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Lebron James is Going to Miami Heat
The biggest free agent in the NBA, Lebron James, is heading to the Miami Heat after months of speculation. Miami had become a big favorite early on Thursday.
Sportsbetting.com had James with -250 odds. His odds were 2/1 and would have paid out $20 for every $10 bet prior to Thursday morning.
Paul The Octopus Predictions Near: Germans Want Him For Dinner
The mollusk medium, Paul the Octopus, is perfect with his picks at this year's FIFA World Cup. While he has only picked games featuring Germany, Paul has managed to accurately predict that teams
Lebron James Knicks Hopes Dashed: Even Papers Say So
The New York City newspapers have been licking their chops at the thought of NBA superstar Lebron James landing in their city with the Knicks.
Lebron James Miami Heat: Now The Favorite
The suspense is at a fever pitch as oddsmakers at Sportsbetting.com have slashed Lebron James
Lebron James Staying in Cleveland Predict Bookie: Knicks Odds Cut
The folks from Sportsbetting.com have made Lebron James a lofty -250 favorite to remain in Cl
Paul the Octopus Still Perfect: Spain or Holland?
Who will Paul the Octopus pick to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup?
Everyone is talking about the octopus that has picked them perfect so far this World Cup.
Spain Holland World Cup Final Odds
Spain Holland World Cup Final odds were about to be released at Bookmaker.com with Spain to be named around a 1/2 or -190 favorite vs.
Lebron James Decision Where to Play Comes Thursday
So much anticipation as NBA's biggest free agent in years, Lebron James, will finally make his decision as to where he will be playing.
Chris Bosh Will Play For Miami Heat
Reports began circulating Wednesday morning that NBA free agent Chris Bosh will be joining Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat.
Germany Spain Odds Dead Heat
When it comes to Germany Spain odds, there are no favorites.
By late Wednesday morning in the US, while 80 percent of the betting action was coming in on Germany at Sportsbook.com, Spain continued to hold as the favorite at Sportsbook.com.
Japan Police Raid Sumo Stables After Gambling Scandal
TOKYO (AFP) - Japanese police raided two sumo stables Wednesday, seeking evidence in their probe of a gambling scandal linked to yakuza crime groups which has rocked the nation's ancient sport.
Police officers in dark suits walked into the Onomatsu and Tokitsukaze stables in Tokyo, where wrestlers have been involved in illegal gambling on baseball games and other sports, footage by public broadcaster NHK showed.
The police were expected to raid some 30 locations linked to the sumo world, including other stables, where wrestlers live and train.
NBA Rookie of the Year Odds Posted
The NBA draft has just come and gone featuring some teams looking for new talent and others making moves to better position themselves to land a high profile free agent.
Forget Paul The Octopus: BetUS.com Hamster on Holland
Forget about that stupid German octopus Paul. So what if he is perfect in his 2010 World Cup predictions to date.
When Charles Jay of BetUS.com placed two dishes of tasty morsels in his hamsters cage with flags for each nation representing the Holland-Uruguay game, Mikey The Hamster was dropped into his cage and ran right up to the Netherlands dish. The BetUS.com hamster has chosen Holland to win its game against Uruguay.
The BetUS.com hamster was a perfect 54-0 in his NFL picks last season.
Uruguay Holland World Cup Odds (Updated)
The latest Uruguay Holland World Cup odds had Holland as a -155 favorite requiring a US$15.50 bet to win US$10 (the initial bet is refunded should Holland win). Uruguay would pay out big at +500
William Hill: Diego Maradona Will Stay as Argentina Coach
Colorful head coach of the Argentina World Cup team Diego Maradona had hinted he might no longer want to keep his position following an embarrassing loss to Germany in the quarter finals.
Dwyane Wade 1/10 Odds Favorite To Stay With Miami Heat
There has been plenty of talk about a free agent gathering where Lebron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will join forces somewhere, though nobody can quite pinpoint where.
Uruguay vs. Netherlands World Cup Odds
The World Cup semi-finals features Uruguay vs. Netherlands and a line of Netherlands -232 found at Sportsbetting.com. Uruguay pays a whopping US$51 for every US$10 bet.
Jessica Simpson Saints Curse Unlikely: Dating Former Player
Perhaps nobody in the NFL is hated more by fans than pop sensation Jessica Simpson (at least Dallas Cowboys fans).
Psychic Octopus World Cup Picks Perfect: Spain To Win!
Maybe it has something to do with his being kept in a Germany aquarium and Germany just happens to have made it into the semi-finals, but Paul the Psychic Octopus continues to make his World Cup pi
Japan Top Sumo Wrestler Fired After Gambling Scandal
He may not be well known in the States but Japan's top Sumo wrestler, Kotomitsuki, has become the first active "ozeki," the champion rank to which he was promoted in 2007, to be fired, Ky
Free Baseball Pick: Monday July 7, 2010
This free baseball pick is courtesy of Johnny Detroit at Pregame.com.
The Oakland Athletics host the New York Yankees in an American League series. The Yankees have the best record in baseball, while the Athletics are trying to get back to .500 on the year. New York is -155 favorites tonight, with a total of 8.5 runs expected. This game begins at 10:05 EDT.
Spain Germany World Cup Line Nearly Even
The Spain Germany World Cup line was coming in favoring Spain only slightly at +150 odds (paying US$15 for every US$10). Germ
Takeru Kobayashi: Will He Compete in Hot Dog Eating Event?
The real question coming into the 4th of July Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition is not necessarily who will win but whether six time champion Takeru Kobayashi will compete.
UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin Best Fight Odds
Sportsbetting.com was offering the best UFC 116 odds on Saturday night's Lesnar vs.
Michael Vick Won’t Be Released From Eagles Yet
The Philadelphia Eagles have said they will not release backup quarterback Michael Vick until the conclusion of a probe into his birthday party shooting, this according to ESPN high ranking sources
Germany Odds to Win World Cup 2010
With Germany scoring 3 goals against Argentina by the second half, sports bettors around the globe were starting to think more about the finals and which team will win the FIFA World Cup 2010 outri
Germany vs. Argentina Free Pick From BetUS.com
Germany vs. Argentina takes place Saturday at 10 am EST in the US on ABC and BetUS.com has offered its free pick on this pivotal World Cup matchup.
Germany Argentina Get Even Betting Action
It should come as no real surprise that the epic Germany - Argentina World Cup matchup has even betting action on both sides at SBG Global (se