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US Law Against Online Gambling Makes It the Biggest Loser

Dirty — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:29:44 GMT

US Law Against Online Gambling Makes It the Biggest Loser

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By Peter S. Vogel
E-Commerce Times
09/08/10 5:00 AM PT
If people want to gamble, they will find a way. Note the proliferation of gambling on sporting events, horseracing, casino games or real-time poker. Without people's desire to gamble, cities like Las Vegas would not exist. Gambling on the Internet is merely another medium for this activity. So it should be no surprise that outlawing it has not stemmed the tide of Internet gambling, but rather merely changed its venue.

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With little fanfare or warning, in 2006, the U.S. enacted the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). This legislation outlawed Internet gambling and restricted how financial institutions could pay monies to Internet gambling sites.
The UIGEA resulted from four major policy concerns of the federal government. First, the Internet was too easy a venue for compulsive gamblers. Second, the age of Internet gamblers could not easily be determined, and underage gambling could not be controlled as with a brick-and-mortar casino. Third, a lack of regulation of Internet gambling made it easy to defraud gamblers and rig the odds. Fourth, the anonymity of the Internet made online gambling a medium for potential money laundering.

How Internet Gambling Works

Users locate websites on which they want to gamble, and then they download software to their computers. Once the gambling software is downloaded to the gambler's computer system, a personal account is set up; it includes name, home address, valid email address, date of birth and other personal information. Because most employers have policies against using computer time, computer resources, and Internet access for such activities, most Internet gambling generally operates from home computers.
The UIGEA restricts credit card companies and banks from transferring monies for gambling. To get around the legal restriction, Internet gambling sites require gamblers to set up e-wallets -- online accounts in which monies may be deposited. E-wallets may be used generally for purchases on the Internet, including gambling.
The e-wallets draft monies from consumer bank accounts, credit cards and debit cards, and then route the monies to merchants or gambling sites. Generally, e-wallets are based and regulated outside of the U.S., which takes Internet gambling monies outside of the U.S. business flow and, accordingly, outside of the regulation of the U.S. and the states.
What Happens When Gamblers Win? Or Do You Understand Terms of Service?

Let's see a show of hands ... how many of you regularly read Terms of Service before clicking "I Accept"? My informal poll says about 1 percent. Website Terms of Service are generally enforced in courts around the world. However, if specific Terms of Service violate laws or public policies, then those specific terms may be unenforceable.
Generally, the Terms of Service for a gambling website include adherence to the laws of a country where gambling is legal, which makes perfect sense. However, if the casino website fails to pay a winner, that winner cannot go to courts in the U.S. to collect, since online gambling is illegal. The winner could go to the UK, Aruba or Bermuda, or to the locale stated in the terms of service. It may sound romantic, but it could cost more than it's worth to make the trip -- not to mention payment of litigation fees.
Gambling Is a Social Issue - Subject to Regulation

My view is that law is the glue that helps hold society together. What's acceptable in New York may not be acceptable in my home, Dallas, or in London, Moscow or Beijing -- and vice versa. Statutes established by governments legalizing or criminalizing in-person or Internet gambling are part of the social framework.
One only need look at the state gambling laws in Nevada and the adjacent state Utah. Nevada's regulation of casino gambling is a model of government regulation, while just across the border in Utah there is no gambling at all. Other states adjacent to Nevada, like California ,do not permit gambling except in an Indian casino, which of course must be on an Indian reservation and regulated by federal law.
Was the UIGEA Effective?

If people want to gamble, they will find a way. Note the proliferation of gambling on sporting events, horseracing, casino games or real-time poker. Without people's desire to gamble, cities like Las Vegas would not exist. Gambling on the Internet is merely another medium for this activity. So it should be no surprise that outlawing Internet gambling in the U.S. has not stemmed the tide of Internet gambling, but rather merely changed its venue.
While publicly traded Internet gambling companies were devastated, most Internet gambling sites simply moved out of the U.S. and provided links to new offshore sites where online gambling is not regulated.
Apparently, neither the UIGEA nor other federal laws explicitly prohibit Internet poker. Internet casinos promote poker as a game of skill rather than a game of chance. For example, games of chance include lotteries, while games of skill include chess and checkers. Unless outlawed specifically, government cannot stop these games. As a result, Internet poker has grown significantly -- much to the chagrin of anti-gambling forces.
Internet Gambling May Be a Great Source of Tax Revenue

Given the tough economic times in 2010, members of Congress are now rethinking the UIGEA so that Internet gambling would be regulated and become a source of tax revenue. A recent New York Times report indicates that over the next 10 years the U.S. federal government could yield as much as US$42 billion from Internet gambling taxes. Given the tough economic times, it is difficult to ignore such large tax revenues.
The last time the U.S. government studied Internet Gambling was in 2002, when the General Accounting Office (GAO) issued a report to Congress entitled "Internet Gambling - An Overview of the Issues." The GAO estimated more than $4 billion in gambling revenues in 2003 -- but of course, no one actually knows how much money is wagered on the Internet.
Conclusion: Take Control

The Internet, which started one of the greatest social changes in the history of humans -- a portal without boundaries of geography or time, has also made gambling easier than ever. However, due to its underground nature, Internet gambling probably causes more problems and costs more money than it is worth.
So it is time for the U.S. government to acknowledge that Internet gambling is here to stay, and regulate it in a way that gives it some degree of control.

