Ex-Oilers owner pleads to bankruptcy perjury
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05/27/2010 - RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) -Former Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington has pleaded guilty to perjury in a Southern California bankruptcy fraud case. The 68-year-old Pocklington entered the plea in a federal court in Riverside on Thursday. Under a plea deal, he'll be sentenced in August to probation and home detention. Pocklington was arrested at his Palm Desert home last year on allegations that he concealed assets after filing for bankruptcy in 2008. He claimed nearly $20 million in debts and about $3,000 in assets. Pocklington acknowledged he concealed two bank accounts and failed to disclose two storage units. Pocklington's Oilers won five titles in seven years before he sold the franchise in 1998. A decade earlier he surprised the hockey world by trading Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
<< NBA rescinds Perkins 'T'; can play in Game 6
BOSTON (AP) -Boston's Kendrick Perkins will be eligible to play in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Orlando Magic.The NBA said Thursday that one of the two technical fouls Perkins received in Game 5 was rescinded. That means Perki
<< New York's Robinson out 5-6 weeks after surgery
Secaucus, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Red Bull New York midfielder Carl Robinson
underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his right
knee and will miss 5-6 weeks.
Robinson was acquired in March from Toronto FC in ex
<< Rays search for answers in opener vs. White Sox
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Rays haven't had many low points over the
first two months of this 2010 season, but the current American League leaders
certainly find themselves in a tailspin heading into a four-game series with
the Chi
<< Yankees have brooms ready for Twins
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Yankees seem to be enjoying the Minnesota
Twins' new stadium as much as they did the old one. The defending world
champions will attempt to cap off their first-ever visit to Target Field with
a seri
<< Confident Red Sox kick off set with Royals in Beantown
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Red Sox are back, and so is David Ortiz.
Coming off an impressive road sweep of the team with the best record in
baseball, the resurgent Red Sox return home for a four-game series with the
lowly Kansas
Ghana's Essien ruled out of World Cup >>
Accra, Ghana (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ghana midfielder Michael Essien will miss the
World Cup due to a knee injury.
Essien, who plays for Chelsea in England's Premier League, was injured in the
Africa Cup of Nations in January and missed most t
Boston's Perkins eligible for Game 6 after technical rescinded >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The NBA has rescinded the second technical
foul issued to Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins in Game 5 on Wednesday,
meaning he is eligible for Friday's Game 6 at TD Garden versus the Orlando
Magic.
Van Persie leads Dutch over Mexico in friendly >>
Freiburg, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Robin van Persie scored twice to lead the
Netherlands to a 2-1 win over Mexico on Wednesday in a World Cup warm-up match
between the two qualifiers.
Van Persie scored both goals in the first half and the
Rockies call up RHP Daley, demote LHP Smith >>
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colorado Rockies on Thursday recalled right-
hander Matt Daley from Triple-A Colorado Springs and optioned lefty Greg Smith
to the Sky Sox.
Daley has made 19 relief appearances for the Rockies this season,
Hawks owner Gearon fined for LeBron comments >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Atlanta Hawks owner Michael Gearon has been
fined $25,000 by the NBA for comments made about LeBron James' possible free
agency this summer.
Gearon's comments, which appeared in the Atlanta Journal Cons
Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS. Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned. For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go. As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190). Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet. For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction. On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later. Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick. Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com
New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season.
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS.
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