Federer sneaks into quarterfinals
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09/02/2008 -
Flushing Meadows, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It took more than 3 1/2 hours, but
Roger Federer kept alive his quest for a fifth straight U.S. Open title,
earning a fourth-round, five-set victory over 23rd seed Igor Andreev of
Russia.
Federer's 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory advanced him to the
quarterfinals against an unlikely opponent, Gilles Muller of Luxembourg.
Muller upset fifth-seeded Russian Nikolay Davydenko, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6
(12-10).
The second-seeded Federer ran his winning streak to 31 at the U.S. Open, last
losing in Flushing in 2003. The former long-time world No. 1 Swiss, a 12-time
major champion, overcame 60 unforced errors, but dominated at the net, winning
58 of a possible 84 points. Conversely, Andreev was just 12-of-28 on his net
approaches. Also, the Russian converted just 2-of-15 break point chances.
Federer won the first three games of the final set, which included a key break
of serve in the second game. Andreev was successful on a drop shot, but
Federer returned the ball to the right corner, and the Russian's backhand went
wide as the Super Swiss went up 2-0.
Then came four break point saves by Federer in the seventh game, when he went
ahead 5-2 before finally serving out for the match.
It marked just the third time ever that Federer has played five sets at the
U.S. Open.
"I'm very happy with the score, of course you always wish three sets," said
Federer. "Honestly, those five-setters are pretty fun too."
Davydenko reached the semifinals here the last two years, but couldn't handle
Muller's expert play at the net. Muller converted 35-of-47 net approach
opportunities.
Last year's runner-up Novak Djokovic was a hard-fought fourth-round winner
Tuesday. The third-seeded Djokovic came from behind to beat game 15th-seeded
Spaniard Tommy Robredo 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 on Day 9 at the USTA Billie
Jean King National Tennis Center.
Djokovic struggled mightily physically on a warm Tuesday at the year's fourth
and final major. The Serb was bothered by an upset stomach and a sore ankle,
but ultimately outlasted the pesky Robredo in 3 hours, 44 minutes.
The 21-year-old Djokovic broke Robredo to grab a 3-2 lead in the fifth and
final set and broke again four games later to finally end the battle at Ashe
Stadium.
Djokovic converted on his first match point when Robredo netted one final
forehand. The Serb, who let the Spaniard hang around by committing 58 unforced
errors, wound up with 11 aces and broke Robredo's serve six times.
The 6-foot-3 Djokovic was last year's U.S. Open runner-up to Federer and
captured the Australian Open title back in January.
The Olympic bronze medalist Djokovic will meet Tuesday night's Andy Roddick-
Fernando Gonzalez winner in the quarterfinals. Roddick is a former world No. 1
who titled here back in 2003.
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Salt Lake City, UT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Utah nose tackle Kenape Eliapo is
expected to miss the next six to eight weeks with a left foot injury, coach
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Eliapo, who played in all 13 games for the Ut
<< Tigers bring up four, transfer Bonderman and Wilson
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Tigers have recalled right-handed
pitcher Chris Lambert and lefty Clay Rapada from Triple-A Toledo and purchased
the contracts of catcher Dusty Ryan and infielder Mike Hessman from Toledo on
Tuesday
<< Nationals' Flores leaves game versus Phillies
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores
left Tuesday's game against the Phillies after Chase Utley, while trying to
score from third after a pickoff attempt to first base in the third inning,
drove
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Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Golden Gophers inked head
women's basketball coach Pam Borton to a new six-year contract on Tuesday.
The new deal, announced by director of athletics Joe Maturi, was announced on
Tuesday.
O's scratch Guthrie from Wednesday start >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Baltimore Orioles scratched Jeremy Guthrie
from his scheduled start against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
No replacement was named.
Guthrie, who is 10-11 with a 3.57 earned run average in 29 starts this
Rangers C Saltalamacchia done for season >>
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Texas Rangers catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia
is out for the rest of the season after suffering a strained muscle in his
right forearm during Monday's 12-6 loss to Seattle.
In the fifth inning, the catch
Jankovic, Dementieva advance to U.S. Open semis >>
Flushing Meadows, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Second seed Jelena Jankovic and fifth
seed Elena Dementieva will meet in the semifinals at the U.S. Open after both
posted victories on Tuesday.
The Serbian Jankovic, who was ranked No. 1 in the
Hamels paces Phils to shutout of Nats >>
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cole Hamels snapped baseball's most
shocking winning streak of the season, blanking the Nationals into the eighth
inning and keeping the Phillies close in the National League East race with a
4-0 vic
Dodgers' Kershaw brought back up >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled rookie
pitcher Clayton Kershaw from Triple-A Las Vegas to start Tuesday's game
against San Diego.
