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09/06/2007 - Grand Forks, ND (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The University of North Dakota announced Wednesday the five-year contract extension for men's hockey coach Dave Hakstol, and extended associate head coach Cary Eades and assistant coach Dane Jackson.
"This is an excellent package for UND Athletics and the hockey program," said Tom Buning, North Dakota athletic director. "We've been working on this package for a while, the administration put on the finishing touches."
Hakstol, who has taken North Dakota to three straight Frozen Fours in his three years as head coach, will earn a base salary of $210,000 per year, with added incentives of up to 25 percent of that number.
"I am happy that this package recognizes our entire coaching staff. It provides stability for our coaching team and allows us the opportunity to continue to work together in what we consider the best place in hockey. We can continue to concentrate on what is important; developing young men and winning hockey games," said Hakstol.
<< Paulino, Bucs top Cards
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ronny Paulino belted a three-run homer, and
Jack Wilson drove in three runs in Pittsburgh's 8-2 win over St. Louis,
spoiling Mark Mulder's 2007 debut and sending the Cardinals to another tough
defeat
<< Cubs top Dodgers to keep pace in NL Central
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mark DeRosa finished 3-for-4 with two RBI and
two runs scored, and the Chicago Cubs topped the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-2, in
the third of a four-game set.
Ted Lilly (14-7) held the Dodgers to six hits an
<< Bonds homers as Giants hold off Rockies
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Barry Bonds hit the 762nd home run of his
career, lifting the San Francisco Giants over the Colorado Rockies, 5-3, in
the conclusion of a three-game series at Coors Field.
Pedro Feliz had three hits
<< Schultz gets another shot at Senior Women's Amateur title
Sunriver, OR (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Anna Schultz reached the final at the
USGA Senior Amateur Championship for a second straight year by winning a pair
of matches on Wednesday at the Sunriver Resort.
Meanwhile, two-time defending cha
Report: Vikings, Williams agree to contract extension >>
St. Paul, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Vikings are expected to sign
Pro Bowl nose tackle Pat Williams to a three-year contract extension this
week.
According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the space-eater will ink the deal
Division leaders square off in Anaheim >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paul Byrd tries to win his fifth straight start this
evening when the red-hot Cleveland Indians begin a four-game series with the
LA Angels of Anaheim in a battle of division leaders at Angel Stadium.
Byrd is co
Tigers expect Sheffield back in finale with ChiSox >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Tigers should have Gary Sheffield back in the
lineup this afternoon when they play the rubber match of a three-game series
with the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park.
Sheffield, who is second on the tea
Boston's Wakefield aims for win No. 17 in Baltimore >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tim Wakefield targets win No. 17 this evening when the
Boston Red Sox open a four-game series with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden
Yards.
Wakefield, who is one victory off the pace of major league leaders Chien-Mi
American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout
An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.
Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off. Randy was not impressed though. Paula thought he started off fantastic. "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either.
Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed. Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact. He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition.
Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula. Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.
Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next. Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential. Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell. He sang "Careless Whisper".
22 year old Chris Richardson was up next. He was listed with +1100 odds coming in. He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great.
Nick was boring and pitchy. Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week. Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition.
Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds . These of course were the early odds. He was considered original for picking an "odd song". He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night.
Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good.
Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds. Great voice and a great sense of humor. He's a real standout. Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit. Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig".
Jared Cotter followed. He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition. The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good.
22-year old AJ Talbado, who has tried out for American Idol five times, was up next. "Kind of a theme park performance" said Simon. Though the judges felt he performed okay. Simon did feel AJ might be better than he originally thought.
Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition. He was the last to perform. He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start.
Tomorrow night, the ladies perform and I sure hope they do a better job than the boys. Check out all the American Idol betting odds here.
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