Flyers' Carter takes next step in injury comeback
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05/20/2010 -
MONTREAL (AP) -Philadelphia's Jeff Carter has taken part in his first full team practice since breaking his right foot last month, but general manager Paul Holmgren says it's too early to tell when the forward can return in the playoffs.
Holmgren was encouraged after watching Carter skate Thursday during practice before Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference final series against Montreal, which the Flyers lead 2-0. Holmgren says he's ``not at that point yet'' to provide a timetable for Carter's return because the player isn't in game shape.
Carter has missed 10 games since being struck by teammate Chris Pronger's shot in Game 4 of the Flyers' opening-round series against New Jersey. Carter led Philadelphia with 33 goals in the regular season.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Big Man on Campus at Grambling State also owns the Big Smile on Campus. "I have a cheesy smile, like a big, big gullible smile. Everybody is always talking about it," defensive tackle Christian Anthony
<< World Cup 2010 Preview: Greece searching for first World Cup win
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - There are not too many teams in this
summer's World Cup with less history than Greece.
But there also aren't too many countries whose manager means more to their
success than Otto Rehhagel.
Ou
<< World Cup 2010 Preview: Honduras back after long absence
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It has been 28 years since Honduras last
took part in the World Cup and, after qualifying in dramatic fashion this time
around, manager Reinaldo Rueda's team is eyeing a spot in the knockout round
for the
<< World Cup 2010 Preview: Paraguay tries to hit new heights
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paraguay is coming off of its best-ever
performance in World Cup qualifying, finishing just one point behind Brazil,
and is poised to make its deepest-ever run in the World Cup.
Making its fourth co
<< Zach Thomas to call it quits as a Dolphin
Davie, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Dolphins have scheduled a Thursday
press conference, at which time it is expected that former linebacker Zach
Thomas will announce his retirement.
According to the Miami Herald, Thomas will s
CHICAGO (AP) -Evan Turner and John Wall could have some explosive matchups when they meet in the NBA. The one playing out at the moment is pretty intense, too.The Washington Wizards won the draft lottery Tuesday, and now they have a decision to make
Packers sign former Texas Tech standout QB Harrell >>
Green Bay, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Green Bay Packers signed quarterback
Graham Harrell to an undisclosed contract on Thursday.
After an illustrious career as Texas Tech's signal-caller, Harrell was not
selected in the 2009 NFL D
Blanc will replace France coach Domenech after Cup >>
Paris, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Laurent Blanc will replace Raymond Domenech
as manger of France following the 2010 World Cup.
Blanc left Bordeaux following the end of the Ligue 1 season last weekend and,
despite having a contract with t
Diamondbacks sign Ayala to minor-league deal >>
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Arizona Diamondbacks signed veteran
reliever Luis Ayala to a minor-league contract on Thursday.
Ayala, who will report to Triple-A Reno, last played for a big league club in
2009 for the Marlins,
Robert Morris settles for 10-game schedule >>
Moon Township, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Robert Morris of the Northeast Conference
was unsuccessful in an attempt to add an 11th game for its 2010 schedule and
will play 10 regular-season games under 17th-year head coach Joe Walton.
RMU explored
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The 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds have been released and Denver Broncos' running back Knowshon Moreno has been made the opening favorite.
Moreno was selected in the first round of April's NFL draft and is expected to carry the rushing load for the Broncos this season. And with Jay Cutler now in Chicago, Moreno might be expected to be Denver's entire offense.
Betting Lines from sports betting lines have made Moreno a 5/2 favorite to win this year's Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. Fellow running back Chris “Beanie” Wells (Arizona Cardinals) is right behind Moreno at 7/2, while Donald Brown (Indianapolis Colts) and receiver Michael Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) are 5/1 to win. Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez (New York Jets) and Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) are 7/1 and 8/1, respectively.
A couple of players who present some value are Josh Freeman, Shonn Green and Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Freeman needs to beat out Byron Leftwich to become the starting quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but if he does, he has a lot or raw talent and could use the weapons around him (i.e. Kellen Winslow Jr. and Antonio Bryant) to be very successful in his first season.
Green enters a crowded backfield in New York, but considering both Thomas Jones and Leon Washington are unhappy about their contract situations and might holdout, the former Iowa product could become the Jets' primary back.
Everyone was shocked when Al Davis took Heyward-Bey with the eighth overall pick in April's draft, but the kid has a tremendous amount of talent and if quarterback JaMarcus Russell takes the next step this year, the former Maryland product could blossom. Plus, Heyward-Bey will be looking to prove the people wrong who said Oakland should have taken Michael Crabtree with the No. 8 pick.
And if you're looking for a deep sleeper, check out Pat White at 30/1. He enters the Miami Dolphins vaunted “Wild Cat” offense and could be a big time playmaker.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds, see below.
2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds to Win
Ramses Barden (NYG) 40/1
Andre Brown (NYG) 20/1
Donald Brown (IND) 5/1
Kenny Britt (TEN) 20/1
Glenn Coffee (SFO) 30/1
Chase Coffman (CIN) 50/1
Michael Crabtree (SFO) 5/1
Josh Freeman (TB) 14/1
Shonn Green (NYJ) 14/1
Percy Harvin (MIN) 10/1
Darrius Heyward-Bay (OAK) 18/1
Juaquan Iglesias (CHI) 30/1
Cornelius Ingram (PHI) 50/1
Rashad Jennings (JAC) 30/1
Johnny Knox (CHI) 40/1
Jeremy Maclin (PHI) 18/1
Mohamed Massaquoi (CLE) 30/1
LeSean McCoy (PHI) 12/1
Knowshon Moreno (DEN) 5/2
Hakeem Nicks (NYG) 18/1
Brandon Pettigrew (DET) 30/1
Brian Robiskie (CLE) 20/1
Mark Sanchez (NYJ) 7/1
Matthew Stafford (DET) 8/1
Jason Smith (STL) 40/1
Mike Thomas (JAC) 25/1
Patrick Turner (MIA) 50/1
Mike Wallace (PIT) 50/1
Chris Wells (ARI) 7/2
Pat White (MIA) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 9/1
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