Brewers vie to bully Twins once again

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06/17/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A refocused Milwaukee Brewers squad shoots for a fifth consecutive victory and a three-game sweep of the host Minnesota Twins when the teams play their final 2007 encounter this afternoon at the Metrodome.

The Brewers' offense has woke up after being no-hit by Detroit's Justin Verlander on Tuesday. Since that contest, Milwaukee has compiled 25 runs during its current four-game win streak and opened up a 6 1/2-game lead on the second-place Cubs in the National League Central.

Milwaukee erupted for 11 runs in a rout of the Twins in Friday's opener, but starting pitcher Dave Bush was the star for the Brewers in last night's 5-2 win. The right-hander limited Minnesota to two runs on five hits over 6 1/3 innings.

The Brewers' bullpen shut the Twins out the rest of the way, with Francisco Cordero earning his major league-best 25th save with a scoreless ninth.

Corey Hart delivered a key two-run single in the seventh inning and Craig Counsell finished 2-for-4 at the plate for the Brewers, who conclude a nine- game road trip today. Milwaukee has gone 5-3 so far on the trek.

Boof Bonser (5-2) took the loss for Minnesota after allowing four runs in 6 1/3 innings of work. The defeat was the second straight for the Twins following a four-game win streak.

Milwaukee will take its swings today against rookie Kevin Slowey, who has performed well for the Twins in three starts since being recalled from Triple- A Rochester on June 1.

Slowey won his second straight game after holding Atlanta to three runs -- two earned -- on seven hits over six innings on Tuesday. The rookie did not walk a batter and has issued just two free passes in 17 innings since his promotion.

The Brewers will send out veteran Jeff Suppan, who will be attempting to end a string of back-to-back defeats. The right-hander opposed Verlander on Tuesday and gave up four runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings in the loss.

Suppan went 5-2 with a 2.63 ERA over his first seven starts of the season, but the 32-year-old is just 2-5 over his last seven outings and yielded four or more runs in all but one of those games. Home runs have been a recent problem, as Suppan has served up nine long balls during this seven-start stretch.

In 17 career starts against Minnesota, Suppan is 5-8 with a 4.61 ERA. He has just a 1-4 lifetime record in the Metrodome despite posting a 3.14 ERA in seven games there.

Minnesota took two of three from the Brewers earlier in the season and has won seven of the last 11 meetings played between the teams, including five of the last eight at the Metrodome.

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FOOTBALL BETTING : Cassel Signs Contract

Kansas City, MO - Kansas City has not officially named Matt Cassel its starting quarterback, but there can be no doubt now.

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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
nse to accommodate his specific abilities.
Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."

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Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds

Will he or won't he?  Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.

Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.

"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."

Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.

Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.

But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.

Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback.  It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.

Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1


Atlanta Falcons 50-1


Baltimore Ravens 15-1


Buffalo Bills 50-1


Carolina Panthers 18-1


Chicago Bears 10-1


Cincinnati Bengals 15-1


Cleveland Browns 100-1


Dallas Cowboys 15-1


Denver Broncos 15-1


Detroit Lions 100-1


Green Bay Packers 50-1


Houston Texans 100-1


Indianapolis Colts 6-1


Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1


Kansas City Chiefs 30-1


Miami Dolphins 40-1


Minnesota Vikings 75-1


New England Patriots 10-1


New Orleans Saints 18-1


New York Giants 20-1


New York Jets 30-1


Oakland Raiders 100-1


Philadelphia Eagles 18-1


Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1


Saint Louis Rams 60-1


San Diego Chargers 6-1


San Francisco 49ers 75-1


Seattle Seahawks 20-1


Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1


Tennessee Titans 40-1


Washington Redskins 50-1

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