Serena will return in Tokyo next month
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08/23/2010 - Tokyo, Japan (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - World No. 1 Serena Williams plans on making her return to the court at next month's Pan Pacific Open, which will commence September 26 in Tokyo.
The 28-year-old Williams has been sidelined since suffering a cut on her foot last month that required surgery. She announced that she would skip the upcoming 2010 U.S. Open last week.
The 13-time major titlist Williams is the reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion.
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - When the Chicago Cubs begin a six-game road trip with tonight's first of three straight meetings with the Washington Nationals, they won't have their manager along for the ride. Still stunned by the abrupt retirement of Lo
<< Cards hope to right ship in Steel City
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The St. Louis Cardinals have fallen out of first place in
the National League's Central Division due to their inconsistent play as of
late. A few games against the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates may help get them back
in a groove.
<< Myers tries to derail Phils' playoff hopes
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - An outstanding recent stretch has the Philadelphia
Phillies in position for a possible fourth consecutive trip to the postseason.
You can bet Brett Myers will be determined to stop that roll from continuing.
Myers will fa
<< Braves turn to Hudson in opener with Rox
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After two of the Atlanta Braves' young guns led the way in
a one-sided victory on Sunday, the team will turn to one of its established
stars in hopes of getting a three-game road series with the Colorado Rockies
off to a good
<< NL playoff hopefuls square off in San Francisco
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Francisco Giants return home seeking to bounce
back from a tough road trip, while the Cincinnati Reds aim to continue their
success on a West Coast swing when the two playoff hopefuls open up a key
three-game series t
Stoke-on-Trent, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Stoke City striker Mamady Sidibe will miss the remainder of the Premiership season, it was confirmed by the club on Monday. Sidibe snapped his Achilles tendon in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Tot
Bears sign veteran QB Collins >>
Lake Forest, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Bears added depth to the
quarterback position on Monday by signing veteran Todd Collins to a one-year
contract.
Collins, who turns 39 in November, has completed 381-of-674 passes for
Caldwell joins Wigan on free transfer >>
Wigan, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wigan completed the signing of defender
Steven Caldwell on Monday on a free transfer.
Caldwell, 29, was released by Burnley at the end of last season after the club
was relegated to the Championship, a
Goydos withdraws from playoffs opener >>
Paramus, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paul Goydos has withdrawn from The Barclays.
The PGA Tour said Monday that Goydos did not give a reason for pulling out of
the tournament.
Only the top 125 players on the regular season points list made the
Mido joins Ajax >>
Amsterdam, Netherlands (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ajax confirmed the signing of
Egyptian striker Mido on Monday on a one-year contract.
The 27-year-old was allowed to leave Middlesbrough on a free transfer, and he
returns to Amsterdam after
FOOTBALL BETTING : Cassel Signs Contract
Kansas City, MO - Kansas City has not officially named Matt Cassel its starting quarterback, but there can be no doubt now.
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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
nse to accommodate his specific abilities.
Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."
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