The World Cup Final was over as quick as a head butt to the chest. Baseball starts up again this Thursday, 2 days after the AL downed the NL in the MLB All Star Game. NASCAR?s Nextel Cup Championship drives on as Jeff Gordon and friends race for the riches in New Hampshire. CFL Football keeps rolling along smoothly. The Odds to WIN the NFC Championships are up and ready, so bet and follow your NFL team all the way to the Super Bowl.
TRIVIA:
On Monday Night, Ryan Howard won the 2006 Century 21 Home Run Derby. It was the young sluggers? first appearance in the event, and subsequently the first time he took home the Trophy. Which player has won the most Home Run Derby Championships?
A. Mark McGwire
B. Barry Bonds
C. Ken Griffey Jr.
D. Babe Ruth
E. Juan Gonzalez
* ANSWER AT BOTTOM
MLB:
FRIDAY:
ATHLETICS (45-43) @ RED SOX (53-33):
7:05 PM ET XM 177
Though both the Sox and A?s rest in 1st place, their spots are all but comfortable. This weekend?s series will put the winner on the right track, while the loser will almost surely lose their 1st place spot.
Barry Zito and Josh Beckett go at it in Boston on Friday Night in a match up between division leaders. Zito (L) started out 8-3 but lost his last 3 decisions before the break. Zito has allowed more than 3 runs in only 2 of his last 10 starts. Beckett is 11-4, winning 4 of his last 5 starts before the break. He?s given up more than 3 run only once in those starts. Oakland has lost 3 straight games and 7 of their last 10.
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FRIDAY:
WHITE SOX (57-31) @ YANKEES (50-36):
7:05 PM ET XM 176
This is the biggest series in baseball this weekend! Both teams are battling to take their division. If neither succeeds, one will make the playoffs and one won?t. Expect playoff level baseball from these World Series hopefuls.
Jose Contreres and Mike Mussina take the mound for their respective clubs on Friday in New York. Jose remains perfect, with a 9-0 record this season, though he?s given up 3 runs or more in 5 of his last 6 starts. He has 4 wins in his last 10 starts. Muss is 10-3 with a 3.24 ERA. He?s 4-2 in his last 10 starts giving up more than 3 runs in 6 of those games.
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FRIDAY:
DODGERS (46-42) @ CARDINALS (48-39):
8:10 PM ET XM 187
After struggling for some time, the Cardinals got back on track by taking 3 of 4 from the Astros before the break. The Dodgers look to move up the standings by beating the Cards in St. Louis.
The Cardinals won 3 straight games before the All Star Break. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Dodgers are the highest scoring team in the NL, and they lead the league in hits per game. The Cards are 2nd to the Dodgers in hitting. The Dodgers are 18-24 on the road, while the Cards are 26-17 at home.
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NASCAR:
SUNDAY:
NEW ENGLAND 300 @ New Hampshire International Speedway
2:10 PM ET
This weekends race in New Hampshire promises to be a battle of champions. 11 different drivers have won races this year, which explains the cluster of possibility at the top of the Cup Standings. Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth are only 51 points apart, while 1st and 12th place are separated by less than 500 Nextel Cup points. Jeff Gordon?s making a run for the Cup as he?s won 2 of the last 3 races. Look for tight race this weekend!
1. J Johnson +725
2. T Stewart +600
3. G Biffle +725
4. K Kahne +900
5. M Kenseth +875
6. D Earnhardt Jr +1050
7. J Gordon +1000
8. M Martin +1200
9. C Edwards +1200
10. Kyle Busch +1250
11. J Harvick +1200
12. D Hamlin +1850
13. B Vickers +2500
14. Kurt Busch +900
15. J Burton +1400
CFL:
SATURDAY:
ALOUETTES (3-0) @ BLUEBOMBERS (3-1):
7:00 PM ET
The Alouette ? Bluebomber game matches the two best records in the CFL. Montreal tries to remain undefeated while the Bluebombers attempt to make it 4 straight victories after an opening day loss.
Montreal is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games against Winnipeg. The Alouettes are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 away games. Montreal is 1-1-1 ATS this season. Winnipeg is 3-0-1 ATS this season and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games. Montreal is 7-3 in their last 10 games against the Bluebombers. The Alouettes are 8-2 in their last 10 games.
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HOT PROPS:
The 2006-2007 NFL Season is just around the corner, and preseason favorites are out and up for the taking. Will the Hawks and Steelers make a return run to the title, or will new and improved squads like the Cowboys and the Redskins find themselves in the Championship game? The NFC Championship odds are up, as the Cowboys, Hawks, and Panthers are the odds on favorites to take the NFC Crown. Do you think the odds makers are crazy? Take your favorite underdog now while the money is good!
Odds to WIN the 2007 NFC Championships:
NFC:
1. Seahawks +300
2. Panthers +375
3. Cowboys +275
4. Bears +525
5. Giants +575
6. Buccaneers +875
7. Redskins +525
8. Eagles +750
9. Falcons +650
10. Vikings +1050
11. Packers +2000
12. Rams +2100
13. Cardinals +1050
14. Lions +1500
15. Saints +2100
16. 49ers +5250
TRIVIA ANSWER:
C. Ken Griffey Jr.
With names like Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Darryl Strawberry, and other great homerun hitters winning Derby titles, Ken Griffey Jr. has recorded the most Derby Trophies. Griffey ?The Kid? took home 3 Derby titles earlier in his career, and with a swing as sweet as his, I wouldn?t be surprised if he won another before his career is over
TRIVIA:
On Monday Night, Ryan Howard won the 2006 Century 21 Home Run Derby. It was the young sluggers? first appearance in the event, and subsequently the first time he took home the Trophy. Which player has won the most Home Run Derby Championships?
