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Phelps a Summer Olympics Ratings Juggernaut
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The phenomenal exploits of swimming sensation Michael Phelps have helped propel US television ratings for the Olympics to an all-time high, figures indicated Wednesday.
According to data from Nielsen Media Research, US broadcaster NBC attracted an average 30.41 million viewers for the opening three days of the Beijing Games -- a whopping 26.7 percent more than the same period in 2004.
2008 Summer Olympics Men’s Gymnastics All Around Betting Odds
Who did the odds makers have slated to win the individual all around at the 2008 Summer Olympics Wednesday night?
Brett Favre New York Jets Betting Odds
One novel idea comes from the folks at Bookmaker.com who have introduced Brett Favre New York Jets betting odds in addition to comparison odds between the Favre-backed Jets and Favre-less Green Bay
Michael Phelps an Incredible Betting Value: Only a $25 Risk Required
For those of you who enjoy bargain shopping - a la our own transgender reporter Sparky Collins and his day long jaunts at Marshall's Discount Department Store - there is Michael Phelps and the 2008
2008 Summer Olympics Men’s Swimming Odds - Wednesday Night
2008 Summer Olympics Men's swimming odds have everyone placing bets on their favorite national representative from the USA to France to Australia.
Eamon Sullivan of Australia had even odds to win the Men's Swimming 50 m freestyle at Betonline.com which was offering betting odds on all the swimming events Wednesday afternoon until starting time at 10:00 pm EST.
Dallas Cowboys 2008 Regular Season Wins Total Odds at 10 ½
The Dallas Cowboys 2008 regular season wins total odds have been listed at 10 ½ games with the over the -145 favorite at
2008 Summer Olympics Women’s Volleyball: USA vs. Norway Odds
Jenny Woo here for Gambling911.com and of course they drag me out to cover - what else? - 2008 Summer Olympics Women's Volleyball. I'm not complaining. No Siree...
Jose Calderon, Spanish Basketball Team Defend Asian Slant-Eye Ad
Toronto Raptors guard Jose Calderon, a member of the Spain Men's Basketball team, defended his club's controversial advertisement where the entire squad posed while making slit-eyed gestures, sayin
Did Alicia Sacramone Cost Team USA Gold in Women’s Gymnastics?
The Olympic gold medal for women's gymnastics was in the Americans' grasp. Team USA was a small underdog coming into Tuesday night.
New England Patriots Regular Season Wins Total Odds
Super Book has made the New England Patriots a -
CFL Previews Week 8: Hamilton vs. Winnipeg
The CFL is entering their division bye week and the Western teams are taking advantage of the first week of rest; as Hamilton travels to Winnipeg.
Here are some CFL facts about the bye week. Entering a bye weekend can be a psychological juggling act for the head coaches, as they need to keep their players focused on the task at hand, instead players might be thinking what they might be doing with their time off. In fact, the bye week tends to favor the home teams, as they are 12-5 SU since 1996 and the road teams are 1-4 SU and ATS.
2008 Summer Olympics: Women’s Gymnastics has China vs. USA
Nastia Liukin had the best score of the 2008 Summer Olympics thus far and Shawn Johnson was also sensational, but as advertised, China has taken home the gold for Women's Artistic Gymnastics Tuesda
Michael Phelps Stands Alone in Olympic History
The greatest Olympic champion of all time, Michael Phelps not only broke the Men's 200m Butterfly record, he has now broken the record for most gold medals won in Olympics history.
Alain Bernard Breaks Record: Eamon Sullivan Takes it Back
France's Alain Bernard won the Men's 100m Freestyle Tuesday night (US time) as the +115 favorite at BetCRIS.com.
Can Fedor Emelianenko Summon Randy Couture from Retirement?
