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Sportsbook Lines and MLB Home Run Derby Recap
The 2012 version of Major League Baseballs Home Run Derby was a wet affair last night. No, it did'nt rain. Balls just kept splashing in the outfield fountains and pools at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, which, of course, will also be the site of tonights Eighty Third MLB All Star Game.
Sportsbook odds for the MLB All Star Game
Of the four major American sports, baseball's all star game has emerged as the most relevant of all. The NFL is considering doing away with their all star showcase entirely, due to its scheduling difficulties around the Super Bowl and the large number of players who stay away feigning injury. Basketball and hockey are more shooting exhibitions than true competition.
NBA Lines, Free Agents & Trade News
With the official announcement day of July 11, as mandated by the NBA, just 2 days away, reported trades and free agent signings are at a peak. In the latest news, none other than Dwight Howards name has resurfaced in the Brooklyn Nets seemingly obsessive quest to land the Orlando big man.
UFC 148 Betting Recap
The one hundredth and forty eighth edition of the Ultimate Fighting Championships is now history. The event was held Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The much anticipated main bout pitting middleweight champ Anderson Silva and longtime nemesis Chael Sonnen went down as many had expected, although more quickly than most thought.
Olympics Basketball Betting: Team USA Roster Set
This years USA Basketball Olympic team is almost as much about who isn't playing as it is about who is. With the likes of Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh all unable to play due to injuries, one may think there is cause for concern.
UFC 148 Odds on Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen
The long awaited and much anticipated rematch between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen is finally upon us. The place is the MGM Grand Garden Arena and the time is Saturday night at 10ET. It can be seen via pay per view on your local cable provider.
MLB Betting on Braves vs. Phillies
The Atlanta Braves depart the south and head east to spend the weekend in The City of Brotherly Love, where they will meet the Philadelphia Phillies for a three game set. Tonight's first pitch in the series opener at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 7:05ET.
NBA Odds, Free Agents & Trades News
While at least for the moment, Dwight Howard remains an Orlando Magic, his primary suitor, the Brooklyn Nets, are not standing idly by awaiting his arrival. They have resigned free agent point guard Deron Williams to a $98 million deal and went out and obtained another highly touted guard, Joe Johnson from the Atlanta Hawks. They gave up 5 players and a lottery protected draft pick to secure his services.
MLB Betting on Giants vs. Nationals
Entering this series, it promised to be a marquee matchup of two first place teams. With a Fourth of July celebration in the nations capital as a back drop, much fun and good baseball was anticipated. However, with game three of this set between San Francisco and Washington commencing tonight, the fireworks have all been provided by the Nationals. The game is scheduled to begin in Nationals Park at 7:05ET.
Baseball Betting on Rockies vs. Cardinals
It's one down and three to go for the Colorado Rockies and the St. Louis Cardinals of this four game series in the shadow of the arch. The first pitch is scheduled to be thrown in Busch Stadium at 8:15ET.