Chile signs Bielsa as coach through 2015
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08/03/2010 -
Santiago, Chile (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chile signed Marceloa Bielsa to a five-year
contract to remain coach of the national team.
Bielsa recently led Chile to the round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup, where the
South Americans lost to rival Brazil. The Argentine-born Bielsa will now coach
Chile through the next World Cup in Brazil in 2014.
He took over Chile in 2007 and led the team to second place in South American
qualifying. Chile then won two group matches against Honduras and Switzerland,
in its first World Cup appearance since 1998.
Chile last won a match at the World Cup in 1962, when it hosted the tournament
and finished third.
<< Bruce highlights CFL weekly awards
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hamilton wide receiver Arland Bruce III,
Edmonton defensive back Chris Thompson, Saskatchewan kicker Luca Congi and
Roughriders slotback Andy Fantuz were selected as the CFL's top performers for
Week 5
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Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alexei Ramirez was one of four players to drive
in two runs, as the Chicago White Sox pounded Detroit, 12-2, in the opener of
a day-night doubleheader at Comerica Park.
Ramirez, who collected four hits and
<< San Jose loses Opara, Beitashour to injuries
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Opara, the No.
<< Report: Seguin, Bruins agree to entry-level contract
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Bruins and center Tyler Seguin have
reportedly agreed to a three-year entry-level contract.
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2010 NHL Entry Draft behi
<< Johnson, Windsor and Simpson earn weekly AFL honors
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SIMPSON have been named the JLS Ironman, Russell Athletic
Offensive Players and Riddell Defensive Player of the Wee
Indians put Santana, Hafner on DL >>
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Tuesday, including placing catcher Carlos Santana on the 15-day disabled list
a day after he was injured in a play at the plate.
In the seventh inning of Monda
Atlanta's Solo named WPS Player of the Week >>
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Professional Soccer Player of the Week for Week 16 after leading the expansion
Atlanta Beat to a win and a draw.
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Flyers' Pronger undergoes successful surgery >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris
Pronger underwent successful knee surgery last week and is expected to be
ready in time for training camp, according to CSNPhilly.com.
The arthroscopic proce
Reds place SS Cabrera on DL, recall INF Francisco >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cincinnati Reds placed shortstop Orlando
Cabrera on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain on Tuesday.
Cabrera was injured while trying to beat out an inning-ending double play in
the top
House returns to the Heat >>
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat signed free agent guard Eddie
House on Tuesday.
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reported last week House had agreed to a two-year contract at the
Pacific-10 Conference odds
Teams that should be in: Stanford
Oregon and USC get their tickets punched after taking care of business this weekend. Yes, the Trojans' computer numbers aren't great, but there's no way the third-place team in this league is getting nixed. Grudgingly, I added Arizona after consultation with our Bracketologist. I don't know that Arizona will lose its last three (including a Pac-10 quarterfinal game), and even if the Cats do, I still can't see how they'd be left out, given the overall profile. That said, it bears watching, as three more L's would leave them at 18-12 (9-9) and on a 6-11 skid entering the Dance. It would be nice to see the Wildcats get at least one W in the Bay Area next week, as Cincinnati (albeit without Armein Kirkland and with a worse profile) was axed after a similar slide last season. I just couldn't rationalize having some of the other teams as locks and not having Arizona in that category -- there just aren't enough good teams behind the Cats to threaten their spot, it seems. Stanford has its fate in its own hands with the Arizona schools coming to the Farm to close out the regular season next weekend.
Should be in:
Stanford [17-10 (9-7), RPI: 40, SOS: 21] No shame in not getting a win in L.A., but that makes the home game against Arizona State a must-win ahead of what could be an intriguing meeting with Arizona should the Cats lose at Cal. Getting to 11 Pac-10 wins would make Selection Sunday much more comfortable, but 10's probably more than enough this season. The Cardinal have nonconference wins over Texas Tech and at Virginia to lean on, although they also lost badly to Air Force and Santa Clara at home.
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Work left to do: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Mississippi State
It looks more and more possible that no one from the SEC West will make the NCAAs. How weird is that? Tennessee and Vandy move into the locks category after more good work this weekend. Kentucky stays there, although it would be smart for the Cats to handle Georgia at home Wednesday ahead of a trip to the Swamp. Could a disaster scenario (two more L's and a first-round SEC tourney exit) somehow dislodge the Cats despite their incredible computer numbers? Still unlikely, but not worth chancing it.
Work left to do:
Alabama [19-9 (6-8), RPI: 43, SOS: 47] The tough L at Tennessee was understandable, and even created some hope. Unfortunately, that hope was dashed by a home loss to Auburn, which leaves the Tide in some real trouble. There's still no signature win on the profile (no, Kentucky doesn't count), and the computer profile is weakening rapidly. The Tide conceivably could beat Ole Miss and win at Miss. State to get to 8-8 and clinch at least a share of the West crown, but that's probably not enough right now. The Tide will need to do some work in the SEC tourney.
Georgia [16-10 (8-6), RPI: 52, SOS: 23] This is the team with the best chance to make it from this section right now. The Bulldogs rebounded from a terrible performance at Ole Miss to beat down Miss. State. Now they are at Kentucky (king of the RPI 51-100 win) and home to Tennessee. That would be worth a lot of computer points to get both (which is doable), as both teams are in the top 11 in RPI. Finishing at least 9-7 is an absolute must, and I would feel much better about the Dawgs' chances if they got both to get to 10 SEC wins. They also beat Gonzaga, but lost to ACC bubblers Georgia Tech and Clemson.
Mississippi [18-10 (7-7), RPI: 63, SOS: 79] Like everyone else in this division, Ole Miss gacked up a chance to stake a claim, losing by double figures at South Carolina. Even 9-7 likely is not nearly enough with a nonconference profile devoid of anything notable.
Mississippi State [16-11 (7-7), RPI: 66, SOS: 37] With a chance to get in the mix, these Bulldogs were leashed by their Georgia counterparts. Could they get to 9-7? I guess -- although winning at Arkansas, then beating Alabama is no lock -- but would that mean all that much for a team with this overall profile? Probably not. There's nothing of note (on the good side) in the nonconference profile. |
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