A. Mark McGwire
B. Barry Bonds
C. Ken Griffey Jr.
D. Babe Ruth
E. Juan Gonzalez
* ANSWER AT BOTTOM
MLB:
FRIDAY:
ATHLETICS (45-43) @ RED SOX (53-33):
7:05 PM ET XM 177
Though both the Sox and A?s rest in 1st place, their spots are all but comfortable. This weekend?s series will put the winner on the right track, while the loser will almost surely lose their 1st place spot.
Barry Zito and Josh Beckett go at it in Boston on Friday Night in a match up between division leaders. Zito (L) started out 8-3 but lost his last 3 decisions before the break. Zito has allowed more than 3 runs in only 2 of his last 10 starts. Beckett is 11-4, winning 4 of his last 5 starts before the break. He?s given up more than 3 run only once in those starts. Oakland has lost 3 straight games and 7 of their last 10.
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FRIDAY:
WHITE SOX (57-31) @ YANKEES (50-36):
7:05 PM ET XM 176
This is the biggest series in baseball this weekend! Both teams are battling to take their division. If neither succeeds, one will make the playoffs and one won?t. Expect playoff level baseball from these World Series hopefuls.
Jose Contreres and Mike Mussina take the mound for their respective clubs on Friday in New York. Jose remains perfect, with a 9-0 record this season, though he?s given up 3 runs or more in 5 of his last 6 starts. He has 4 wins in his last 10 starts. Muss is 10-3 with a 3.24 ERA. He?s 4-2 in his last 10 starts giving up more than 3 runs in 6 of those games.
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FRIDAY:
DODGERS (46-42) @ CARDINALS (48-39):
8:10 PM ET XM 187
After struggling for some time, the Cardinals got back on track by taking 3 of 4 from the Astros before the break. The Dodgers look to move up the standings by beating the Cards in St. Louis.
The Cardinals won 3 straight games before the All Star Break. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Dodgers are the highest scoring team in the NL, and they lead the league in hits per game. The Cards are 2nd to the Dodgers in hitting. The Dodgers are 18-24 on the road, while the Cards are 26-17 at home.
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NASCAR:
SUNDAY:
NEW ENGLAND 300 @ New Hampshire International Speedway
2:10 PM ET
This weekends race in New Hampshire promises to be a battle of champions. 11 different drivers have won races this year, which explains the cluster of possibility at the top of the Cup Standings. Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth are only 51 points apart, while 1st and 12th place are separated by less than 500 Nextel Cup points. Jeff Gordon?s making a run for the Cup as he?s won 2 of the last 3 races. Look for tight race this weekend!
1. J Johnson +725
2. T Stewart +600
3. G Biffle +725
4. K Kahne +900
5. M Kenseth +875
6. D Earnhardt Jr +1050
7. J Gordon +1000
8. M Martin +1200
9. C Edwards +1200
10. Kyle Busch +1250
11. J Harvick +1200
12. D Hamlin +1850
13. B Vickers +2500
14. Kurt Busch +900
15. J Burton +1400
CFL:
SATURDAY:
ALOUETTES (3-0) @ BLUEBOMBERS (3-1):
7:00 PM ET
The Alouette ? Bluebomber game matches the two best records in the CFL. Montreal tries to remain undefeated while the Bluebombers attempt to make it 4 straight victories after an opening day loss.
Montreal is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games against Winnipeg. The Alouettes are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 away games. Montreal is 1-1-1 ATS this season. Winnipeg is 3-0-1 ATS this season and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games. Montreal is 7-3 in their last 10 games against the Bluebombers. The Alouettes are 8-2 in their last 10 games.
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HOT PROPS:
The 2006-2007 NFL Season is just around the corner, and preseason favorites are out and up for the taking. Will the Hawks and Steelers make a return run to the title, or will new and improved squads like the Cowboys and the Redskins find themselves in the Championship game? The NFC Championship odds are up, as the Cowboys, Hawks, and Panthers are the odds on favorites to take the NFC Crown. Do you think the odds makers are crazy? Take your favorite underdog now while the money is good!
Odds to WIN the 2007 NFC Championships:
NFC:
1. Seahawks +300
2. Panthers +375
3. Cowboys +275
4. Bears +525
5. Giants +575
6. Buccaneers +875
7. Redskins +525
8. Eagles +750
9. Falcons +650
10. Vikings +1050
11. Packers +2000
12. Rams +2100
13. Cardinals +1050
14. Lions +1500
15. Saints +2100
16. 49ers +5250
TRIVIA ANSWER:
C. Ken Griffey Jr.
With names like Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Darryl Strawberry, and other great homerun hitters winning Derby titles, Ken Griffey Jr. has recorded the most Derby Trophies. Griffey ?The Kid? took home 3 Derby titles earlier in his career, and with a swing as sweet as his, I wouldn?t be surprised if he won another before his career is over
