10/15/2008 - Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - U.S. Open champion Roger Federer and Australian Open titlist Novak Djokovic were among Wednesday's second-round winners at the $2.78 million Madrid Masters -- the eighth of nine ATP Masters Series events this year.
The second-seeded Swiss Federer drove past dangerous Czech Radek Stepanek 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) on the indoor hardcourt at Madrid Arena.
The 13-time major champion and 2006 Madrid titlist Federer was upset by Argentine star David Nalbandian in last year's finale here.
Federer's third-round opponent on Thursday will be Australian Open runner-up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France.
The third-seeded Djokovic was leading qualifier Victor Hanescu 3-1 in the third set on Day 4 when the Romanian retired due to a leg injury. The Serbian Djokovic dropped the first set 6-7 (8-10) and won the second 7-6 (8-6) before embarking on the abbreviated third.
Up next for Djokovic will be 6-foot-10 Croatian slugger Ivo Karlovic.
Upsets came when American qualifier Robby Ginepri took out fifth-seeded Russian Nikolay Davydenko 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, Feliciano Lopez upended sixth-seeded fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) and Frenchman Gael Monfils toppled 12th-seeded Olympic silver medalist Fernando Gonzalez 6-3, 6-4. Monfils was a runner-up in Vienna last week. The Chilean Gonzalez reached the final here in Madrid in 2006, losing to Federer.
Meanwhile, a seventh-seeded and defending Madrid champion Nalbandian got past big Czech Tomas Berdych 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, ninth-seeded Argentine Juan Martin del Potro downed Finn Jarkko Nieminen 6-2, 4-2 and 10th-seeded Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka overcame German Philipp Kohlschreiber 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7-5). Nieminen retired in the second set against del Potro due to a leg injury. Nalbandian, who also reached the Madrid finale in 2004, is fresh off his title in Stockholm last week.
In other second-round action, a 14th-seeded Karlovic snuck past last week's Stockholm runner-up Robin Soderling, of Sweden, 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (10-8) and a 16th-seeded Tsonga came back to beat Spanish qualifier Marcel Granollers 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5).
In addition to Federer-Tsonga and Djokovic-Karlovic here on Thursday, world No. 1 Spanish hero Rafael Nadal will take on 15th-seeded Frenchman Richard Gasquet. The 2005 Madrid titlist Nadal is the reigning Wimbledon, French Open and Olympic champ.
Some other marquee third-rounders on Day 5 will pit fourth-seeded U.S. Open runner-up Andy Murray against rising Croat Marin Cilic and Nalbandian versus his Argentine countryman del Potro.
The 2008 Madrid titlist will collect $490,000.
<< Bobcats exercise options on Morrison, Dudley
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Charlotte Bobcats exercised 2009-2010
contract options on forwards Adam Morrison and Jared Dudley on Wednesday.
Morrison, drafted third overall in the 2006 NBA Draft out of Gonzaga, played
in 78 gam
<< Around FCS: Mickey being Mickey
Philadelphia, PA. (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Those of us who are baseball fans,
particularly in Boston, Cleveland and now Los Angeles, are well aware of the
saying "Manny being Manny," in regards to Dodger slugger Manny Ramirez.
But in FCS, we have
<< Report: Colts RB Addai out two-to-four weeks
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Indianapolis Colts will reportedly be
without running back Joseph Addai for two-to-four weeks while he rests a
slightly torn hamstring.
The NFL Network reported Wednesday that Addai, who was
<< Cardinals claim P Manning from Nats
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The St. Louis Cardinals claimed reliever
Charlie Manning off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
The 29-year-old lefty made his major league debut this past season for the
last-place
Blue Jackets put F Boll on IR >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Columbus Blue Jackets placed forward Jared
Boll on injured reserve Wednesday.
Boll, who is suffering from a head/neck injury, is expected to be out for the
next seven-to-10 days.
In his second season
Rooney helps England remain perfect >>
Minsk, Belarus (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wayne Rooney grabbed a second-half brace as
England made it four wins out of four in their World Cup qualifying campaign
by beating Belarus 3-1 in Minsk.
After securing three points against Andorra, Croat
Federer, Djokovic, Roddick reach third round at Madrid Masters >>
Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - U.S. Open champion Roger Federer,
Australian Open titlist Novak Djokovic and former world No. 1 Andy Roddick
highlighted Wednesday's second-round winners at the $2.78 million Madrid
Masters
Saints RB Bush misses practice >>
New Orleans, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New Orleans Saints star running back Reggie
Bush missed practice on Wednesday because of swelling in his knee.
Saints head coach Sean Payton said he intends to rest the USC product
Thursday, but ex
Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds
Will he or won't he? Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.
Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.
"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."
Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.
Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.
But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.
Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback. It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.
Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Baltimore Ravens 15-1
Buffalo Bills 50-1
Carolina Panthers 18-1
Chicago Bears 10-1
Cincinnati Bengals 15-1
Cleveland Browns 100-1
Dallas Cowboys 15-1
Denver Broncos 15-1
Detroit Lions 100-1
Green Bay Packers 50-1
Houston Texans 100-1
Indianapolis Colts 6-1
Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1
Kansas City Chiefs 30-1
Miami Dolphins 40-1
Minnesota Vikings 75-1
New England Patriots 10-1
New Orleans Saints 18-1
New York Giants 20-1
New York Jets 30-1
Oakland Raiders 100-1
Philadelphia Eagles 18-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1
Saint Louis Rams 60-1
San Diego Chargers 6-1
San Francisco 49ers 75-1
Seattle Seahawks 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1
Tennessee Titans 40-1
Washington Redskins 50-1
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