Archive for June 6th, 2009

 
 
Los Angeles Sparks

WNBA Betting: Season Openers

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 6th, 2009 | Add a comment
The defending-champion Detroit Shock and Los Angeles Sparks start things off on Saturday afternoon on ABC. For a typical champion hunger might be an issue a year after winning a title, especially when you factor in that the Shock may feature … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes Post Time Nears

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 6th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Are you ready for the 141st running of the Belmont Stakes? If you’re not, the official Belmont Stakes countdown has begun — so we’ve put together a quick Belmont guide for those of you who need a quick update on … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NHL Stanley Cup Finals: Game 5 Odds at Detroit

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 6th, 2009 | Add a comment
This year’s Stanley Cup final won’t duplicate last year’s event, and a momentum-swinging period by the Pittsburgh Penguins put in doubt whether there will be a repeat champion. Jordan Staal’s shorthanded goal during back-to-back Detroit power plays started Pittsburgh’s comeback, and … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Dinara Safina

French Open Betting: Women's Singles Final

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 6th, 2009 | Add a comment
Safina, who is a -250 favorite, holds a 7-4 career edge over Kuznetsova, including a win in last year’s French Open semifinals. The two go back about a decade, to age 12 or 13, when Kuznetsova was living in St. Petersburg, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Mine That Bird

Belmont Stakes Betting: Will Mine That Bird Win?

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 6th, 2009 | Add a comment
Calvin Borel will be trying to become the first jockey in history to win all three US Triple Crown races in the same year while riding different horses in the 1 1/2-mile classic at Belmont Park. Borel won the Kentucky Derby … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Belmont Stakes

Bodog Betting Experts Share Their Belmont Stakes Picks

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 6th, 2009 | Add a comment
Good morning, horse racing fans! The third and final leg of the Triple crown is upon us and if you don’t have your Belmont Stakes picks yet, don’t worry. Let Bodog Racebook’s resident experts help you fill out that racing … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Brian Westbrook Philadelphia

Should the Philadelphia Eagles be Worried about Brian Westbrook?

by Allen James | June 6th, 2009 | Add a comment
Did you hear the news that Eagles running back Brian Westbrook had “minor” ankle surgery on Friday? Westbrook’s agent and the team are saying it’s just bone spurs, no big deal, and that Westbrook might miss some of training camp … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Virginia Tech

Steer Clear of Virginia Tech's BCS Odds

by Allen James | June 6th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Last week in this space, I wrote that putting a few dollars down on Notre Dame at 25/1 odds to win the BCS National Championship would be a good investment. This week I’m going the other way: Don’t waste your money … Read More Read More