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- Maple Leafs Fire Coach Paul Maurice - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Fred BanxPaul Maurice was fired as coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs after the team failed to make the playoffs during his 2 years. The NHL club fired Paul Maurice in their first big move of what may be a busy off-season for the team. Assistant coach Randy Ladouceur was also fired and assistant Dallas ...
Views: 833 - Big Brown Wins Kentucky Derby 134 - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Fred BanxBig Brown had a 4 3/4-length victory over Eight Belles to win the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby 134 is in the books and it was a victorious Big Brown that pulled away from the entire field. On an unhappy note, the filly Eight Belles was able to finish second, very ...
Views: 849 - Mavericks Dump Coach Johnson - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Dallas Mavericks fired coach Avery Johnson in what might be one of many off-season decisions after the league's highest payroll produced a 2nd consecutive first-round knockout from the playoffs. Avery Johnson leaves the team with an impressive resume after more than 3 seasons. However, ...
Views: 846 - Canadiens And Flyers Do Battle In Eastern Conference - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Montreal Canadiens will try to draw even in the best of seven Eastern Conference semifinals when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers for Game 4. Montreal won Game 1 in OT, but the Flyers took 2 in a row, earning a 2-1 series advantage. Philadelphia could move one step away from the Eastern ...
Views: 692 - 2008 Kentucky Derby 134 Prospects - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Fred BanxAs the Kentucky Derby approaches, sports bettors gather their statistics to make the right picks for this year's race. During last year's Kentucky Derby, Street Sense got ahead and won at 2:02.17. The year before that, Barbaro won in 2:01.36. It is undetermined as to whether this year's winner ...
Views: 758 - Chalmers Wins Nationwide Tour - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Fred BanxGreg Chalmers Became the 5th Australian to win in 8 events on the Nationwide Tour when he survived a playoff bogey to win the Henrico County Open. Greg Chalmers defeated Henrik Bjornstad on the 2nd playoff hole at the Henrico County Open. They finished regulation play at The Dominion Club in ...
Views: 765 - Penguins Beat Rangers With A 2-0 Series Lead - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Fred BanxJordan Staal scored a power-play goal in the second period giving the Penguins a 2-0 victory over the Rangers and a sweep of the first 2 games of their 2nd round series. Jordan Staal's goal in the 2nd period broke a scoreless tie and Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury made the lead ...
Views: 708 - Kyle Busch Wins At Talladega - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Fred BanxKyle Busch came back from being a lap behind in the Aaron's 499 for his 1st win at Talladega Superspeedway. A multi-car pileup froze the track and allowed Busch to make his way across the finish line. Unlike his past experiences, this time the crash happened behind Kyle Busch, who drove into ...
Views: 1103 - Byrd Will Make Light Heavyweight Debut Against George - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Fred BanxFormer 2 time heavyweight titleholder Chris Byrd is moving down to light heavyweight and signed a deal with promoter, Artie Pelullo and Banner Promotions. After signing a new contract with Art Pelullo’s Banner Promotions, former WBO and IBF heavyweight champion Chris Bryd will make his light ...
Views: 787 - Jets Trade Robertson To Broncos - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Fred BanxThe New York Jets traded defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson to the Denver Broncos in exchange for the Jets having a conditional 2009 draft choice. The Denver Broncos acquired Dewayne Robertson from the Jets for a conditional pick in the 2009 draft. Robertson was with the Jets for 5 straight ...
Views: 798 - Rockets Beat Jazz 94-92 In NBA Basketball Playoff Game - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Fred BanxHouston Rockets center Tracy McGrady scored 7 of his 27 points in the final period, leading his team to a 94-92 victory over Utah Jazz. With the Rockets down 2-0 in the first round of the playoffs, Tracy McGrady scoring 7 points was crucial. Rafer Alston also scored 20 points and 5 assists ...
Views: 775 - Boston Celtics' Garnett wins the NBA's Defensive Player of Year - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Fred BanxKevin Garnett beat out Denver's Marcus Camby and Houston's Shane Battier for NBA's top defensive player. Kevin Garnett led the Boston Celtics with 9.2 rebounds per game and added 18.8 points, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 steals. He received 493 points, including 90 first-place votes. Camby, who won the ...
