Ducks' Selanne plans to return for one more year
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08/06/2010 - Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Teemu Selanne is apparently returning to the NHL next season.
TSN of Canada reported Friday that Selanne revealed to Finnish magazine Sports Journal that he wants to come back to the league for at least the upcoming season and that a deal with the Anaheim Ducks is pending.
The 40-year-old Finn completed his injury-plagued 17th season with 27 goals and 48 points in 54 games.
In the process, he became the third European-born player in league history to top the 600-goal plateau, and also passed Hall-of-Famer and five-time Stanley Cup champion Jari Kurri for most goals scored in a career by a Finnish-born player.
Selanne currently has 606 scores while Kurri retired with 601, while Czech- native Jaromir Jagr holds the European-born NHL record at 646.
In addition, Selanne has reportedly contacted former Mighty Ducks and Avalanche teammate Paul Kariya about a reunion this season. Kariya and Selanne were a high-scoring duo with Anaheim from late in the 1995-96 season until 2001, and both played in Colorado in 2003-04.
Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) -The Seattle Sounders FC host the Houston Dynamo in a Major League Soccer Western Conference clash between two disappointing sides so far this season. The Sounders (7-8-4) are coming off one of the most
<< Oilers bring in veteran G Gerber
Edmonton, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to
terms with goaltender Martin Gerber on a one-year contract.
The 35-year-old spent last season with Atlanta Moscow of the Kontinental
Hockey League and went
<< Indians C Santana has successful knee surgery
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cleveland Indians catcher Carlos Santana
underwent successful left knee surgery on Friday at Cleveland Clinic.
Santana's procedure stabilized the lateral side of his knee with a repair of
his lateral
<< Arroyo, Reds blank Cubs
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cincinnati got seven scoreless innings from
Bronson Arroyo and a two-run homer from Ryan Hanigan in a 3-0 decision over
the Chicago Cubs in the opener of a three-game series from Wrigley Field.
Brandon
<< Kansas City's Teal Bunbury following father's MLS footsteps
Toronto, Canada (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - When Teal Bunbury latched onto a misguided
header by Toronto FC defender Adrian Cann and headed it past keeper Stefan
Frei, Canadian soccer fans got a first-hand look at a player who could be a
pillar in the n
Akron, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Retief Goosen shot a four-under 66 Friday to take a one-shot lead over Phil Mickelson and Justin Leonard after the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational. Meanwhile, defending champion Tiger Woods continue
Cejka takes 1-shot lead at Turning Stone >>
Verona, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alex Cejka shot a four-under 68 on Friday to
take the second-round lead at the Turning Stone Resort Championship.
Cejka finished 36 holes on the Atunyote course with a 10-under 134 for a one-
shot advantage
Bobcats sign undrafted Kansas star Collins >>
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sherron Collins, the winningest player in
Kansas University history, was signed to an undisclosed contract by the
Charlotte Bobcats on Friday.
Collins, who was not selected during the 2010
Muller earns Bayern extension >>
Munich, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bayern Munich's Germany World Cup star
Thomas Muller has signed a contract extension to tie him to the Bundesliga
giants until the summer of 2015.
The 20-year-old has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the
Fabregas finally commits to Arsenal >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has finally
put an end to speculation linking him with a move away from the Gunners to
rejoin Barcelona this summer.
The 23-year-old Spain international midfielder has
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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