Edmonton will try and keep its momentum rolling Monday night when they lace up against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

With the sting of a four-game losing streak in the rearview mirror, the Orlando Magic looked a lot more like an Eastern Conference contender in winning three in a row last week. With three straight games at home against strong teams starting Monday, the Magic will get a chance to prove that they can score

Read the rest here:
NBA betting preview: LA Clippers vs. Orlando Magic

Fresh off one of the most dramatic victories in its program’s history, No. 4 Missouri has to avoid a possible letdown when it visits Oklahoma. SportsOptions and Tony Finn combine for betting information on this critical road contest for the Tigers.   Missouri at Oklahoma (-5, 145) When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, February 6, 2012 Where: Lloyd Noble

Read the original:
ESPN U Big Monday Feature: Missouri at Oklahoma

The New York Knicks have spent the season trying to find a point guard capable of running coach Mike D’Antoni’s system. They may have finally found their answer. Seldom-used reserve Jeremy Lin stepped up Saturday and recorded 25 points, seven assists and one turnover in a team-high 36 minutes. Utah at New York (-3, 194) When: 7:30

Go here to see the original:
NBA betting preview: D’Antoni’s job in jeopardy?

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of a grueling stretch looking to prove that their early season success is not a fluke. SportsOptions.com offers up a betting preview and free pick. Lakers at Philadelphia (-4, 178) When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, February 6, 2012 Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania THE STORY:  The 76ers will receive what figures to be another stern

See more here:
NBA Game of the Day: Lakers at 76ers

ESPN’s basketball double-header, a Big Monday feature, offers contrasting styles in both matchups. The first of the two coming from Kentucky when Louisville hosts Big East rival Connecticut. SportsOptions.com and Tony Finn combine for matters of the basketball minds. Connecticut at Louisville (-4, 130) When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, February 6, 2012 Where: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky THE

Read the original:
College betting previews: ESPN Big Monday Double-header

Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has been suspended two games for stomping on Rockets forward Luis Scola’s face.

See the rest here:
Timberwolves’ Love suspended for two games

England coach Fabio Capello may have breached his contract by publicly criticising the Football Association’s move to remove John Terry as captain, says former FA executive director David Davies.

Read the original here:
Capello ‘may have breached deal’

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson criticised assistant referee Darren Cann after the 3-3 draw with Chelsea.

Link:
Ferguson blames assistant referee

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson criticised assistant referee Darren Cann after the 3-3 draw with Chelsea.

Originally posted here:
Ferguson blames assistant referee

Tom Brady let his final pass fly toward the scrum of players in the end zone, hoping for an incredible finish. Uh-uh, Tom. Not in this city, and not in this game. Indianapolis is a Manning town, whether it’s Peyton or Eli pulling out the wins. And the Super Bowl is suddenly the province of the New York Giants, who have figured out how to topple Brady and the New England Patriots in the biggest…

More:
Manning drives Giants past Pats again (AP)

Tom Brady let his final pass fly toward the scrum of players in the end zone, hoping for an incredible finish. Uh-uh, Tom. Not in this city, and not in this game. Indianapolis is a Manning town, whether it’s Peyton or Eli pulling out the wins. And the Super Bowl is suddenly the province of the New York Giants, who have figured out how to topple Brady and the New England Patriots in the biggest…

Read this article:
Manning drives Giants past Pats again (AP)

Kyle Stanley rebounded from a devastating loss to win the Phoenix Open, overcoming an eight-stroke deficit Sunday in a comeback as unlikely as his collapse last week at Torrey Pines.

Read the original post:
Week after meltdown, Stanley rallies to win Phoenix as Levin falters

Kyle Stanley rebounded from a devastating loss to win the Phoenix Open, overcoming an eight-stroke deficit Sunday in a comeback as unlikely as his collapse last week at Torrey Pines.

More here:
Week after meltdown, Stanley rallies to win Phoenix as Levin falters

We examined the affect of this season’s NBA crammed schedule on the teams and their play on the court.

Read the original post:
Scouting the schedule: Hot NBA betting trends

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of a grueling stretch looking to prove that their early season success is not a fluke. The 76ers will receive what figures to be another stern test when Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers arrive in Philly f…

More:
Game of the day: Lakers at 76ers

LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade had 25 and the Miami Heat survived to beat the Toronto Raptors 95-89 on Sunday afternoon.

See original here:
James scores 30 points; Heat edge Raptors

Super Bowl Sunday has finally arrived, as the big game kicks off in about five hours. I’m already four hours into watching the pre-game shows (only half kidding)…but it is wall-to-wall Super Bowl coverage and it’s the same for the sports betting community.

