Flyers lock up Coburn for two years
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07/01/2010 -
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Flyers re-signed
defenseman Braydon Coburn to a two-year contract extension on Thursday.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but several sources indicate it is for
$6.4 million.
Coburn, a restricted free agent, posted five goals and 19 points in 81
regular-season games for the Flyers. He added a goal and four points in 23
playoff games while playing more than 25 minutes per contest as Philly came up
short in the Cup Finals against Chicago.
The former first-round pick of Atlanta in 2003 has recorded 24 goals and 95
points in 297 career games with the Thrashers and Flyers.
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Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia 76ers have
named Michael Curry as associate head coach and Aaron McKie, Brian James and
Quin Snyder assistants to head coach Doug Collins' staff.
Curry served as the Detr
<< Ghana trying to make history against Uruguay
Johannesburg, South Africa (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ghana will be trying to make
history at Ellis Park Stadium on Friday when it squares off with Uruguay in a
FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match.
A win for the Black Stars would not only put
<< Lightning keep St. Louis with four-year extension
Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Lightning struck quickly to
retain one of their veteran leaders, signing forward Martin St. Louis to a
four-year contract extension Thursday.
"Today is a great day for the Lightning
<< Roll of the dice pays off for Rangers
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - One player rose from the depths of drug
addiction that threatened to end a career before it got started. The other
player was out to prove a Hall of Fame-worthy career wasn't over just yet.
One drives the
<< 'Underdog' Netherlands set for showdown with Brazil
Port Elizabeth, South Africa (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Both the Netherlands and
Brazil are known for playing some of the most attractive soccer the world has
ever seen.
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Mexico coach Aguirre quits >>
Mexico City, Mexico (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mexico coach Javier Aguirre resigned on
Wednesday, just days after the Mexicans were eliminated from the World Cup.
Aguirre guided Mexico to second place in Group A in South Africa, but the team
was el
Change of date for Alabama-Georgia State >>
Tuscaloosa, AL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Georgia State at Alabama football game
has been moved up two days to Thursday, Nov. 18 at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the
two schools announced Thursday.
Kickoff time and television exposure are to be determin
Penguins sign D Michalek >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman
Zbynek Michalek to a five-year contract worth $4 million per season on
Thursday.
Michalek will try to help Pittsburgh replace departed No. 1 defenseman S
Greece names Santos new coach >>
Athens, Greece (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Greece hired Fernando Santos to replace Otto
Rehhagel as its coach.
Rehhagel quit last week after Greece was eliminated from the World Cup. The
71-year-old German was in charge of the team for nine year
Frostad has three for 151st Queen's Plate >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Trainer Mark Frostad and Sam-Son Farm go after
a second straight victory in Sunday's $1 million Queen's Plate at Woodbine
Race Course. The 1 1/4-mile race is the beginning a the Canadian Triple Crown.
Quee
El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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