Texans cut K Brown
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09/03/2010 - Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak conceded Friday that the team had cut longtime kicker Kris Brown.
Kubiak did not want to discuss the whole of the team's cuts at Friday's press conference, saying they would be officially announced Saturday when all NFL teams are required to set their rosters at 53 players for the season.
He did, however, feel the need to address the situation of Brown, who was the last player remaining from the original Texans team that began play in 2002. Kubiak called the decision "miserable" in acknowledging Brown had been with the team longer than he had.
The 2009 season was not one to remember for Brown, who had a number of devastating missed field goals in late-game situations as the club ended the season at 9-7 and just out of a playoff spot.
In all, Brown hit just 21-of-32 field goals last year, a career-low 65.6 percent accuracy rate for the 33-year-old veteran.
Kubiak also pointed to Neil Rackers' ability on kickoffs as a reason why he beat out Brown for the starting job.
Kubiak also indicated seventh-year cornerback Jacques Reeves had been released. Reeves played in 12 games, starting five, for Houston last season and recorded 31 tackles, one interception and seven passes defensed.
Also Friday, the Houston Chronicle is reporting the Texans signed running back Derrick Ward, who was cut by Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Kubiak acknowledged that the team worked out both Ward and former Raiders back Justin Fargas.
Ward managed just 409 yards and one score in 14 games last season for the Bucs after a breakout 2008 season with the Giants, in which he topped 1,000 yards while averaging 5.6 yards per attempt.
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New York, NY – October 3, 2007 – The dress rehearsal is over! The NHL preseason has ended and now that fans have had a glimpse of what is to come it is time to hit the book! Stanley Cup odds are live at MySportsbook.com, the world’s largest online sportsbook and casino.
The Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings remain on top of the odds charts after an impressive start in the preseason. Betting lines opened for both teams at 6-1 in June. Since then the Sens have fallen to 7-1 and the Red Wings are now caught in a pack including the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes, the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Ducks, all at 10-1.
MySportsbook.com has also posted props on each team’s point total for the regular season. The Senators lead the charge at 108.5 followed by the Ducks at 106.5. Detroit will attempt a repeat for the prize as the Red Wings are deadlocked with the Predators at 104.5 a piece. The temporary loss of highly touted rookie Evgeni Malkin puts a lot of pressure on the stick of assistant captain Sidney Crosby - his lowly Pittsburgh Penguins are listed at 71.5.
Even if bettors are not brave enough to put their money on the underdog, an early bet on the favorites at sportsbook.com tends to produce bigger payouts than a mid-season wager. Placing a $1,000 bet last summer on the Detroit Red Wings or Ottawa Senators would have paid out to $8,000 and $10,000 respectively, opposed to a $2,500 or $3,000 payout at the beginning of the playoffs.
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NHL Regular Season Points - Team Must Play 82 Games
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