The Boston Celtics have clawed their way back from an awful start to the season and finally have their star point guard healthy. Now they just need to figure out how to beat a team from the opposing conference. Memphis at Boston (-5, 179) When: 12:00 PM ET, Sunday, February 5, 2012 Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts THE STORY:

Read this article:
NBA betting previews: Super Sunday NBA matchups

Finn takes a look at two Super Sunday NBA betting trends. One first half line by a visiting dog and a over-under bias that has been overwhelmingly successful. Sunday, 02/05/2012 (801) MEMPHIS vs. (802) BOSTON Lean: MEMPHIS on the first half line. Backing NBA road teams (Griz) playing their playing their 5th game in 7 days, in February games,

More here:
NBA betting trends: Super Sunday Double-header

In 50 years, the position of tight end has been revolutionized – to the point that the health of Rob Gronkowski could be central to the New England Patriots’ chances to win the Super Bowl, says Yahoo.com. “This Super Bowl Sunday, the most important factor determining whether the New England Patriots or New York Giants walks

More:
NFL betting news: Gronkowski is ready for the moment

Michigan at Michigan St When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, February 5, 2012 Where: Jack Breslin Student Events Center, East Lansing, Michigan THE STORY: From 1998-2010, No. 22 Michigan never won back-to-back games against rival Michigan State. The Wolverines, though, have a chance to sweep the season series for a second consecutive year against the No. 10 Spartans, who had won six of seven

Read more from the original source:
College Hoops Feature Presentation: Michigan at Michigan St

Every week, we update you on who’s hot, who’s not and situational betting spots in the National Hockey League.

Follow this link:
Pucking the trends: NHL betting news and notes

Former FA chief Lord Triesman tells the BBC it was right to strip John Terry of the England captaincy.

See the rest here:
Triesman welcomes Terry decision

Dueling for the interim welterweight title in tonight’s UFC 143 main event, Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit will likely go down as one of the most intense, entertaining matchups of the year. All thanks to Georges St-Pierre’s knee injury, these two top ranked 170-pounders will square off in a top contender elimination matchup, with the victor

See more here:
UFC 143: Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit prediction and odds

Spencer Levin remained in control in the Phoenix Open in front of the largest crowd in tournament history, shooting a 3-under 68 on Saturday to take a six-stroke lead into the final round.

Read more:
Levin opens six-stroke lead in Phoenix Open

Spencer Levin remained in control in the Phoenix Open in front of the largest crowd in tournament history, shooting a 3-under 68 on Saturday to take a six-stroke lead into the final round.

See the article here:
Levin opens six-stroke lead in Phoenix Open

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators collide Saturday with provincial bragging rights and a precious two points on the line.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis urges PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor to crack down on what he sees as play-acting.

Read more here:
Pulis eyes PFA aid on play-acting

If the Oklahoma City Thunder plan to make their first NBA Finals appearance since relocating from Seattle, they may have to first go through the San Antonio Spurs. SportsOptions provides a betting preview of Saturday night’s NBA Feature Presentation.   Oklahoma City at San Antonio (-3, 195)   When: 8:30 PM ET, Saturday, February 4, 2012 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas THE STORY: 

More here:
NBA Feature Presentation: OKC Thunder at SA Spurs

Kansas (18-4 SU/11-10 ATS) routed Oklahoma on Wednesday in an 84-62 home win as -17 point favorites. Thomas Robinson scored 20 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as Kansas rebounded off a loss at Iowa State in its previous outing. Tyshawn Taylor finished with 21 points, while Jeff Withey added 15 points for the Jayhawks, who

Read more here:
College Hoop Feature Presentation: Jayhawks at Tigers

Saturday’s contest in Music City will be a battle for second place in the Central Division as the Predators host the St. Louis Blues. The Predators have won the first three of six meetings between the two teams this season. The last two matches were 2-1 shootout wins. St.

Read more here:
NHL Feature Presentation: Blues versus Predators

MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna and plenty of Manning — Eli, and Peyton, too. This Super Bowl certainly has all the makings of another thriller, the perfect finish to a season that began in turmoil and wound up the most successful in league history.

Visit link:
Pats, Giants set for Super Bowl rematch (AP)

Amir Johnson had 18 points and 13 rebounds and Leandro Barbosa scored 19 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Wizards on Friday.

Read the rest here:
Johnson, Barbosa lead Raptors past Wizards

Spencer Levin holed out from a greenside bunker for eagle on the par-4 17th and shot an 8-under 63 on Friday to take a three-stroke lead in the suspended second round of the Phoenix Open.

Read this article:
Levin takes Phoenix lead, second round suspended due to darkness