Wizards, Pacers collide in DC
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12/12/2009 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two last place teams square off in the nation's capital
tonight, as the Washington Wizards host the Indiana Pacers at the Verizon
Center.
The Wizards, who are last in the Southeast Division, have dropped three in a
row and are coming off Thursday's 104-102 loss to the Boston Celtics. Gilbert
Arenas finished with 25 points and eight assists for the Wizards, who got 17
points and eight rebounds from Brendan Haywood.
Andray Blatche had 17 points and a career-high three steals, while Antawn
Jamison finished with 16 points and eight boards in defeat.
"We fought back and had opportunities," Wizards head coach Flip Saunders said.
Indiana, cellar dwellers in the Central, put the brakes on a six-game losing
streak the last time out with 107-91 triumph versus the New Jersey Nets Friday
from Conseco Fieldhouse.
Tyler Hansbrough scored a career-high 21 points and pulled down seven rebounds
off the bench to lead the Pacers. Roy Hibbert had a career-high 20 points,
nine rebounds and three blocks for Indiana, which received 15 points and 12
rebounds from Troy Murphy.
"I felt good and it felt good to get a win tonight. This win does not erase
the losses that we had, but it sure helps out," Hansbrough said. "We showed up
tonight, played hard and won."
Mike Dunleavy tallied 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists in the win.
Indiana defeated Washington, 102-86, on November 6 this season and has won two
straight and three of the last four meetings.
<< Pistons host Warriors at The Palace
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Pistons will try to push their winning streak
to five games when they host the Golden State Warriors tonight at The Palace
of Auburn Hills.
Detroit recorded its fourth consecutive victory with Thursday'
<< Celtics take on Bulls in Windy City
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The red-hot Boston Celtics will continue a three-game road
trip tonight against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.
Boston has won nine in a row and opened the trek with Thursday's 104-102
victory over the Was
<< Blazers pay a visit to Bucks
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Portland Trail Blazers shoot for their sixth straight
win over the Milwaukee Bucks tonight, when the two teams get together from the
Bradley Center.
Portland took both meetings with Milwaukee a year ago and has wo
<< Mavs try to stay perfect against Bobcats
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Southwest Division-leading Dallas Mavericks hope to
continue their mastery of the Charlotte Bobcats tonight, when the two clubs
square off at American Airlines Center.
The Mavericks have won all 10 matchups with
<< Jazz face tough test vs. Lakers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Utah Jazz resume a three-game homestand Saturday by
facing a tough test in the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers.
The Jazz, who were trounced by LA, 101-77, in Hollywood on Wednesday, bounced
back to win t
Caps begin road trip in Toronto >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Capitals will try to get a four-game road
trip off to a quick start when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at
Air Canada Centre.
The Capitals, who are leading the Eastern Conference with 46 points,
Sens, Hurricanes meet in Ottawa >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Struggling on offense, the Senators used defense to pick up
a win last time out. Ottawa could use some offense tonight when it faces the
Carolina Hurricanes at Scotiabank Place.
Thanks to Brian Elliott's second career shut
Devils try to bounce back against visiting Flyers >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Jersey Devils will try to get back in the win
column against a bitter rival tonight, when they host the struggling
Philadelphia Flyers in an Atlantic Division battle at Prudential Center.
The Devils, who are tied w
Tavares, Isles welcome Bruins to the Coliseum >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rookie John Tavares helped the Islanders snap their lengthy
losing streak to the Bruins the last time the clubs squared off. As of late,
he has been the only one doing anything offensively for New York.
Tavares and New Yor
Rangers invite Sabres to NYC >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The struggling New York Rangers will try to avoid a third
consecutive loss when they welcome the Buffalo Sabres for tonight's Empire
State battle at Madison Square Garden.
The Rangers have dropped two straight and five of
Kurt Warner to start, Matt Leinart to watch
Despite the debate that's swirling , Kurt Warner will remain the starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, coach Dennis Green said today. The Arizona Cardinals are the +7 point underdog at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com for this Sunday's game.
Green's comment came in a statement released by the team following an ESPN report that Green decided that rookie Matt Leinart would replace Warner as starter for Sunday's game at Atlanta.
"Generally talking about the starting lineup is not something we do," Green told the AP. "However, given the speculation that was out there we want to make it clear. We're disappointed after last week, but we still expect to be a playoff football team and we fully expect Kurt Warner to be the quarterback that leads us. That has not changed."
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Problem with Bears?
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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