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<< Mussina goes on 15-day DL
SEATTLE (AP) -The New York Yankees placed right-hander Mike Mussina on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained right groin one day after they said they only expected him to miss one start.The move is retroactive to Monday. Mussina left Ne

<< Henson done with Cowboys, Romo still No. 2 QB behind Bledsoe
IRVING, Texas (AP) -Drew Henson won't be on the Dallas Cowboys roster this season, and the former third baseman once considered the team's quarterback of the future might be on the trading block.``I just didn't see enough,'' coach Bill Parcells said

<< Judge refuses to let Ohio coach withdraw no contest plea
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -A judge refused to let Ohio coach Frank Solich withdraw his no contest plea Wednesday to a drunken driving charge, finding that there was ample evidence to support the offense.Solich had asked to drop the plea based on his claim t

<< Culpepper returns to the scene of his devastating injury
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -The last time Daunte Culpepper faced the Carolina Panthers, he was hauled off the field with three torn knee ligaments and his playing career in doubt.Culpepper returns to Bank of America Stadium on Thursday with a new team and

Life without Lelie leaves big questions in Denver >>
DENVER (AP) -Now that recalcitrant receiver Ashley Lelie is no longer their problem, the Denver Broncos will spend the next several months answering two key questions:-Are they better without him?-Are they better off without him?``It's tough to know

Indians allow 10 1st-inning runs, rally to beat Royals in 10th >>
The Kansas City Royals got off to a great start with a record-setting first inning.Nine innings later, they set a few more marks - ones they'd like to forget.Ryan Garko and Hector Luna hit run-scoring singles in the 10th inning, capping the Clevelan

Pacers re-introduce Harrington >>
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -The Indiana Pacers thought Al Harrington filled a need. Al Harrington just wanted to win.The combination brought him back to Indiana for a second chance with the Pacers.``I'm happy to be back, finally get back to winning again,''

Baez going on DL after appendectomy >>
ATLANTA (AP) -Braves reliever Danys Baez went on the 15-day disabled list after undergoing an appendectomy.He had the operation late Wednesday after the Braves' 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Atlanta, which was off Thursday, will call up a play

Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value

If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture.  Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).

For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot.  The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.

TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the  drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.

"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,'  it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."

"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.

Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash.  Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win. 

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