WR Hardy among Bills' cuts
Football Betting Lines
09/04/2010 - Orchard Park, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former second-round pick James Hardy was among the players released by the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, as the team reduced its roster to the 53-player maximum.
Hardy, the No. 41 overall pick out of Indiana in 2008, was released after posting a disappointing 10 catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns over two injury-laden seasons with the team.
Also released were center Sean Allen, running back Andre Anderson, running back Joique Bell, quarterback Levi Brown, guard Kirk Chambers, defensive end Rashaad Duncan, fullback Rodney Ferguson, center Christian Gaddis, tight end Andrew George, tackle Nick Hennessey, wide receiver Chad Jackson, cornerback Ellis Lankster, guard Andre Ramsey, wide receiver Naaman Roosevelt, cornerback Lydell Sargeant, running back Chad Simpson, guard Jason Watkins and linebacker Donovan Woods.
Notables among that group include Chambers, who appeared in 46 games with Buffalo from 2007 through 2009; Jackson, a former second-round pick of the Patriots who was attempting to revive his career in Buffalo, and Simpson, a kickoff returner on the Indianapolis' Colts 2009 AFC Championship squad.
Also on Saturday, the Bills announced that safety Jon Corto (wrist) has been placed on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and tight end Derek Schouman (knee) has been waived/injured. Corto will be ineligible for the season's first five games.
The Bills will open their regular season next Sunday, when they welcome the AFC East rival Miami Dolphins to Ralph Wilson Stadium.
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Todd Helton and Carlos Gonzalez both knocked in two runs to help the Colorado Rockies send the spiraling San Diego Padres to a ninth straight loss with a 6-2 win at PETCO Park. Troy Tulowitzki had two hits
<< Dolphins release QB White, TE Martin on cut day
Davie, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Quarterback Pat White and tight end David Martin
were among the prominent players released by the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, as
the team pared its roster to the 53-player minimum.
White was selected in the secon
<< Titans include Simms, Gado, Rolle in roster cuts
Nashville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tennessee Titans narrowed their roster to
the NFL maximum of 53 players on Saturday, releasing 20 as part of their "cut-
down day" maneuvers.
Released were defensive end Eric Bakhtiari, defensive end Rahe
<< Notre Dame tops Purdue in Kelly's debut with Irish
South Bend, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dayne Crist passed for 205 yards and a
touchdown, as Notre Dame topped the Purdue Boilermakers, 23-12, in Brian
Kelly's Fighting Irish debut.
Kelly, a proven winner that resurrected both th
<< England's Dawson ruled out of Swiss match
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - England defender Michael Dawson was injured
against Bulgaria on Friday in Euro 2012 qualifying and will be sidelined six
to eight weeks.
Dawson sprained the medial ligament in his left knee and one of his
Green Bay, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tight end Spencer Havner was among the players released by the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, as the team reduced its roster to the 53-player maximum. Havner, who appeared in every game for Green Bay last yea
Bengals acquire safety Nelson from Jaguars >>
Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - On NFL cut-down day, the Cincinnati Bengals
made a move to bolster their defensive backfield by acquiring safety Reggie
Nelson from Jacksonville.
The Bengals sent cornerback David Jones to the Jaguars in
Thrashers sign veteran F Modin >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Thrashers appear to have signed
veteran forward Fredrik Modin.
TSN of Canada on Saturday quoted the Swedish paper Aftonbladet as saying it's
a one-year deal, but no terms of the deal were discl
Bears Release 21, including two '09 third-rounders >>
Lake Forest, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wide receiver Juaquin Iglesias and
defensive lineman Jarron Gilbert, a pair of third-round draft choices of the
Chicago Bears in 2009, were released by the team as part of their Saturday
"cut-down day" maneuve
Seahawks cut Houshmandzadeh, 20 more >>
Renton, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Veteran wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh was
given the boot by the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday after spending just one
season with the team.
The release of Houshmandzadeh came amid several moves by the Seahawk
Marlins could start season without No. 2 starter Johnson
JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.
Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.
MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .
''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''
Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.
He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.
''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''
Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.
Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.
With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.
Additional basbeall odds can be found at: www.MySportsbook.com
To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com - this sportsbook accepts credit cards.
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.''
Additional baseball lines and World Series odds can be found at: www.MySportsbook.com
To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com - this sportsbook accepts credit cards.