Lions re-sign WR Colbert
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05/07/2009 - Allen Park, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Lions re-signed free agent wideout Keary Colbert Thursday.
Colbert experienced a whirlwind 2008 season that began with the signing of a three-year contract with Denver prior to the season followed by his being traded to Seattle on September 16 for a conditional fifth-round pick in this year's draft. He was then released by the Seahawks on November 11 and signed with Detroit December 1.
The 26-year-old hauled in just 12 passes for 116 yards and one touchdown last season while splitting 13 games between the three teams.
Colbert spent his first four years with Carolina after the Panthers made him a second-round selection in the 2004 NFL Draft out of USC. His best season came during his rookie campaign with career-bests of 47 catches, 754 yards and five TDs while starting each of the 15 games in which he played. Over 68 career games, Colbert has 121 receptions for 1,540 yards and eight scores.
Also on Thursday, the Lions signed rookie free agent running back Antone Smith out of Florida State.
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Atlanta Hawks forwards Al Horford and Marvin Williams will miss Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Thursday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Horford, dealing with an ankle injury,
<< Eckstein's hit lifts Padres over Diamondbacks in 10th inning
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - David Eckstein's bases-loaded RBI single in
the 10th was the game-winner, and the San Diego Padres edged the Arizona
Diamondbacks, 4-3, to salvage a two-game split at Petco Park.
Eckstein, who didn't
<< Crane leads Players; Woods six back
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ben Crane fired a seven-under 65 on
Thursday to take the lead after the first round of The Players Championship at
the famous Stadium Course at the TPC at Sawgrass.
John Mallinger, Alex Cejka and
<< Report: Favre to stay retired
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brett Favre has reportedly told the Minnesota Vikings
that he wants to stay retired.
Yahoo! Sports reported Thursday, citing a source close to the Vikings, that
Favre told Minnesota coach Brad Childress in a
<< Cust, Holliday help A's down Rangers
Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jack Cust's grand slam and Matt Holliday's
three-run homer helped back a terrific outing by rookie hurler Trevor Cahill,
and the Oakland A's took a 9-4 victory from Texas to close out a two-game set
from Oa
San Diego, Ca (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Diamondbacks reportedly will fire manager Bob Melvin later Thursday after the team's 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Padres. The defeat put Arizona at 12-17 on the young season. According to the Arizona Repu
Police look into Ovechkin death threat >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Police are investigating after
Washington Capitals star forward Alexander Ovechkin had his life threatened in
a message board post on the team's website.
WPXI News in Pittsburgh reported the
Boston hammers Cleveland behind record-breaking sixth inning >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox set an American League record
by scoring 12 runs before an out was recorded in the sixth inning, on the way
to a 13-3 win over the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park.
Jason Bay's three-run hom
Mets use parade of HRs to beat Phillies >>
Flushing, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - David Wright blasted a two-run homer as part
of a 3-for-3 effort, and the New York Mets recorded a rare sweep of their
chief rival, the Philadelphia Phillies, with a 7-5 victory Thursday at Citi
Field.
Orioles score in eighth to edge reeling Twins >>
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Lou Montanez plated the game-winning run with
a single in the eighth, and Baltimore took a 5-4 victory from Minnesota to
sweep a quick two-game set at Camden Yards.
Aubrey Huff smacked a two-run homer
Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value
If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture. Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).
For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot. The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.
TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.
"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,' it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."
"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.
Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash. Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win.
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