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Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....
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MLB
Saturday, August 22
Leake has the edge on Cole in recent outings
When Mike Leake has faced Gerrit Cole lately, it's Leake who's had the last laugh.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are winless in their last four contests against Leake, but they'll have a chance for redemption Saturday when Leake's Giants take on the Buccos at PNC Park.
San Fran is currently in the +147 ballpark at sportsbooks.
Umpire in Texas-Detroit hasn't been kind to Rangers
Texas Rangers backers don't like seeing Vic Carapazza behind home plate, but that's where he'll be for Saturday's Rangers-Tigers tilt in the Motor City.
The Rangers are just 1-10 in their last 11 games with Carapazza calling balls and strikes. Yovani Gallardo and Randy Wolf are scheduled to start for the Rangers and Tigers, respectively.
Texas is currently -120 on the moneyline at Pinnacle Sports.Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....Comment
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CFL
Dunkel
Week 9
Calgary @ Saskatchewan
Game 295-296
August 22, 2015 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
117.328
Saskatchewan
108.813
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 8 1/2
54
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
by 6
51 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
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CFL
Long Sheet
Saturday, August 22
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CALGARY (5 - 2) at SASKATCHEWAN (0 - 7) - 8/22/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SASKATCHEWAN is 116-82 ATS (+25.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
CALGARY is 112-84 ATS (+19.6 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1996.
SASKATCHEWAN is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SASKATCHEWAN is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-2 against the spread versus SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-2 straight up against SASKATCHEWAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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CFL
Week 9
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Trend Report
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Saturday, August 22
7:00 PM
CALGARY vs. SASKATCHEWAN
Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Saskatchewan
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Calgary's last 8 games when playing Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saskatchewan's last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
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CFL
Saturday, August 22
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Game of the day: Stampeders at Roughriders
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Bo Levi Mitchell completed 68 percent of his passes and threw for two touchdown passes last week against the Redblacks.
Calgary Stampeders at Sakatchwan Roughriders (+6, 51)
The Calgary Stampeders look to continue their winning ways when they make the trip to Saskatchewan to face the winless Roughriders on Saturday. The Stampeders have won back-to-back games, including an impressive 48-3 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks in Week 8, to keep pace with Edmonton Eskimos for the West Division lead.
Calgary has dominated the series with Saskatchewan in the last five years winning 10 of the last 12 meetings, including the last four overall, and hopes to heap more misery on the Roughriders. Everything that could possibly go wrong has went wrong for Saskatchewan as it comes off a bye week looking to halt a seven-game slide. The Roughriders are on their third starting quarterback after Darian Durant and Kevin Glenn went down with injuries, leaving rookie pivot Brett Smith to run for his life as he's been sacked 12 times in the past two games. Saskatchewan has dropped 12 of its last 13 regular-season games and hopes to stop the bleeding by beating the Stampeders for the first time since July 5, 2013.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, TSN
LINE HISTORY: The Roughriders opened as 6.5-point favorites before dropping to -6. The total opened at 51.5 and has dropped to 51.
INJURY REPORT: Stampeders - OL Dan Federkeil (Ques-Leg) Roughriders - LB Shea Emry (Ques-Neck)
ABOUT THE STAMPEDERS (5-2 SU, 1-6 ATS, 2-5 O/U): Bo Levi Mitchell was named one of the CFL Top Performers of the Week after finishing 17-of-25 for 243 yards and two touchdowns to go along with two scores on the ground against the Redblacks. Calgary released disgruntled linebacker Jasper Simmons on Tuesday after his agent lashed out on social media by tweeting that the "worst organization in CFL is holding him hostage." The owners of the Stampeders and Calgary Flames have unveiled their $900 million proposal to build a sports complex, including a new indoor stadium that would hold 30,000 people for football, on the edge of the downtown core.
ABOUT THE ROUGHRIDERS (0-7 SU, 1-5-1 ATS, 4-3 O/U): Smith finished a respectable 23-of-35 for 298 yards and two touchdowns in the 30-26 loss to the Toronto Argos in Week 7. "I feel a lot more comfortable and I hope the guys feel more comfortable with me back there," Smith told reporters. "I think we'll continue to roll and get some momentum and go into this week as comfortable as they have ever felt." Saskatchewan added special teams ace Scott McHenry to the active roster and signed linebacker Don Unamba on Tuesday after releasing defensive backs Michael Carter and Geoff Tisdale earlier in the week.
