Wizards officially re-sign Arenas
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07/13/2008 -
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Wizards re-signed star
guard Gilbert Arenas on Sunday.
Terms were not disclosed but the Washington Post previously reported that
Arenas agreed to a six-year, $111-million contract with the club.
"Today is a great day for the Wizards organization," team president Ernie
Grunfeld said. "Gilbert is a phenomenal player and his value to the franchise
goes beyond what he brings to the court. We're proud and excited that we were
able to take care of our own free agents and open the 2008-09 season with a
healthy core intact."
A three-time All-Star, Arenas played the first eight games of the season for
the Wizards before needing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee,
the same knee that required surgery in the offseason.
He returned April 2 after missing 66 games during the regular season, but
continual problems with his surgically repaired knee forced him to end his
season following the Wizards' 100-97 loss to Cleveland in Game 4 of their
Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.
"I'd like to thank Mr. Pollin, Ernie Grunfeld, the entire Wizards organization
and, most importantly, the fans for their support and their commitment to
building a championship team," said Arenas. "I think with the players we have
on this roster, we can compete with anyone in the NBA and I look forward to
returning to the court next season on a mission to deliver a championship
banner to Washington D.C."
In seven NBA seasons, the 26-year-old Arizona product owns career averages of
22.8 points, 5.5 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game.
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American Idol Betting Odds: Season 6
The online gambling websites are in the process of deciphering each American Idol contestant and his or her chances of winning Season 6 to come up with the early American Idol betting lines.
Tim Dalton of MySportsbook.com has been locked away in a soundproof room coming up with all the latest tallies, we are told. "American Idol has become one of the most significant betting events of the year," claims Jack Black of MySportsbook.com. "Last year, millions were bet during the season across the globe, not just in America.
It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis. It's like Week 1 of the NFL. Pre-season means nada!
We do know the 24 finalists however.
Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24. He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway. He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien.
Brandon Rogers - Who?
Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition. He should go a good distance.
Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was. And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition. He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice! People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way.
"Blake Lewis should go far because of his uniqueness and looks. He's the boy next store with a twist - he beat boxes. But on top of this, he's a great singer, and I adore him," Payton O'Brien relayed.
A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”
Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes.
"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate. "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past. He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far. Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."
Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts)
And the others:
Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter
The girls
"Melinda Doolittle has one of the best voices," says MySportsbook.com Reporter and an acclaimed dancer in her own right, Destiney Lewis. "It is great to see a back up singer step out like she has. The girl needs to gain more confidence but that can also be a positive. I think she will go far."
Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.
"Single mom Lakisha Jones I suspect will be a pretty big favorite entering Week 1 of the competition," says Destiny Williams. Jones is an excellent singer and down to earth. "She'll have a wide appeal," echoed O'Brien.
Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.
Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.
Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan
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