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08/19/2010 - Mason, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - World No. 1 superstar Rafael Nadal, two-time runner-up Novak Djokovic and former champion Andy Murray recorded third-round victories, while reigning titlist Roger Federer entered the quarterfinals via walkover Thursday at the $3 million Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, a U.S. Open Series event.
Nadal survived a second-set tiebreak before getting past game Frenchman Julien Benneteau 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 6-2. Benneteau swatted 12 aces, but also piled up 10 double faults and had his serve broken six times. The Frenchman did manage to break Nadal's formidable serve on five occasions in a losing effort.
The reigning Wimbledon and French Open champion Nadal is seeking his first trip to the final at this Cincy Masters event.
Up next for Nadal will be former Australian Open runner-up Marcos Baghdatis, as the Cypriot toppled seventh-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych 7-5, 6-4. Berdych was last month's Wimbledon runner-up to the amazing Nadal.
A third-seeded Federer had the day off after his scheduled third-round opponent, German Philipp Kohlschreiber, pulled out of the draw, citing a right shoulder injury.
The 16-time major titlist and former world No. 1 Federer has won three of the last five titles in Cincy (2005, 2007, 2009), including a victory over Djokovic in last year's finale.
The second-seeded world No. 3 Djokovic cooled off Argentine star David Nalbandian 6-1, 7-6 (9-7) in 1 hour 37 minutes, while a fourth-seeded Murray came from behind to best talented Latvian Ernests Gulbis 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) in just over 2 1/2 hours on the hardcourts at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The oft-injured Nalbandian had won 13 of his previous 14 matches, including a quality title in Washington, D.C. two weeks ago.
Murray, who upset Federer in last week's blockbuster finale at the Canadian Masters event in Toronto and was this year's Australian Open runner-up to the Swiss icon, was the Cincinnati champ two years ago. The Brit's quarterfinal opponent will be surging American Mardy Fish.
Djokovic has played in the last two Cincy finals, losing to Federer here last year and Murray in '08.
The hot Fish handled former top-10 Frenchman Richard Gasquet 7-5, 6-2 on Day 5. The wild card Fish, who has now won 14 of his last 15 matches, including titles in Newport and Atlanta, was the Cincinnati runner-up back in 2003.
The 2010 Cincinnati titlist will claim $443,500.
<< Federer, Djokovic, Murray land in Cincy quarters
Mason, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two-time runner-up Novak Djokovic and former
champion Andy Murray recorded third-round victories, while reigning titlist
Roger Federer entered the quarterfinals via walkover Thursday at the $3
million Western &a
<< Mets activate C Barajas
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Mets activated catcher Rod
Barajas from the 15-day disabled list Thursday.
Barajas had been on the DL since July 27 with a strained left oblique.
Prior to his stint on the DL, he was b
<< G-Men sign QB Randolph; Sorgi out with sore shoulder
Albany, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Giants signed quarterback Dominic
Randolph on Thursday, to address a growing issue under center.
The move came after it was revealed that backup QB Jim Sorgi has an arm
injury, and, accor
<< Clijsters into QFs; Dementieva upended in Montreal
Montreal, QC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters was an easy
third-round victor, while defending Rogers Cup champ Elena Dementieva was an
upset victim Thursday at this $2 million Canadian event, a U.S. Open tune-
up.
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NBA fines Blazers' Fernandez >>
Portland, OR (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The National Basketball Association has fined
Portland Trail Blazers swingman Rudy Fernandez $25,000 for public statements
detrimental to the league.
Fernandez has made it public that he wants to be t
Atwal shoots 61 to lead Wyndham Championship >>
Greensboro, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arjun Atwal fired a nine-under 61 to take
the first-round lead Thursday at the Wyndham Championship.
Atwal birdied three of his last four holes to match the Sedgefield course
scoring record and take a two-sh
Reds recall Wood to make Thursday start >>
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cincinnati Reds recalled pitcher Travis
Wood from Triple-A Louisville to start Thursday's game against Arizona.
Wood compiled a 3-1 record with a 2.65 earned-run average during an eight-
start span
Braves to activate LHP O'Flaherty on Friday >>
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Braves are expected to activate
left-handed reliever Eric O'Flaherty off the 15-day disabled list on Friday.
O'Flaherty has been sidelined since mid-July with mononucleosis and lost 15
pounds
After all the trouble that’s ensued since Braylon Edwards allegedly punched one of LeBron James’ homeboys in the face at a club, the Cleveland Browns have sent away their last remaining player of worth to the New York Jets. This is a great move for Dirty Sanchez and all, but it’s even better for the Knicks. Now Donnie Walsh can say, “You get to haunt Braylon Edwards with your posse if you sign here!” next summer.
Putting that aside for a moment, the move is a clear indication that the new-look Jets are gunning for the Super Bowl this year. I don’t think that New York thought that Dirty Sanchez was going to be such a rock star. With a 75.2 passer rating that was killed against the Jets, Sanchez is doing an admirable job of managing games and putting the Jets in a position to win. The defense has been the major story in New York thus far, but the acquisition of Braylon Edwards makes this offense loaded with talent that can dent any defense…as long as Dirty Sanchez continues his meteoric rise.
Thus far, Edwards has been a non-factor in the NFL piling up just 139 receiving yards on 10 catches. He has yet to find the endzone, and with the Browns mired in the most unsexy quarterback controversy of all time (Anderson vs. Quinn...yawn), there going nowhere fast. Edwards is two seasons removed from a career year which saw him catch 80 passes for 1,289 yards and 16 touchdowns when the Browns were the spread killing monsters of 2007. In 2008, injuries slowed the receiver down to just 873 yards and three touchdowns though he played in all 16 games.
So that being said, we really don’t know if Braylon Edwards is just a flash in the pan, or a legit threat. At 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, he is a prototypical receiver. But he’s also shown a strange, and unwarranted, talent for dropping passes. Lining up opposite Jericho Cotchery, a speed demon with 23 catches, 356 yards and a single touchdown, may give Braylon the open looks he needs. A change of scenery may also rejuvenate the star receiver.
In return, the Browns will receive Chansi Stuckey, online football betting a special teams player you’ve never heard of and a pair of draft picks. That’s a tall order for a guy whose only real value right now is in his name, and it shows no promise to the Browns that they can rebuild around those acquisitions. Braylon was the only reason to hope for the Browns to go 3-14 SU this year. Without him, they don’t have a single guy on offense that can scare any team.
For the Jets, it’s a response to the pounding that they took at the hand of the Saints. Thomas Jones and Leon Washington have averaged around 4.0 yards per carry each on the ground, but striking a fair balance between the passing and rushing attacks in New York has been a struggle. You have to believe that the trio of Dustin Keller, Jericho Cotchery and Braylon Edwards will give Sanchez the weapons he needs to unleash through the air. Theoretically, that would open up holes for the rushing game. But the proposed public option health care plan works in theory too. We need to see the proof in the pudding before we start loading up mega bucks on the New York Jets to take the AFC.
The one wrinkle in this whole thing is that Braylon could very well be suspended by the league for disciplinary action due to his “brawl” with LeBron’s friend. If that’s the case, the Jets may have to bench him for a few games leaving them with a somewhat depleted receiving corps for a few games. Also, this is a guy who gets in fights with people at clubs. New York may not be the best place for him. Just sayin’.
The Jets have a long week before they meet the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football Betting in a virtual pick ‘em game. Braylon’s excess baggage may be a distraction, and his curiously low production may be what we should be expecting of him overall, but for the Jets, taking a chance to strike gold is well worth it. At the end of the year, they can simply just blame it on their rookie quarterback.
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