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More stadium blues: NFL TV blackouts loom in several cities

Dirty — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:19:42 GMT

By Sean Leahy, USA TODAY
The blackout blues will be back this season for some NFL fans.
At least 11 NFL teams could be facing TV blackouts in their home markets as the NFL fights through a downward trend in stadium attendance.
A confluence of issues � including a still-struggling economy, the quality of the viewing experience in fans' homes and sustained poor performance among some teams � have come together to keep some teams off local TV.
NFL rules require that games be blacked out in the home market if it is not sold out 72 hours prior to kickoff. The league had 22 games (8.6% of the regular season) blacked out last year, a five-year high. And the forecast for the new season is already gloomy in many markets.

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"We're grappling with the attendance issue," said Tampa Bay Buccaneers spokesman Jonathan Grella, whose team may face its first blackout on Sunday in the opener against the Cleveland Browns. Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer said as far back as March that blackouts were a strong possibility as the team rebuilds following a 3-13 season.
TV blackouts are part of a long-standing NFL policy that commissioner Roger Goodell has consistently said is not up for reconsideration.
This season, Goodell said he's encouraged teams to get creative, even in a down economy, and offer value to fans.
"We worked hard last year knowing what our customers are going through," Goodell said. "I think the teams have done a terrific job on that.
"I'm optimistic that we're going to be able to hopefully improve that number (of 22 blackouts in 2009)."
Last year's blackouts were confined to five teams, all of which had losing records: the Jacksonville Jaguars (seven blackouts, seven wins); Detroit Lions (four blackouts, two wins); Kansas City Chiefs (one blackout, four wins); Oakland Raiders (seven blackouts, five wins); and St. Louis Rams (three blackouts, one win).
This season, the window for blackouts could include three 2009 playoff teams, the Arizona Cardinals, the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Diego Chargers.
Last year the Buccaneers took advantage of blackout loophole by which teams can buy back unsold tickets at a reduced rate in order for the game to air locally. This season, Grella said the team won't do that.
For games to be on TV, Grella said, "people need to understand that it's not a given."
In New York, both the Giants and Jets have encountered issues selling all of the season tickets they made available via personal seat licenses at the new Meadowlands stadium. But both teams have ruled out blackouts, and could take advantage of the buyback option if the need arose.
While the economy looms as a factor in all markets, the causes of TV blackout concerns vary from city to city. Cincinnati is a relatively small market. Arizona lost its star quarterback, Kurt Warner, to retirement and isn't projected to perform as well on the field. San Diego, while fielding a competitive team, also offers fans a myriad of other activities along the southern California coast.
"Some to the more challenging markets have been these good-weather markets," sports business analyst Marc Ganis said. "There are so many alternate things to do on weekends."
Poor performance is also a factor. The Detroit Lions have had nine blackouts over the past two seasons while winning a total of two games. The Kansas City Chiefs, in the midst of a 10-38 three-year stretch, had their first blackout since 1990 last year.
Some of the blackout-susceptible teams lack the established base built over decades in cities such as Pittsburgh and Chicago. In places such as Jacksonville and Arizona, where the population has swelled in recent decades, fans can be fickle with their support.
"That does not allow the roots of the teams to have taken hold as they have in other markets where teams have been for multiple generations," Ganis said.
But all teams are taking note of the potential problems concerning attendance, even as the league projects a drop off in ticket sales for the third consecutive year. As the technology for watching games at home has exploded with the advent of HD television and mobile content, Goodell has prioritized teams finding new innovations to lure fans out to the stadiums.
The Baltimore Ravens have sold out every game since moving from Cleveland in 1996, but team president Dick Cass said he doesn't expect fans will continue that streak merely out of loyalty to the team.
"It doesn't mean we'll be sold out two or three years from now," Cass said. "You have to work at that. It doesn't happen by happenstance."
Many fans complain that the blackout policy is unfair, especially in cities hard-hit by the recession. But Ganis said the policy "makes great sense" for the NFL as it seeks to drive fans into its stadiums.
"It creates home field advantage, creates great theater," Ganis said. "To offer an incentive not to buy tickets to the games would be counterproductive to the league's overall goals."
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2010 NFL TV blackouts forecast: Survey of all 32 teams:
Arizona Cardinals: Can't rule out blackouts.
Atlanta Falcons: No blackouts expected.
Baltimore Ravens: Sold out all eight games.
Buffalo Bills: Have sold out three games. Can't rule out blackouts.
Carolina Panthers: Have sold out two games. Can't rule out blackouts.
Chicago Bears: No blackouts expected.
Cincinnati Bengals: Hoping to extend 53-game sellout streak but can't rule out blackouts.
Cleveland Browns: No blackouts expected.
Dallas Cowboys: No blackouts expected.
Denver Broncos: Sold out all eight games.
Detroit Lions: Did not respond to survey, but blackouts are possible. Had four blackouts last year and five in 2008.
Green Bay Packers: Sold out all eight games.
Houston Texans: No blackouts expected.
Indianapolis Colts: Sold out all eight games.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Optimistic first four games will sell out, but can't rule out blackouts. Had seven blackouts last year.
Kansas City Chiefs: Opener sold out and optimistic all eight games will be. Can't rule out blackouts. Had one blackout last year.
Miami Dolphins: No blackouts expected.
Minnesota Vikings: No blackouts expected.
New England Patriots : Sold out all eight games.
New Orleans Saints: Sold out all eight games.
New York Giants: No blackouts expected.
New York Jets: No blackouts expected.
Oakland Raiders: Did not respond to survey, but blackouts are possible. Had seven blackouts last year.
Philadelphia Eagles: Sold out all eight games.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Sold out all eight games.
St. Louis Rams: Blackouts possible. Had three blackouts last year, and team is hopeful it won't exceed that total this year.
San Diego Chargers: Can't rule out blackouts.
San Francisco 49ers: No blackouts expected
Seattle Seahawks: Did not respond to survey. No blackouts last year.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Blackouts likely.
Tennessee Titans: Sold out all eight games.
Washington Redskins : Sold out all eight games.

