Archive for June 4th, 2009

 
 
Maria Ho 2009 WSOP

WSOP Recap: $2,000 No Limit Holdem Event Underway at 2009 WSOP

by Ace Rothstein | June 4th, 2009 | Add a comment
Another day, another event at the 2009 WSOP. Today it’s the $2,000 No Limit Holdem tournament that has drawn out over 1,500 players and counting. Out in the field are several familiar faces, including Joe Sebok, Sorel “imper1um” Mizzi, 2008 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Mine That Bird

Bodog Lists 2009 Belmont Stakes Odds

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 4th, 2009 | Add a comment
Are your ready for Saturday? The 2009 Belmont Stakes goes down at 6:30 p.m. ET at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York featuring ten three-year-old colts and geldings and right now, the Bodog Racebook has Mine That Bird, the Kentucky … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Mike Pelfrey

MLB Baseball Betting: Mets at Pirates

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 4th, 2009 | Add a comment
Wednesday’s contest was postponed several hours before the first pitch. A makeup game is scheduled for 12:35 p.m. on July 2. The Mets, losers of seven of their last nine on the road, have Jose Reyes, Carlos Delgado, Ryan Church, and … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Hunter Pence Houston Astros

MLB Baseball Betting: Rockies at Astros

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 4th, 2009 | Add a comment
The Astros have won five consecutive meetings with Colorado and seven of the last eight, with Hunter Pence playing a big part in that success. He is 12 for 25 with a homer and five RBI in six games against the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Philadelphia Phillies

MLB Baseball Betting: Phillies at Dodgers

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 4th, 2009 | Add a comment
With Shane Victorino’s status in doubt, the Philadelphia Phillies travel to Los Angeles for the first time since last season’s postseason matchup, opening a three-game set with the major league-leading L.A. Dodgers tonight. Right now it looks like a good bet … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Tiger Woods

PGA Golf Odds: The Memorial Tournament

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 4th, 2009 | Add a comment
Following Woods is Paul Casey at +1600, Kenny Perry at +2000 and Jim Furyk, Vijay Singh and Zach Johnson at +2200. Perry is the current defending champ of the Memorial Tournament after winning the event last year. Despite being listed as … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Samantha Stosur

Women's Update at 2009 French Open

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 4th, 2009 | Add a comment
Serena Williams kept finding herself in, then out of, trouble in the French Open quarterfinals Wednesday, until running out of stamina down the stretch of a 7-6 (3), 5-7, 7-5 loss to Svetlana Kuznetsova that ended Williams’ 18-match winning streak … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Roger Federer

Roger Federer Eyes Grand Slam at 2009 French Open

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 4th, 2009 | Add a comment
By beating 11th-seeded Gael Monfils of France 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-4 Wednesday, Roger Federer moved into the French Open semifinals for the fifth consecutive time. The only significant difference in 2009 is of course Nadal not being around to prevent … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Angelina Jolie Tops Forbes Celebrity 100 List

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 4th, 2009 | Add a comment
Forbes has released its annual list – which ranks celebrities based on their earnings and mentions in the media – and Angelina Jolie has taken the top spot, while her other half, Brad Pitt, came in at No. 9. Jolie’s … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
LA Lakers

NBA Finals: Game 1 Odds

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 4th, 2009 | Add a comment
After a humbling loss to the Boston Celtics in last year’s finals, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers will be seeking atonement when they face the resurrected Orlando Magic in Game 1 at the Staples Center. The Lakers enter this … Read More Read More