TRENDS:
*Stampeders are 0-4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
*Roughriders are 13-35-3 ATS in their last 51 games following a S.U. loss.
*Under is 6-2 in Stampeders last 8 games overall.
*Under is 7-2 in Roughriders last 9 games following a bye week.
CONSENSUS: 61 percent of users are backing the Stamps with 64 percent on the over.
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CFL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Saturday, August 22
Calgary (5-2) @ Saskatchewan (0-7)-- Stampeders won four of last five games, are 1-6 vs spread this year, all as favorites- last week's win was only one this season by more than five points. Calgary is 11-3 in last 14 games vs Saskatchewan, winning four of last five, but they lost two of last three visits here. Woeful Roughriders (1-5-1 vs spread this year) are off their bye; three of their four home losses were by 4 or less points. Riders led at halftime in three of seven losses; they've been outscored 61-21 in second half of last three games.Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....Comment
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2015 Regular Season Standings
West Division
GP W L T PTS F A HOME AWAY DIV STREAK
Calgary 7 5 2 0 10 185 151 5 - 0 - 0 0 - 2 - 0 1 - 0 - 0 W2
Edmonton 8 5 3 0 10 200 150 3 - 1 - 0 2 - 2 - 0 2 - 1 - 0 L1
Winnipeg 8 3 5 0 6 160 237 2 - 2 - 0 1 - 3 - 0 2 - 2 - 0 L2
BC 8 3 5 0 6 179 234 2 - 2 - 0 1 - 3 - 0 3 - 1 - 0 L2
Saskatchewan 7 0 7 0 0 174 225 0 - 4 - 0 0 - 3 - 0 0 - 4 - 0 L7
East Division
GP W L T PTS F A HOME AWAY DIV STREAK
Hamilton 8 6 2 0 12 292 156 3 - 0 - 0 3 - 2 - 0 1 - 1 - 0 W5
Toronto 7 5 2 0 10 193 183 2 - 0 - 0 3 - 2 - 0 0 - 1 - 0 W2
Ottawa 7 4 3 0 8 134 198 3 - 1 - 0 1 - 2 - 0 2 - 0 - 0 L1
Montreal 8 3 5 0 6 165 148 2 - 2 - 0 1 - 3 - 0 1 - 2 - 0 W1Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....Comment
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Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....Comment
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Saturday's Preseason Tips
August 22, 2015
Dolphins at Panthers (PK, 40) – 7:00 PM EST
Miami
Head coach: Joe Philbin (5-9 SU, 3-10-1 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Ryan Tannehill, Matt Moore, McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Josh Freeman
After leading the Dolphins to a touchdown in his only drive at Chicago last week, Tannehill should play into the second quarter as he looks to continue his strongest camp yet. He's working behind a rebuilt offensive line still trying to gel without injured starting left tackle Brandon Albert. Miami was outscored 27-3 by the Bears after the first unit left the field in the preseason opener. With safety Louis Delmas lost for the season earlier this week, the battle to replace him is also pivotal.
Carolina
Head coach: Ron Rivera (9-8 SU, 10-7 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Cam Newton, Derek Anderson, Joe Webb
Devising ways to replace top receiver Kelvin Benjamin's production has become the top priority in camp this week, so look for Newton to start testing out targets. Beyond tight end Greg Olsen, there are a host of question marks. Rookie Devin Funchess' size and athleticism make him an intriguing option, but he comes into this one battling a hamstring injury. Webb delivered late in last week's 25-24 win over Buffalo last week and is among the NFL's most competent third-stringers.
Ravens at Eagles (-4, 44 ½) – 7:00 PM EST
Baltimore
Head coach: John Harbaugh (20-9 SU, 18-11 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Joe Flacco, Matt Schaub, Bryn Renner
Offfensive line issues could limit how long Harbaugh opts to go with Flacco, who was 5-for-6 in the opener. Starters Rick Wagner and Kelechi Osemele sat out Friday's walk-through with injuries, so since these teams have gotten in great practices all week, subjecting Flacco to potential injury behind a banged up line may be deemed an unnecessary risk. Schaub and Renner were each very productive in last week's comeback win over New Orleans.