More stadium blues: NFL TV blackouts loom in several cities - USATODAY.com

UGA All-SEC Receiver AJ Green Must Sit Out 4 Games for Selling Independence Bowl Game Jersey

Dirty — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:08:58 GMT

NCAA rules A.J. Green must sit out four games

4:35 pm September 8, 2010, by Tim Tucker
ATHENS � University of Georgia wide receiver A. J. Green must miss four games before being eligible to play again, the NCAA ruled late this afternoon.
Green was found to have violated the NCAA agent benefits rules by selling his Independence Bowl game jersey to an individual who meets the NCAA definition of an agent.
Green has repaid the $1,000 he received for the jersey to charity.
Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity said the school plans to appeal the decision to the NCAA Division I Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement in hopes of having Green�s suspension reduced.
He sat out last week�s season opener against Louisiana-Lafayette and also must sit out the next three games if the NCAA ruling stands.
As is procedural in matters such as this, the school declares the player ineligible and the NCAA determines how long he must sit out and the conditions of his return.
UGA released a statement from Green shortly after the NCAA decision came down: �I want to apologize to my coaches, teammates and the Georgia fans for the mistake in judgment. I very much regret all that has taken place and the distraction that�s been caused. I�ve learned a valuable lesson and hope others can learn from my mistake. I can only focus my attention now on practicing and looking ahead to getting back with my teammates as quickly as possible.�
Said Georgia coach Mark Richt: �Certainly I�m disappointed with the outcome. However, we have games to play, and that�s where our focus needs to be in the coming days and weeks. Other players will have to step forward and I�m confident they will do that.�

NCAA rules A.J. Green must sit out four games | UGA sports blog

Ron Artest nailed for driving Race Car on the Street

Dirty — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:53:20 GMT

Ron Artest cited for driving a race car

Posted on: September 8, 2010 12:06 pm

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Sometimes it's really hard to dislike Ron Artest. Yeah, there's the whole Pacers-Pistons thing, but then he does a post-game presser like he did after Game 7 of the Finals. And then there are things like this.

Artest was pulled over in Los Angeles Monday driving an oversized go-cart called an Eagle Roadster. TMZ obtained a photo of the traffic stop and reports that Artest wasn't cited for driving around in an Indy Car, but because the registration on the car was expired. The weird thing is, the car isn't registered to Artest. It's registered to some guy in Tennessee.

An Eagle Roadster is a custom, two-seater car designed to look like an open-wheel Indy Car. They can do up to 152 MPH and go 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds, all powered by a Chrysler V6. So yeah, it's probably a dangerous car to be zipping around in doing some errands. Good thing for the Lakers, Artest was wearing a helmet.

Ron Artest cited for driving a race car - CBSSports.com

NFLPA Chief Say 2011 Lockout is Coming

Dirty — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:06:08 GMT

Posted on: September 8, 2010 1:07 pm
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Of all the frustrating offseason storylines, there's one that's perhaps most annoying: the impending NFL lockout in 2011. DeMaurice Smith, the union leader for the NFLPA, confirmed his belief on Wednesday that he think a lockout is coming.

�I still feel that a lockout is coming in March,� Smith told Bloomberg Sports .

Smith's biggest point of contention is the NFL refusing to actually provide financial information relating to their claim that they're not pulling in enough cash. (Enough here, of course, is relative.)

�If this model is not working, i.e. teams are losing money, then we�re willing to see the evidence of that and make the changes,� Smith said. �But prove it. If not, what�s the justification for getting a billion back from us?�

Smith, along with most players, doesn't care for the also-impending possibility of an 18-game season.

�We don�t look at two extra games as being divorced from the health, medical and safety standpoint,� Smith said. �It�s impossible to divorce one part of this from the whole.�

That may be true -- however, it seems pretty likely that the league will get its 18-games one way or another. Also likely, as expressed by Smith's quotes, is the NFL locking its players out.

Owners and players are just too far apart right now, and because the 2010 season is beginning and because 2011 seems so far away (regardless of whether it's true or not), the urgency to really sit down, negotiate and hammer out a deal just isn't out there for either side.

Which is why there's a pretty good chance that the most important people, the fans, will end up suffering the most.

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Bodog Sports -- NCAA Week #2 Preview

Dirty — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:56:42 GMT

The University of Miami Hurricanes and Ohio State Buckeyes may have gotten off easy in Week 1, but they certainly won't in Week 2 when the two top-15 teams square off against each other on Saturday. Ohio State, fresh off a 45-7 victory over Marshall, will continue their quest to prove that they are National Championship contenders after winning the Rose Bowl last January.

Look for Miami to ride Jacory Harris once again after he threw for three touchdowns in the team's Week 1 win. Think that will be enough for them to supplant the Buckeyes at the top of the scoreboard come week's end? Don't just sit there, get in the game. Bet on NCAA Football with the Bodog Sportsbook.

Perhaps the reigning champion Alabama Crimson Tide are more your style. Though their dominance is well-known, their Week 2 opponent Penn State will cause concern. The Penn State Nittany Lions did nothing in Week 1 to dispel the notion that they are legit top-20 contenders with a victory over Youngstown State, but will that be enough to give them a reasonable shot at upsetting number one-ranked Alabama?

