Chargers LB Shawne Merriman doubtful for MNF

Merriman missed the start of training camp and sustained the injury shortly after joining the team. He is wearing a walking boot and is expected to be out for three weeks. read more

Eagles, Lions and Panthers starting QBs injured in Week 1

It has been a tough opening day for NFL quarterbacks so far. The Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, and Carolina Panthers all lost their starters. read more

Monday Night Football: What bettors need to know

The Ravens have a young quarterback with a big arm and playoff wins under his belt; they’ve got a hybrid tailback (Ray Rice), who’s dangerous running between the tackles and catching the ball in the flat; with the addition of T.J. Houshmandzadeh and ... read more

NFL Week 1 weather report

So far it looks like great weather for Week 1's schedule. We have a few games to take a look at before you make your wagers. read more

Where the action is: NFL Week 1 line moves

Around 65 percent of the action is on the Giants -7, but Carolina has seen a bit more sharp action. The public tends to back teams who are celebrating something. In this case, it is the first game in New Meadowlands Stadium. read more

Cowboys at Redskins: What bettors need to know

What a way to open the 2010 NFL season. Another installment of arguably the best rivalry in football will take place when the Cowboys travel to FedEx Field for a date with the Redskins. read more

NFL Poolies’ cheat sheet: Week 1

With Brandon Marshall gone to Miami and Knowshon Moreno nursing a hamstring injury, Denver lacks a big play option on offense. Last year's NFL sack leader, Elvis Dumervil, is out for the season with a chest injury. read more

NFL contest ready to crown handicapper King of Covers

Covers Contests and BetPhoenix.com are giving you the chance to back up those claims. Even better, they’re ready to crown a lucky member the King of Covers in their latest handicapping contests. read more

NFL prop shop: Manning, Schaub in Week 1 gunfight

A lot of folks will tell you that prop bets are for suckers, but there’s money to be made with these wagers. read more

NFL’s biggest betting mismatches: Week 1

There were as many holes in the Raiders rush defense last season as you might find in a red-light district brothel. The unit ranked 29th in the NFL in 2009, yielded an average of 155.5 yards per game and gave up a league-high 24 touchdowns. read more

Archive news

Gotye favourite to win 2012 Triple J’s Hottest 100

Gotye’s smash hit Somebody That I Used To Know is a dominant $1.11 favourite to take the number one spot in Triple J’s annual Hottest 100 countdown on Australia Day.

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Lleyton Hewitt to struggle against Viktor Troicki

Lleyton Hewitt is given little hope of victory in his first round Sydney International clash with Viktor Troicki on Tuesday, with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au installing the Australian as the $2.82 outsider and his Serbian opponent the $1.40 favourite.

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Serena Williams loses Australian Open 2012 favourtism

Speculation surrounding Serena Williams’ ankle injury has cost her favouritism at next week’s Australian Open, with punters getting on board Petra Kvitova to win the Grand Slam with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au.

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Away teams favoured in NBL

Three of the four away teams will start favourites in their respective Round 14 NBL matches this weekend with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au tipping Townsville, Gold Coast and the New Zealand Breakers to each earn valuable road wins.

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