Bears Release 21, including two '09 third-rounders

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09/04/2010 - Lake Forest, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wide receiver Juaquin Iglesias and defensive lineman Jarron Gilbert, a pair of third-round draft choices of the Chicago Bears in 2009, were released by the team as part of their Saturday "cut-down day" maneuvers.

Iglesias starred at Oklahoma as a collegian, but appeared in just one game as a rookie and could not crack a crowded depth chart at wide receiver or suitably impress new offensive coordinator Mike Martz in the preseason.

Gilbert, the former YouTube sensation out of San Jose State, played in four games as a rookie but could not make enough of an impact to stick with the team for a second season.

Both players have practice squad eligibility.

Also released on Saturday were safety Al Afalava, tight end Richard Angulo, wide receiver Freddie Barnes, offensive lineman Josh Beekman, defensive back Cornelius Brown, offensive lineman Levi Horn, quarterback Dan LeFevour, linebacker Kevin Malast, offensive lineman James Marten, wide receiver Greg Mathews, defensive back Quentin Scott, linebacker Tim Shaw, linebacker Kelvin Smith, defensive back Woodny Turenne, defensive lineman Barry Turner, center Tim Walter, safety Aaron Webster, fullback Eddie Williams, offensive lineman Edwin Williams, and defensive end Mick Williams.

Notables among that group include Afalava, who started 13 games for the Bears at strong safety last season; Angulo, who has appeared in 27 NFL games since breaking into the league in 2003, most recently with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2008; and Shaw, who set a team record with 30 special-teams tackles in 2009.

The Bears open their regular season next Sunday, when they play host to the NFC North rival Detroit Lions.

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Chiefs' Treen Green out for Sunday's game

How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.

A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.

Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.

The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).

Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.

The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).

Larry Johnson
rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.

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Sportsbook betting odds favor Europe in Ryder Cup

September 19, – Despite holding a decided edge in the all-time series, with 24 wins, 2 ties and 10 losses, Team USA is the underdog again heading into the Ryder Cup in Kidare, Ireland this weekend, according to MySportsbook.com.  The Europeans have captured four of the past five editions, including their largest victory ever, an 18 ½ to 9 ½ thumping in Michigan in 2004. Current Ryder Cup betting odds favor the Europeans to continue their winning ways; they are a 4-5 bet to take the title, compared to 6-5 for the Americans. 

Despite being knocked out in the first round of World Match play by Shaun Micheel, Tiger Woods is predicted to lead the US charge and be their highest point scorer for the week, with odds listed at 9-4 that he outpoints all other American players, including Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco to  name a  few.  Team USA has four relatively unknown players on the roster but all four are 2007 tournament winners and have posted some of season’s best performances, each earning over $1.5 million on the PGA TOUR.  They include Zach Johnson, Vaughan Taylor, JJ Henry and Brett Wetterich.

The experienced European squad includes the likes of Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington, Jose Maria Olazabal and Darren Clarke, who’s emotions will be tested after the passing of his wife to a battle with cancer.  Donald and Garcia are in particularly good form and each is a 5-1 bet to lead the European squad in the points race. Donald has proven he can go head to head with Woods at a major event after a run for the $1.2 million purse at the PGA Championship. Garcia’s Ryder Cup credentials prove he’s ready for battle too.

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Ryder Cup Odds

Europe
Tie
USA
4-5
10-1
6-5


Ryder Cup Top US point scorer
Tiger Woods
Jim Furyk
Phil Mickelson
Chris DiMarco
David Toms
Stewart Cink
Chad Campbell
Scott Verplank
Zach Johnson
Vaughan Taylor
JJ Henry
Brett Wetterich
9-4
4-1
5-1
7-1
8-1
12-1
15-1
15-1
25-1
30-1
30-1
50-1


Ryder Cup Top European scorer
Sergio Garcia
Luke Donald
Padraig Harrington
Colin Montgomerie
Darren Clarke
David Howell
Lee Westwood
Paul Casey
Henrik Stenson
Jose Maria Olazabal
Paul McGinley
Robert Karlsson
5-1
5-1
6-1
13-2
8-1
9-1
9-1
11-1
12-1
12-1
20-1
25-1

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