11/13/2008 - Ashburn, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis did not practice on Thursday, putting his status for Sunday night's big NFC East clash with Dallas in question.
Portis is dealing with a knee sprain he incurred during the Redskins' 23-6 home loss to Pittsburgh on November 3. Monday, Redskins head coach Jim Zorn termed Portis as having a "50/50" chance to suit up. But Portis revealed on Tuesday that he has a second-degree MCL sprain and also did not practice Wednesday.
Zorn said Thursday that Portis is still questionable for the Cowboys game.
"I was hoping there would be a little more optimism, and there's not," Zorn said. "He's still questionable. There was no change. I was expecting another jump [in his status]."
Portis' absence would be a big blow for Washington, as the running back is the second-leading rusher in the NFL this season with 995 yards. Only Minnesota's Adrian Peterson (1,015) has more. Portis has also rushed for seven touchdowns, and caught 18 passes for 150 yards.
Portis' potential backup, Ladell Betts, is also dealing with a knee injury. Betts took more reps at Thursday's practice while wearing a brace, but Zorn said the running back's performance was encouraging.
"Ladell made some cuts on his knee and looked good," Zorn said.
<< Caps sign D Carlson
Arlington, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Capitals signed defenseman
John Carlson to a three-year entry level contract on Thursday.
Carlson, 18, was one of Washington's two first-round selections in the 2008
draft and was taken
<< Rams' Jackson out of practice again
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson
did not participate in Thursday's practice in advance of Sunday's game at San
Francisco.
"Steven didn't work today," said Rams head coach Jim Haslett. "I
<< Lam leads stars in Singapore
Singapore (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chih Bing Lam posted a four-under 67 on Thursday
to steal the spotlight from many of the big names and move in front during the
first round of the Singapore Open.
"It just feels good to be here, I guess I playe
<< A-Rod nabs 10th Silver Slugger; half of winners new
Louisville, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Yankees third baseman Alex
Rodriguez picked up his 10th Silver Slugger Award on Thursday, highlighting a
relatively new cast of players to receive the honor given to the top
offensi
Sorenstam among eight leaders at Lorena's event >>
Guadalajara, Mexico (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Annika Sorenstam chipped in twice on
Thursday, including one for birdie at the last, en route to a four-under 68
and a share of the first-round lead of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.
Sorenstam, K
Wild send Kolanos to Houston >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Center Krys Kolanos has been re-assigned to the
Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League, the Minnesota Wild announced on
Thursday.
Kolanos, 27, was sent down so the Wild could make room on their roste
MLS Philadelphia set to break ground on new stadium >>
Chester, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With final site preparation complete for MLS
Philadelphia's new soccer-specific stadium, Major League Soccer Commissioner
Don Garber will join team, local and state officials to officially break
ground
NFL Inactives (Thursday, November 13, 2008) >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The following is a list of inactive players
for tonight's NFL game.
NEW YORK JETS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS, 8:15 P.M. (ET)
Jets - 3rd QB Brett Ratliff, TE Bubba Franks, K Mike Nugent, WR David Clowney,
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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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Many fans thought it was the best side in the nation by the end of last season. This year, the polls have built on Georgia's momentum and granted it the No. 1 preseason ranking, followed by Ohio State and USC. (The Associated Press has the Buckeyes at No. 2; USA Today took the Trojans.)
"To have people believing we have one of the best teams in the nation going into this thing, it's exciting for us," Bulldogs coach Mark Richt told the AP. "I don't think anything is guaranteed, but we certainly have put ourselves in position where at least the college football world thinks we're pretty good."
Georgia Bulldogs - 9.5 wins
There's no question they're good, but the Bulldogs have one of the toughest 12-game schedules in the nation, mostly because they play in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. Away games at No. 15 Arizona State, No. 7 LSU and No. 10 Auburn loom large, with contests between the hedges versus No. 24 Alabama and No. 18 Tennessee as well as the World's Largest Cocktail Party in Jacksonville versus No.5 Florida.
Ohio State Buckeyes - 10 wins
Like the Bulldogs, the Buckeyes also have a number of tough road contests in 2008. After two scrimmages dressed up as real games versus Youngstown State and Ohio, it's off to face USC. Other tough away games include No.13 Wisconsin in October and No. 20 Illinois in November. Granted, it should be pretty easy sledding at the Horseshoe. In fact, the only ranked team that travels to Columbus is No. 22 Penn State, in October.
USC Trojans - 10.5 wins
A similarly light schedule awaits the Trojans of Southern California, which is why the oddsmakers' total is one win more and the over is currently commanding -150 odds. Pete Carroll's troops only play three ranked teams in 2008, and all of those games are at home. After what should be an easy trip to Virginia to start things off on Aug. 30, the Trojans get two weeks to prepare for Ohio State in Los Angeles. Their two other ranked opponents, No. 21 Oregon and No. 15 Arizona State, visit in consecutive weeks to start the month of October. After that, the competition eases up. Of course, this is the same highly-touted school that lost to Stanford in 2007 and Oregon State in 2006. And don't discount the fact that USC plays its biggest rivals, Notre Dame and UCLA, back-to-back to close out the regular season. On paper, the Trojans are far superior, but motivation will be high for the Irish and Bruins, especially if their historic foes are in national-title contention.
Odds to Win the Heisman Trophy
Tim Tebow, Florida - 7/2
He won it last year, so it's no surprise he's the favorite to do it again, making him just the second player to go back-to-back. Ohio State's Archie Griffin turned the trick in 1974 and 1975, and Tebow's coach, Urban Meyer, is pretty sure his star quarterback can match the Buckeyes legend.
"There has never been anyone quite like him," Meyer told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I am very lucky to be his coach."
Chris Wells, Ohio State - 5/1
The man they call "Beanie" was a star recruit out of high school, so it's not like nobody knew who the star tailback was before he rushed for 576 yards as a freshman in 2006 and 1,609 as a sophomore. But perhaps his finest moment came last year versus Michigan when he rumbled for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the Buckeyes' 14-3 victory over the hated Wolverines.
Knowshon Moreno, Georgia - 8/1
If the Bulldogs are to live up to expectations, they'll need a huge effort from their sophomore running back. This might be the last year of college ball for Moreno, who rushed for 1,334 yards and for 14 touchdowns as a freshman, while adding 253 receiving yards on 20 receptions, so expect big things for the man from Belford, N.J.
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