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Bosh out, Williams in for All-Star game

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02/10/2009 - Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh will not play in the 2009 NBA All-Star game on February 15 due to a sprained right knee, and it was announced Tuesday that Cleveland guard Mo Williams will replace him on the East's roster.

Bosh, who was set to make his fourth consecutive All-Star appearance, hurt his knee in the fourth quarter of a February 4 game against the Lakers. Bosh hasn't played since that 115-107 loss to the Lakers but said he plans on attending the festivities in Phoenix.

The Georgia Tech product is averaging 22.7 points and 9.5 rebounds in his sixth season in the league.

Williams, making his first All-Star appearance, is averaging 17.1 points and 4.2 assists this season for the Cavs.

<< More injury woes for Villarreal
Villarreal, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Villarreal's injury problems have worsened after it was confirmed that Gonzalo Rodriguez faces more than a month on the sidelines with the thigh injury he suffered in the 2-1 victory against Numa

<< Wright-Phillips ban frustrates Hughes
Manchester, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Manchester City manager Mark Hughes insists Shaun Wright-Phillips is unfortunate to be handed a three-match ban by the Football Association. The former Chelsea star was given the suspension afte

<< Everton's Pienaar set for short absence
Liverpool, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Everton has revealed that South Africa international Steven Pienaar is likely to be sidelined for two weeks with a hamstring injury. The South Africa international has been forced to withdraw fr

<< Sunderland's Nosworthy returns to light training
Sunderland, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy has returned to light training as he steps up his comeback from a hamstring tear. The 28-year-old former Gillingham star has missed the last five games because of

<< San Jose signs U.S. veteran Convey to anchor midfield
San Jose, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Jose Earthquakes signed United States national team midfielder Bobby Convey, the Major League Soccer club announced on Tuesday. "It is rare to be able to acquire a U.S. international in

Fulham's Kamara returns to full training >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has revealed that Diomansy Kamara has finally been able to return to full training. The former West Brom forward has been sidelined since last summer when he picked up a k

Cairo hails improving Torino >>
Turin, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Torino president Urbano Cairo remains confident his side will be able to avoid relegation and maintain its Serie A status this season. The relegation six-pointer against Chievo Verona at the weekend ended 1-

Arsenal's Walcott sets sights on return >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arsenal teen Theo Walcott hopes to return to first-team action before the end of February. The 19-year-old has been sidelined since suffering a shoulder injury while on international duty in November.

Astros agree to terms with Bourn, three pitchers >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Astros announced Tuesday that they have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with outfielder Michael Bourn and pitchers Sammy Gervacio, Polin Trinidad and Wesley Wright. Bourn, whose contrac

Rangers sign Jones, Donnelly >>
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texas Rangers on Tuesday signed outfielder Andruw Jones and pitcher Brendan Donnelly to minor-league contracts with invitations to spring training. Jones was limited to 75 games in 2008, pl

Marlins could start season without No. 2 starter Johnson

JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.

Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.

MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .

''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''

Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.

He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.

''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''

Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.

Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.

With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.

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