In their first match up of the season, the Tide proved why so many experts feel they have a realistic shot of following up last year's championship with another one. On Saturday Alabama head coach Nick Saban led his depleted squad without an injured Mark Ingram and suspended Marcell Dareus to a convincing win over San Jose State.

Ingram, listed as day-to-day with a knee injury, will be welcomed back should his health cooperate enough to allow him to do so, giving Alabama that much more of a scoring punch.

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Bodog Sports -- NFL Week #1 Preview

Dirty — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:51:29 GMT

After a four week preseason the 2010 NFL campaign is finally here, set to kick off Thursday with a bout between the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints (10/1 odds to win the 2011 Super Bowl) and Minnesota Vikings (12/1 odds to win the 2011 Super Bowl).

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When Vikings QB Brett Favre suits up for Minnesota it will be the first time since his costly turnover in last season's NFC Championship. Against who? You guessed it, Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. Will redemption ring true for the timeless Favre, or will Who Dat Nation show they just might make a run for the 2011 crown as well.

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Many experts have touted the Dallas Cowboys as this season's force to be reckoned with, and despite a sloppy preseason, that may still be the case. Tony Romo, DeMarcus Ware and Miles Austin will look to make prophets of their supporters by starting off on the right foot against the Washington Redskins.

The Cowboys, currently with 9/1 odds of taking home the championship will venture up to Landover, MD to take on the Redskins (30/1 odds to win the 2011 Super Bowl) and recently-acquired quarterback Donovan McNabb.

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Press Release -- New NFL season brings changes at Brobury

Dirty — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:46:35 GMT

We?re only hours away from the start of the 2010 football season and BroburySports (www.broburysports.com) is pulling out all the stops to make this the best year ever.

NFL Week 1 odds have been up for weeks and the New Orleans Saints (-5) will begin their title defense Thursday night against Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings.

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Brobury Sports -- Updated NFL Week #1 Odds

Dirty — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:42:48 GMT

Week 1 Odds fluctuations

The NFL Week 1 odds have been out for a few weeks and there have been some recent fluctuations. Here are the biggest ones from BroburySports.com.

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The first game is the defending champion New Orleans Saints (-5) hosting the Minnesota Vikings. The spread was off the board as Brett Favre hadn?t signed yet. Favre is back, but will be missing receiver Sidney Rice (hip), and these odds reflect that.

Cincinnati has dropped from six points to four at New England. The Patriots are very young at cornerback after losing Leigh Bodden for the season. Cincinnati has a number of passing weapons, including Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens. Ochocinco has already talked about a new touchdown celebration if he scores this week.

The Detroit Lions were seven-points ?dogs at Chicago, but have dropped to six. Quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to be much improved in his sophomore year. Meanwhile, Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler is struggling in the new Mike Martz? offense. He was an interception machine last year with 26.

Green Bay has jumped from one-point favorites at Philadelphia to three points. The Packers? offense is really clicking and could be the NFC?s best. The Eagles are a boom-or-bust type team with quarterback Kevin Kolb taking over for Donovan McNabb.

Baltimore has gone from +3 to +2 at the New York Jets on Monday night. New York just got cornerback Darrelle Revis signed and he?ll be starting in this game. This is a battle of Jets coach Rex Ryan against his old team that passed him over as head coach.

Note the Dallas spread is back up, staying steady at -3 �-points at Washington on Sunday night. Redskins? quarterback Donovan McNabb (ankle) looks able to play. The Cowboys first-team offense really struggled in the preseason.

Current Week 1 Odds

Minnesota (+5) at New Orleans - Thursday Night

Miami (-3) at Buffalo

Detroit (+6) at Chicago

Oakland (+6 �) at Tennessee

Cincinnati (+4) at New England

Carolina (+7) at NY Giants

Atlanta (-2 �) at Pittsburgh

Cleveland (+3) at Tampa Bay

Denver (+2 �) at Jacksonville

Indianapolis (-2) at Houston

San Francisco (-3) at Seattle

Green Bay (-3) at Philadelphia

Arizona (-4) at St. Louis

Dallas (-3 �) at Washington ? Sunday Night

Baltimore (+2) at NY Jets ? Monday Night

San Diego (-4 �) at Kansas City ? Monday Night

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Tiger Woods picked to Ryder Cup team

Dirty — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:45:49 GMT

NEW YORK -- Tiger Woods is going to the Ryder Cup as a captain's pick with his 71 victories and 14 majors. So is 21-year-old Rickie Fowler, who has never won anything at all.

U.S. Ryder Cup team

Corey Pavin's U.S. team faces the European squad Oct. 1-3 at Celtic Manor in Wales. His 12-man roster at a glance:

Player	Ryder Cup record
Stewart Cink	4-7-4
Rickie Fowler	1st Ryder Cup
Jim Furyk	8-13-3
Dustin Johnson	0-0-0
Zach Johnson	1-2-1
Matt Kuchar	1st Ryder Cup
Hunter Mahan	2-0-3
Phil Mickelson	10-14-6
Jeff Overton	1st Ryder Cup
Steve Stricker	0-2-1
Bubba Watson	1st Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods	10-13-2

