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The NFL continues to gear up for the regular season with the third week of pre-season match-ups, including the Broncos hosting Houston, Denver?s first game since unloading disgruntled holdout WR Ashley Lelie to Atlanta in a three-way deal that also involved Washington. In MLB, the AL East leading New York Yankees are on a West Coast swing and take on the Angels on Friday. NASCAR?s Nextel Cup Championship continues at the Bristol Motor Speedway. And in Hot Props, the 58th Annual Emmy Awards are on Sunday.
TRIVIA:
What was the last year the Emmy Awards show was held jointly in both Los Angeles and New York City?
A. 1954
B. 1959
C. 1970
D. 1978
E. 1985
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NFLX:
FRIDAY
PITTSBURGH STEELERS AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
8 pm EDT ESPN
The Steelers, coming off a 21-13 loss to the Cardinals last weekend, will have four-time Pro Bowl Receiver Hines Ward back in their line-up for this pre-season match-up against the Eagles. Ward practiced again Tuesday after being out since Aug. 4 with a sore left hamstring. He has missed both exhibition games.
The Eagles are 1-2 in pre-season play while the 0-2 Steelers will be looking for their first win. The teams last met in the 2005 pre-season when the Steelers beat the Eagles 38-31. Pittsburgh is 0-2 Against the Spread over its two games this pre-season while Philadelphia is 1-2 ATS. The Steelers at 0-2 on over/under while the Eagles are 0-3.
betED Line Total: Eagles -120 (+100) Total: 35
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SATURDAY
TAMPA BAY BUCANEERS AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
8 pm EDT CBS
Tampa Bay plays its first pre-season game after moving into its new, state-of-the art practice facility earlier this week, a move Head Coach Jon Gruden thinks will help make the Bucs a better team this season.
They get a sneak peak if the move makes any difference when Tampa Bay (1-1) visits the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1). The teams last met in the 2005 pre-season when the Jaguars edged the Bucs 20-17. Tampa Bay is 1-1 Against the Spread over its two games this pre-season while Jacksonville is 1-1 ATS. The Bucs are at 0-2 on over/under while the Jaguars are 1-1.
betED Line: Jacksonville -110 (-110) Total: 34
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SUNDAY
HOUSTON TEXANS AT DENVER BRONCOS
8 pm EDT NFL Network
Denver plays its first game since Tuesday?s three-way trade that saw disgruntled holdout Ashley Lelie dealt to Atlanta. The Falcons sent running back TJ Duckett to Washington. The Redskins, in turn, will send what could be a high third-round draft pick to the Broncos.
Denver is 1-1 in pre-season play while Houston is unbeaten at 2-0. The teams last met in the 2005 pre-season, on Aug. 13, 2005, when Denver beat Houston 20-14.
Houston is also a perfect 2-0 Against the Spread this pre-season while Denver is 1-1 ATS. The Texans are also 2-0 on over/under while the Broncos are 1-1.
betED Line: Houston -110 (-110) Total: 39.5
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NASCAR:
SUNDAY:
SHARPIE 500 @ BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
7:40 pm ET TNT
Matt Kenseth moved up six spots, while Kurt Busch and Jeff Burton are both down five spots. Leader Kevin Harwick has one career short-track victory ? at Bristol on April 3, 2005.
1. J Johnson +575
2. T Stewart +600
3. G Biffle +1250
4. K Kahne +1800
5. M Kenseth +575
6. D Earnhardt Jr +1400
7. J Gordon +700
8. M Martin +1725
9. C Edwards +1350
10. Kyle Busch +1400
11. K Harvick +775
12. D Hamlin +1950
13. B Vickers +4200
14. Kurt Busch +450
15. J Burton +1600
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MLB:
FRIDAY
NEW YORK YANKEES (75-49) AT LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM (67-59)
10:05 pm ET XM 182
This has all the potential in the world to be a first-class series. The Yankees are riding high atop the AL East and seem pretty safe with the Boston red Sox floundering of late. But the Angels have a lot riding on this series. They?re only four games back of Al West leading Oakland and have won five straight going into action this week. Both New York and Los Angeles have identical 7-3 records over their past 10.
