Heat throw party to introduce James, Wade, Bosh

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07/09/2010 - Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With music blaring, lights glaring and nearly 13,000 fans staring, the Miami Heat put on a party in their home arena for their three stars - LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

Plumes of smoke rose from the floor at American Airlines Arena and the trio entered to a chorus of cheers Friday night.

"It feels right," James said. "When we step on the floor, every single night, we're going to make the world know that the Heat is back."

The event took place one day after James, the reigning two-time MVP, disclosed his decision to join the Heat. The much-publicized, made-for-TV event Thursday night drew plenty of criticism, including a scathing letter from Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert.

But Heat fans were in the opposite mood Friday night with chants of "Beat LA! Beat LA!" referring to dethroning the reigning NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers.

"It's going to be amazing to be on the court and to know that connection that we have," Wade said. "It's just a look, but it's time to turn it on. I feel sorry for whoever has to guard both of us."

With Heat president Pat Riley in attendance, James, Wade and Bosh were seated on a stage and were interviewed about the upcoming season and expectations on them to win multiple championships.

"We're going to challenge each other in practice, but once the games start it's going to be easy," James said. "With me and D-Wade running the wing, Pat can come back and play like he was back in his Kentucky days. Just go up there, we'll go get it."

James joined the Heat a day after Wade and Bosh committed to the organization, but how the three will be paid remains a mystery. For now, though it's time for the fans and the trio to start thinking of the possibilities.

"This is surpassing a dream come true," Wade said. "You always want to put yourself in the best position possible to be able to win and having an opportunity to team up with arguably the best trio to ever play the game of basketball, it's amazing."

The three have 17 All-Star appearances between them. Wade has played for the Heat his entire seven-year career and already has one title under his belt, in 2006 when he was Finals MVP. He, along with James and Bosh, were Olympic teammates in Beijing when the USA won the gold medal.

"It's about family here in the organization," Bosh said. "Every time I hear the Miami Heat, I hear first class, that's all I hear from everybody. It's a world class organization in a world class city, in a world class arena. We're going to bring some world class basketball to this arena."

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American Idol Betting Odds: Season 6  

The online gambling websites are in the process of deciphering each American Idol contestant and his or her chances of winning Season 6 to come up with the early American Idol betting lines.

Tim Dalton of MySportsbook.com has been locked away in a soundproof room coming up with all the latest tallies, we are told. "American Idol has become one of the most significant betting events of the year," claims Jack Black of MySportsbook.com.  "Last year, millions were bet during the season across the globe, not just in America.

It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis.  It's like Week 1 of the NFL.  Pre-season means nada!

We do know the 24 finalists however.

Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24.  He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway.  He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien. 

Brandon Rogers - Who?

Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition.  He should go a good distance.

Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was.  And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition.  He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice!  People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way. 

"Blake Lewis should go far because of his uniqueness and looks.  He's the boy next store with a twist - he beat boxes.  But on top of this, he's a great singer, and I adore him," Payton O'Brien relayed.

A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”

Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes. 

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Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts) 

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AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
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Jared Cotter

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Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.

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Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.

Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.

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Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
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Football Betting

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The San Francisco 49ers (5-11 SU, 5-10-1 ATS in 2007; 1-1 SU & ATS in pre-season) found some offensive life last week, and they will try to build some momentum on Thursday night as they travel to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bears (7-9 SU & ATS in 2007; 0-2 SU, 0-1-1 ATS in pre-season) in an NFL matchup that is set to get underway at 8 PM ET at Soldier Field (natural turf) in Chicago.

Thursday, August 21

NFL betting odds: CHICAGO -3 (-120), Total 37

NOTABLE STAT: San Francisco was last in points, last in total offense in 2007
KEY NFL BETTING TREND: SF has lost its last seven SU on pre-season road

In the BetUS NFL pre-season football betting odds, the Bears are listed as a three-point favorite (laying -120), with the total posted at 37 points.

Here are some NFL football betting trends as they relate to this matchup (reflecting numbers going into the 2008 season):

* SF has lost 11 of its last 14 games SU
* SF has covered three of its last 11 games
* SF has lost six of its last seven road games SU
* SF has covered one of its last seven road games
* CHI has covered five of its last eight games
* CHI has played five of its last seven games OVER the total
* CHI has covered four of its last 13 home games
* SF has lost its last seven pre-season road games SU
* CHI has covered two of its last seven home pre-season games

Well, I guess we should congratulate the Bears on making their quarterback choice for the season's opening game, as they have designated Kyle Orton the starter against Indianapolis. The Bears obviously have lost patience with Rex Grossman, and what they do with him at this point is anybody's guess. But suffice it to say that there isn't a quarterback competition anymore, at least in training camp.

Meanwhile, the quarterback competition may also be settled in San Francisco, where the Niners bounced back from a lackluster 18-6 loss to the Raiders, in which they turned the ball over four times, to execute a 34-6 rout of the Packers last Saturday. However, coach Mike Nolan has stopped short of saying that, insisting that the job is still open. But J.T. O'Sullivan, the longshot of the trio of Niner signal-callers who opened camp, will start his third straight pre-season game here. Against Green Bay, O'Sullivan was only 8-for-17, and was intercepted, but he also threw for 9.1 yards an attempt, which included a 59-yard TD pass to Josh Morgan. The others struggled.

Some offensive cohesion is badly needed, in light of the Niners' dismal 2007 campaign, in which they were dead last in the NFL in scoring, with just 13.7 points a game. And O'Sullivan is the guy who is most familiar with offensive coordinator Mike Martz's exacting system, because he learned it last year in Detroit. O'Sullivan will go at least the entire first half and may even last longer. He'll be relieved by Alex Smith, with Shawn Hill doing the mop-up work. Three receivers who were out last week - Bryant Johnson, Ashley Lelie and Arnaz Battle - will miss this game too.

That may hurt a little here, especially since the Bears will be using a lot of their defensive starters. And it's the defense that has been keeping the Bears in games thus far. In fact, the defense and special teams were responsible for the first 19 points Chicago scored against Seattle last time out, as the offense really struggled with Grossman at the controls. But maybe the first-team offense has a chance to settle a little bit as it works more with Orton at the helm.

Certainly we have concerns about the Bears' offensive line, but we like the scenario for them here, especially if O'Sullivan doesn't make some bis plays. The Niners may have nowhere else to turn right now, and they have lost seven straight road games in the pre-season. Let's take Chicago, the three-point favorite in the NFL football betting odds.

CHICAGO -3 (-120) **
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