Views: 780 - Dolphins agree to deal with Jake Long - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Miami Dolphins, who have the first pick in the draft, have reached a contract agreement with Michigan offensive tackle Jack Long. The Dolphins will select Jake Long with the Number 1 overall pick in the draft. Even though the Dolphins had originally planned to select Ohio State defensive ...
Views: 780 - Knicks' Former Coach is Banned from Contacting Players - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Fred BanxIsiah Thomas was fired after his 2nd season with the Knicks, during which the team was 23-59 and suffered their 7th consecutive losing season. He has now been prohibited from communicating with any of members of the team. Ex-Knicks coach Isiah Thomas is not allowed to have any contact with his ...
Views: 707 - Blue Jays And Frank Thomas Part Ways - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Fred BanxFrank Thomas was released by the Toronto Blue Jays after he threw a tirade for being removed from the lineup. Blue Jays General Manager, J.P. Ricciardi said that he and Frank Thomas came to a mutual agreement. Thomas had been informed that he would no longer be the Blue Jay's designated ...
Views: 695 - Danica Patrick Becomes First Woman To Win A Major Auto Race - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Fred BanxDanica Patrick becomes first female winner in IndyCar history, capturing the Indy Japan 300 Using successful fuel strategy to capture an IndyCar Series event in Japan, Danica Patrick became the first woman to win a major auto race after the top contenders were forced to pit for fuel in the ...
Views: 777 - Georges St. Pierre Defeats Matt Serra At UFC 83 - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Fred BanxMMA welterweight Georges St. Pierre beats Matt Serra in the second round to get the UFC title. The Montreal's Georges St. Pierre celebrated after defeating Long Island's Matt Serra with a 2nd round TKO at the Bell Centre. That crowd set an all-time attendance record for UFC in its first show in ...
Views: 730 - Political Corruption In New York State - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Fred BanxState officials take down a respected health care facility because they were too successful. Despite the recent atrocities in New York that caused the removal of a now former Governor, Eliot Spitzer, what most people are unaware of is that the corruption doesn't stop there. The State of New ...
Views: 2193 - Wenger Plans For Next Campaign - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Fred BanxArsenal boss Arsene Wenger is already making plans for the next campaign but insisted that he is not in the market for David Villa. The highly-rated Valencia striker has made his admiration for the Gunners known. He is expected to form a partnership with Liverpool’s Fernando Torres at Euro ...
Views: 703 - Tigers' Rose And Douglas-Roberts To Enter NBA - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Fred BanxMemphis announced that Chris Douglas-Roberts and Derrick Rose will enter the NBA draft as early entry to the pros. Chris Douglas-Roberts led Memphis with 18.1 points a game and helped them set a Division I record with 38 victories. He was picked for the NCAA all-tournament team after Memphis ...
Views: 806 - Knicks Give Isiah Thomas The Boot - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Fred BanxIsiah Thomas was fired as coach of the New York Knicks after an extremely disappointing and embarrassing season of horrible basketball games and other atrocities. At a meeting held at Madison Square Garden between Knicks ownership and coach Isiah Thomas was interrupted several times by fans ...
Views: 897 - St. Pierre Seeks Revenge At UFC - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Fred BanxAfter being defeated by Matt Serra, Georges St. Pierre attempts to redeem himself for the Welterweight Title. Canada hosts some big time MMA events delivered by the UFC. Georges St. Pierre and Matt Serra are trying to establish who is the better welterweight. After one of the biggest upsets ...
Views: 732 - Chicago Bulls Fire Interim Coach Jim Boylan - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Bulls ditched their coach after an extremely disappointing basketball season. Jim Boylan compiled a 24-32 record as the team finished the season 33-49, which is the opposite of their 2006-07 record when they advanced to the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs. Boylan was promoted from assistant ...
Views: 838 - Predictions Indicate Sharks Beat Montreal In 2008 Stanley Cup Finals - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Fred BanxExperts predicted that the San Jose Sharks will win the 2008 Stanley Cup Final beating the Montreal Canadiens in 7 games. The 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs began with 4 of the 8 matchups going to a deciding 7th game. Pittsburgh defeated the Sens in 5 games and Jose Theodore put up a wall against ...
