Ravens ink FB Neal to bolster backfield
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08/12/2008 -
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Baltimore Ravens signed Pro Bowl
fullback Lorenzo Neal on Tuesday.
After five seasons as the lead blocker for perennial Pro Bowl selection
LaDainian Tomlinson in San Diego, Neal was released in February after his 15th
NFL season.
Neal, 37, has rushed for 782 yards and six touchdowns while hauling in 192
balls for 1,051 yards and 12 receiving touchdowns in 223 career games with the
Chargers, Bengals, Titans, Buccaneers, Jets, and Saints. He joined the Ravens
in training camp on Tuesday, where he could split time with Baltimore's
incumbent starter, Le'Ron McClain. McClain could also work in as a tailback
for the Ravens.
A fourth-round pick in the 1993 draft by the New Orleans Saints, Neal has been
the lead blocker for 1,000-yard running backs for 11 consecutive seasons, a
streak that spans five teams.
<< Colts CB Coe done for season
Terre Haute, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Indianapolis Colts cornerback Michael Coe
will miss the 2008 season, the club announced Tuesday.
Coe underwent surgery on his left knee last week, and won't be ready for
football action for at le
<< Padres place Corey on DL
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Diego Padres placed pitcher Bryan
Corey on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a strained left hamstring.
The move is retroactive to August 10.
The 34-year-old Corey is 1-3 this season with a
<< Ramirez, Dodgers hold off Phils
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Manny Ramirez continued his hot stretch
with the Dodgers with a pair of hits, RBI and walks and James Loney knocked in
three runs on three hits, as Los Angeles held off a late Philadelphia charge
for an
<< Raiders bring in Archuleta
Napa, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Oakland Raiders signed safety Adam Archuleta
on Monday.
Archuleta, 30, was released by the Chicago Bears back in early May. The
Arizona State product played in 15 games last season, his only one wi
<< Padres coach Colbert suspended
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Diego Padres bench coach Craig Colbert has
been suspended one game by Major League Baseball and fined an undisclosed
amount for his inappropriate actions in the club's 5-3 loss at New York on
August
White Sox OF Quentin scratched >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chicago White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin
was scratched from Tuesday's game against Kansas City after being hit by a
pitch in Monday's loss to the Boston Red Sox.
Quentin has been hit by a pitch in each of t
Garciaparra returns, Dodgers place Andruw Jones on DL >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nomar Garciaparra is back, and the
slumping Andruw Jones is headed for the disabled list as the Los Angeles
Dodgers made moves revolving around two big names on Tuesday.
Jones was placed on
Rays OF Crawford will undergo surgery >>
Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carl Crawford will
undergo surgery on Thursday to repair the subluxation of his right middle
finger tendon.
Crawford, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday, is e
Giants P Lincecum leaves game with injury >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum left
Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros after being struck by a line drive
in the fifth inning.
Lincecum, who is a viable Cy Young candidate this season, w
Dickau leaves NBA for Europe >>
Avellino, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Los Angeles Clippers guard Dan Dickau has
signed with Euroleague team Avellino, the club announced Tuesday.
Dickau, 29, averaged 5.3 points and 2.6 assists in 67 games with the Clippers
last season, his
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 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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