Super wager: $1M bet made on underdog FalconsSuper wager: $1M bet made on underdog Falcons
Super wager: $1M bet made on underdog Falcons
Super wager: $1M bet made on underdog Falcons
Dereck Rodriguez, who is pitching for the Criollos de Caguas in the Caribbean Series this week, grew up in clubhouses across the Major Leagues and around some of the biggest names. Now, he’s determined to make a name for himself.
One edge the New England Patriots have over the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday’s Super Bowl can’t be denied: experience. Sure, New England (16-2) has a bunch of young players – 16 with four years or less in the NFL – and the Falcons (13-5) actually have four guys who have played in a Super Bowl: Dwight Freeney, Courtney Upshaw, Dashon Goldson and Philip Wheeler. When a team has a quarterback and a coach in their seventh Super Bowl together, along with a slew of players who helped it win the championship just two years ago, well, that’s the kind of experience that can be key.
One edge the New England Patriots have over the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday’s Super Bowl can’t be denied: experience. Sure, New England (16-2) has a bunch of young players – 16 with four years or less in the NFL – and the Falcons (13-5) actually have four guys who have played in a Super Bowl: Dwight Freeney, Courtney Upshaw, Dashon Goldson and Philip Wheeler. When a team has a quarterback and a coach in their seventh Super Bowl together, along with a slew of players who helped it win the championship just two years ago, well, that’s the kind of experience that can be key.
(Officialsportsbetting.com) – Sergio Garcia shot a third-round 68 to finish three shots clear of his Ryder Cup team mate Henrik Stenson in the Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday. Spaniard Garcia birdied his 33rd and last hole of a long day after the second round was disrupted by high winds to move to 16 under par and in a strong position to win his 12th European tour title. “At the end it was very, very dark, I’ll tell you that,” Garcia, 37, told the Tour website.
Sergio Garcia shot a third-round 68 to finish three shots clear of his Ryder Cup team mate Henrik Stenson in the Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday. Spaniard Garcia birdied his 33rd and last hole of a long day after the second round was disrupted by high winds to move to 16 under par and in a strong position to win his 12th European tour title. “At the end it was very, very dark, I’ll tell you that,” Garcia, 37, told the Tour website.
Garcia holds 3-shot edge entering Dubai final
Hank Aaron beamed with pride as approximately 800 guests gathered at the Delta Flight Museum on Friday night to provide him an early birthday party. Some of the most treasured artifacts from his legendary career were flown in from Cooperstown for this celebration, which counted Hall of Famers Frank Robinson and Bud Selig among its distinguished guests.
“Super” weekend that this is, let’s try to identify some of baseball’s soon-to-be superstars, players who are bound and determined to occupy a more prominent place in the public consciousness.
Sergio Garcia took a three-shot lead halfway through the Dubai Desert Classic when the second round was completed on Saturday. Garcia, the world No. 15, added a 5-under-par 67 to the 65 he shot on Thursday to reach 12 under. Nacho Elvira shot a 68 to move into second place with a 9-under-par 135.