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12/17/2008 - Glasgow, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Celtic winger Aiden McGeady has been fined and suspended for two weeks following a reported dressing room clash with Bhoys boss Gordon Strachan.
The 22-year-old is set to appeal against the punishment, which would see him sit out his club's next two games.
His agent, David Holbrook, told BBC Sport: "I can confirm that Aiden has been fined by the club and suspended. He's shocked, disappointed and I can say he will be appealing.
"He feels that the action is completely unjustified. He remains 110 percent Celtic, he's supported them and loves them.
"But there's a difference between how Aiden feels he's been treated by the club's hierarchy, as opposed to his relationship with the club at large.
"Let's just say we intend to appeal the decision and see what the panel decides."
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<< Saints' Benson resting after surgery
Metairie, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson is resting
at home a week after undergoing a procedure to remove a malignant mass on his
left kidney.
The Saints said Benson had the procedure last Wednesday.
"The mass
<< Nadal, Jankovic named ITF world champs
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The International Tennis Federation has
honored Rafael Nadal and Jelena Jankovic as its 2008 world champions.
The world No. 1 Nadal captured Wimbledon, the French Open and an Olympic gold
medal while
<< Jackson, Ware, Manning capture NFC weekly honors
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris
Jackson, Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Ware and Chicago Bears kick
returner Danieal Manning have been selected as the NFC's top players for Week
15 of t
<< Rivers, Smith, Hobbs earn AFC weekly honors
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers,
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith and New England Patriots return
specialist Ellis Hobbs have been selected as the AFC's top players for Week 15
of the
Saints place Bush on IR >>
Metairie, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans Saints have placed running
back Reggie Bush on injured reserve because of a sprained knee.
Bush was hurt last Thursday in a 27-24 loss to Chicago. The Saints are 7-7 and
were eliminated fro
Line of Scrimmage: Week 16 - And the Wild Cards Will Be... >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - If Jon Gruden screws this up, he might
feel compelled to take that University of Tennessee job after all.
It won't be the head job, of course - Lane Kiffin already has that. No, if
Gruden can't lead Tampa
Seattle Sounders FC has solid foundation >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sigi Schmid looked a little
uncomfortable on Tuesday, sporting a suit and tie for a press conference
introducing him as the first coach of MLS expansion club Seattle Sounders FC.
"I'm not one who wears t
Blickensderfer takes over as Kenseth's crew chief >>
Concord, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Roush Fenway Racing has made changes to Matt
Kenseth's team in the Sprint Cup Series, as Drew Blickensderfer will take over
crew chief duties for the 2009 season.
Kenseth, the 2003 Cup champion, made the "
El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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Many fans thought it was the best side in the nation by the end of last season. This year, the polls have built on Georgia's momentum and granted it the No. 1 preseason ranking, followed by Ohio State and USC. (The Associated Press has the Buckeyes at No. 2; USA Today took the Trojans.)
"To have people believing we have one of the best teams in the nation going into this thing, it's exciting for us," Bulldogs coach Mark Richt told the AP. "I don't think anything is guaranteed, but we certainly have put ourselves in position where at least the college football world thinks we're pretty good."
Georgia Bulldogs - 9.5 wins
There's no question they're good, but the Bulldogs have one of the toughest 12-game schedules in the nation, mostly because they play in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. Away games at No. 15 Arizona State, No. 7 LSU and No. 10 Auburn loom large, with contests between the hedges versus No. 24 Alabama and No. 18 Tennessee as well as the World's Largest Cocktail Party in Jacksonville versus No.5 Florida.
Ohio State Buckeyes - 10 wins
Like the Bulldogs, the Buckeyes also have a number of tough road contests in 2008. After two scrimmages dressed up as real games versus Youngstown State and Ohio, it's off to face USC. Other tough away games include No.13 Wisconsin in October and No. 20 Illinois in November. Granted, it should be pretty easy sledding at the Horseshoe. In fact, the only ranked team that travels to Columbus is No. 22 Penn State, in October.
USC Trojans - 10.5 wins
A similarly light schedule awaits the Trojans of Southern California, which is why the oddsmakers' total is one win more and the over is currently commanding -150 odds. Pete Carroll's troops only play three ranked teams in 2008, and all of those games are at home. After what should be an easy trip to Virginia to start things off on Aug. 30, the Trojans get two weeks to prepare for Ohio State in Los Angeles. Their two other ranked opponents, No. 21 Oregon and No. 15 Arizona State, visit in consecutive weeks to start the month of October. After that, the competition eases up. Of course, this is the same highly-touted school that lost to Stanford in 2007 and Oregon State in 2006. And don't discount the fact that USC plays its biggest rivals, Notre Dame and UCLA, back-to-back to close out the regular season. On paper, the Trojans are far superior, but motivation will be high for the Irish and Bruins, especially if their historic foes are in national-title contention.
Odds to Win the Heisman Trophy
Tim Tebow, Florida - 7/2
He won it last year, so it's no surprise he's the favorite to do it again, making him just the second player to go back-to-back. Ohio State's Archie Griffin turned the trick in 1974 and 1975, and Tebow's coach, Urban Meyer, is pretty sure his star quarterback can match the Buckeyes legend.
"There has never been anyone quite like him," Meyer told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I am very lucky to be his coach."
Chris Wells, Ohio State - 5/1
The man they call "Beanie" was a star recruit out of high school, so it's not like nobody knew who the star tailback was before he rushed for 576 yards as a freshman in 2006 and 1,609 as a sophomore. But perhaps his finest moment came last year versus Michigan when he rumbled for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the Buckeyes' 14-3 victory over the hated Wolverines.
Knowshon Moreno, Georgia - 8/1
If the Bulldogs are to live up to expectations, they'll need a huge effort from their sophomore running back. This might be the last year of college ball for Moreno, who rushed for 1,334 yards and for 14 touchdowns as a freshman, while adding 253 receiving yards on 20 receptions, so expect big things for the man from Belford, N.J.
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