Niners sign T Staley to extension
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06/04/2009 - Santa Clara, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Francisco 49ers have signed Joe Staley to a six-year contract extension, keeping the offensive tackle in the Bay Area through the 2017 season.
The 6-foot-5, 315-pound Staley has not missed an offensive snap with the club since being selected 28th overall in the 2007 draft.
"Joe Staley is the type of player we want to continue to add to this football team," said 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan. "He's a tough, versatile, no-nonsense type of guy who wants to do whatever it takes to help his team win football games. Joe is a consummate team player and has been completely unselfish in the way he has approached his role on this team."
Staley became the first Central Michigan player selected with a first-round pick. He started 39 of the 46 games he played in college and helped his team produce 1,000-yard rushers in three of his four seasons.
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Boston Bruins forward David Krejci underwent successful hip surgery on Thursday. Although the outcome of the procedure was favorable, the young forward will be sidelined anywhere from four-to-six months.
<< Forlan's agent denies offers
Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The agent of Atletico Madrid striker Diego
Forlan has denied having received any firm offers for his client.
The 30-year-old Uruguay international, who finished as top scorer in the
Primera Liga
<< Cruzeiro fends off Kleber talk
Belo Horizonte, Brazil (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brazilian club Cruzeiro is desperate
to hang on to Kleber amid growing rumors that Liverpool are lining up a bid for
the striker.
The 25-year-old insists that he is in no rush to leave his homeland,
<< Hoffenheim plans to keep Ba
Hoffenheim, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hoffenheim has warned Stuttgart and any
other potential bidders that striker Demba Ba is not for sale this summer.
The 24-year-old Senegal international scored 14 league goals for Hoffe this
season
<< Thrashers sign D Salmela
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Thrashers signed defenseman Anssi
Salmela to a multi-year contract on Thursday. Per club policy, terms were not
disclosed.
The 24-year-old posted one goal and five assists over 26 games with the
Milan, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - AC Milan general manager Adriano Galliani says there is no chance of Brazilian superstar Kaka signing for Chelsea this summer. The 27-year-old South American is widely expected to join Real Madrid next w
Griffin expects to leave Stoke >>
Stoke-on-Trent, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Stoke City club captain Andy Griffin
has resigned himself to leaving the Premier League club this summer.
The 30-year-old fullback has not featured for the Potters since the end of
January and
Arsenal's Bendtner: More goals needed >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner is hopeful
of improving his goals return for the Gunners next season.
The 21-year-old Denmark international netted 15 goals in all competitions in
the season just ended,
Wigan eyes swift appointment >>
Wigan, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan expects
Roberto Martinez to be confirmed as the club's new manager on Friday.
The Latics have been given permission to speak to the highly-rated Spanish
coach by
Chelsea's Lampard excited by Ancelotti >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes
incoming coach Carlo Ancelotti can take the club to the next level.
The former AC Milan coach has agreed a three-year deal to manage the Blues from
next month a
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BETTING
NCAA Football BettingMany fans thought it was the best side in the nation by the end of last season. This year, the polls have built on Georgia's momentum and granted it the No. 1 preseason ranking, followed by Ohio State and USC. (The Associated Press has the Buckeyes at No. 2; USA Today took the Trojans.)
"To have people believing we have one of the best teams in the nation going into this thing, it's exciting for us," Bulldogs coach Mark Richt told the AP. "I don't think anything is guaranteed, but we certainly have put ourselves in position where at least the college football world thinks we're pretty good."
Georgia Bulldogs - 9.5 wins
There's no question they're good, but the Bulldogs have one of the toughest 12-game schedules in the nation, mostly because they play in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. Away games at No. 15 Arizona State, No. 7 LSU and No. 10 Auburn loom large, with contests between the hedges versus No. 24 Alabama and No. 18 Tennessee as well as the World's Largest Cocktail Party in Jacksonville versus No.5 Florida.
Ohio State Buckeyes - 10 wins
Like the Bulldogs, the Buckeyes also have a number of tough road contests in 2008. After two scrimmages dressed up as real games versus Youngstown State and Ohio, it's off to face USC. Other tough away games include No.13 Wisconsin in October and No. 20 Illinois in November. Granted, it should be pretty easy sledding at the Horseshoe. In fact, the only ranked team that travels to Columbus is No. 22 Penn State, in October.
USC Trojans - 10.5 wins
A similarly light schedule awaits the Trojans of Southern California, which is why the oddsmakers' total is one win more and the over is currently commanding -150 odds. Pete Carroll's troops only play three ranked teams in 2008, and all of those games are at home. After what should be an easy trip to Virginia to start things off on Aug. 30, the Trojans get two weeks to prepare for Ohio State in Los Angeles. Their two other ranked opponents, No. 21 Oregon and No. 15 Arizona State, visit in consecutive weeks to start the month of October. After that, the competition eases up. Of course, this is the same highly-touted school that lost to Stanford in 2007 and Oregon State in 2006. And don't discount the fact that USC plays its biggest rivals, Notre Dame and UCLA, back-to-back to close out the regular season. On paper, the Trojans are far superior, but motivation will be high for the Irish and Bruins, especially if their historic foes are in national-title contention.
Odds to Win the Heisman Trophy
Tim Tebow, Florida - 7/2
He won it last year, so it's no surprise he's the favorite to do it again, making him just the second player to go back-to-back. Ohio State's Archie Griffin turned the trick in 1974 and 1975, and Tebow's coach, Urban Meyer, is pretty sure his star quarterback can match the Buckeyes legend.
"There has never been anyone quite like him," Meyer told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I am very lucky to be his coach."
Chris Wells, Ohio State - 5/1
The man they call "Beanie" was a star recruit out of high school, so it's not like nobody knew who the star tailback was before he rushed for 576 yards as a freshman in 2006 and 1,609 as a sophomore. But perhaps his finest moment came last year versus Michigan when he rumbled for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the Buckeyes' 14-3 victory over the hated Wolverines.
Knowshon Moreno, Georgia - 8/1
If the Bulldogs are to live up to expectations, they'll need a huge effort from their sophomore running back. This might be the last year of college ball for Moreno, who rushed for 1,334 yards and for 14 touchdowns as a freshman, while adding 253 receiving yards on 20 receptions, so expect big things for the man from Belford, N.J.
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