Chivas defender Burling out 6-8 weeks following ankle surgery
Soccer Betting Lines
12/10/2008 - Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chivas USA defender Bobby Burling underwent successful ankle surgery last week at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Van Nuys, and is expected to be out 6-8 weeks while recovering.
The procedure, arthroscopic surgery on Burling's left ankle to remove bone spurs and loose bodies, was performed by Dr. Rick Ferkel, and the defender is expected to return to action around the time Chivas USA reconvenes for preseason in February.
Burling, 24, enjoyed a standout career at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles as both a forward and a defender before joining Chivas USA prior to the 2007 season.
The Monument, Colorado native made his debut for the Red-and-White on May 11, 2008, against the New England Revolution, and the central defender played a total of 20 matches (18 starts), logging 1,659 minutes during the 2008 MLS season.
Udine, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The agent of Udinese striker Antonio Di Natale has dismissed rumors linking his client with a move to Manchester City. The 31-year-old Italy international is under contract with Udine until the summer of
<< Broncos sign TE Putzier
Englewood, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Broncos signed free agent
tight end Jeb Putzier on Wednesday.
Putzier started his NFL career with the Broncos in 2002 and played four
seasons in Denver before joining the Houston
<< Bayern reveals interest in Olic
Munich, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz
Rummenigge has revealed that his club are keen to try and sign Hamburg
striker Ivica Olic in the January transfer window.
The 29-year-old Croatia intern
<< Gekas set for Bayer exit
Leverkusen, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bayer Leverkusen have cleared the way
for Greek striker Theofanis Gekas to leave the club in search of regular
first-team football.
The 28-year-old has not made a single start for the Bunde
<< Baggies recall Beattie
West Bromwich, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - West Bromwich Albion have recalled
striker Craig Beattie from his loan spell with Crystal Palace due to the knee
injury suffered by Ishmael Miller at the weekend.
Beattie had impressed in scoring
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Colorado Avalanche center Joe Sakic will miss the next three months after undergoing surgery Tuesday night to repair three broken fingers and tendon damage, the team announced on Wednesday. Sakic, al
Schmid declines new Columbus deal >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Columbus Crew and head coach Sigi Schmid
have parted ways after the coach turned down a new deal from the Major League
Soccer champions.
"Sigi Schmid has formally declined our last contract offer an
Cavs' Gibson out two weeks with sprained toe >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson
will likely miss the next two weeks after spraining his left big toe in
Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors.
Gibson was injured early in the second
Jags place FB Jones on IR >>
Jacksonville, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Jacksonville Jaguars placed fullback
Greg Jones on the injured reserve list on Wednesday due to an ankle injury.
Jones ended his streak of 28 consecutive games played on Sunday due to the
injury.
Seattle DE Kerney, G Wahle have shoulder surgery >>
Renton, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Seattle Seahawks defensive end Patrick Kerney
and offensive guard Mike Wahle each underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday.
Both arthroscopic surgeries were performed by team doctors Ed Khalfayan and
Mike M
Football Betting Lines
The 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds have been released and Denver Broncos' running back Knowshon Moreno has been made the opening favorite.
Moreno was selected in the first round of April's NFL draft and is expected to carry the rushing load for the Broncos this season. And with Jay Cutler now in Chicago, Moreno might be expected to be Denver's entire offense.
Betting Lines from sports betting lines have made Moreno a 5/2 favorite to win this year's Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. Fellow running back Chris “Beanie” Wells (Arizona Cardinals) is right behind Moreno at 7/2, while Donald Brown (Indianapolis Colts) and receiver Michael Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) are 5/1 to win. Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez (New York Jets) and Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) are 7/1 and 8/1, respectively.
A couple of players who present some value are Josh Freeman, Shonn Green and Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Freeman needs to beat out Byron Leftwich to become the starting quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but if he does, he has a lot or raw talent and could use the weapons around him (i.e. Kellen Winslow Jr. and Antonio Bryant) to be very successful in his first season.
Green enters a crowded backfield in New York, but considering both Thomas Jones and Leon Washington are unhappy about their contract situations and might holdout, the former Iowa product could become the Jets' primary back.
Everyone was shocked when Al Davis took Heyward-Bey with the eighth overall pick in April's draft, but the kid has a tremendous amount of talent and if quarterback JaMarcus Russell takes the next step this year, the former Maryland product could blossom. Plus, Heyward-Bey will be looking to prove the people wrong who said Oakland should have taken Michael Crabtree with the No. 8 pick.
And if you're looking for a deep sleeper, check out Pat White at 30/1. He enters the Miami Dolphins vaunted “Wild Cat” offense and could be a big time playmaker.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds, see below.
2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds to Win
Ramses Barden (NYG) 40/1
Andre Brown (NYG) 20/1
Donald Brown (IND) 5/1
Kenny Britt (TEN) 20/1
Glenn Coffee (SFO) 30/1
Chase Coffman (CIN) 50/1
Michael Crabtree (SFO) 5/1
Josh Freeman (TB) 14/1
Shonn Green (NYJ) 14/1
Percy Harvin (MIN) 10/1
Darrius Heyward-Bay (OAK) 18/1
Juaquan Iglesias (CHI) 30/1
Cornelius Ingram (PHI) 50/1
Rashad Jennings (JAC) 30/1
Johnny Knox (CHI) 40/1
Jeremy Maclin (PHI) 18/1
Mohamed Massaquoi (CLE) 30/1
LeSean McCoy (PHI) 12/1
Knowshon Moreno (DEN) 5/2
Hakeem Nicks (NYG) 18/1
Brandon Pettigrew (DET) 30/1
Brian Robiskie (CLE) 20/1
Mark Sanchez (NYJ) 7/1
Matthew Stafford (DET) 8/1
Jason Smith (STL) 40/1
Mike Thomas (JAC) 25/1
Patrick Turner (MIA) 50/1
Mike Wallace (PIT) 50/1
Chris Wells (ARI) 7/2
Pat White (MIA) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 9/1
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