It took all of 10 minutes for the first two maximum wager bets to come in at online sportsbook SPORTSBETTING.com after they posted up the prop “Which NFL running back will lead the league in rushing this year”.
And who was it that attracted the money right off the top? Not surprisingly it was the Tennessee Titans’ Chris Johnson.
Said sportsbook manager Brian Taylor, “we put up a bunch of betting options for the upcoming season focused on specific positions such as QB and running back and the “most yards” ones have been very popular. Bettors are tipping Johnson for another big season, with Adrian Peterson as the second most popular choice so far.”
The Titans’ Johnson was the king of the NFL’s rushing hill last season, becoming only the sixth player in NFL history to crack the 2,000 yard mark in NFL history (he ran for 2,006).
After that performance, a raise was in order. Johnson has only been around two years and was still earning rookie wages, but he’ll be making a tidy sum more this season.
Will the boost in salary lead to a repeat of Johnson’s 2009 performance?
The last repeat rushing champ was LaDainian Tomlinson in 2006 and 2007.
Suffice to say, it’s tough to lead the league in back-to-back years. Bring over-worked is one of the issues and Johnson was certainly used a lot last season, rushing the ball 358 times with 14 TDs; he also had 50 receptions for 503 yards.
Online sportsbooks have him listed at +250 to capture the rushing crown again this season.
In the last 10 years, the defending rushing champ hasn’t fared well the following season.
Not counting Tomlinson, Ricky Williams, Jamal Lewis, Shaun Alexander and Adrian Peterson are the last four backs to capture the NFL’s rushing title.
After rushing for a league-high 1,853 yards in 2002 for the Miami Dolphins, Ricky Williams still had a good season in 2003 but didn’t come close to matching his stats from the year before, with only 1,372 yards rushing.
Like Chris Johnson in 2009, Jamal Lewis also cracked the 2,000 yard mark in 2003 as a member of the Baltimore Ravens and followed that up rushing for 1,000 yards less (1,066) in 2004 in only 12 regular season games.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup: Final Eight Teams In Quarter Finals
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Live Updates @ Online Sportsbook: Group stage has been finished and Final eight teams confirmed their berth in U-20 Women's World Cup Quarter Finals on Wednesday, 21 July, 2010. Germany, Colombia, Sweden, North Korea, Mexico, Nigeria, USA and South Korea Entered into Quarter Finals.
From Group-A Germany and Colombia confirms their Quarter Final berth as Group Winner and Runner. Germany won all the Group matches to secure 9 points. Colombia is having 4 points with one win, one draw and one loss. France also having 4 points but Colombia enters into quarter finals with number of Goals scored.
From Group-B Sweden and North Korea enters Next stage. Sweden with seven points, two wins, and one draw stood as group winner. North Korea is at runner place with six points, two wins and one loss.
From Group-C Mexico and Nigeria having similar statistics and having five points to each. Both manged to won only one game and rest two were Drew.
From Group-D USA and South Korea confirmed their Quarter final berth. USA with seven points, two wins and drawn one game. South Korea with six points, two wins and one lost entered in to next stage.
The next Stage, Quarter Finals will takes place on Saturday, 24 July 2010 and Sunday, 25 July 2010. Need to wait which will enters into the Semi Finals.
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From Group-A Germany and Colombia confirms their Quarter Final berth as Group Winner and Runner. Germany won all the Group matches to secure 9 points. Colombia is having 4 points with one win, one draw and one loss. France also having 4 points but Colombia enters into quarter finals with number of Goals scored.
From Group-B Sweden and North Korea enters Next stage. Sweden with seven points, two wins, and one draw stood as group winner. North Korea is at runner place with six points, two wins and one loss.
From Group-C Mexico and Nigeria having similar statistics and having five points to each. Both manged to won only one game and rest two were Drew.
From Group-D USA and South Korea confirmed their Quarter final berth. USA with seven points, two wins and drawn one game. South Korea with six points, two wins and one lost entered in to next stage.
The next Stage, Quarter Finals will takes place on Saturday, 24 July 2010 and Sunday, 25 July 2010. Need to wait which will enters into the Semi Finals.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 4: Muttiah Muralitharan Is Going To Set New Record
India vs Sri Lanka Test Series Live Updates @sportsbook: Muttiah Muralitharan 3 wickets away to 800 Wickets. India vs Sri Lanka Test 1 day 4 live from Galle International Stadium. After Rain washed out 2 day of play the test match become more interesting between India and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Won the toss and elected bat first and the Lanka top order batsmen punishes the Indian bowlers by making Centuries. In the end Indian Bowlers failed to took the lower order batsmen wickets. With the two half centuries from the bowlers Malinga (46) and Herath (80 Not Out) Sri Lanka declared their first innings at 520 for 8 wickets.