Corey Pavin made an obvious choice and a surprising one Tuesday morning at the New York Stock Exchange when he added Woods and Fowler, along with former major champions Zach Johnson and Stewart Cink, to an American team that will try to retain the cup.
The Ryder Cup is Oct. 1-3 at the Celtic Manor in Wales. The United States won two years ago at Valhalla, and will try to win for the first time overseas since 1993 at The Belfry.
This will be the sixth Ryder Cup team for Woods, but the first in which he needed to be picked. Woods had finished first in the standings every time, including in 2008 when he spent the second half of the year recovering from knee surgery.
The eight Americans who qualified after the PGA Championship were Phil Mickelson, Hunter Mahan, Steve Stricker, Jim Furyk, Matt Kuchar, Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson and Jeff Overton.
Cink made his fifth consecutive team, while Johnson is playing for the second time.
The final selection -- and Pavin's most difficult -- went to Fowler, the first PGA Tour rookie to make the U.S. team. While the former Oklahoma State star has three runner-up finishes in his 11 months as a pro, he is the first American captain's pick to have never won.
Then again, no one else stood out over the last three weeks. In the final tournament before Pavin's picks, none of the 14 players on the captain's short list finished among the top 10. According to people with knowledge of the decision, the final selection came down to Fowler and big-hitting J.B. Holmes, who tied for 11th at the TPC Boston.
Among those left off were Anthony Kim, who missed three months this summer with thumb surgery and was bumped out of the top eight in the final qualifying tournament; former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover and Charley Hoffman, who closed with a 62 on Monday to win the Deutsche Bank Championship.
Fowler's selection gives the Americans five Ryder Cup rookies, and another player without a PGA Tour victory. Among the eight who qualified for the team was Overton, winless in his five years on tour.
Woods, who retained the No. 1 world ranking for the 274th consecutive week Monday at the Deutsche Bank Championship, became an obvious selection once he said at the PGA Championship that he wanted to be part of the team. He has been accused of being indifferent toward the Ryder Cup, and his career record of 10-13-2 is the one flaw in an impeccable career inside the ropes.
He will be going to Wales on his own -- his divorce was approved two weeks ago -- and no longer cutting such an invincible figure.
Woods has failed to win since returning at the Masters, although he appears headed in the right direction. He posted three rounds in the 60s at the Deutsche Bank Championship for the first time all year.
Europe's team has six Ryder Cup rookies -- Italian brothers Francesco and Edoardo Molinari, Peter Hanson, Rory McIlroy, Ross Fisher and PGA champion Martin Kaymer -- along with Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Padraig Harrington, Luke Donald, Miguel Angel Jimenez and U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell.
Zach Johnson won the Colonial in May, and the former Masters champion had been coming on strong in recent weeks. He finished one shot out of the playoff at the PGA Championship, and kept himself in the mix at the tour's playoff events. Cink, who won the British Open at Turnberry last year, has been making slow progress in recent months.
Only two of the eight American players who made the team have experience playing the Ryder Cup overseas. Cink has played in England and Ireland, while Johnson's only Ryder Cup was in Ireland.
"On the road, it's very different," Woods said. "You get booed a lot, you get jeered, and people say things they probably shouldn't say. I've had that experience and understand how to deal with it and make it a positive thing."

Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press

Ryder Cup: Tiger Woods among final four captain's picks - ESPN

The question: 12-0 Boise or 12-1 SEC, ACC champ?

Dirty — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:23 GMT

7:36 am September 7, 2010, by Tony Barnhart
I thought I had all my bases covered on Boise State yesterday. But for the past five seasons this football program has been a compelling thing to watch. Last night added yet another chapter to an incredible story and�I don�t think I�m overstating this�set the narrative for the rest of the 2010 college football season.
Yes, No. 5 Boise State beat Virginia Tech 33-30 Monday night in Landover, Md. But it wasn�t just the fact that the Broncos won. It was the WAY that they won. After coming out of the gate hard and knocking Virginia Tech back with a 17-0 run to open the game, the Hokies did what strong teams do. They settled down and began to grind it and wear Boise State down.
When Virginia Tech finally took the lead in the second half you expected Frank Beamer�s team to put the Broncos away. But there is a reason Boise State has won 50 games in the past four seasons plus this one night. They are poised. They are extremely well coached. And did I mention that they have a helluva quarterback?
Kellen Moore, who threw 39 touchdown passes and only three interceptions last season (that always looks like a typo when I see it) took his final opportunity and made the most of it Monday night in what was, for all intents and purposes, a road game.
Given the fact that EVERYTHING was on the line for Boise State�s season in that moment, Moore calmly and methodically drove his team down the field and delivered a 13-yard touchdown pass to Austin Pettis with only 1:09 left to win the game.
So let the debate begin anew. Let me refresh the argument based on what we saw last night.
If we get to the end of the season and there are multiple undefeated teams, one side of the argument says that Boise must be the odd man out because it did not play as tough a schedule as the SEC, ACC, Big Ten, or Big 12 conference champions. Here are the pertinent numbers based on the CBSSports.com�s Top 120 that ranks every Division I-A team and its strength of schedule. These numbers were done before last night�s game.
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Just look at the rankings and the SOS of the teams Boise plays after it faces Oregon State on Sept. 25. It is a very weak schedule because, after Boise, there aren�t many good teams in the WAC. That is a fact. Just look at those numbers and judge for yourself.
But here will be the Boise State side of this argument: Did you see us play? And if you did see us play is there any doubt, now that we are 50-4 since 2006, that we are a damned good team?
Boise State is a very good team. But there are a lot of very good teams out there. The question is: If you can only pick two teams to play for the BCS title, should Boise be one of them?
As I said yesterday, if we get to the end of the season and the SEC, ACC, Big 12, and Big Ten champs are all undefeated (that�s very unlikely, of course) then I don�t see the voters in the coaches and Harris polls telling one of the big boy conferences they have to make room for Boise. I could be wrong about that but I don�t think I am.
Where it gets fun, though, is if there are only two undefeated teams�Boise and somebody else�and if the SEC, ACC, Big Ten or Big 12 champ is 12-1 having played a conference championship game. We�ve seen those championship games push teams over the top of teams without championship games in the final BCS Standings (Remember Georgia in 2007?) THAT will be a fun argument.
But this much we do know. Boise is here and they are not going away if Oregon State doesn�t beat them on the blue rug on Sept. 25. With last night�s win the Broncos have earned the right to be in this argument.
Let the fun begin.
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Best Time to Play Online?