On the mound, The Yankees will have Jaret Wright (RHP, 9-7, 4.63). Wright broke two streaks recently when he snapped a win streak with a loss to the Orioles, and allowed a leadoff home run to Brian Roberts, which snapped his 10-game streak of not giving up a homer, the longest such streak of his career. The Angels counter with John Lackey (RHP, 10-9, 3.52) who can't seem to find his way out of the doldrums he's encountered in August. After a 5-1 record in July earned him the American League Pitcher of the Month, the right-hander has yet to win.
betED Line: Angels -122 (+105) Total: 9.5
FRIDAY
DETROIT TIGERS (81-45) AT CLEVELAND INDIANS (56-68)
7:05 pm ET XM 176
This AL Central match-up may sound like a mismatch and may end up that way, but the Indians have been winning more games than they?ve been losing lately, and in fact have a better record than Detroit over the past 10. Meanwhile, Division-leading Detroit can?t seem to shake those pesky, second-place Chicago White Sox, who still have lots of life at 7.5 games back.
On the mound, Detroit will have Jeremy Bonderman (RHP, 11-5, 3.86), who just didn't have it in his last start, against the Texas Rangers on Aug. 20. He never felt good on the mound and blew a 6-0 lead that the Tigers staked him to in the second inning. He didn't get out of the fifth inning as he allowed six runs, five earned, and 11 hits in 4 2/3 innings. Cleveland counters with Jeremy Sowers (LHP, 5-3, 3.48), whose last outing against the Devil Rays did not get off to the best of starts, as he gave up two runs in the first. But those were the only runs he allowed in six innings.
betED Line: Tigers -120 (+100) Total: 9
HOT PROPS:
The 58th Annual Emmy Awards are on Sunday, giving you a chance to make some very rare bets indeed. For example, who?s it gonna be for Best Drama Series, The Sopranos or 24? Ask yourself this: Do you really want to bet against Tony Soprano? And what about best actor? The Emmys had the nerve to snub Tony (they?ll be getting a visit from Paulie about that), but 24?s Jack Bauer (Keifer Sutherland) will be in tough against Rescue Me?s Denis Leary. Pick your favorite show or actor and then sit back and watch the winners give their (hopefully brief) acceptance speeches.
Emmy Awards ? Best Drama Series
1. Grey?s Anatomy -275
2. House +500
3. 24 +350
4. The Sopranos +700
5. The West Wing +1000
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TRIVIA ANSWER:
C. 1970.
When the Emmys were established in 1949, the annual awards show was held in both Los Angeles and New York City until moving to Hollywood permanently in 1971. In 1970, David Frost hosted the NYC show and Danny Thomas hosted the LA portion.
The NFL continues to gear up for the regular season with the third week of pre-season match-ups, including the Broncos hosting Houston, Denver?s first game since unloading disgruntled holdout WR Ashley Lelie to Atlanta in a three-way deal that also involved Washington. In MLB, the AL East leading New York Yankees are on a West Coast swing and take on the Angels on Friday. NASCAR?s Nextel Cup Championship continues at the Bristol Motor Speedway. And in Hot Props, the 58th Annual Emmy Awards are on Sunday.
TRIVIA:
What was the last year the Emmy Awards show was held jointly in both Los Angeles and New York City?
A. 1954
B. 1959
C. 1970
D. 1978
E. 1985
* ANSWER AT BOTTOM
NFLX:
FRIDAY
PITTSBURGH STEELERS AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
8 pm EDT ESPN
The Steelers, coming off a 21-13 loss to the Cardinals last weekend, will have four-time Pro Bowl Receiver Hines Ward back in their line-up for this pre-season match-up against the Eagles. Ward practiced again Tuesday after being out since Aug. 4 with a sore left hamstring. He has missed both exhibition games.
The Eagles are 1-2 in pre-season play while the 0-2 Steelers will be looking for their first win. The teams last met in the 2005 pre-season when the Steelers beat the Eagles 38-31. Pittsburgh is 0-2 Against the Spread over its two games this pre-season while Philadelphia is 1-2 ATS. The Steelers at 0-2 on over/under while the Eagles are 0-3.
betED Line Total: Eagles -120 (+100) Total: 35
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SATURDAY
TAMPA BAY BUCANEERS AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
8 pm EDT CBS
Tampa Bay plays its first pre-season game after moving into its new, state-of-the art practice facility earlier this week, a move Head Coach Jon Gruden thinks will help make the Bucs a better team this season.
They get a sneak peak if the move makes any difference when Tampa Bay (1-1) visits the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1). The teams last met in the 2005 pre-season when the Jaguars edged the Bucs 20-17. Tampa Bay is 1-1 Against the Spread over its two games this pre-season while Jacksonville is 1-1 ATS. The Bucs are at 0-2 on over/under while the Jaguars are 1-1.
betED Line: Jacksonville -110 (-110) Total: 34
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SUNDAY
HOUSTON TEXANS AT DENVER BRONCOS
8 pm EDT NFL Network
Denver plays its first game since Tuesday?s three-way trade that saw disgruntled holdout Ashley Lelie dealt to Atlanta. The Falcons sent running back TJ Duckett to Washington. The Redskins, in turn, will send what could be a high third-round draft pick to the Broncos.
