Thompson, 16, cruises to win in Dubai
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12/17/2011 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sixteen-year-old American Lexi Thompson closed with a five-under 67 Saturday to win the Dubai Ladies Masters by four strokes.
Thompson finished at 15-under-par 273 for her second professional title. She was the second-youngest winner in Ladies European Tour history behind Amy Yang. Yang, who won as an amateur in 2006, was four months younger than Thompson at the time of her victory.
The young American carded back-to-back birdies from the second before dropping a shot on the par-three seventh. Thompson, who fell behind Lee-Ann Pace with that bogey, atoned for that mistake with a birdie on No. 9, and she made it two in a row with another birdie on the 10th.
Thompson posted two straight birdies for the third time in her round, at 13 and 14. She faltered to a bogey on No. 17, but closed the tournament in style with her fourth birdie in four days at the par-five 18th.
"It feels amazing. I feel really honored that they invited me back," said Thompson, who tied for 22nd last year. "I've been working on my game really hard and it's paid off. I'm going to continue working hard and just trying to improve every tournament."
Pace had two birdies and an eagle in the first six holes to jump to 12-under. She played the last 12 holes in one-over par for a three-under 69. She ended alone in second at minus-11.
Sophie Gustafson managed a one-under 71 to take third at 10-under-par 278. Becky Morgan (70), Stacy Lee Bregman (70) and Pernilla Lindberg (71) shared fourth place at nine-under-par 279.
Michelle Wie (72) tied for 12th at minus-five.
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<< Rangers edge Inverness to stay unbeaten at home
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<< No. 2 Ohio State heads south to take on South Carolina
Columbia, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes hit the
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New Hampshire to visit Minnesota in 2012 >>
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play five home games as part of its 2012 schedule.
The Wildcats will open the season on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Holy Cross before
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Columbia, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger left
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Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Markel Starks scored a career-high 18 points
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Football Betting: Defensive Rookie of the Year Awards
Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.
Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.
Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.
Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.
All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.
A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.
2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award
Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1
Ron Brace (NE) 25/1
Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1
Darius Butler (NE) 40/1
Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1
Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1
Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1
Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1
Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1
Larry English (SD) 15/1
Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1
Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1
Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1
Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1
James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1
Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1
Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1
Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1
Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1
Roy Miller (TB) 20/1
Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1
Fili Moala (IND) 30/1
Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1
Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1
B J Raji (GB) 7/1
Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1
Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1
David Verkune (CLE) 20/1
Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 6/1
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Marlins could start season without No. 2 starter Johnson
JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.
Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.
MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .
''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''
Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.
He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.
''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''
Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.
Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.
With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.
Additional basbeall odds can be found at: www.MySportsbook.com
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