edward879 — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:04:57 GMT

Just curious as to when everyone plays online the most? Do you guys play during breaks at work or just after work? I have a bit more leeway right now since I'm home full time and can play whenever, but I've noticed some sites are relatively dead during daylight hours.

I have played poker for a number of years

edward879 — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:01:35 GMT

Привет всем,
Я играл в покер в течение ряда лет, и очень многое знать общие правила. У меня вопрос, хотя это о ставках, о которых я havnt сделали много. Ok, позволяет сказать, что мы играли Холдем, и я сладкий руку. Игрок передо мной ставки своем последнем чип и могу идти сложнее, но я хочу. Что же происходит? Я имею в виду я могу делать ставки только до видим свою ставку, и все остальные могут лишь делать то же самое. Правильно ли это? Очень простой вопрос, я знаю, но, как я сказал, что я только новые ставки на его сторону и любая помощь будет высоко оценен.
Спасибо.

How about this wolverine option today?

66Days — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:24:01 GMT

Michigans run game has been dominant today, and Uconns defense wasnt too bad last season either. Its only week 1 but they look impressive today. When the lines first came out, this was the first game that stood out to me too.

Bodog Poker Open V Tournament Series is Underway with a Guaranteed $200k in Prize Money

Dirty — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:38:50 GMT

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Daily Sports Roundup: September 4

Dirty — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:02:17 GMT

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Twins play host to the Rangers, the Braves take on the Marlins, and the top-ranked Tide start their season against San Jose State.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

The college football season gets underway in earnest on Saturday, with a slate that includes a pair of ranked matchups: No. 21 LSU vs. No. 18 North Carolina (at the Georgia Dome), and No. 24 Oregon State vs. No. 6 TCU (at Cowboys Stadium). Oddsmakers like the Tigers that first matchup; they're a 6.5-point favorite, with the total at 42 points. Meanwhile, TCU is a 13.5-point favorite in their game, with the total at 50.5.

Other games involving ranked teams on Saturday: Samford at No. 20 Florida State, Youngstown State at No. 19 Penn State, Miami (Ohio) at No. 4 Florida (-36.5), Eastern Illinois at No. 9 Iowa, LA-Lafayette at No. 23 Georgia (-28.5), South Carolina State at No. 16 Georgia Tech, Coastal Carolina at No. 25 West Virginia, No. 5 Texas (-30.5) at Rice, New Mexico at No. 11 Oregon (-34), Utah State at No. 7 Oklahoma, Western Kentucky at No. 8 Nebraska (-37.5), Arkansas State at No. 22 Auburn (-31), Tennessee Tech at No. 17 Arkansas, No. 12 Wisconsin (-20.5) at UNLV, and finally San Jose State at No. 1 Alabama (-37). The Crimson Tide will be playing without star running back Mark Ingram on Saturday.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Saturday has Toronto at the Yankees, the Angels at Oakland, Tampa Bay at Baltimore, Detroit at Kansas City, the White Sox at Boston, Cleveland at Seattle, and Texas at Minnesota. The Rangers are expected to send Colby Lewis (9-11, 3.56 ERA) to the mound in that last contest, while the Twins counter with Carl Pavano (15-10, 3.52 ERA). Righthander Lewis picked up a no-decision against the Twins back on August 24, giving up three runs over 6 1-3 innings; Texas is just 1-7 in Lewis' last eight starts. Righthander Pavano was tagged with the loss in that August 24 meeting, surrendering four runs on eight hits over his eight innings of work in that game.

Over in the National League on Saturday it's then the Mets at the Cubs, Colorado at San Diego, Cincinnati at St. Louis, Washington at Pittsburgh, Milwaukee at Philadelphia, Houston at Arizona, San Francisco at the Dodgers, and Atlanta at Florida. Jair Jurrjens (6-4, 4.38 ERA) is set to take on Josh Johnson (11-5, 2.28 ERA) in that Braves/Marlins matchup. Righthander Jurrjens is coming off a win over the Mets, giving up three runs on six hits over 5 2-3 innings in that contest while fanning eight. Righthander Johnson was denied a win against the Braves in his most recent trip to the mound despite giving up just one unearned run on three hits in his six innings of work.

UNC suspensions affect odds

Dirty — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:55:06 GMT

There?s already been one AP top-25 team to go down with No. 15 Pittsburgh losing to Utah. This Saturday promises plenty of more drama at BroburySports.com.

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The breaking news comes from North Carolina where 12 players have been suspended for the Saturday night game vs. LSU. This includes six starters, with star defensive linemen Marvin Austin and Robert Quinn, cornerback Kendric Burney and wide receiver Greg Little on the list.

