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03/16/2010 - Allen Park, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Lions officially announced the acquisition of quarterback Shaun Hill from the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday.
Detroit, which was waiting for Hill to pass a physical, parted with an undisclosed 2011 draft pick for the 30-year-old veteran.
Hill spent his first four NFL seasons with Minnesota, then joined the 49ers as a free agent in 2006. After serving as the third quarterback his first season in San Francisco, Hill started 16 games and made two other appearances over the following three seasons.
He threw for 3,490 yards with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions with the 49ers.
In Detroit, he'll back up second-year man Matthew Stafford.
<< Falcons release CB Hill, add S Giordano
Flowery Branch, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Falcons have signed safety
Matt Giordano and released cornerback Tye Hill.
Hill, a former first-round pick of Rams in 2006, had seven tackles and an
interception in eight games for
<< AC Milan hopes to have Beckham again next season
Milan, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - AC Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani hopes
David Beckham returns to the San Siro for a third spell next season, even
though the England international ruptured his Achilles tendon during the
Rossone
<< Portsmouth could exit administration soon
Portsmouth, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Portsmouth's administrator, Andrew
Andronikou, believes the troubled club could come out of administration within
eight weeks.
Andronikou has revealed his hopes for a swift a takeover at Frat
<< Bayern's Ribery puts contract talks on hold
Munich, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The future of France international Franck
Ribery is once again a matter of conjecture after he told Bayern Munich that
he was unwilling to open new contract talks with the club until the end of the
season.
This Week in Auto Racing March 19 - 21 >>
Bristol, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - While "March Madness" begins in college
basketball this week, NASCAR's two weeks of short-track "madness" starts with
the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series running on the high banks of Bristol
Motor S
Leverkusen's Kiessling inks three-year extension >>
Leverkusen, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bayer Leverkusen and Germany striker
Stefan Kiessling signed a three-year contract extension Tuesday that will keep
him with the club through the 2014-15 Bundesliga season.
Kiessling, who leads the
Barca's Valdes could make Spain's Cup team >>
Barcelona, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Barcelona goalie Victor Valdes has been
given hope by national team coach Vicente Del Bosque that he could yet earn a
place in Spain's squad for the World Cup finals.
The 28-year-old has yet to win a
Agent of Roma goalie Doni cools Bayern link >>
Rome, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The agent of Roma's Brazilian goalie Alexander
Doni has played down rumors linking his client with a summer move to Bayern
Munich.
The 30-year-old has struggled for first-team action with the Serie A club t
El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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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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