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12/17/2008 - Concord, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Roush Fenway Racing has made changes to Matt Kenseth's team in the Sprint Cup Series, as Drew Blickensderfer will take over crew chief duties for the 2009 season.
Kenseth, the 2003 Cup champion, made the "Chase for the Sprint Cup" in 2008, but was winless in the series this season. He finished 11th in the point standings.
"We are really looking forward to Drew coming on board with the No.17 DEWALT team," Kenseth said in a team statement. "Drew brings a great work ethic and high level of enthusiasm to our team. He has been waiting for the opportunity to become a crew chief in the Sprint Cup Series, and I know he'll make the most of it.
"I had the chance to work with Drew for a couple of years in the Nationwide Series, and he is one of the hardest working guys in the garage. He has a passion for the sport, and I know he will be a great addition to our No.17 team."
Blickensderfer replaces Chip Bolin, who will return to his previous role as team engineer. Bolin took over as Kenseth's crew chief at the start of this season when Robbie Reiser became the team's general manager. Reiser guided Kenseth in the Sprint Cup from 2000-07.
Blickensderfer has spent the past three seasons in Roush Fenway's Nationwide program. He helped guide Danny O'Quinn to a rookie-of-the-year title in 2006 before teaming up with Kenseth in NASCAR's secondary series. Blickensderfer and Kenseth won three races in a year-and-a-half before Blickensderfer moved over to Carl Edwards' team midway through this season. Edwards won seven of the last 19 races en route to a second-place finish in the Nationwide point standings.
Last month, Kenseth signed a multi-year contract extension with Roush-Fenway. He has been with the racing organization since 1998.
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Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - If Jon Gruden screws this up, he might
feel compelled to take that University of Tennessee job after all.
It won't be the head job, of course - Lane Kiffin already has that. No, if
Gruden can't lead Tampa
<< Saints place Bush on IR
Metairie, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans Saints have placed running
back Reggie Bush on injured reserve because of a sprained knee.
Bush was hurt last Thursday in a 27-24 loss to Chicago. The Saints are 7-7 and
were eliminated fro
<< Unification and Dixon's title headline '08 IndyCar season
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Open-wheel racing in America substantially
changed in 2008, as the IndyCar Series and Champ Car World Series agreed to
unify and end their 12-year spit. The unity had positive results for the
series, with the
<< Celtic fines, suspends winger McGeady
Glasgow, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Celtic winger Aiden McGeady has been fined
and suspended for two weeks following a reported dressing room clash with Bhoys
boss Gordon Strachan.
The 22-year-old is set to appeal against the punishment,
Wigan's Bruce rules out Owen swoop >>
Wigan, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wigan Athletic coach Steve Bruce has rejected
rumors suggesting he will make a move to sign Newcastle United striker Michael
Owen in the January transfer window.
The 29-year-old England international's cur
Van der Vaart hopes to stay with Real Madrid >>
Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Real Madrid's Dutch midfielder Rafael van der
Vaart has distanced himself from rumors linking him with a move away from the
Bernabeu in the January transfer window.
The 25-year-old has struggled to make hi
Cubs promote Sandberg to Double-A skipper >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has
been promoted and will manage the Chicago Cubs' Double-A affiliate in
Tennessee for the 2009 season.
Sandberg's first managerial assignment came at S
Wild's Gaborik returns to action >>
St. Paul, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Minnesota Wild forward Marian Gaborik
was activated from injured reserve and will return to action for Wednesday's
game against the Calgary Flames.
Gaborik underwent minor arthroscopic surgery on
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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