First Lady to serve as Grand Marshal for Homestead
Autoracing Betting Lines
11/11/2011 - Homestead, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, will serve as Grand Marshals for the November 20 Sprint Cup Series season-ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The two women will offer the most famous words in racing, "Gentlemen, start your engines."
As part of their Joining Forces initiative, Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden will recognize service members and military families from the local community during pre-race ceremonies for the Ford 400 and at a special luncheon.
The crowd will consist of 5,000 active duty and retired military personnel and families. Obama and Biden will invite a military family to join them in the command to start engines.
"We are honored that First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will be joining us as we crown the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion,"track president Matthew Becherer said in a statement released on Friday. "Most importantly, we are pleased that they are both coming to Homestead-Miami Speedway to personally thank the men and women who sacrifice so much to ensure our freedom and allow us to enjoy events like Ford Championship Weekend."
The 400-mile race at Homestead will likely feature a showdown between Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart for the 2011 Sprint Cup championship. Heading into Sunday's penultimate event of the season at Phoenix International Raceway, Edwards holds just a three-point lead over Stewart.
Ocala, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Multiple stakes winner J P's Gusto has been retired from racing and will enter stud service at Journeyman Stud beginning in 2012. Journeyman Stud is owned by Brent and Crystal Fernung. "J P's Gusto repre
<< Eagles' Allen, Mathis ruled out
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Philadelphia Eagles safety Nate Allen and
offensive guard Evan Mathis have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the
Arizona Cardinals.
Allen suffered a concussion in a loss to the Bears this past
<< Steelers LB Woodley ruled out
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr
Woodley will miss Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a
hamstring injury.
Woodley, who also missed last Sunday's contest against the R
<< Giants RB Bradshaw to miss second straight game
East Rutherford, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Giants will be without
running back Ahmad Bradshaw for a second consecutive week on Sunday against
the San Francisco 49ers.
Bradshaw hasn't been able to practice since suffering a
<< Federer gets 800th win; Murray falls at Paris Masters
Paris, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former world No. 1 great Roger Federer
captured his 800th match win, while second-seeded Andy Murray lost and
reigning top-ranked star Novak Djokovic withdrew from his scheduled
quarterfinal bout because of a
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Phillies have reportedly reached an agreement to make free agent Jonathan Papelbon their new closer. According to CSNPhilly.com, which cited two unnamed sources with knowledge of the situation, the
Cardinals QB Kolb questionable vs. Eagles >>
Tempe, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb will
return to Philadelphia on Sunday, but could be a spectator against his former
team.
Kolb missed last Sunday's overtime win over the Rams due to turf toe an
NCAA places Oklahoma hoops on 3-year probation >>
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Oklahoma has received three years of
probation and a $15,000 fine, among other penalties, for major violations in
its men's basketball program.
The NCAA announced Friday that the case revolved
Mercer unveils stadium plans at groundbreaking >>
Macon, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mercer University unveiled plans for its new
6,000-seat football and lacrosse complex during a groundbreaking ceremony on
Friday.
Mercer disbanded its football program in 1941, but will restart it in 2013 on
the
Texans WR Johnson to miss sixth straight game >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson will
not play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Johnson will miss his sixth consecutive game since suffering a right hamstring
injury during the Texans' Week 4
Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.
Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.
Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.
Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.
Arizona 20-1
Butler 20-1
Duke 30-1
Florida 7-2
Georgetown 30-1
Indiana 35-1
Kansas 15-1
Marquette 25-1
Maryland 40-1
Memphis 50-1
Nevada 50-1
UNC 9-2
OSU 8-1
Oregon 30-1
Pittsburgh 15-1
Texas 30-1
Texas A&M 18-1
UCLA 6-1
Wisconsin 10-1
To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your Sportsbook betting needs.