Niemi decision expected by Saturday
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07/29/2010 - CHICAGO (AP) -Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman expects to learn on Saturday whether his salary cap-squeezed team will be able to keep restricted free agent goaltender Antti Niemi. After Bowman and Niemi's agent, Bill Zito, were unable to reach contract terms for the 26-year-old netminder, the case advanced to an arbitration hearing Thursday in Toronto. Both Bowman and the NHL Players Association presented their cases and undisclosed one-year salary figures to an arbitrator, who has 48 hours to make a decision. The arbitrator can choose either side's offer, or any amount between the two, per the NHL's collective bargaining agreement.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 The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
<< Steelers sign former Cowboys T Adams
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly
signed veteran and longtime Dallas Cowboys tackle Flozell Adams.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Thursday revealed the deal is for two years.
A former second-ro
<< Broncos come to terms with Tebow
Englewood, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Broncos agreed to terms with
quarterback Tim Tebow, a first-round selection in the 2010 NFL Draft, on
Thursday.
Financial terms were not disclosed, but The Denver Post reports it is a
<< Orioles send Tejada to Padres
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Baltimore Orioles on Thursday traded
veteran infielder Miguel Tejada and cash considerations to the San Diego
Padres in exchange for right-hander Wynn Pelzer.
Tejada batted .269 with seven ho
<< Jimenez gets 16th win as Rockies snap eight-game slide
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ubaldo Jimenez turned in seven strong
innings and Clint Barmes drove in three runs as Colorado blitzed Pittsburgh,
9-3, to stop an eight-game losing skid in the finale of a three-game series at
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<< Sanchez throws gem as Marlins earn split with Giants
San Francisco, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Anibal Sanchez was nearly perfect on the
mound as he tossed his second career shutout in Florida's 5-0 win over San
Francisco.
Sanchez (8-6), who authored a no-hitter in 2006, gave up just one hi
Rangers acquire Cantu from Marlins >>
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texas Rangers bolstered their infield,
acquiring Jorge Cantu and cash considerations from the Florida Marlins in
exchange for a pair of pitching prospects.
Cantu, 28, was in the starting lineup
Lorenzen Wright's death ruled a homicide >>
Memphis, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The death of Lorenzen Wright has reportedly
been termed a homicide by gunshot wound.
The Commercial Appeal cited a police statement in reporting Wright, a former
Memphis basketball star and NBA player,
Vikings sign second-round pick Cook, three others >>
Eden Prairie, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Vikings have signed rookie
cornerback Chris Cook.
The Vikings selected the Virginia product in the second round (34th overall)
of the 2010 draft. Cook was an All-Atlantic Coast Conf
Tribe pitcher Talbot leaves game >>
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cleveland Indians starter Mitch Talbot left
Thursday's game against the Yankees with an undisclosed injury.
Talbot made his exit with a runner on first and none out in the third. Rafael
Perez entered the g
Dolphins ink first-round pick Odrick >>
Davie, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Dolphins and defensive lineman Jared
Odrick have reportedly agreed to a five-year deal worth $13 million, including
$7.133 million guaranteed.
Additionally, second-round selection linebacker Koa M
Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.
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Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.
Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.
Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.
All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.
A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.
2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award
Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1
Ron Brace (NE) 25/1
Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1
Darius Butler (NE) 40/1
Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1
Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1
Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1
Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1
Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1
Larry English (SD) 15/1
Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1
Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1
Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1
Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1
James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1
Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1
Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1
Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1
Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1
Roy Miller (TB) 20/1
Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1
Fili Moala (IND) 30/1
Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1
Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1
B J Raji (GB) 7/1
Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1
Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1
David Verkune (CLE) 20/1
Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 6/1
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