Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1
Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1
Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1
Roy Miller (TB) 20/1
Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1
Fili Moala (IND) 30/1
Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1
Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1
B J Raji (GB) 7/1
Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1
Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1
David Verkune (CLE) 20/1
Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 6/1
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