In reply Indian top order failed to score except Sehwag, who made 109. In the middle order captain Dhoni and Yuvraj helped to cross the 250 mark but failed to avoid the Follow on. India first innings score was 276 for 10 wickets and fell 44 run short to avoid Follow on. Muttiah Muralitharan took once again five wickets in a innings to broke the back of India's resistance in the first innings. He took five and more wickets for 67th time with this Performance. He started the inning with 792 wickets and finished with 797 wickets. He looks like to set a record of 800+ wickets by any bowler.
In the second Innings India is in deep trouble afte loosing openers quickly. The first innings hero sehwag is out for 18. Now hopes on the Indian middle order. they need to play entire day 5 at teh same time Sri Lanka needs only eight wickets to win first test of three test series.
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Sri Lanka Won the toss and elected bat first and the Lanka top order batsmen punishes the Indian bowlers by making Centuries. In the end Indian Bowlers failed to took the lower order batsmen wickets. With the two half centuries from the bowlers Malinga (46) and Herath (80 Not Out) Sri Lanka declared their first innings at 520 for 8 wickets.
In reply Indian top order failed to score except Sehwag, who made 109. In the middle order captain Dhoni and Yuvraj helped to cross the 250 mark but failed to avoid the Follow on. India first innings score was 276 for 10 wickets and fell 44 run short to avoid Follow on. Muttiah Muralitharan took once again five wickets in a innings to broke the back of India's resistance in the first innings. He took five and more wickets for 67th time with this Performance. He started the inning with 792 wickets and finished with 797 wickets. He looks like to set a record of 800+ wickets by any bowler.
In the second Innings India is in deep trouble afte loosing openers quickly. The first innings hero sehwag is out for 18. Now hopes on the Indian middle order. they need to play entire day 5 at teh same time Sri Lanka needs only eight wickets to win first test of three test series.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
India vs Srilanka Live Score Updates 1st Test Day 3 Highlights, India 140/3, Srilanka 520/8d
India vs Srilanka Live Updates 1st Test Day 3 at Galle International Stadium: Srilanka in a commanding position with 520 runs(d), India lost 3 wickets for 100 runs, Top batsmen Gambhir, Dravid and Sachin was out with very low score 2,18 and 8. Check out India vs Srilanka Live Betting odds
Gambhir lbw by Malinga scored only 2 runs, Dravid was run out by (Malinga/Mathews), where as Sachin was out by Murali as an LBW, Murali moves to 793 wickets and what a wicket to pick for him.
Now its time for india to save wickets, Sehwag crossed half century and he is batting with 85 runs, VVS Laxman on grease with 18 runs. India trail by 388 runs with 7 wickets remaining in the 1st innings.
Out of 3 wickets SL Malinga and M Muralitharan took one each and remaining wicket gone as a run out. Min overs remaining for the day was 13.
And finally, the light meters are coming out. Light has faded and it is stumps on a fascinating day three. It was well worth the wait after a frustrating second day when nothing happened. Today the rains stayed away and allowed the plots and sub-plots to emerge in full colour.
Sri Lanka were rocked early by India's seamers before the sun came out and the hosts counterattacked in style. They built a big score and declared at tea. India will be gutted at having lost three wickets, but Sehwag is still out there and looking very good.
Laxman got into the groove as well towards the end, and the way these guys shape up tomorrow against Murali and co. will make for more fascinating viewing. Here's hoping for good weather tomorrow as well. It is an early start again on day four.
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Gambhir lbw by Malinga scored only 2 runs, Dravid was run out by (Malinga/Mathews), where as Sachin was out by Murali as an LBW, Murali moves to 793 wickets and what a wicket to pick for him.
Now its time for india to save wickets, Sehwag crossed half century and he is batting with 85 runs, VVS Laxman on grease with 18 runs. India trail by 388 runs with 7 wickets remaining in the 1st innings.
Out of 3 wickets SL Malinga and M Muralitharan took one each and remaining wicket gone as a run out. Min overs remaining for the day was 13.
And finally, the light meters are coming out. Light has faded and it is stumps on a fascinating day three. It was well worth the wait after a frustrating second day when nothing happened. Today the rains stayed away and allowed the plots and sub-plots to emerge in full colour.