Bookmaker.com Posts Odds on Randy Couture's Return to Mixed Martial Arts
Michael Phelps Again a Lock to Win 200m Individual Say Oddsmakers
At -1800 odds to win the 200m Individual swimming event starting at 10:03 pm EST, Michael Phelps is the closest thing to a "lock" to win this event and break a record for most gold medals
Olympics 2008 : Gymnastics Women Odds Favor China Heavily
Once again odds makers believe that China will be rewarded the gold medal in a gymnastics event.
2008 Summer Olympics Betting Really Explodes
Throughout the world, people are betting on the 2008 Olympics, which has also proven a ratings juggernaut for NBC.
With Michael Phelps spending a great deal of time in front of the cameras between 8:00PM and midnight ET each night, it's hardly a shock to hear that USers are tuning into the Olympics like its 1976, writes Darren Murph of Engadget.com.
Why Handcuffs Are So Important to The Fantasy Football Landscape
"Handcuffs" - This is Fantasy Football parlance for Linebackers and Ladd Biro of the Dallas News believes they are among the most significant components when it comes to the world of Fant
USA Gymnastics Team Wins Bronze: Another Reason to Bet the Olympics
The improbable nearly took place Monday night (Tuesday morning in China) as the USA Gymnastics team managed to win a Bronze medal and came very close to taking home the Silver.
Michael Phelps Ties Olympic Record: Looking to Break Record Wed
Michael Phelps won the 200-meter freestyle on Tuesday morning for his ninth career Olympic gold medal, now it was time for another.
Michael Phelps Two More Golds in Waiting Next 24 Hours
Monday night and Tuesday night, chances are that those living in the US will be watching their man, Michael Phelps, go for two more golds in his quest to break the record for most gold medals won i
South Korea Beating the USA in Gold Medals at Summer Olympics
If you had "Other Country" as your choice to win the most gold medals, you're probably licking your chops about now.
Russia Georgia Conflict Won’t Stop Olympic Hopefuls
Russian and Georgian athletes embrace after winning medals
A day after Georgian athletes considered leaving due to violence ack home, Vakhtang Salukvadze took the bronze in the women's 10m air pistol. Russia's Natalia Paderina took the silver, and after the medal ceremony, Salukvadze put her arm around Paderina and the two posed together for photographs. Paderina than gave Salukvadze a kiss on the cheek.
"This medal is good for Georgia, especially during times like this," Salukvadze said. "I am very nervous today. It's very difficult for my people."
Phillies, Mets, Marlins Deadlock in NL East Provides Much Betting Value
With only 2 ½ games separating the Phillies, Mets and Marlins in the National League East, this is anyone's to take and that reflects in the odds, which have Philadelphia promising a payout of $42
Alain Bernard vs. Jason Lezak: Summer Olympics Betting Heats Up
Sports bettors are in for a special treat on Tuesday as the 100M freestyle men's swimming pits France's Alain Bernard against the USA's Jason Lezak.
Michael Phelps Gets Second Gold: China Has Most at Summer Olympics
Michael Phelps, the huge -5000 favorite to win a second gold medal on Monday - did just that while China maintained its lead in terms of overall gold medals for a country.
Bloomberg News reported that Jason Lezak overtook Alain Bernard of France with his final stroke to win the 400-meter freestyle relay for the U.S. team by .08 second and keep Phelps on course to surpass Mark Spitz's one-Games record of seven gold medals in 1972.
Michael Vick Could Play Football Next Season
Michael Vick is being looked at closely by six football teams: San Francisco and New York among the major markets vying for Vick.
But he won't be playing in the NFL.
Alain Bernard Believes French Can “Smash the US” at Olympics
"The 100 metres favourite, it's me," Alain Bernard told journalists in Beijing. "If I didn't believe I was, I wouldn't be here at all.
Michael Phelps a -5000 Favorite to Win the Gold
Talk about a favorite that nobody can bet on. Michael Phelps would require a $5000 bet just to win a measly $100 assuming he were to win, and the odds makers are assuming just that.