The 20-year-old was optioned to Las Vegas following his last start, Thursda
Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds
Will he or won't he? Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.
Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.
"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."
Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.
Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.
But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.
Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback. It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.
Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Baltimore Ravens 15-1
Buffalo Bills 50-1
Carolina Panthers 18-1
Chicago Bears 10-1
Cincinnati Bengals 15-1
Cleveland Browns 100-1
Dallas Cowboys 15-1
Denver Broncos 15-1
Detroit Lions 100-1
Green Bay Packers 50-1
Houston Texans 100-1
Indianapolis Colts 6-1
Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1
Kansas City Chiefs 30-1
Miami Dolphins 40-1
Minnesota Vikings 75-1
New England Patriots 10-1
New Orleans Saints 18-1
New York Giants 20-1
New York Jets 30-1
Oakland Raiders 100-1
Philadelphia Eagles 18-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1
Saint Louis Rams 60-1
San Diego Chargers 6-1
San Francisco 49ers 75-1
Seattle Seahawks 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1
Tennessee Titans 40-1
Washington Redskins 50-1
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After all the trouble that’s ensued since Braylon Edwards allegedly punched one of LeBron James’ homeboys in the face at a club, the Cleveland Browns have sent away their last remaining player of worth to the New York Jets. This is a great move for Dirty Sanchez and all, but it’s even better for the Knicks. Now Donnie Walsh can say, “You get to haunt Braylon Edwards with your posse if you sign here!” next summer.
Putting that aside for a moment, the move is a clear indication that the new-look Jets are gunning for the Super Bowl this year. I don’t think that New York thought that Dirty Sanchez was going to be such a rock star. With a 75.2 passer rating that was killed against the Jets, Sanchez is doing an admirable job of managing games and putting the Jets in a position to win. The defense has been the major story in New York thus far, but the acquisition of Braylon Edwards makes this offense loaded with talent that can dent any defense…as long as Dirty Sanchez continues his meteoric rise.
Thus far, Edwards has been a non-factor in the NFL piling up just 139 receiving yards on 10 catches. He has yet to find the endzone, and with the Browns mired in the most unsexy quarterback controversy of all time (Anderson vs. Quinn...yawn), there going nowhere fast. Edwards is two seasons removed from a career year which saw him catch 80 passes for 1,289 yards and 16 touchdowns when the Browns were the spread killing monsters of 2007. In 2008, injuries slowed the receiver down to just 873 yards and three touchdowns though he played in all 16 games.
So that being said, we really don’t know if Braylon Edwards is just a flash in the pan, or a legit threat. At 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, he is a prototypical receiver. But he’s also shown a strange, and unwarranted, talent for dropping passes. Lining up opposite Jericho Cotchery, a speed demon with 23 catches, 356 yards and a single touchdown, may give Braylon the open looks he needs. A change of scenery may also rejuvenate the star receiver.
In return, the Browns will receive Chansi Stuckey, online football betting a special teams player you’ve never heard of and a pair of draft picks. That’s a tall order for a guy whose only real value right now is in his name, and it shows no promise to the Browns that they can rebuild around those acquisitions. Braylon was the only reason to hope for the Browns to go 3-14 SU this year. Without him, they don’t have a single guy on offense that can scare any team.
For the Jets, it’s a response to the pounding that they took at the hand of the Saints. Thomas Jones and Leon Washington have averaged around 4.0 yards per carry each on the ground, but striking a fair balance between the passing and rushing attacks in New York has been a struggle. You have to believe that the trio of Dustin Keller, Jericho Cotchery and Braylon Edwards will give Sanchez the weapons he needs to unleash through the air. Theoretically, that would open up holes for the rushing game. But the proposed public option health care plan works in theory too. We need to see the proof in the pudding before we start loading up mega bucks on the New York Jets to take the AFC.
The one wrinkle in this whole thing is that Braylon could very well be suspended by the league for disciplinary action due to his “brawl” with LeBron’s friend. If that’s the case, the Jets may have to bench him for a few games leaving them with a somewhat depleted receiving corps for a few games. Also, this is a guy who gets in fights with people at clubs. New York may not be the best place for him. Just sayin’.
The Jets have a long week before they meet the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football Betting in a virtual pick ‘em game. Braylon’s excess baggage may be a distraction, and his curiously low production may be what we should be expecting of him overall, but for the Jets, taking a chance to strike gold is well worth it. At the end of the year, they can simply just blame it on their rookie quarterback.
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