Borriello suspended after positive test
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12/22/2006 - Rome, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After testing positive for a banned substance, AC Milan striker Marco Borriello has been suspended and could face a ban if a second sample proves positive again, as the Italian Olympic Committee found prednisolone and prednisone, which are corticosteroids, in a urine sample taken after the team's game with Roma on November 11.
According to the Health On the Net Foundation, corticosteroids act on the immune system by impeding the function of white bloods cells, destroying foreign bodies and keeping the immune system functioning properly. This type of steroid also blocks the production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions.
UEFA will following the matter with regards to the impact on Milan's Champions League matches, as the 24-year-old has taken the pitch three times in CL games this year, while making seven appearances in Serie A contests.
Signed guard Devin Brown.
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Oklahoma City, OK (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans/Oklahoma City
Hornets signed free agent guard Devin Brown, the team announced Friday.
"Devin is a proven NBA player and he'll help strengthen our backcourt with his
ability to
<< No Spirit of Giving Present in Cowboys-Eagles Showdown
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - For the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, the NFC
East title is not going to be sitting under the tree Christmas morning. The
clubs, who will meet at Texas Stadium Monday evening, will have to engage in a
little holiday
<< Niners Need Win Over Cardinals, Help From Seahawks
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - If any member of the San Francisco 49ers' player roster,
coaching staff, or front office claims not to be paying attention to the out-
of-town scoreboard on Sunday afternoon, they're lying.
While the 49ers (6-8) do battle
<< Win Over Ravens Would Keep Hope Alive for Steelers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - You thought last year was something, huh?
Well, should the Pittsburgh Steelers climb out of their hanging-on-by-a-
thread-of-a-thread-of-a-thread abyss and actually get themselves into the
playoffs with even a chance to de
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Astros signed infielder Eric Bruntlett to a one-year deal on Friday, announced general manager Tim Purpura. The 28-year-old Bruntlett hit .277 with a career-high 33 hits and eight doub
Clemson suspends DB Coleman for Music City Bowl >>
Clemson, SC (The Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Clemson defensive back Duane Coleman will
miss the final game of his college career after being suspended for the Music
City Bowl against Kentucky on December 29, head coach Tommy Bowden announced
Friday.
Sonics' Lewis sidelined two months with hand injury >>
Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Seattle SuperSonics forward Rashard Lewis is
expected to miss eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his right hand,
general manager Rick Sund announced Friday.
Lewis injured the tendon sheath on th
Celtic doesn't rest on laurels, signs Copil >>
Glasgow, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Only one day after Celtic announced
the signing of Dutch international Jan Vennegoor, the Scottish Premier League
club inked Romanian teenager Dumitru Copil on Friday, who is set to join the
squad i
Nuggets' Camby sidelined with broken finger >>
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Nuggets will be without center
Marcus Camby, who suffered a broken right finger during a game against the
Washington Wizards.
Camby will miss Denver's game with the Sacramento Kings on
Brandon Roy Favorite to Win 2007 NBA Rookie of the Year
Portland TrailBlazer’s guard, Brandon Roy, is MySportsbook.com’s overwhelming favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year odds.
Despite missing 20 games due to an injury earlier this season, Roy has definitely put up the best numbers of his 1st year peers. In 32 games, Roy is averaging 15.3 PPG, 4.2 boards and 3.5 assists in over 33 minutes of play per game. While most rookies breakdown as the season progresses (see Morrison), Roy is only getting stronger as his playing time and scoring average has increased each month.
With 30 or so games left in the regular season, Roy isn’t a lock for the award by any means. Other rookies are putting together some pretty impressive campaigns and a few could give Roy a run for the award with increased playing time. Heading the list is first pick, Andrea Bargnani of the Toronto Raptors. Even though he has started only two games all season, Bargnani is averaging 10.3 PPPG while shooting 35% from deep.
Randy Foye of the Minnesota Timberwolves could be set to give Roy the best competition NBA Rookie of the Year betting lines. With the benching of Mike James, Foye looks like he could be the starter in the T-Wolves backcourt for the rest of the season. So far, Foye has averaged 9 PPG and 2.4 assists in just under 21 minutes per game. With his new role of starter, Foye’s numbers will definitely increase. In his first game as the new starting guard this past Sunday, Foye had 10 points; five rebounds and 8 assists. More importantly, he logged 34 minutes of playing time; his third highest run of the season.
Adam Morrison, of the Charlotte Bobcats, was the favorite early on in the season after averaging 15+ PPG through the first month of the season. Ever since his torrid start, Morrison’s point production has declined each month. This really isn’t surprising, considering at 6’8” he only weighs 205 lbs. Obviously he will need to hit the weights big time during the off-season in order to keep from breaking down in the future.
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