Philadelphia
Head coach: Chip Kelly (5-4 SU, 5-4 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez, Matt Barkley, Tim Tebow
Bradford's return from his latest torn ACL, suffered last August, has everyone salivating. He's been working with the first-teamers all camp and should make his Eagles debut. Chip Kelly has been non-committal regarding his status and sat him down last week, but the time has likely come to unwrap this season's x-factor and get him ready for the grind. The last time he was hit in a game, he didn't get up, so Bradford has divulged he's looking forward to taking a lick or two. DeMarco Murray should also debut, but that decision is also not definite. It will be interesting to see whether Kelly goes with Barkley or Tebow after backup Mark Sanchez takes his turn.
Bears at Colts (-3, 41) – 7:30 PM EST
Chicago
Head coach: John Fox (29-24 SU, 25-27-1 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Jay Cutler, Jimmy Clausen, David Fales, Shane Carden (Rookie)
Matt Forte is going to play after being held out of the opener, so Cutler will have his primary weapon in the backfield to ease the burden on an offense that continues to be without Alshon Jeffery (calf) and has injury issues up front. The Bears looked terrible early against Miami in their opener before the reserves dominated the second half, so it's important that the first-string establishes some positive momentum.
Indianapolis
Head coach: Chuck Pagano (4-9 SU, 5-7-1 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Andrew Luck, Matt Hasselbeck, Bryan Bennett (Rookie)
Luck was pulled mid-drive in Philly on Sunday, so he'll certainly get more than 11 snaps and should benefit from working with new weapons Frank Gore, Andrew Johnson and rookie Phillip Dorsett here. Hasselbeck also needs more work, so don't expect Chicago to see as much of Bennett as Philly did. RB Vick Ballard is also expected to play for the first time since 2013 after season-ending injuries the past two seasons.
Patriots at Saints (-2, 43) – 7:30 PM EST
New England
Head coach: Bill Belichick (44-38 SU, 40-35-7 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Tom Brady (?), Jimmy Garoppolo, Ryan Lindley
Brady was a beast in his final practice against the depleted Saints secondary, throwing for 13 touchdowns and winding up with just four incompletions as Garoppolo took the day off. Although Brady might get some work, the expectation is that Garoppolo will get the bulk of the snaps in New Orleans, looking for a better effort than what he mustered against Green Bay last week.
New Orleans
Head coach: Sean Payton (19-15 SU, 21-12-1 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Drew Brees (?), Luke McCown, Garrett Grayson (Rookie), Ryan Griffin
Payton has probably decided whether he wants Brees to participate this week, but hasn't divulged it publicly. Brees himself expects to play at least a quarter, which gives him an opportunity to work with a tremendous arsenal of receivers vying for the targets that Jimmy Graham vacated.
Jaguars at Giants (-3, 40 ½) – 7:30 PM EST
Jacksonville
Head coach: Gus Bradley (3-6 SU, 5-4 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Blake Bortles, Chad Henne, Stephen Morris, Jeff Tuel
Although the Jaguars are expected to play their starters for the full first half, there won't be any word on whether rookie running back T.J. Yeldon until late in the day, while Julius Thomas and Marquise Lee won't play. Defensively, key safety Johnathan Cyprien, arguably the Jags' top player, remains out with a finger injury.
New York
Head coach: Tom Coughlin (43-36 SU, 40-34-5 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Eli Manning, Ryan Nassib, Ricky Stanzi
After an ugly performance in Cincinnati, the Giants want to see more out of Manning and an offensive line that looked shaky. Victor Cruz, hoping to make his return the action since a season-ending knee injury last October, isn't likely to play with his calf flaring up. The secondary is banged up too.
Broncos at Texans (-2 ½, 41) – 8:00 PM EST
Denver
Head coach: Gary Kubiak (20-13 SU, 20-11-2 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Peyton Manning, Brock Osweiler, Zac Dysert, Trevor Siemian (Rookie)
After sitting out the preseason-opening win at Seattle, Manning is going to play "quite a bit," according to Kubiak. There's been talk that Manning's arm has more zip than it did last season, so all eyes will be on that and the ability of his revamped offensive line to keep him upright against J.J. Watt and Co. Three starters up front have yet to play an NFL regular-season game.
