http://www.prolinestadium.com/ Latest sports information en 2010 http://www.prolinestadium.com/images/interface/HeaderLogo.gif http://www.prolinestadium.com/ SportsDirect Inc. staff SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3584 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3584 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:32:00 GMT Road favourites are 14-9 against the spread and 16-7 straight up since 2006. Last year the Eagles, Vikings and Cowboys all rolled in their first contest of the regular season, while the Chargers won but failed to cover against the hosting Raiders. Ashton Grewal SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3580 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3580 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:59:00 GMT There’s no denying Ben Roethlisberger’s four-game suspension will be a huge obstacle to overcome for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Big Ben’s improvisation and ability to keep broken plays alive are unmatched by other elite NFL quarterbacks. Ted Sevransky SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3572 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3572 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:41:00 GMT Kyle Orton defines the word ‘serviceable’ -- he’ll never be elite, but he’s a hell of a lot better than the bottom tier QBs in this league. But he’s still holding the ball too long; taking sacks he shouldn’t. Still, it’s hard to argue with a 29-19 career record as a starter. Charles-André Marchand SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3570 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3570 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:21:00 GMT Let’s face it, the Blue Bombers are a much better team than their 2-6 record suggests. They lost some close games. Injuries to Buck Pierce (knee) and Steven Jyles (ribs) didn’t help matters. After all, this is a team that has the fourth most productive offence in the CFL. Ben Burns SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3565 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3565 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:38:00 GMT The NFL is attempting to get rid of one of the funniest things in football – referees getting plowed. This year’s biggest rule change repositions the umpire 15 yards behind the offence instead of behind the defensive line where they have stood for years. Tim Sullivan SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3556 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3556 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:16:00 GMT Say what you will about the drama, about the television time, about the hype machine, what have you, but it appears that receiver Terrell Owens can still play. Owens has 143 yards receiving in four games with the Bengals and a long of 43 yards. Doc's Sports SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3547 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3547 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:48:00 GMT This is a rematch of Week 9 in Denver last season when the Steelers won 28-10. The rushing attacks were the difference in that game. Pittsburgh’s Rashard Mendenhall ran for 155 yards, while Denver netted just 27 yards, its fourth-lowest total since the merger. Trent Hart SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3540 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3540 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:08:00 GMT The Texans closed last season on a four-game win streak and also closed the talent gap on their big brother, the Indianapolis Colts. Playmakers abound, starting with receiver Andre Johnson, defensive end Mario Williams and linebacker DeMeco Ryans. Charles-André Marchand SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3538 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3538 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:55:00 GMT The Stampeders swear that they fear the Lions despite their pathetic 1-6 record. They are right about that. After all, only three weeks ago, Calgary stole a close call victory by a mere 25-22 score from Wally Buono’s men. SportsDirect Inc. staff SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3536 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3536 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:37:00 GMT It will be the first time Bradford has played with Steven Jackson in the backfield and behind a healthy offensive line. However, the Rams are going to be very careful with Jackson until Week 1. He had four carries for 20 yards in last week’s 19-17 win over the Cleveland Browns. Tim Sullivan SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3528 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3528 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:42:00 GMT Despite the dramatic holdout of Jets cornerback Darelle Revis, not to mention the rash of injuries in Broncos camp, Favre figures to be the main focus for the rest of the preseason around the league. But for boddsmakers, it’s a different story. SportsDirect Inc. staff SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3522 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3522 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:07:00 GMT Matt Leinart didn’t do anything to make Arizona backers forget about Kurt Warner with his preseason Week 1 performance. Sure he completed six of his seven pass attempts, but the first-team offense failed to score and backup QB Derek Anderson was even worse when he took the field. Scott Cooley SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3516 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3516 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:51:00 GMT Drew Brees and the starting unit managed -1 yards from scrimmage during their first two series of a 27-24 loss to New England last weekend. Patrick Ramsey took over under center after Brees exited and played into the fourth quarter while Chase Daniel saw garbage time in the fourth. Tim Sullivan SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3512 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3512 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:38:00 GMT It’s been a tough go for the Jets. Cornerback Darelle Revis, perhaps their best player, is entrenched in a holdout. Receiver Santonio Holmes missed the first three days of camp with a personal issue, and when the regular season begins, he will be suspended for four games. Marc Lawrence SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3508 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3508 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:39:00 GMT The Buffalo Bills backfield was hit with some bad news this week, losing both Marshawn Lynch (ankle) and Fred Jackson (hand) to injuries that will keep them sidelined for multiple weeks. With Lynch and Jackson injured, rookie RB C. J. Spiller is in line to get the bulk of the carries. Charles-André Marchand SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3506 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3506 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:34:00 GMT The surprising Argos, who share first place in the East with the Alouettes, will try to maintain their lead against their eternal rivals from Hamilton. It will be the first showdown between these two teams in the 2010 regular season. Scott Cooley SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3486 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3486 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:50:00 GMT Ben Roethlisberger is eligible to play in this game but Mike Tomlin is trying to sell tickets and won’t say if he will.Some are speculating that Big Ben won’t appear because Tomlin has said that the starters will only play eight to 12 snaps. Byron Leftwich will be the starter in Week 1 so he could eat up all of that time with the first team. Tim Sullivan SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3482 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3482 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:41:00 GMT The Redskins’ cluster of Donovan McNabb, Rex Grossman and John Beck make this cut because when the likes of Sam Bradford, Jimmy Clausen and Colt McCoy are running for their lives in the fourth quarter of these exhibition games, we do believe Washington will have some poise in the huddle. Sean Murphy SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3476 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3476 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT The Ravens have plenty of experience under center, with Joe Flacco being followed by newly-acquired Marc Bulger and Troy Smith. Once Flacco exits after a couple of series, we’ll see Bulger for the bulk of the second and third quarters. Smith will have an opportunity to show his stuff in the game’s final 15-20 minutes. Charles-André Marchand SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3478 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3478 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:51:00 GMT Believe it or not, this will be the fourth and final game between these two teams in regular season action. Winnipeg won the first one fairly easily, the Ti-Cats dominated the second showdown and the third one was a last-minute win by Hamilton. David Chan SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3466 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3466 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:41:00 GMT The Seahawks’ starter is still Matt Hasselbeck but he turns 35 in September and has likely seen better days. The Rams released Marc Bulger and will turn to either AJ. Feeley, who came from Carolina, or (most likely) drafted QB Sam Bradford from Oklahoma. Tim Sullivan SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3460 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3460 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:08:00 GMT The Bengals did not sign Owens to sit him during a period where he must get himself prepared for the long haul. Plus, with a national audience, and the league, and his former teams — including the one across the sideline — watching, you can bet Owens wants the face time. SportsDirect Inc. staff SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3454 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3454 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 08:24:00 GMT The NFL preseason is one of the toughest schedules to bet in all of sports. The uncertainty of starters, the puzzle of coaches’ plans and the wildcard of hungry players wanting to earn that final roster spot is enough to make any bettor’s head spin. Tim Sullivan SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3452 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3452 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:18:00 GMT Coaches are right to stress the importance of turnovers. Just take a look at last year. The Top 4 winners in turnover margin made the playoffs, including the Super Bowl champion Saints. On the flip side, none of the bottom five teams in turnover margin won more than five games Charles-André Marchand SportsDirect Inc. FTB http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3450 http://www.prolinestadium.com/en/Article.mvc/View/3450 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:12:00 GMT After catching the winning pass last week to give the Edmonton Eskimos their first win of the season, slotback Andre Talbot, a former Argos and Ontario native, will be as ready as they get to face his former teammates.