Red hot: TFC sold out for '09 season
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12/11/2008 - Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Toronto FC announced on Thursday that the Major League Soccer team has sold out its season seats for 2009 after it capped season sales at 16,000 for the second straight season.
"We're amazed at the support by our fans," Toronto FC Senior Director of Business Operations Paul Beirne said. "Having these graduates become season seat holders is exciting for us too. It's about welcoming and engaging new supporters for the upcoming season, who will now be able to experience the exciting atmosphere and not miss a minute of game day at BMO Field."
Toronto FC will open the 2009 MLS season on Saturday, March 21 in Kansas City, followed by a match Saturday, March 28 in Columbus. TFC will play its home opener at BMO Field on Saturday, April 4 against the expansion Seattle Sounders FC.
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<< Portsmouth's Adams rejects Nugent links
Portsmouth, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Portsmouth manager Tony Adams has
dismissed reports linking striker David Nugent with a move to Everton.
Nugent, 23, is reported to be wanted by the Toffees to help fill the void
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<< Snow forces cancellation at Fair Grounds
New Orleans, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It doesn't happen very often, but a late
autumn snow storm caused the Fair Grounds to cancel Thursday's racing card.
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<< Carolina recalls Rodney from Albany
Raleigh, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Carolina Hurricanes recalled defenseman
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Rats, it was announced on Thursday.
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<< Moose recall Ramsey from ECHL Victoria
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Raleigh, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Carolina Hurricanes placed defenseman Frantisek Kaberle on injured reserve Thursday. Playing in his third game since breaking his leg in an October 17 contest at Los Angeles, Kaberle suffered a le
Celtic's Strachan rues previous slips >>
Glasgow, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Celtic manager Gordon Strachan was left
to rue previous dropped points after it ended its Champions League group stage
campaign with 2-0 win over Villarreal.
The Bhoys were already resigned to fin
Knicks' Mobley retires due to heart condition >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Knicks guard Cuttino Mobley
announced his retirement Thursday after visiting several heart specialists
regarding his health condition.
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Jaguars place Taylor on IR >>
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FOOTBALL BETTING : Cassel Signs Contract
Kansas City, MO - Kansas City has not officially named Matt Cassel its starting quarterback, but there can be no doubt now.
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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
nse to accommodate his specific abilities.
Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."
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