Houston
Head coach: Bill O'Brien (3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Brian Hoyer, Ryan Mallett, Tom Savage
Hoyer and Mallett continue to vie for the starting nod under center and have gained no separation from one another. O'Brien will start Mallett after Hoyer got the nod in the preseason opener against the 49ers. Both were terrific, but will face a sturdier defense in these Broncos.
Raiders at Vikings (-4 ½, 39) – 8:00 PM EST
Oakland
Head coach: Jack Del Rio (22-15 SU, 21-14-2 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Derek Carr, Christian Ponder, Matt McGloin, Cody Fajardo (Rookie)
Oakland was barely challenged in a dominant performance against St. Louis, but certainly will face a tougher test on the road in Minnesota. This will provide a great barometer for a team that's starting to believe in themselves. Derek Carr and Amari Cooper will look to continue establishing chemistry, while the hard-hitting young defense wants to pick up where they left off last week. Ponder would love nothing more than to solidify his position as the primary backup by sticking it to his former team in Minneapolis.
Minnesota
Head coach: Mike Zimmer (6-0 SU, 5-1 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Teddy Bridgewater, Shaun Hill, Mike Kafka, Taylor Heinicke (Rookie)
The Vikings have been impressive in starting 2-0 this preseason to remain perfect in exhibitions during Zimmer's tenure. Adrian Peterson again won't play, but Bridgewater should. He and top backip Shaun Hill combined to go 15-for-17 with two TD passes in last week's victory at Tampa Bay, but they'll be playing under a revamped offensive line following two season-ending injuries up front suffered this past week.
Chargers at Cardinals (-2 ½, 37) – 10:00 PM EST
San Diego
Head coach: Mike McCoy (4-5 SU, 4-4-1 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Philip Rivers (?), Kellen Clemens, Brad Sorensen, Chase Rettig (Rookie)
The Chargers are taking the cautious route with first-round pick Melvin Gordon, who injured his ankle and won't play here. Rivers only took nine snaps in last year's second exhibition game and isn't likely to participate too long in this one. Donald Brown should be back from a hip injury and should see increased reps with Gordon out.
Arizona
Head coach: Bruce Arians (4-5 SU, 5-3-1 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback rotation: Carson Palmer, Drew Stanton, Logan Thomas, Phillip Sims
Palmer and the starters will play one full quarter against visiting San Diego, but it's risky to put a veteran, injury-prone QB behind an offensive line looking to replace a pair of injured starters. Palmer went 4-for-4 for 70 yards last week, so it's not like rust is a concern. Don't be surprised if Arians takes a cautious approach with his franchise QB. Newly acquired running back Chris Johnson is likely to get a few carries in his home debut.Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....Comment
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NFL Capsules
August 21, 2015
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Chiefs counterpart Alex Smith struggled behind their unsettled offensive lines in Kansas City's 14-13 preseason victory over Seattle on Friday night.
Wilson was 9 of 15 for 78 yards, though most of those completions came on his final drive, when tight end Jimmy Graham finally got involved in the game. Otherwise, Wilson spent his half of work running away from Chiefs pass rushers Justin Houston and Dee Ford.
At least he wasn't throwing to the wrong team.
Smith was pressured so much in the first half that he began rushing his throws, and one of them was picked off by Bobby Wagner. The Seattle linebacker returned it untouched 25 yards for a touchdown that gave the Seahawks a 10-7 halftime lead.
Smith finished 11 of 18 for 81 yards with a touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin.
JETS 30, FALCONS 22
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Matt Ryan was sharp for the second straight preseason game, then the Jets rallied.
Ryan finished 4 of 5 for 75 yards, including a 60-yard completion to fullback Collin Mooney, and a 2-yard touchdown toss to Leonard Hankerson. Rookie Terron Ward also had a 4-yard touchdown run for the Falcons (1-1) who carved up the Jets' touted starting defense.
Ryan was 6 of 6 with a TD pass to Julio Jones in his one series with the starters last week against Tennessee.
Meanwhile, Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Jets' starters sputtered until facing Falcons backups midway through the second quarter. New York (1-1) was sparked by the defense on a safety by first-round pick Leonard Williams, one of two sacks for the former USC star. Chris Ivory followed less than two minutes later with a 33-yard TD run, and Fitzpatrick found Brandon Marshall for a 2-point conversion that cut New York's deficit to 14-10.
