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03/18/2010 - Toluca, Mexico (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Columbus Crew were bounced out of the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday night after a 3-2 loss in Mexico vs. Toluca.
Toluca, which advances with a 5-4 aggregate score, faces fellow Mexican side Pachuca in the home-and-home total-goals semifinals.
The Crew, who were the last Major League Soccer team remaining in the tournament, jumped out to a surprising 1-0 lead in first-half stoppage time on a penalty-kick goal by Guillermo Barros Schelotto.
Toluca's Raul Mancilla pulled the goal back just after the break, however, and Antonio Naelson added the go-ahead tally just 10 minutes later to put the Crew in a 2-1 hole.
Schelotto evened the score with his second goal of the game 20 minutes from time, but a Naelson free kick two minutes later found the back of the net for the winner.
<< Battered Blackhawks pay a visit to Kings
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - When you are one of the top teams in the NHL, you tend to
have a target on your back. That term has taken a literal meaning for the
Chicago Blackhawks as of late.
Chicago will try to snap a three-game losing streak and rec
<< Slumping Sharks try to bounce back against Canucks
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - While the San Jose Sharks are coming off their most
lopsided defeat of the season, the Vancouver Canucks are dealing with the loss
of one of their biggest weapons.
San Jose will try to halt a three-game slide this evening
<< Back injury forces Singh to withdraw
Palm Harbor, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Vijay Singh withdrew from the Transitions
Championship before Thursday's first round because of a back injury.
Singh was set to tee off with defending champion Retief Goosen and reigning
U.S. Open winn
<< West Regional action features Bulldogs against Miners
San Jose, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Appearing in the NCAA Tournament for the
fourth consecutive year, the Butler Bulldogs kick off first-round action of
the 72nd annual event this afternoon against the Miners of Texas-El Paso at HP
Pavilion in San
Toyota sign could loom over Wrigley >>
CHICAGO (AP) -The Chicago Cubs owe much of their identity to two factors - their 101-year drought without a World Series title and Wrigley Field.The Cubs and automaker Toyota are working out a sponsorship deal that could put the company's logo on a
Eagles sign newly-acquired Tapp to three-year deal >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive
end Darryl Tapp to a three-year contract on Thursday.
Philly acquired Tapp from the Seattle Seahawks earlier in the week in exchange
for defensive end Chris Clemo
Dougherty takes early lead in Morocco >>
Rabat, Morocco (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - England's Nick Dougherty shot a seven-under
66 to take the first-round lead Thursday at the European Tour's Hassan II Golf
Trophy.
Dougherty, who played the par-73 Red Course at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, m
Marlins to host Mets in Puerto Rico in June >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Florida Marlins will host the New York
Mets for three games at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico from
June 28-30, the league announced today.
"Major League Baseball is thrilled to br
BILLS (+10) at Steelers SPORTSBOOK LINES
It's impossible to gauge how a team will react after something like the Steve Everett situation, and it probably doesn't matter. That being said, the Bills are going to lose several games this year where they keep things close but fall short in the end to superior teams. Ben Roethlisberger and company could have a field day against Buffalo's decimated defense, but I like the Bills to cover.
BENGALS (-7) at Browns SPORTSBOOK LINES
All you can ask out of your NFL team is that it has a plan. You may not always agree with it as a fan, but as long as it appears the organization is going in some sort of direction, you have to go with it. Which brings us to the Cleveland Browns. You flip a coin to determine whether Chuck Frye or Derek Anderson should start the preseason opener. You start Frye in Week 1, but pull him in the first half. And then you deal him to the Seahawks for a sixth-round pick? Hmm... the Bengals could get six turnovers again this week.
COLTS (-7) at Titans SPORTSBOOK LINES
Tennessee signed ex-Colts cornerback Nick Harper in the offseason so that should help slow down Peyton Manning. Just ask Jason David and the Saints. Oh wait... One of these weeks, I'm going to learn to not pick against Tennessee, which has won seven of its last eight games. But it's not happening against Indy.
TEXANS (+6.5) at Panthers SPORTSBOOK LINES
Houston's Mario Williams, the first pick in the '06 draft, has more touchdowns than Reggie Bush after one week. Somehow I don't see that lasting. Meanwhile, Carolina bottled up what was expected to be a pretty high-octane offense in St. Louis in Week 1. Could this be the Panthers' defense everyone expected last year? Maybe. This feels like a 20-16 Carolina win.
