Bryans capture second U.S. Open doubles title
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09/05/2008 - Flushing Meadows, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The American twin Bryan brothers, Bob and Mike, won Friday's men's doubles final at the 2008 U.S. Open.
The second-seeded Bryans defeated a seventh-seeded tandem of Czech Lukas Dlouhy and Indian veteran Leander Paes 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (12-10) on Day 12 at the USTA National Tennis Center. Paes captured the mixed doubles title, alongside Zimbabwe's Cara Black, here on Thursday.
The Bryans, who now return to the top of the doubles rankings, also captured the U.S. Open title in 2005 and have now won six Grand Slam doubles championships, going 6-7 in their 13 major finals.
The 30-year-old Bryans also reached the U.S. Open final back in 2003, but lost that one.
Bob and Mike Bryan will split $420,000, while Dlouhy and Paes will split $210,000.
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns will be entering the 2008 NFL season with very high expectations, but only one of those playoff hopefuls will be getting off to a desired start at the conclusion of Sunday's intriguing
<< Raiders-Broncos Rivalry Includes Two Coaches on Hot Seat
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mike Shanahan has to empathize with Raiders head coach Lane
Kiffin.
The Denver Broncos head man was once in Kiffin's shoes, subject to the whims
of the same mercurial owner who seems to carry a fresh set of walking papers
<< New Era for Falcons In Opener Against Lions
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Matt Ryan will take his first tentative steps as a pro on
Saturday, when the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 Draft leads the Atlanta
Falcons into battle against the visiting Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome.
Ryan, formerly
<< Can Texans End Steelers' Opening-Day Streak?
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - One thing that didn't change last year in Pittsburgh's
transition at head coach from Bill Cowher to Mike Tomlin was its ability to
win on opening weekend. The Steelers will try to win their first game of the
season for a sixt
<< Jags Head to Tennessee With Heavy Hearts
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - As if trying to compete in the AFC South was hard enough
for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who not only have high expectations for the 2008
season but are also dealing with a critically-injured member of the team.
Jaguars mamm
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome labeled him as the quarterback of the future, and even traded up in April's NFL Draft for his services. Injuries, however, may be the only reason why Joe Flacco is getting the starting nod
QB Drama Surrounds Colts-Bears Matchup >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Quarterback concerns have been nothing new for the Chicago
Bears in recent years. For the first time in nearly a decade, the Indianapolis
Colts may have some worries of their own at the all-important position.
Both teams w
Optimistic Chargers Kick Off With Panthers >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paper champions.
Whether the San Diego Chargers are aware of it or not, or whether they like it
or not, they enter the 2008 NFL season with that designation securely affixed
to everything they strive to accomplish.
Thou
USA extends lead in women's rankings >>
Nyon, Switzerland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The USA used its unlikely win in the 2008
Summer Olympics to extend its lead over Germany atop the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola
Women's World Rankings.
The Germans, who won the 2007 Women's World Cup, fell an a
Stuttgart's Basturk injures thigh >>
Stuttgart, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Stuttgart midfielder Yildiray Basturk
could miss the UEFA Cup clash against Bulgarian side Cherno More after
suffering a thigh injury in training.
The Bundesliga side are unsure how long
Football Betting: Defensive Rookie of the Year Awards
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.
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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