After Nick Folk kicked a 36-yard field goal, Jamari Lattimore intercepted T.J. Yates on the Falcons' next possession to set up Folk's 29-yarder that put the Jets up 16-14 with 3 seconds left in the half.
Rontez Miles returned a fumble 57 yards for a score.Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....Comment
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Friday's Sports In Brief
August 22, 2015
BASEBALL
HOUSTON (AP) Growing up, Mike Fiers remembers watching Nolan Ryan throw no-hitter after no-hitter. After pitching his first one Friday night, Fiers finally got to meet the man who spun so many gems.
Fiers pitched the second no-hitter in the major leagues in nine days, leading the Houston Astros to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ryan, now an Astros executive who threw a record seven no-hitters, applauded from a suite as Fiers was mobbed by his teammates near the mound after finishing the 11th gem in Astros history. Then Ryan went down to the dugout to welcome the right-hander into a most fancy fraternity - the No-Hit Club.
Fiers (6-9) struck out Justin Turner on his 134th pitch to end it and threw his glove high into the air for his first career complete game and the fifth no-hitter in the big leagues this season. Seattle's Hisashi Iwakuma tossed a no-no on Aug 12.
DENVER (AP) - Yoenis Cespedes put on quite a show at Coors Field.
Cespedes hit three home runs, including a grand slam, and had a career-high seven RBIs and the New York Mets overpowered the Colorado Rockies 14-9 on Friday night.
Travis d'Arnaud and Michael Conforto also had home runs in the seventh inning in the Mets' first five-homer game since Sept. 5, 2014, against Cincinnati.
Cespedes led off the eighth with a chance to tie the major league record for most home runs in a game. He singled off reliever Tommy Kahnle for his fifth hit of the game, a career best. He came up again with two outs in the ninth to face Rafael Betancourt and hit a drive to right-center field that Carlos Gonzalez had to chase down near the warning track, making a running catch.
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball can suspend players with pay when legal charges are pending in ''exceptional cases'' under a new domestic violence policy.
The 13-page deal signed Friday by the league and players' association, which followed a series of high-profile domestic violence cases involving NFL players, allows the baseball commissioner to issue discipline for ''just cause,'' the same standard used under the sport's collective bargaining agreement. Discipline is not dependent on a criminal conviction.
The commissioner can place a player accused of domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse on paid ''administrative leave'' for up to seven days before a disciplinary decision, which can be appealed to the sport's arbitration panel, chaired by an independent arbitrator. The commissioner also may defer a discipline decision until the resolution of criminal charges. Suspensions that are upheld are without pay, and there are no maximum or minimum penalties. Players will not receive service time for the period of the suspension.
GOLF
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Tiger Woods signed up for his first Wyndham Championship knowing a win would definitively keep his season from ending. He's halfway there.
Woods shot a 5-under 65 to share the second-round lead with rookie Tom Hoge at 11-under 129 at Sedgefield Country Club. Hoge shot a 67.
The sport's biggest name put himself in prime position to contend for his first victory in more than two years, one that would send him into the FedEx Cup playoffs. Woods followed his best round since 2013 - a first-day 64 - with one almost as good.
Davis Love III and Chad Campbell were a stroke back. Campbell shot a 65, and the 51-year-old Love had a 66. Brandt Snedeker matched the tournament record with a 61 that put him in a group of six players two strokes behind Woods and Hoge.
COQUITLAM, British Columbia (AP) - Candie Kung birdied four of her final six holes to match the course record with an 8-under 64 and take the second-round lead in the Canadian Pacific Women's Open.
The 34-year-old Taiwanese player had an 11-under 133 total at Vancouver Golf Club. Playing the back nine first, she birdied the first two holes and eagled the par-5 13th. The four-time LPGA Tour winner added birdies on Nos. 4 and 6-8.
Two-time champion Lydia Ko and first-round leader Karine Icher of France were tied for second. The 18-year-old Ko had a 68, and Icher followed her opening 65 with a 70.
Canadian teen Brooke Henderson, coming off a victory Sunday in the Portland Classic, had a 75 to drop into a tie for 58th at 1 over.
NFL
CLEVELAND (AP) - Josh McCown's right ring finger isn't badly injured. Still, the Browns won't let him raise his index finger just yet.