RAMS (-3) vs. 49ers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Absolutely love this game. Everyone's favorite pick for this year's surprise team -- the 49ers -- laid an egg on Monday night (not that anyone was watching with the game ending in the middle of the night for those of us on the East Coast). St. Louis wasn't much better, delivering a lackluster effort against the Panthers that included two Steven Jackson fumbles and panic from his fantasy owners. Jackson rebounds this week, and the Rams get their first win.
PACKERS (+1.5) at Giants SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Do you really trust this guy to win an NFL game if Eli Manning can't go? I say no. I'd feel alot better about this Packers team if it had any semblance of a running game, but I still think Green Bay's defense is good enough to give it a 2-0 start.
JAGUARS (-10) vs. Falcons SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Does it scare me to pick Jacksonville to cover a double-digit spread after it scored just 10 points last week against the Titans? Absolutely. But can I bring myself to pick Atlanta under any circumstances? No. Check out this poll on ajc.com. It asks what Atlanta's most urgent deficiency is: offense, defense, specials teams or all of the above. "All of the above" has 57 percent of the votes. Ouch.
SAINTS (-3) at Buccaneers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
I'm picking way too many road teams this week. Oh well. New Orleans has had some time to reflect on its lackluster showing in the opener, and the Buccanneers just aren't a very good football team. Anyone else surprised Tampa Bay hasn't made a move to sign Byron Leftwich? I thought that's what they do.
VIKINGS (+3) at Lions SPORTS BETTING LINES
Run the ball and stop the run. Minnesota can do both, and that will keep them in a lot of games this season. Even though it was only one week, Adrian Peterson looks like he was a steal at No. 7 in last year's draft. Not only will he produce, but Peterson delivers excitement to what otherwise would be one of the league's most boring teams.
DOLPHINS (+3.5) vs. Cowboys SPORTS BETTING LINES
Lost in the Tony Romo lovefest is just how bad the Cowboys' defense was last week. I know they're banged up, but Dallas' 'D' allowed 438 yards to the Giants' offense, and backup running back Derrick Ward averaged 6.8 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Cam Cameron's decision to split carries between Ronnie Brown and Jesse Chatman sounds about as can't-miss as Larry David's plan to show up to Marty Funkhouser's party a night late. Still, gotta go with Miami to cover at home.
SEAHAWKS (-2.5) at Cardinals SPORTS BETTING LINES
I'm probably missing something, but this game seems too easy. Arizona blew Monday night's game against the 49ers in typical Cardinals fashion, and the Seahawks beat Tampa Bay by two touchdowns. Love Seattle in this one.
BRONCOS (-9.5) vs. Raiders SPORTS BETTING LINES
Special teams was a major story line in Week 1. Take a look at the Broncos. They had to rush on to the field to get a Jason Elam field goal as time expired against the Bills. Denver drove into Buffalo territory on eight of 10 drives but came away with just a pair of field goals and a touchdown. Look for more scoring from the Broncos this week against an Oakland defense that gave up 36 points to Detroit in Week 1.
BEARS (-12) vs. Chiefs SPORTS BETTING LINES
Everyone talks about Rex Grossman when dissecting the Bears' offense, but Chicago's quarterback got no help in last week's loss to the Chargers. Meanwhile, Kansas City confirmed what we all thought while watching Hard Knocks: The Chiefs are going to stink this year. It could be a rough first month for Larry Johnson fantasy owners. Kansas City's RB was limited to 43 yards on 10 carries in Week 1, and the Chiefs face the Bears, Vikings and Chargers the next three weeks, all formidable run defenses.
RAVENS (-10) vs. Jets SPORTS BETTING LINES
A big dose of Willis McGahee and a usual sound defensive effort will give the Ravens their first win. According to Football Outsiders, no team in the NFL rushed only three defenders on pass plays last year more than the Jets. And according to my special Jets correspondent Ben Stauber, New York did the same in Week 1. Whoever starts at quarterback for the Ravens should have all day to throw.
PATRIOTS (-3) vs. Chargers
Friends and I were discussing how Bill Belichick goes about paying his $500,000 fine for cheating. Does he just write one check to the NFL? Do you need some sort of clearance to make such a monstrous financial transaction? I guess I shouldn't complain about the security deposit I have to put down on my new apartment. Anyway, two of the league's best teams square off in what should be a good one Sunday night. The Patriots always respond well just when you think they're in trouble. And their offensive attack was the story in Week 1.
Note: Monday night game will be picked Monday. Lines used are from football betting.
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