09/20/2008 - Dover, DE (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - NASCAR announced Saturday it has amended its substance-abuse policy to include random testing beginning in 2009. The sanctioning body made the announcement at the Dover International Speedway, where the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series are competing this weekend.
The amended policy mandates that all drivers in NASCAR's three national series be tested, and team owners must also verify that all licensed crew members have been tested by a certified lab prior to the start of next season.
In addition, NASCAR will test its officials before the season begins. Drivers, over-the-wall crew members and NASCAR officials thereafter will be subject to random tests throughout the year.
"We have made a very good policy even better with the addition of random tests," NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France said. "NASCAR's policy has long given us the ability to test anyone, anywhere, at anytime. Random tests now provide us and the industry with additional information."
NASCAR will continue to work with its outside experts at AEGIS Sciences Corporation. AEGIS has worked with NASCAR on designing and implementing its substance-abuse policy.
NASCAR's substance-abuse policy prohibits the misuse or abuse of any drug, and their policy for testing someone who is of "reasonable suspicion" remains in effect.
Penalties for violating NASCAR's substance-abuse policy will remain the same, immediate suspension from competition. While it is possible that a competitor could receive a lifetime ban for just one violation, a third violation will automatically result in a lifetime ban.
<< Dundee United grabs first win at Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A Francisco Sandaza penalty kick in the
47th minute was enough to lift Dundee United to its first win of the season on
Saturday, a 1-0 triumph over Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium.
Sandaza was given the
<< Nationals aim to even series with visting Padres
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Second-year southpaw John Lannan will try to reach double-
digit wins tonight, when the Washington Nationals host the San Diego Padres in
the middle matchup of a three-game series at Nationals Park.
Lannan, an 11th-round
<< Dodgers vie for quick turnaround against Giants
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After having a seven-game home winning streak halted, the
National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers will try to rebound quickly
when they resume a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants tonight at
Dodger
<< Desperate D-Backs continue key series with Rockies
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A franchise-record road losing streak has the Arizona
Diamondbacks on the verge of missing the postseason. The club will try again
to solve its road problems when it battles the Colorado Rockies in the second
contest
Mike Bryan, Fish keep U.S. alive in Davis Cup semifinal >>
Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The United States is still alive in its Davis
Cup defense, as the doubles duo of Mike Bryan and Mardy Fish won a five-set
marathon against Spain's Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez in a doubles
rubber
Busch grabs pole for Nationwide race at Dover >>
Dover, DE (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kyle Busch won the pole for Saturday's Camping
World RV Sales 200 Nationwide Series race at the Dover International Speedway.
The No.18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota driver rounded the one-mile, concrete-
surface
Around the CFL: Flutie among five inducted into Hall of Fame >>
Hamilton, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It's Hall of Fame weekend in the CFL, with
Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie leading the way.
The former Boston College star headlines the list of the five newest
inductees. Joining Flutie for enshrinement int
Arsenal downs Bolton to take over top spot >>
Bolton, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arsenal secured a 3-1 win over Bolton at
the Reebok Stadium on Saturday to move into first place in the Premiership.
Kevin Davies put Bolton ahead in the 14th minute, but Arsenal stormed back
with g
In part two of MySportsbook.com’s draft preview, we’ll take a look at a division that was extremely disappointing last season: the NFC South. Many “experts” predicted the Panthers to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, of course they could not even make the playoffs in an extremely weak NFC. The Saints definitely made up for the disappointing seasons of their NFC South brethren by exploding out of no where en route to the NFC Championship game. For the avid NFL gambler, it is imperative to pay attention to the NFL draft. Although free agency gets a ton of publicity, the successful franchises build their teams around the draft.
1. New Orleans Saints
Who would have thought this time last year that the Saints would be the favorites to win the NFC South for the 2007 campaign? New Orleans is loaded with firepower on the offensive side of the ball but with the exodus of Joe Horn they will most likely look to draft a WR on Day 1. Despite having the NFL’s 3rd ranked pass defense last season, the Saints will most likely upgrade their CB’s with one of their first two picks. Other possibilities for the Saints will be TE and DT. Because of where they will be selecting (27th), the Saints could go the “best available player” route which could net a LB.
