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04/12/2007 - Irving, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Drew Bledsoe, a former No. 1 overall draft selection and one of the most prolific passers in NFL history, retired Wednesday.
The retirement ends a 14-year career in which Bledsoe threw for 44,611 yards and 251 touchdowns for the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys. The 35-year-old, who started for New England when the Patriots lost the Super Bowl to Green Bay in 1996, and who sat on the bench as Tom Brady led the Pats past the Rams in the Super Bowl in 2001, ranks fifth all-time with 3,839 completions, seventh all-time in passing yards, and 13th in touchdown passes.
"I feel so fortunate, so honored, to have played this game that I love for so long, with so many great players, and in front of so many wonderful fans," stated Bledsoe. "I fulfilled a childhood dream the first time I stepped on an NFL field, and the league did not let me down one time. I retire with a smile on my face, in good health, and ready to spend autumns at my kids' games instead of my own. I'm excited to start the next chapter of my life."
Bledsoe helped the Dallas Cowboys to a 9-7 mark in '05 and was 3-3 as a starter -- passing for 1,164 yards with seven touchdowns and eight interceptions -- last season before being benched in favor of Tony Romo.
The Cowboys released the veteran quarterback in March.
The top overall pick in the 1993 draft out of Washington State, Bledsoe made four Pro Bowls in his career. He lost his job to then-backup Tom Brady after being sidelined early in the 2001 season, but returned in the AFC championship game that year when Brady went down, and led the Pats to a victory and a berth in the Super Bowl. Brady went on to win the MVP in the big game, leading the drive that set up Adam Vinatieri's last-second field goal that clinched New England's first championship.
Bledsoe was acquired by Buffalo in 2002, and started for the team through 2004. He requested his release, however, after the team informed him that J.P. Losman would be the starter in 2005.
<< Henrik Sedin's goal pushes Canucks over Stars in 4th OT
Vancouver, BC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Henrik Sedin scored on a one-timer with 1:54
remaining in the fourth overtime, as Vancouver outlasted Dallas, 5-4, at
GM Place in a marathon Game 1 of the best-of-seven Western Conference
quarter
<< Fish finished in Houston
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Fourth-seeded American and defending
champion Mardy Fish was bounced from the $416,000 U.S. Men's Clay Court
Championships, losing his second-round match to unseeded Argentine Mariano
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<< Penner lifts Ducks over Wild
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dustin Penner's goal with 5:20 left in the
third period was the game-winner, as Anaheim topped Minnesota, 2-1, in Game 1
of their Western Conference quarterfinal series at Honda Center.
Teemu Selanne als
<< Reds squeak past Diamondbacks
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Matt Belisle pitched six strong innings as the
Cincinnati Reds closed out a three-game set against Arizona with a 3-2 win at
Chase Field.
Belisle (2-0) won his second straight start as he was charged with
Graybeards face off as Mets, Phillies conclude set >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies will try to win their first
series of the season this evening, when they play the rubber match of their
three-game set with the division-rival New York Mets at Shea Stadium.
The Phillies
Twins, Devil Rays battle at Metrodome >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Twins hope to continue their recent mastery
of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays this evening when the two teams begin a four-game
series at the Metrodome.
Minnesota took six of its seven matchups with the Devil Rays
Tigers continue road swing in Toronto against Blue Jays >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Tigers take aim at their third straight win
this evening when they continue their 10-game road trip with a four-game set
against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre.
Detroit won for the fourth time in it
Royals, Orioles open four-game set at Camden Yards >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Baltimore Orioles try to avoid their third straight
loss this evening when they open a four-game set with the Kansas City Royals
at Camden Yards.
After winning the first of their three-game series with the Detroit Tige
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American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout
An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.
Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off. Randy was not impressed though. Paula thought he started off fantastic. "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either.
Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed. Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact. He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition.
Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula. Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.
Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next. Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential. Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell. He sang "Careless Whisper".
22 year old Chris Richardson was up next. He was listed with +1100 odds coming in. He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great.
Nick was boring and pitchy. Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week. Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition.
Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds . These of course were the early odds. He was considered original for picking an "odd song". He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night.
Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good.
Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds. Great voice and a great sense of humor. He's a real standout. Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit. Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig".
Jared Cotter followed. He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition. The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good.
22-year old AJ Talbado, who has tried out for American Idol five times, was up next. "Kind of a theme park performance" said Simon. Though the judges felt he performed okay. Simon did feel AJ might be better than he originally thought.
Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition. He was the last to perform. He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start.
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