McCown will not miss any practice time after hurting the finger on his throwing hand during an exhibition loss Thursday night to Buffalo. McCown threw interceptions on Cleveland's first two drives, raising questions about whether backup Johnny Manziel, who threw a touchdown pass and made a sensational play, was threatening to jump him on the depth chart.
But Browns coach Mike Pettine said Friday that Cleveland's depth chart at quarterback remains unchanged.
TENNIS
MASON, Ohio (AP) - Novak Djokovic played his best match. Serena Williams? Well, she needed to pull a Serena to move on.
Taking different approaches, the top seeds at Cincinnati reached the semifinals, moving a step closer to a title that's been tough for either of them to win.
Djokovic beat fifth-seeded Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-1, knocking off the player who beat him for the French Open title. Williams followed on center court, struggled with her serve, and had to rally to beat Ana Ivanovic 3-6, 6-4, 6-2.
Third-seeded Andy Murray reached the semifinals by beating Richard Gasquet 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, his second straight three-set match. He'll face Roger Federer, who eased through a 6-3, 6-4 win over Feliciano Lopez in only 61 minutes and is trying for his unprecedented seventh Cincinnati title.Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....Comment
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Saturday's NFL Week 2 preseason betting primer
The bulk of action for the second week of the NFL preseason takes place on Saturday evening. With eight games on the schedule and training camp injuries claiming plenty of players already, it can be hard to stay on top of the action.
But do not worry, we have your need-to-know nites for Saturday's preseason contests.
Miami Dolphins at Carolina Panthers (Pick, 40)
* The Dolphins are expected to have a lot of youth in the secondary due to injuries this season. Currently, second-year player Walt Aikens and third-year player Jamar Taylor are expected to be starters in the defensive backfield. “If they felt Jamar was the guy to go and take over that job, they would’ve given it to him by now,” said former Dolphin Sam Madison. "“For them to keep pushing this battle, this long, I don’t think they’re really satisfied with whoever is going in right now to say ‘here, this job is yours’ and then everybody just falls in line.”
* Expect a lot of interchanging parts in the Panthers receiving core. With No.1 WR Kelvin Benjamin out for the season, two of the top four receivers on the Panthers depth chart are rookies with a third being a second year player.
Baltimore Ravens at Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5, 44.5)
* The Ravens' offensive line depth may be hurting Saturday with five of the 17 big men not practicing Friday. Two of those five, Kelechi Osemele and Rick Wagner are expected to be regular starters this season.
* There is a good chance that this game will be a messy affair, with a 75 percent chance of rain falling with the precipitation expected to start around halftime.
Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts (-3, 41)
* Jay Cutler managed to go through joint practices with the Colts without registering an interception, but the Bears receivers were outclassed by the Colts secondary with both Alshon Jeffey and Kevin White not practicing.
* If history is any indication, than Colts fans should not hold their breath for an appearance by Frank Gore Saturday. "I probably had about five carries in the last four years," Gore said. "Whatever the coaches say. If they want me to go and go out with the first group, I'm willing to go."
New England Patriots at New Orleans Saints (-1, 43)
* It seems that a receiver position has opened up for the Patriots with Bran Tyms going down to a foot injury this week. Tyms, who added value as a gunner on punt coverage teams due to his size and speed, will likely be replaced by Aaron Dobson, Josh Boyce or Brandon Gibson.
* Left tackle Terron Armstead has been dominating training camp for the Saints. “I hate to lose. In anything, I hate to lose. So yeah, in the back of my mind I kind of keep the score,” Armstead said. According to his own score, Armstead has only lost twice this offseason which could mean big numbers for a protected Drew Brees.
Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Giants (-3, 40.5)
* Rookie running back T.J. Yeldon will be a gametime decision for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Literally. ESPN's Mike DiRocco has reported that head coach Gus Bradley won't make a decision "until just beofre kickoff". Yeldon injured his finger at a scrimmage on Aug. 9.
* Victor Cruz' comeback has hit a small bump in the road. The receiver has sat most of the week for the Giants after suffering a minor setback to his healing knee. Cruz will not be on the field for the Giants Saturday.