Denver is 1-1 in pre-season play while Houston is unbeaten at 2-0. The teams last met in the 2005 pre-season, on Aug. 13, 2005, when Denver beat Houston 20-14.
Houston is also a perfect 2-0 Against the Spread this pre-season while Denver is 1-1 ATS. The Texans are also 2-0 on over/under while the Broncos are 1-1.
betED Line: Houston -110 (-110) Total: 39.5
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NASCAR:
SUNDAY:
SHARPIE 500 @ BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
7:40 pm ET TNT
Matt Kenseth moved up six spots, while Kurt Busch and Jeff Burton are both down five spots. Leader Kevin Harwick has one career short-track victory ? at Bristol on April 3, 2005.
1. J Johnson +575
2. T Stewart +600
3. G Biffle +1250
4. K Kahne +1800
5. M Kenseth +575
6. D Earnhardt Jr +1400
7. J Gordon +700
8. M Martin +1725
9. C Edwards +1350
10. Kyle Busch +1400
11. K Harvick +775
12. D Hamlin +1950
13. B Vickers +4200
14. Kurt Busch +450
15. J Burton +1600
Bet this race!
MLB:
FRIDAY
NEW YORK YANKEES (75-49) AT LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM (67-59)
10:05 pm ET XM 182
This has all the potential in the world to be a first-class series. The Yankees are riding high atop the AL East and seem pretty safe with the Boston red Sox floundering of late. But the Angels have a lot riding on this series. They?re only four games back of Al West leading Oakland and have won five straight going into action this week. Both New York and Los Angeles have identical 7-3 records over their past 10.
On the mound, The Yankees will have Jaret Wright (RHP, 9-7, 4.63). Wright broke two streaks recently when he snapped a win streak with a loss to the Orioles, and allowed a leadoff home run to Brian Roberts, which snapped his 10-game streak of not giving up a homer, the longest such streak of his career. The Angels counter with John Lackey (RHP, 10-9, 3.52) who can't seem to find his way out of the doldrums he's encountered in August. After a 5-1 record in July earned him the American League Pitcher of the Month, the right-hander has yet to win.
betED Line: Angels -122 (+105) Total: 9.5
FRIDAY
DETROIT TIGERS (81-45) AT CLEVELAND INDIANS (56-68)
7:05 pm ET XM 176
This AL Central match-up may sound like a mismatch and may end up that way, but the Indians have been winning more games than they?ve been losing lately, and in fact have a better record than Detroit over the past 10. Meanwhile, Division-leading Detroit can?t seem to shake those pesky, second-place Chicago White Sox, who still have lots of life at 7.5 games back.
On the mound, Detroit will have Jeremy Bonderman (RHP, 11-5, 3.86), who just didn't have it in his last start, against the Texas Rangers on Aug. 20. He never felt good on the mound and blew a 6-0 lead that the Tigers staked him to in the second inning. He didn't get out of the fifth inning as he allowed six runs, five earned, and 11 hits in 4 2/3 innings. Cleveland counters with Jeremy Sowers (LHP, 5-3, 3.48), whose last outing against the Devil Rays did not get off to the best of starts, as he gave up two runs in the first. But those were the only runs he allowed in six innings.
betED Line: Tigers -120 (+100) Total: 9
HOT PROPS:
The 58th Annual Emmy Awards are on Sunday, giving you a chance to make some very rare bets indeed. For example, who?s it gonna be for Best Drama Series, The Sopranos or 24? Ask yourself this: Do you really want to bet against Tony Soprano? And what about best actor? The Emmys had the nerve to snub Tony (they?ll be getting a visit from Paulie about that), but 24?s Jack Bauer (Keifer Sutherland) will be in tough against Rescue Me?s Denis Leary. Pick your favorite show or actor and then sit back and watch the winners give their (hopefully brief) acceptance speeches.
Emmy Awards ? Best Drama Series
1. Grey?s Anatomy -275
2. House +500
3. 24 +350
4. The Sopranos +700
5. The West Wing +1000
Bet these Props Now!
TRIVIA ANSWER:
C. 1970.
When the Emmys were established in 1949, the annual awards show was held in both Los Angeles and New York City until moving to Hollywood permanently in 1971. In 1970, David Frost hosted the NYC show and Danny Thomas hosted the LA portion.
