Celtics sign Darius Miles

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08/22/2008 - Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Celtics signed oft-injured free agent forward Darius Miles on Friday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Miles, the former No. 3 overall draft pick in 2000 by the Los Angeles Clippers out of East St. Louis High School, has missed the last two and a half seasons after microfracture surgery on his right knee.

The 6-foot-9, 235-pound forward averaged a career-high 14 points and 4.6 rebounds in 40 games for the Trail Blazers in the 2005-06 season before injuring his knee. Reports have also circulated this year that the 26-year-old will have to serve a 10-game suspension when he returns to play due to a violation of the league's drug policy.

That did not deter the defending NBA champions from adding Miles to their roster, though.

"Darius has been in twice for workouts with us and has impressed us with his progress, health, and attitude," said Celtics general manager Danny Ainge. "Darius will have the next couple of months to prove to myself and Coach (Doc) Rivers that he can help us win."

Miles has posted career averages of 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.15 blocks in 412 career games with the Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Portland.

"I've watched the Boston Celtics play a lot last year and loved what I saw in their teamwork and chemistry on the court and it's the team that I want to try to resume my career with," said Miles. "I am excited about having an opportunity to play on a team that I feel my personality fits with and a team that can have great success on the court."

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MySportsbook.com week 1 NFL lines


Now that the 2008 NFL schedule is finally out, it is only matter-of-course for lines on “Week 1” to follow.  Of course MySportsbook.com is the first to churn out odds for the NFL’s inaugural week for the upcoming season.   Expect a lot of fireworks the first Thursday night of the season as the defending champion Indianapolis Colts face off against the surprise of the 2008 season, the New Orleans Saints.  These teams were ranked #1 and #3 in the NFL respectively a season ago so a high scoring affair could be in order.  As of now, the Colts will be giving 6 points to the Saints; keep in mind the Saints were one of the better road teams last season going 6-3 SU and 7-2 ATS.  The first Monday night of the season will again provide a “double feature”. Coming off a disappointing season, the Cincinnati Bengals will look to get back to playoffs and improve their public image as they take on the AFC North favorite Baltimore Ravens.  The second game features a couple of teams that haven’t had too much success recently but each could make some noise if the NFC is as weak as it was last year as the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals. The most interesting game of the opening week will feature the NFC champion Bears as they hit the road to take on the NFL’s top team during last year’s regular season, the San Diego Chargers.

MySportsbook.com Week 1 odds:

Saints +6 @ Colts -6

Falcons @ Vikings (pick ‘em)

Panthers @ Rams (pick ‘em)

Broncos -3.5 @ Bills +3.5

Chiefs -1 @ Texans +1

Dolphins +3 @ Redskins -3

Patriots -5 @ Jets +5

Eagles -3.5 @ Packers +3.5

Steelers -4 @ Browns +4

Titans +6 @ Jaguars -6

Bears +6 @ Chargers -6

Lions +3 @ Raiders -3

Bucs +6.5 @ Seahawks -6.5

Giants +4 @ Cowboys -4

Ravens +3 @ Bengals -3

Cardinals +3 @ 49ers -3

 Super Bowl line (2008)

NFC +6.5 vs. AFC -6.5

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