Oakland Raiders at Minnesota Vikings (-4.5, 39)
* Taiwan Jones is back on the offensive side of the ball and the Raiders staff seem to want to get the speedster the ball. “(Bill) Musgrave is really smart with how to do things, and I fit what he wants to do well,” Jones said. “I’m excited what he has planned for me. Remember, Musgrave oversaw Percy Harvin's biggest statistical year in Minnesota.
* With injuries all over the offensive line, the Vikings will be turning to a lot of young and unproven lineman Saturday. Rookie T.J. Clemmings and second-year player David Yankey are expected to be starting for Minny.
Denver Broncos at Houston Texans (-3, 41)
* The Broncos defense should be getting a boost with linebacker Brandon Marshall seeing his first action Saturday since foot surgery in March. Marshall was the leading tackler on the Broncos in 2014
* It does not seem the Texans are any closer to naming a starting quarterback. Ryan Mallett will get the official start Saturday, but Bill O'Brien has been non-committal to how many snaps Mallett of Brian Hoyer will see.
San Diego Chargers at Arizona Cardinals (-2.5, 39.5)
* Despite word from training camp suggesting that Melvin Gordon could play Saturday after suffering a minor ankle injury this week, do not expect to see the rookie suit up. Coach Mike McCoy said "We'll hold some guys out that normally would play."
* Left guard Mike Iupati is out for six-to-eight weeks for the Cardinals so expect competition on the line during the preseason. Ted Larsen likely has the inside track after starting at center for the Cards last season with the other left guards never playing a regular season down in the NFL.Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....Comment
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Cowboys concerned with Levi's turf
August 21, 2015
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) Dallas owner Jerry Jones suggested Friday that the Cowboys could sit quarterback Tony Romo and other starters for a preseason game in San Francisco over concerns with the troublesome turf at Levi's Stadium.
Jones made his comments in a radio interview a day after coach Jason Garrett said, ''I'm confident that the league will make sure that field is safe for everybody to play or we won't play the game.''
The outspoken Jones later softened his remarks when he met with reporters, saying he has ''such respect for what that organization is and what they are going to get done.''
The Cowboys and 49ers play Sunday night.
San Francisco coach Jim Tomsula moved some practices out of the stadium early in training camp after large chunks of sod came loose. There were similar issues when the stadium debuted last season.
The turf was replaced after two Taylor Swift concerts on Aug. 14-15. Stadium operations chief Jim Mercurio has said it will be replaced as needed during the season, perhaps as many as six or seven times.
The year-old, $1.3 billion stadium is set to host the Super Bowl in less than six months. The NFL is expected to install its own field and is already in regular communication with the 49ers.
''I'm not worried about it,'' 49ers safety Eric Reid said. ''I trust our guys. They take great care of the field. Our practice field is amazing, so I trust they'll get our playing field in that type of shape, too.''
Garrett said he was planning a walkthrough at the stadium Saturday, a rarity for a preseason game. He also recalled NFC championship games between the Cowboys and 49ers at rain-soaked Candlestick Park in the 1990s, when he was a quarterback for Dallas.
''I remember they used kitty litter on the field one year and all of that,'' Garrett said. ''What's our role in this whole thing? Make sure your cleats are right. Players get out there early, make sure you've got the right gear on so you can go be your best.''
Jones called the situation ''interesting'' in his radio interview and brought up a preseason game in Mexico City in 1994, when he said there ''clumps as big as softballs'' in the Houston Oilers' 6-0 victory over the two-time defending Super Bowl champions.
''I can't believe when I look back on it that we kept playing in Mexico City,'' Jones said in the radio interview.
But Jones backed off considerably with reporters.
''I don't want to overblow that because I have such respect for what that organization is and what they are going to get done,'' he said. ''What I want to do, though, is basically give any consideration to somebody that is on the fence. Everybody needs field conditions as good as they can get them.''
The Cowboys were already considering sitting Romo because he could be missing as many as four of his starting offensive linemen, along with receivers Dez Bryant and Cole Beasley.
''A lot of that has to do with who we got up there that are playing in front of him,'' Jones said. ''And who is in his supporting cast. If it's like I can think it can be, I would like to see him get some plays.''
Jones said Darren McFadden would make his Dallas debut after the oft-injured running back missed the first two weeks of training camp with a hamstring issue. He had seven mostly injury-plagued seasons with Oakland, which took him fourth overall in the 2008 draft.
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