Nadal-Federer will highlight Day 11 in Oz
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01/25/2012 - Melbourne, Australia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The biggest match to this point at the 2012 Australian Open will occur Thursday (3:30 a.m. et) when former world No. 1s Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer lock horns in a semifinal showdown at Rod Laver Arena, as the two all-time greats will renew arguably the greatest rivalry in modern tennis.
The 25-year-old Nadal and 30-year-old Federer will meet for a 27th time on the ATP World Tour, with the gritty Spaniard leading the all-time series, 17-9. Nadal is 7-2 in their Grand Slam matchups, including wins in their last four such encounters.
Nadal outdueled his great rival in five sets in the 2009 Aussie Open finale.
The second-seeded Nadal and No. 3 seed Federer are in the same half of the draw at a major for the first time since 2005. The two superstars have met in a men's record eight major finals, with Nadal going 6-2.
Nadal is a 10-time major champ and the reigning French Open titlist. Federer, who will appear in his 30th Grand Slam semifinal, is a men's record 16-time Grand Slam winner, including a men's Open Era record-tying four Aussie championships.
Federer, who hasn't won a Grand Slam event since titling here in Melbourne two years ago, has yet to drop a set at this latest Aussie fortnight and will appear in his ninth straight Aussie semi on Thursday.
The Nadal-Federer winner will meet Friday's Novak Djokovic-Andy Murray victor in Sunday's lucrative final here. Djokovic, Nadal and Federer have combined to win seven of the last eight Aussie Open championships.
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<< First takes on worst in OKC as Thunder face Hornets
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Western Conference's best team hosts the worst tonight,
as the Oklahoma City Thunder entertain the New Orleans Hornets at Chesapeake
Energy Arena.
Oklahoma City has the best record in the conference at 14-3, while the
<< Central heavyweights clash as Bulls host Pacers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - While one key component to the Chicago Bulls returned to
action, another is still on the mend. Derrick Rose looks to lead his team to
victory when the Luol Deng-less Bulls continue a four-game homestand tonight
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<< Struggling Pistons host LeBron, Heat
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With or without Dwyane Wade tonight the Miami Heat should
have no trouble with the host Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Wade has missed five straight games with a sprained ankle and eight overall
this season
<< Sixers and Nets meet at WFC
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia 76ers try to continue their home dominance
this evening when they welcome the New Jersey Nets to the Wells Fargo Center.
The Sixers reside atop the Atlantic Division thanks in part to their strong
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Harrisonburg, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A meeting against West Virginia helps to highlight the 2012 James Madison football schedule, which includes six home games at Bridgeforth Stadium. JMU will open the season at home against two non-conferenc
Hawks and Spurs square off in San Antonio >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Antonio has been nearly unstoppable at home and hopes
to continue that trend tonight when the Atlanta Hawks visit the Alamo City.
The Spurs had won their first nine games at home until dropping an 88-86
decision to Sac
Weary Blazers end stretch against Warriors >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Portland Trail Blazers will shoot for their third win
in as many nights when they pay a visit to the Golden State Warriors.
The Blazers topped Sacramento in Rip City on Monday before disposing of
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Lakers, Clippers continue LA rivalry >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The struggling Lakers will play the host tonight against
the Clippers when the two Staples Center inhabitants meet for the second time
this season.
The Clips got the best of the Lakers, 102-94, back on Jan. 14 when t
Nuggets conclude trek in Sacramento >>
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perfect fashion for the first time in the franchise's NBA history when it
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Matt Kenseth And Kevin Harvick Favorites To Take NASCAR Nextel Cup Championship
(September 15)—The NASCAR season has hit the homestretch with the opening event on this year’s Chase for the Cup taking place this weekend at the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. With 10 races remaining to determine the Cup Series champion, leading online sportsbook MySportsbook.com today announced odds on all 10 Chase qualifying drivers capturing the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship.
One of the largest sportsbook sites on the Internet, MySportsbook.com currently lists the top two drivers in the point standings as the early favorites to win the Nextel Cup. Entering the Chase for the Cup with a slim five-point lead in the point standings, 2003 NASCAR champ Matt Kenseth has been made a slight favorite to win his second Cup at 7/2 betting odds. 2001 Cup Rookie of the Year Kevin Harvick has betting odds listed at 5/2 and four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon is listed at 6/1 to capture the Nextel Cup this year.
Hoping to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father who won six NASCAR titles, Dale Earnhardt Jr. stands at 8/1 to breakthrough with his first Cup victory. Staying with the family theme, MySportsbook.com lists 2005 Rookie of the Year Kyle Busch at 14/1 to succeed big brother Kurt’s 2004 NASCAR title. While Kasey Kahne was the final driver to qualify for the Chase with a third place finish last week, the oddsmakers give him a fighting chance at 10/1 mainly due to several mile-and-a-half tracks remaining on the schedule. Despite going winless on the NASCAR circuit this season, Jeff Burton enters the Chase at 5/1 to capture the Cup title. Meanwhile, rookie Denny Hamlin is 4/1 to win the championship, while veteran driver Mark Martin enters the Chase for the Cup as a 15/1 long shot to win his first NASCAR title in his 24th and final season.
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