No. 18 North Carolina has dropped from a one-point favorite to a seven-point underdog at Brobury. LSU is ranked No. 21, but is considered a longshot to win the SEC with powerhouses Alabama and Florida leading the way.

This 8 pm ET Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game is being played in Atlanta, Georgia.

No. 24 Oregon State (+13.5) vs. No. 6 TCU

The other marquee matchup on Saturday is TCU playing Oregon State. Kickoff is 7:45 pm ET. Note it?s being played at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. That?s very close to the TCU campus and they will have a big home field advantage.

TCU is a legit national title contender led by senior quarterback Andy Dalton. The offense doesn?t get a lot of publicity, but they scored 38.3 PPG last year, good for fifth in the country. At least some of that was due to playing in the point-happy MWC.

The defense was incredible last season, surrendering 12.8 PPG and giving up less total yards (239.7 per game) than anyone in the country. Coach Gary Patterson needs to replace defensive end Jerry Hughes and linebacker Daryl Washington, but they will be very good again.

Oregon State is trying to make a name for themselves in what?s expected to be a down year in the Pac-10. There?s a new quarterback in sophomore Ryan Katz and the offense could struggle early on.

The game plan should be to pound the ball with running back Jacquizz Rodgers (1,440 yards last year). His wide receiver brother James Rodgers could see a lot of short passes and screens to make Katz comfortable against this tough TCU defense.

The Oregon State defense struggled at the end of last year and still has big question marks.

The almost two-touchdown spread appears justified and Oregon State will need game-breaking plays from the Rodgers brothers to stay close.

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LSU tops 12 tailgating spots in college football

Dirty — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:36:14 GMT

By RALPH D. RUSSO

The Associated Press
It's not just a game in college football, it's a daylong party.

Ohio State fans dance while tailgating before an NCAA college football game between Marshall and Ohio State, Thursday, Sept 2, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 45-7. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2005, file photo, Brian Mosley, from Alexandria, La., surveys a tailgate spread of food prior to LSU NCAA college foottball game against Tennessee in Baton Rouge, La.5. (AP Photo/The Times-Picayune, Alex Brandon)

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2009, file photo, Mississippi football fans cheer as the team walks through the Grove on campus in Oxford, Miss. before the start of their NCAA college foootball game against Southeastern Louisiana. (AP Photo/Oxford Eagle, Bruce Newman)

In this photo taken, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, Ohio State fans dance while tailgating before an NCAA college football game between Marshall and Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 45-7. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)

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And out-partying the Southeastern Conference, with its passionate fans and mild weather for most of the season, is difficult.
But the SEC hasn't cornered the market on tailgating like it has national championships. If you're looking to go on a tailgating tour this season, here are the top 12 spots to hit.
1) LSU. It's all about the food. Hot dogs, burgers and brats? Please. Try spicy alligator, andouille sausage, gumbo, crawfish and maybe a little shrimp etouffee. Plenty of beverages to wash it all down, too.
2) Mississippi. Ten acres shaded by oak trees make The Grove one of the great gameday spots in America. The saying at Ole Miss goes something like this: "We may lose a game, but we never lose a party."
3) Washington. Tailgating in boats along Lake Washington, and the university even runs a shuttle boat to Husky Stadium. The scene makes up for the sketchy weather.
4) Tennessee. More boats � "Volunteer Navy" docks on the nearby Tennessee River � and lots of orange make Rocky Top quite the scene.
5) Ohio State. Take a walk down Lane Avenue and it's like a Buckeyes street fair. Then hit Buckeye Grove, where a buckeye tree has been planted for each Ohio State All-American.
6) Nebraska. Generally speaking, Cornhuskers fans have a reputation for being the nicest and most hospitable in college football. They also never run out of corn-fed beef.
7) Texas. Barbecue smokers big enough to fit a side of beef, the cheerleaders wear chaps and when it comes to college towns, Austin is about as good as it gets.
8) Penn State. Paternoville is the name of the tent city that sprouts up around Beaver Stadium the week before a game. For Temple, there might be a dozen or so tents. For Ohio State, the number might reach triple digits.
9) Auburn. Tailgating is not just for pregame at Auburn. Visit Toomer's Corner after the Tigers wins. It's where the campus and the city converge and students toilet paper the trees to celebrate victories.
10) Army. It's a much smaller affair at West Point and the eats aren't quite as elaborate, but the setting along the banks of the Hudson River is stunning.
11) Clemson. The fraternities band together on gameday for a massive party and a Tiger can't swing its tail without hitting a plate of barbecued meat.
12) Purdue: Makes the list for this alone: One Boilermakers fan converted a coffin into a grill and ice chest, and brought it to the game in a hearse.
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AP Sports Writer Paul Newberry contributed to this report.
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September 03, 2010 02:50 PM EDT

LSU tops 12 tailgating spots in college football

UNC's Sturdivant, Carter cleared to play vs. LSU

Dirty — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:31:14 GMT

CBSSports.com wire reports
Sep. 3, 2010 North Carolina linebackers Quan Sturdivant and Bruce Carter have been cleared to play in the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU on Saturday.
Safety Deunta Williams will not play due to the ongoing NCAA investigation into the program.
The three players didn't travel with the team when it left Chapel Hill for Atlanta on Friday morning as the school conferred with the NCAA on their status. While Sturdivant and Carter will play, the university said in a statement Friday night the NCAA needed more information before ruling on Williams.
The news means the Tar Heels will be without 13 players, including at least six starters from a defense that ranked among the nation's best last season.