Views: 591 - i-Sportsbook.com Celebrates Its 10 Year Anniversary (1998-2008) - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Fred BanxAfter a decade of unparalleled service to the sports betting community, i-Sportsbook.com continues to pave its way through the online gaming industry. Even though the online gambling industry has endured some major blows lately, some gaming entities have managed to stay afloat, despite ...
Views: 1113 - i-Sportsbook.com Awarded Best Sportsbook - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Fred BanxOnline sports betting megacorp, i-Sportsbook.com wins Gambling Online Magazine award for "Best Overall Sportsbook". It's hard enough choosing which sports teams to bet on. Placing a sports wager on an online sportsbook that has slow pay-outs or poor customer service is something every sports ...
Views: 1012 - i-Sportsbook.com Launches New Site Redesign - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Fred BanxOnline sports betting giant unleashes its new state-of-the-art redesign with new graphics and more wagering options. Since 1998, i-Sportsbook.com has been known as a well-respected entity in the online sports betting industry. Last week, the company announced the launch of its new look and ...
Views: 1300 - Kansas Crushes Memphis For The NCAA Title - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Jayhawks defeated the Tigers in a miraculous comeback in the championship game in a 75-68 victory. The Tigers kept missing their shots. However, Mario Chalmers' three pointer with 2.1 seconds remaining put the game into overtime, putting the Jayhawks in a 75-68 win for their first national ...
Views: 667 - Jayhawks Win NCAA Championship Title - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Fred BanxKansas defeated Memphis in an amazing overtime victory to win the 2008 NCAA men's college basketball championship. Kansas overcame Memphis in a miraculous comeback in the championship game, 75-68. Trailing by 9 points in the last 2 minutes of regulation, Kansas tied the score on Mario ...
Views: 802 - Patrick Ewing Elected To Basketball Hall of Fame - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Fred BanxHakeem Olajuwon of the Houston Rockets and Patrick Ewing, formerly of the Knicks , will both be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Dick Vitale, a Broadcaster who brought basketball to millions of TV views, was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday along with one of the most ...
Views: 987 - Kansas Jayhawks And Memphis Tigers In The Title Game - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Fred BanxIt was expected by many that the Bruins would be playing North Carolina in the championship game, but the Tigers and Jayhawks made it through. Kansas and Memphis made it to the NCAA championship on Monday night in San Antonio. However, some feel that these 2 teems were not the most likely to ...
Views: 713 - Kansas to the Final Four - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Jayhawks are Final Four Bound for the first time since 2003 and 13th time overall. On their way to the Final Four, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated Portland State 85-61, UNLV 75-56, Villanova 72-57 and Davidson 59-57. In the first round, Brandon Rush scored 18 points when Kansas reached a ...
Views: 760 - UCLA Bruins are Final Four Bound - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Fred BanxUCLA fans gathered on Bruin Walk on April 2nd to give the men's college basketball team a special send-off as they departed for their 3rd consecutive Final Four. After seeking their twelfth national title, the Bruins beat Xavier 76-57 to win the West Region. They are returning for their 3rd ...
Views: 702 - North Carolina to the Final Four - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Fred BanxKnown as one of the best college basketball teams, The Tar Heels, advance to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. Looking back at the history of events, North Carolina defeated Mount St. Mary's 113-74, Arkansas 108-77, Washington State 68-47 and Louisville 83-73. In the first round of the ...
Views: 767 - Ken Johnson - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Fred BanxOklahoma State basketball coach, Sean Sutton resigned under pressure Tuesday, after a 17-16 season. Athletic Director, Mike Holder and Oklahoma State basketball coach, Sean Sutton met on Monday to discuss the state of the program, just 2 weeks after Sutton finished his 2nd season. Holder ...
Views: 1171 - UMass Minutemen Beat Florida Gators 78-66 - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Fred BanxDante Milligan led the University of Massachusetts into the NIT championship game. Dante Milligan scored 17 points and made several blocks against the Florida Gators, helping UMAS beat the defending NCAA champions, 78-66 on Tuesday. Both Chris Lowe and Ricky Harris scored 16 points each, Gary ...
Views: 696 - Buckeyes Beat Mississippi 81-69 - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Ohio State Buckeyes may possibly have another chance to win the title this season after a display of good performance in recent games. Both Evan Turner and Jamar Butler scored 17 points. Using an early 14-0 run and a buckling half-court trap the Buckeyes beat Mississippi 81-69 Tuesday ...
