Pidtons Betting News
Hot Murray rolls; Safin bows out in Russia
St. Petersburg, Russia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Top-seeded and defending
champion Andy Murray of Scotland was an easy second-round winner, while
Russian favorite Marat Safin suffered a setback Thursday at the $1.49 million
St. Pet
Sampdoria denies interest in Ronaldo
Genoa, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sampdoria had denied reports emanating out of
Brazil suggesting the club is keen to offer Ronaldo a route back into football.
The Brazil striker is currently recovering from a career-threatening knee
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Camping World new sponsor for NASCAR Truck Series
Dayton Beach, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - NASCAR announced Thursday that Camping
World will be the title sponsor for the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2009,
replacing longtime series sponsor Craftsman.
Craftsman had been the sole title s
Kjeldsen tops crowded leaderboard in Spain
Castellon, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Soren Kjeldsen fired a seven-under 64
Thursday to grab a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the inaugural
Castello Masters Costa Azahar.
Former U.S. Open champion Angel Cabrera headlines
Mavs waive McLeod
Dallas, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Dallas Mavericks announced Thursday that
they have waived guard Keith McLeod.
The 28-year-old McLeod was signed as a free agent on July 11 and did not play
in any pre-season games because of a straine
Golf Tidbits: Retiring Golfers
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - No one should ever be told how they should
retire, or that they have to retire.
Earlier this year, Annika Sorenstam announced she was retiring from
competitive golf. In doing so, she set herself up for a l
Inter's Mourinho satisfied with win
Milan, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho admitted he
was satisfied but far from delighted with the 1-0 Champions League victory over
Anorthosis Famagusta.
Inter are now three points clear at the top of Group B
Newcastle's Owen will miss Wear-Tyne derby
Newcastle, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Newcastle United announced Thursday it
will definitely be without striker Michael Owen for Saturday's derby clash with
Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Owen was facing a race against time to be fi
Bolton to adjust style for new striker Elmander
Bolton, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bolton manager Gary Megson has urged his
side to change its playing style to suit the capabilities of record signing
Johan Elmander.
The 27-year-old Sweden international has netted once in five a
Ballesteros has cancerous tumor, more surgery Friday
Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The news for five-time major champion Seve
Ballesteros is not getting better.
Officials at La Paz hospital in Madrid released a statement saying
Ballesteros' condition is serious and he needs m
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