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Celtics open title defense vs. LeBron and the Cavs(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The NBA champion Boston Celtics tip-off the 2008-09 season Tuesday when they welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers and superstar LeBron James to TD Banknorth Garden. The game is a rematch of an exciting seven game Eastern C
Skiles returns to Chicago as Bucks open up vs. Bulls
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks will both embark on new eras when the Central Division rivals open up their 2008-09 season tonight at the United Center. The game will feature the return of former Bulls coach Scott Sk
Celtics reward Danny Ainge with promotion and contract extension
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Celtics announced Tuesday that executive director of basketball operations and general manager Danny Ainge has received a contract extension and has also been promoted to president of basketb
Win streak at five: Detroit defeats Kings in shootout
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg each scored in the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings came from behind to take a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Los Angeles went first in the shootout, but Dustin
Canucks C Rypien out indefinitely
Vancouver, BC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Vancouver Canucks center Rick Rypien will be out indefinitely and needs to undergo surgery for a sports hernia. Rypien was out last week because of a viral infection. "He came back [from the road trip] a
Wideman's OT goal sends Bruins over struggling Oilers
Edmonton, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dennis Wideman scored on the power play 3:18 into overtime and Tim Thomas stopped 27 shots in his first shutout of the season, as the Boston Bruins edged the Edmonton Oilers, 1-0. Thomas hasn't allowed
Bammer upset at Bell Challenge
Quebec City, QC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - American Melanie Oudin upset third-seeded Austrian Sybille Bammer, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in first-round play at the $175,000 Bell Challenge tennis event. Sixth seed Bethanie Mattek of the U.S. topped Can
Titans stay perfect with win against Colts
Nashville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chris Johnson and LenDale White combined for three rushing touchdowns and 90 yards, as the Tennessee Titans stayed perfect with a 31-21 win over the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC South battle. Kerry Collins
Rays-Phillies tied; Game 5 suspended by rain
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With the rain intensifying at Citizens Bank Park, the Rays rallied to tie the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series, putting Philadelphia's championship on hold until at least Tuesday. Carlos Pena,
Rays rally to tie; Game 5 in rain delay
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With the rain intensifying at Citizens Bank Park, the Rays have rallied to tie the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series, putting Philadelphia's championship on hold, likely until at least Tuesday