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NCAA slams school for harmless fantasy leagues -- 3 years Probation and Golf Coach Resigns

Dirty — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:14:57 GMT

Missouri-St. Louis, ex-golf coach punished over fantasy leagues

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ST. LOUIS (AP) � The NCAA slapped the University of Missouri-St. Louis with two years of probation Friday, saying the former golf coach at the Division II school violated anti-gambling rules by running a "multimillion-dollar" fantasy sports league and playing in others.
The NCAA Division II Committee on Infractions also publicly reprimanded and censured the university and issued a three-year show-cause order for the former coach. The NCAA did not name the coach, but the university said Dustin Ashby was head coach from 2004 through 2008, when the violations occurred. The show-cause order limits Ashby's duties if he is employed at a NCAA member school through Sept. 2, 2013.
A phone message left with Ashby was not returned.
University spokesman Bob Samples noted that the probation does not affect postseason play or the eligibility of any student-athletes.
"We do not intend to appeal the ruling and we will abide by all the conditions of the probation," Samples said.
According to the NCAA, Ashby paid an entry fee and played fantasy football and baseball for prizes, violating NCAA rules on sports wagering. The coach also bought and operated an online fantasy football business.
"The former head coach was part-owner and facilitated all fantasy league competition for a multimillion-dollar operation," said Wendy Taylor May, senior associate athletics director at the University of California, San Diego, who chaired the infractions committee.
As part of his fantasy league operation, Ashby hired a former volunteer coach, identified by the university as Adam Frillman, who acted as commissioner, the NCAA said. Frillman then hired three of the team's golfers in 2008.
The university drew criticism from the NCAA for failing to adequately educate and monitor the men's golf program about rules concerning involvement in fantasy sports, and for inadequately investigating after learning of Ashby's possible involvement.
Ashby resigned in August 2009, though Samples would not say if the resignation was due to the NCAA investigation. Frillman also resigned. The three golfers hired by Frillman were initially declared ineligible once the university learned of the infractions, but were reinstated a short time later after the NCAA determined they did not appear to be in violation of any rules, Samples said.
NCAA rules against sports wagering list examples of activities that are not allowed. Those activities include "pools or fantasy leagues in which an entry fee is required and there is an opportunity to win a prize."
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is one of four schools under the University of Missouri System.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Jeremiah Masoli eligible at Ole Miss

Dirty — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:11:10 GMT

OXFORD, Miss. -- In another surprising twist to a month-long saga, Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has been cleared to play football just one day before the start of the season.
Three days ago, the NCAA ruled that the former Oregon quarterback had to sit out a season after enrolling at Mississippi. But the university appealed that decision and announced Friday that the NCAA Division I Subcommittee for Legislative Relief had overturned the first ruling.
Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt said he couldn't talk about specifics of Friday morning's appeals hearing but was thrilled with the committee's decision.
"It's a big lift for us and the team's really excited," Nutt said. "We feel very fortunate. Jeremiah and his family were in tears, they were so happy afterward.
"It's a great feeling," he said.
Masoli is expected to be the Rebels' starting quarterback this season, though Nutt said sophomore Nathan Stanley will start against Jacksonville State on Saturday because of the short notice.
Masoli played for Oregon the past two seasons, leading the Ducks to the Rose Bowl in 2009. But he was kicked off Oregon's team earlier this summer after two run-ins with police. He pleaded guilty to a second-degree burglary charge and was also cited for misdemeanor marijuana possession.
Masoli had already received an undergraduate degree from Oregon and decided to transfer to Ole Miss, where he entered the Parks and Recreation graduate program. The NCAA will often waive a one-year residency requirement for athletes who enter a graduate program not offered at the previous school but initially didn't clear Masoli because "the waiver exists to provide relief to student-athletes who transfer for academic reasons to pursue graduate studies, not to avoid disciplinary measures at the previous university."
Obviously, the NCAA subcommittee disagreed, and the Rebels' offense is likely better for it.
"We would like to thank the NCAA staff and subcommittee for approaching this case and all of its details with diligence and fairness," Ole Miss athletic director Pete Boone said in a released statement.
Masoli accounted for 51 total touchdowns over two seasons at Oregon and is considered one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the country.
In other Ole Miss news, it was determined after exams that defensive end Kentrell Lockett will not need heart surgery.
Information from ESPN's Joe Schad and The Associated Press was used in this report.

Ole Miss quarterback Jeremiah Masoli eligible for 2010 - ESPN

A Message to Casinos & Poker Rooms: APCW Perspectives Now for August 31st, 2010

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:33:42 GMT

J. Todd comments on the recent statements of the Commerce Casino, plus concerns of Nevada Poker Rooms about the future of online poker regulation. plus, Victory Poker jumping platforms and more industry news discussion.

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NCAA Football Preview: Arizona Wildcats vs. Toledo Rockets

Dirty — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:02:26 GMT

The Arizona Wildcats and the Toledo Rockets will both be looking to go 1-0 on the season when they meet at Glass Bowl on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 16�-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game's total is sitting at 61.

2009 Team Records: Arizona: 8-5 SU, 6-6 ATS Toledo: 5-7 SU, 5-7 ATS

Arizona most recently: When playing in September are 6-4 When playing on turf are 5-5 After being outgained are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Toledo most recently: When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 1-9 When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games Arizona is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games Arizona is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toledo's last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toledo's last 6 games at home Toledo is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games at home Toledo is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Next up: Arizona home to The Citadel, Saturday, September 11 Toledo at Ohio, Saturday, September 11