Key additions: Eric Johnson TE, Troy Evans LB, David Patten WR
Key loses: Joe Horn WR,
Team needs: CB, WR, TE, LB, DT
Possible draftees: Aaron Ross CB Texas, Darrelle Revis CB Pitt, Ted Ginn Jr. WR OSU, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Chris Houston CB Arkansas, Greg Olsen TE Miami
2. Carolina Panthers
Carolina was one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL last season. With the signing of David Carr, expect the very first quarterback controversy to come out of Carolina if Jake Delhomme doesn’t rebound quickly from an average 2007 season. With veteran safety Mike Minter getting up there in age, they will look to draft a safety on Day 1 but probably not in the first round. LB is another need with the loss of Chris Draft to go along with Dan Morgan’s concussion problems. If TE Greg Olsen is still on the board, he might be too good to pass up despite their needs on the defensive side of the ball.
Key additions: David Carr QB
Key loses: Chris Draft LB
Team needs: LB, TE, S, OT
Possible draftees: Greg Olsen TE Miami, Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Levi Brown OT PSU
3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were another NFC South team to have a disappointing 2007 season. The Falcons have been plenty busy during the off season with plenty of players coming and going including a new head coach. The Falcons were able to improve their draft position with the trade of coveted backup QB Matt Schaub. High on the list of Day 1 needs will be a defensive end to replace Patrick Kerney and a hard hitting safety since Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career. With an additional 2nd round pick, the Falcons could attempt to trade up to acquire local product WR Calvin Johnson.
Key additions: Joey Harrington QB, Toniu Fonoti OG, Joe Horn WR
Key loses: Justin Griffen RB, Patrick Kerney DE, Matt Lehr OG, Ashley Lelie WR, Matt Schaub QB
Team needs: DE, S, OT, WR, DT
Possible draftees: LaRon Landry S LSU, Amobi Okoye DT Louisville, Levi Brown OT PSU, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas, Alan Branch DT Michigan
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age really caught up to the Bucs last season. The Bucs still have plenty of household names on defense in Ronde Barber, Simeon Rice and Derrick Brooks but the one thing those three have in common is unfortunately age. It is imperative for the Bucs to get much younger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Despite having bigger needs on the defensive side of the ball, WR Calvin Johnson is the most likely pick if he is still available when the Bucs pick at the four spot. This would suit Bucs’ faithful just fine as Johnson is widely considered the top talent in the draft and it is a position of need for the Bucs.
Key additions: Jeff Garcia QB, Kevin Carter DE, Torrie Cox CB, Cato June LB
Key loses: Dewayne White DE, Sean Mahan OG
Team needs: WR, LB, DE, CB (Youth on defense!)
Possible draftees: Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech, Gains Adams DE Clemson, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
It is never too early to start betting on the NFL. Log on to MySportsbook.com to checkout all of the NFL futures for the upcoming season. On the clock: the NFC North
Odds to win the NFC South:
New Orleans Saints 8-5
Carolina Panthers 2-1
Atlanta Falcons 12-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-2
Odds to win the NFC:
New Orleans Saints 13-2
Carolina Panthers 7-1
Atlanta Falcons 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-1
Odds to win the Super Bowl:
New Orleans Saints 18-1
Carolina Panthers 20-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75-1
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The most popular sports to bet on are NFL and college football along with NBA and NCAA basketball. There are multiple betting opportunities within those sports, beginning with the basic wager on a game’s outcome (also called betting the side). College Football Point spreads are used in both football and basketball in an attempt to even the attractiveness of each team in a match-up. ( See our article detailing how and why point spreads are made)
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Another bet across all major team sports including football, basketball, baseball, and hockey involves wagering on the amount of scoring in a game, called an Over/Under total. For example, the Over/Under total on Super Bowl XXXIX was 48, which means a bettor could wager whether there would be more or less than 48 points scored by both teams combined in the game.
The final score of Super Bowl XXXIX was 24-21; the scoring of both teams added up to 45, which means the game went Under . So Under bettors won, and Over bettors lost.
Sports gambling doesn’t end there. Betting sides and totals are the most common wagers available everywhere, but many sportsbooks also offer future bets on big upcoming events like who will win next year’s Super Bowl and what movie will win Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
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