Judge blocks suspensions of Kevin and Pat Williams
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07/09/2009 - Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A Minnesota judge blocked the doping suspensions handed down by the NFL to Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, meaning they'll be able to play until the case is resolved.
According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Hennepin County District Judge Gary Larson, in a 15-page ruling, set a temporary restraining order so that the two can play while the lawsuit over their claimed inadvertent use of a banned substance moves ahead. Also, the NFL cannot step up the level of testing against them during the case.
Larson set a hearing for July 22 and the league cannot suspend the two players until the case is decided.
Just last month, U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson ruled the NFL didn't violate the collective bargaining agreement by suspending the players for unknowingly taking a banned substance.
Bethlehem, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The LPGA Tour has decided not to retain embattled commissioner Carolyn Bivens for the final two years of her contract, according to a Golfweek magazine report. According to the report, which was posted
<< Buffalo inks F Ellis to one-year deal
Buffalo, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Buffalo Sabres signed unrestricted free
agent forward Matt Ellis to a one-year contract on Thursday.
The 6-foot-1, 210-pound left winger set career highs in goals (7), assists
(5), and points (12) i
<< Mariners option Vargas, select Shelton
Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Seattle Mariners on Thursday optioned
left-handed pitcher Jason Vargas to Triple-A Tacoma and selected infielder
Chris Shelton from Tacoma.
"With the All-Star break beginning Monday, we will no
<< Mets place OF Martinez on DL
Flushing, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Mets' injury problems continued
on Thursday as the team put rookie outfielder Fernando Martinez on the 15-day
disabled list.
The 20-year-old Martinez, who was put on the DL with inflammation in
<< Flyers prospect JVR working hard to prove he belongs
Voorhees, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Philadelphia Flyers prospect James van
Riemsdyk gave up the final two years of his college eligibility earlier this
year for the chance most 20-year-olds can only dream of - to go pro, playing
the spo
Wolverhampton, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wolverhampton is interested in re- signing Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne ahead of their return to the Premier League. The England Under-21 international spent three months on loan with Wol
Shoppach hits grand slam as Indians edge White Sox >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kelly Shoppach hit a grand slam and finished
with a career-high five runs driven in as the Cleveland Indians outslugged the
Chicago White Sox, 10-8, in the finale of a three-game set from U.S. Cellular
Field.
A's to retire Rickey Henderson's 24 >>
Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Oakland Athletics will retire Rickey
Henderson's No.24 jersey in a pre-game ceremony on August 1, the team
announced Thursday.
Henderson was elected to the Hall of Fame in January and will
Two months later...Nats beat Astros >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It took over two months to finish, but the
Washington Nationals finally beat the Houston Astros.
Nyjer Morgan scored the winning run on Miguel Tejada's high throw to first
base in the bottom of the 11t
Reifers' 61 good for Gretzky Classic lead >>
Clarksburg, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kyle Reifers fired an 11-under-par 61 on
Thursday to take the first-round lead of the Wayne Gretzky Classic.
Play is split over the par-72 layout at Raven Golf Club and the par-71
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Terrell Owens could return for Cowboys next game
A bye week will allow Terrell Owens broken hand to recover just in time for the next game the Dallas Cowboys are slated to play, according to reports. MySportsbook.com, an football sportsbook, has posted football betting lines on TO playing.
Owens broke the bone leading to his right ring finger Sunday night and had a plate surgically attached to it Monday. Although Owens' hand was swollen and aching Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said he's optimistic the receiver will be back at work next week and catching passes a week from Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
MySportsbook.com online sportsbook listed Terrell Owens with odds of 7-2 (or $7 paid out for every $2 bet) to return back for the game against Tennessee.
"I certainly wouldn't rule it out now," Parcells said, referring to Terrell Owens immediate return. "Maybe five days from now I might, but I wouldn't rule it out now. ... I know we're looking to try to get him moving around pretty good in the next day or so. So we'll see where we are."
Owens did not speak with reporters Wednesday, but said Sunday he'd be out two to four weeks. A return against the Titans would be 13 days after the surgery. The Cowboys were listed as an early -7 1/2 favorite vs. the Tennessee Titans for Week 4 at MySportsbook.com
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