Sri Lanka were rocked early by India's seamers before the sun came out and the hosts counterattacked in style. They built a big score and declared at tea. India will be gutted at having lost three wickets, but Sehwag is still out there and looking very good.
Laxman got into the groove as well towards the end, and the way these guys shape up tomorrow against Murali and co. will make for more fascinating viewing. Here's hoping for good weather tomorrow as well. It is an early start again on day four.
Check out for Live Cricket betting News
Monday, July 19, 2010
2010 WWE Money In The Bank Results: WWE Matches Result
WWE Money In The Bank 2010 Result took place at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, WWE Matches Result - Mo aired live on Pay-Per-View. A separate Raw and Smackdown MITB match will take place as well as battles for the World Heavyweight title and WWE Championship. WWE Money In The Bank 2010 Results and Betting odds
Smackdown’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Big Show vs. Matt Hardy vs. Christian vs. Kofi Kingston vs. “Dashing” Cody Rhodes vs. Kane vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Dolph Ziggler
Results:A well fought battle with Kane being the victor.
Match 2:WWE Divas Championship: Alicia Fox (c) vs. Eve
The match started pretty well but at some point Fox took control of it and never lost it.
Results: Alicia Fox won and is still WWE Divas Champion.
Match 3 :Unified Tag Team Championship :The Hart Dynasty w/Natalya (c) vs. The Usos w/Tamina
Last night no one was interested in losing their titles so the Hart Dynasty showed what they were made of.
Results:The Hart Dynasty are still the Unified Tag Team Champions.
Match 4:World Heavyweight Championship:Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Jack Swagger
At this point you already know who the winners are, seeing that all of the belt holders manage to hold on to their titles.
Results:World Heavyweight Champion: Rey Mysterio
Match 5:World Heavyweight Championship:Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Kane
Results:Thanks to a brilliant move Rey Mysterio manages to take the belt away from Kane.
Yeah, finally some action.
Match 6:WWE Women’s Championship:Layla (c) vs. Kelly Kelly
Results: And we are back to the boring routine, Layla holds on to her WWE Women’s Championship belt.
Match 7: Raw’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match:Ted DiBiase vs. Chris Jericho vs. Edge vs. The Miz vs. Evan Bourne vs. John Morrison vs. Randy Orton vs. Mark Henry
Results:The Miz was the last man standing so therefore climbed on the ladder to get that contract.
Match 8:WWE Championship Steel Cage Match:Sheamus (c) vs. John Cena
Results:Of course Sheamus won the match in order to keep his title but it sure was hilarious how Cena obliterated his crew at the end of the match.
2010 WWE Money In The Bank Results and Betting odds
Smackdown’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Big Show vs. Matt Hardy vs. Christian vs. Kofi Kingston vs. “Dashing” Cody Rhodes vs. Kane vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Dolph Ziggler
Results:A well fought battle with Kane being the victor.
Match 2:WWE Divas Championship: Alicia Fox (c) vs. Eve
The match started pretty well but at some point Fox took control of it and never lost it.
Results: Alicia Fox won and is still WWE Divas Champion.
Match 3 :Unified Tag Team Championship :The Hart Dynasty w/Natalya (c) vs. The Usos w/Tamina
Last night no one was interested in losing their titles so the Hart Dynasty showed what they were made of.
Results:The Hart Dynasty are still the Unified Tag Team Champions.
Match 4:World Heavyweight Championship:Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Jack Swagger
At this point you already know who the winners are, seeing that all of the belt holders manage to hold on to their titles.
Results:World Heavyweight Champion: Rey Mysterio
Match 5:World Heavyweight Championship:Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Kane
Results:Thanks to a brilliant move Rey Mysterio manages to take the belt away from Kane.
Yeah, finally some action.
Match 6:WWE Women’s Championship:Layla (c) vs. Kelly Kelly
Results: And we are back to the boring routine, Layla holds on to her WWE Women’s Championship belt.
Match 7: Raw’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match:Ted DiBiase vs. Chris Jericho vs. Edge vs. The Miz vs. Evan Bourne vs. John Morrison vs. Randy Orton vs. Mark Henry
Results:The Miz was the last man standing so therefore climbed on the ladder to get that contract.
Match 8:WWE Championship Steel Cage Match:Sheamus (c) vs. John Cena
Results:Of course Sheamus won the match in order to keep his title but it sure was hilarious how Cena obliterated his crew at the end of the match.
2010 WWE Money In The Bank Results and Betting odds
