03/05/2007 - Louisville, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The world's best known racetrack, Churchill Downs, has reached an agreement with Magna Entertainment to become partners in broadcasting. The partnership includes Churchill Downs purchase of half of Magna's horse racing television channel, HRTV.
"With the inclusion of Churchill Downs-owned racing content on HRTV, this television channel becomes a significant destination for horse racing fans," said Magna Chief Executive Officer Michael Neuman. "With Magna Entertainment and Churchill Downs serving as anchor tenants, HRTV represents a subscriber acquisition opportunity for carriers and a distribution opportunity for content providers to consider as their television rights become available."
Magna Entertainment's parent company, Magna Corporation, owns several racetracks, including Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park and Pimlico Race Course.
Churchill Downs is the home of the $2 million Kentucky Derby, the first jewel in thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown. Until recently the racetrack offered its races on TVG television.
HRTV will also broadcast racing from the Fair Grounds in New Orleans, Arlington Park in Chicago, and Calder Race Course in Florida, all owned by Churchill Downs.
The main purpose of the agreement is to broaden the appeal of horse racing to the public and pursue industry growth.
"We believe the business initiatives we're launching will benefit customers in many ways, including the optimal distribution of simulcast content originating from Churchill Downs and Magna Entertainment owned racetracks to other tracks, OTBs, casinos and ADW (advance deposit wagering) providers," said Churchill Downs' President and Chief Executive Officer Robert L. Evans.
<< WCC Tournament title up for grabs as Broncos battle Bulldogs
Portland, OR (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs and the second-
seeded Santa Clara Broncos will meet this evening in the title game of the West
Coast Conference Tournament.
Santa Clara was on place to win the WCC regular se
<< Patriots and Rams meet for CAA Tournament title
Richmond, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - An automatic bid for the NCAA Tournament is up
for grabs tonight as last year's Cinderella George Mason takes on the Rams of
Virginia Commonwealth in the title game of the 25th annual Colonial Athletic
Asso
<< Isles, Rangers ready for key Gotham series
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A crucial home-and-home set between bitter intracity rivals
begins tonight at New York's Madison Square Garden, where the Rangers and
Islanders resume a season series that's been one sided so far.
The clubs have met
<< Wilson survives four-man playoff to win Honda
Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mark Wilson drained a birdie putt on
the third playoff hole to win the Honda Classic.
Wilson, who was in the playoff with Jose Coceres, Camilo Villegas and Boo
Weekley, converted from just ove
Heat resume homestand vs. Atlanta >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat continue a six-game homestand this evening
when they welcome the ice-cold Atlanta Hawks to the AmericanAirlines Arena.
The Heat got their residency off to a great start on Friday behind one of
Shaquille O'N
Wade plans to return this season >>
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Miami Heat All-Star guard Dwyane Wade plans to
return to the basketball court this season.
According to a report in the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, the reigning NBA
Finals MVP will not undergo season-e
UNC star has broken nose >>
Chapel Hill, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - University of North Carolina star Tyler
Hansbrough reportedly has a small, non-displaced fracture of his nose and will
likely need a root canal to fix a tooth, following an injury suffered in the
team's
Moser out at Illinois State >>
Normal, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Porter Moser has been fired as men's basketball
coach at Illinois State after four seasons with the school.
Moser guided the Redbirds to a record of 51-67, and his winning percentage of
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Matt Kenseth And Kevin Harvick Favorites To Take NASCAR Nextel Cup Championship
(September 15)—The NASCAR season has hit the homestretch with the opening event on this year’s Chase for the Cup taking place this weekend at the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. With 10 races remaining to determine the Cup Series champion, leading online sportsbook MySportsbook.com today announced odds on all 10 Chase qualifying drivers capturing the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship.
One of the largest sportsbook sites on the Internet, MySportsbook.com currently lists the top two drivers in the point standings as the early favorites to win the Nextel Cup. Entering the Chase for the Cup with a slim five-point lead in the point standings, 2003 NASCAR champ Matt Kenseth has been made a slight favorite to win his second Cup at 7/2 betting odds. 2001 Cup Rookie of the Year Kevin Harvick has betting odds listed at 5/2 and four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon is listed at 6/1 to capture the Nextel Cup this year.
Hoping to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father who won six NASCAR titles, Dale Earnhardt Jr. stands at 8/1 to breakthrough with his first Cup victory. Staying with the family theme, MySportsbook.com lists 2005 Rookie of the Year Kyle Busch at 14/1 to succeed big brother Kurt’s 2004 NASCAR title. While Kasey Kahne was the final driver to qualify for the Chase with a third place finish last week, the oddsmakers give him a fighting chance at 10/1 mainly due to several mile-and-a-half tracks remaining on the schedule. Despite going winless on the NASCAR circuit this season, Jeff Burton enters the Chase at 5/1 to capture the Cup title. Meanwhile, rookie Denny Hamlin is 4/1 to win the championship, while veteran driver Mark Martin enters the Chase for the Cup as a 15/1 long shot to win his first NASCAR title in his 24th and final season.
MySportsbook.com will offer comprehensive Nascar betting lines on every race remaining on the Nextel Cup series including driver match-ups, props and odds to win each race. For a complete list of NASCAR odds, please visit www.MySportsbook.com.
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El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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