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07/25/2010 - Milwaukee, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Nationals recalled left-hander Ross Detwiler from Double-A Harrisburg to start the team's series finale versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
Detwiler, who was the Nationals' sixth overall pick in the 2007 draft, was 2-2 with a 2.48 earned run average over seven starts for Harrisburg this season.
The 24-year-old began the season on the disabled list after having surgery to repair a torn right hip labrum. He is 1-6 with a 4.93 ERA in 16 career games -- 14 starts -- with the big league club.
To open the roster spot, right-hander J.D. Martin was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained lower back. Martin lasted only 2 1/3 innings in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Milwaukee. He allowed one run on three hits with three walks and as many strikeouts before exiting with the injury. Over nine starts with the Nats this season, Martin is 1-5 with a 4.13 ERA.
<< 'The savior of the Big 12' - and how he did it
IRVING, Texas (AP) -A few days after the Big 12 was preserved, commissioner Dan Beebe brought together the athletic directors of the 10 remaining schools.There were lots of things to figure out. There also was some healing to do.Egos had been bruise
<< Langer wins first senior major at Carnoustie
Carnoustie, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bernhard Langer bogeyed the final hole
Sunday, but it was enough to give him a one-stroke victory at the Senior
British Open.
Langer posted a one-over 72 to finish at five-under-par 279.
The
<< Marlins recall Volstad, place Marinez on DL
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Florida Marlins placed pitcher Jhan Marinez
on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Chris Volstad from
Triple-A New Orleans.
Marinez was 1-1 with a 6.75 earned run average in four relie
<< Giants' Velez put on DL
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Francisco Giants outfielder Eugenio Velez
was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a head contusion and
concussion suffered as a result of being hit by a foul ball during Saturday's
game ag
McMurray wins Brickyard 400, gives Ganassi "triple crown" >>
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jamie McMurray gave team owner Chip
Ganassi a trifecta in American motorsports on Sunday by the Brickyard 400 at
Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
McMurray, who won the Daytona 500 in February, gra
Pettersson comes from behind for Canadian Open win >>
Etobicoke, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sweden's Carl Pettersson posted a three-under
67 on Sunday to come from behind and win the Canadian Open at St. George's
Golf & Country Club.
Pettersson finished at 14-under 266 and won by a singl
Mets' Dickey departs start against Dodgers >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey left
Sunday's start against Los Angeles in the sixth inning.
Dickey landed awkwardly while delivering a pitch to Russell Martin but the
veteran right-hander recovered t
Brigman wins in Columbus >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - D.J. Brigman fired a seven-under 64 on Sunday
to come from behind and win the Children's Hospital Invitational at The Ohio
State University Scarlet Course.
Brigman finished at 10-under 274 and won by a str
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Many years ago, NFL games, as well as the more popular college games, used straight odds as a vehicle for betting. For example, if the Bears were playing the Giants, and it shaped up as a competitive contest, the Bears might be, say, a 7/5 favorite. If they were playing an also-ran, it might be 10/1. Well, there is a point where a line becomes prohibitive, as far as betting the favorite. And who would waste money betting an underdog that has virtually no chance? Such a setup did not contribute to promoting betting action.
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