Views: 710 - NCAA Popularity Increases To An All-Time High - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Fred BanxThe massive increase in spectator attendance shows an growth in popularity for NCAA men's college basketball and the need for redesigned arenas to accommodate the fans. It is estimated that there will be a record breaking number of NCAA basketball fans at the Division I basketball regionals ...
Views: 779 - NCAA Basketball Picks - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Fred BanxMarch Madness has arrived at i-Sportsbook.com so get a head start and place your bets early. The NCAA Championship is underway and sports bettors are deciding on which men's basketball teams they think will make it through the 65 team bracket. Experts are predicting that Georgetown, UCLA, ...
Views: 781 - NCAA College Basketball Review - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Fred BanxMarch Madness begins to unfold as sports bettors make their picks for the 2007-2008 NCAA College Basketball Tournament. At this early stage, it's hard to figure out which college basketball team will come out on top in the NCAA tournament. Sports bettors are making their picks by staying ...
Views: 746 - Sports Betting And March Madness - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Fred BanxBelow are things to remember when betting on the NCAA Basketball Tournament during March Madness. When reviewing NCAA college basketball teams for your sports picks during March Madness, you should take the players into consideration. In college basketball, some teams have players that are ...
Views: 860 - March Madness In Full Swing - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Fred BanxA, so far, unpredictable NCAA tournament is underway as the teams fight there way to the Elite 8. For the first time in 30 years of the NCAA college basketball tournaments, the alignment of all Number 1 teams going to the Final Four is possible. In the first 4 days of the national showcase, 8 ...
Views: 767 - Curry Helps Davidson Cream Georgetown - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from Fred BanxStephen Curry led Davidson to victory against Georgetown in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament. Davidson was in the middle of an exciting run, making their way back from a 17 point slump against Georgetown. Stephen Curry had a 3 pointer giving Davidson a 5 point lead with 2:56 left on the ...
Views: 874 - Winthrop Loses To The Cougars In Pac 10 - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Fred BanxAfter being abused in the Pac 10 for so many seasons, the Washington State Cougars enjoyed being on top. The Cougars beat Winthrop 71-40 in the East Regional tournament, 19 points and 8 rebounds thanks to Aron Baynes. Robbie Cowgill and Kyle Weaver both scored 14 points and Derrick Low got 11 ...
Views: 708 - USC Lost To Kansas State In The First Round - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Fred BanxMach Madness hasn't been good to Kansas State who finished 3rd in the Big 12 and fell to an 11th seed after losing 6 of their last 9 games. Kansas State advanced in the NCAA tournament, beating USC 80-67 in the opening round. The Wildcats scored 23 points and had 11 rebounds for the 27th ...
Views: 669 - UCLA Clobbers Delta Devils In NCAA Tournament - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Fred BanxMississippi Valley State scored the least amount of points in the tournament since the 1940s. The Delta Devils also set a tournament record for least amount of points in a 1st round game since the late 1990s. UCLA won 70-29 against the Delta Devils in the NCAA tournament on Thursday. Trying ...
Views: 655 - March Madness Picks - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Fred BanxMarch Madness is here, the greatest tournament in sports. Bet smart by making the right picks this season. The Baylor Bears were the last team to be called for a date to the Big Dance on Selection Sunday. However, they are the team most likely to put out. Two decades have past since they ...
Views: 1125 - Tennessee Has a Rough Road to Final Four - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Volunteers have their work cut out for them during March Madness but they're intent on making history. The Tennessee Volunteers thought they'd have it easy going to the Final Four. The didn't draw the Number 1 seed in the NCAA tournament like they thought, rather sharing the Number 2 ...
Views: 698 - Big Players in NCAA March Madness - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Gators faught the good fight against the Bruins but have their work cut out for them against Ohio State. The Florida Gators are in the NCAA finals again this season. They beat the UCLA Bruins in their Final Four match up, 76-66. The Gators shot 53% to UCLA’s 39% and from three-point ...
Views: 767 - Tigers Tackle March Madness Head On - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Fred BanxDespite tournament loss and the loss of key players, the Tigers find a way into the post season. With a season record of 21-5 and an 11-3 conference record, the Tigers overcame their loss of four key players and the challenge of putting together a new team. Up until now, their season had been ...
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