Sharapova advances after opponent retires

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08/09/2007 - Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Top-seeded Maria Sharapova advanced after opponent Eleni Daniilidou retired in the second set, highlighting second-round action at the $600,000 East West Bank Classic on Wednesday.

Sharapova, fresh off her title in San Diego, struggled to a 7-6 (7-5) win in the first set before Daniilidou bowed out with Sharapova owning a 3-1 edge in the second set.

Second-seeded Serb Jelena Jankovic was a victor as well Wednesday, downing China's Shuai Peng 6-1, 6-1 on the hardcourts at the Home Depot Center. Ana Ivanovic, the No. 3 seed, beat Ashley Harkleroad of the USA 6-4, 6-2, while fourth-seeded Russian Nadia Petrova topped American Lilia Osterloh 7-5, 6-3.

Fifth-seeded Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova held off American Jill Craybas 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), and ninth-seed and defending Carson titlist Elena Dementieva continued her winning ways at this event by pasting American wild card Madison Brengle 6-2, 6-0. Hantuchova and Dementieva will do battle here on Thursday.

The two-time major runner-up Dementieva, of Russia, topped Jankovic in last year's finale here.

Just one seeded player was upset -- No. 10 Shahar Peer of Israel -- who was toppled by Virginie Razzano 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (8-6).

Thirteenth-seeded Austrian Sybille Bammer blew past Belarussian qualifier Olga Govortsova 6-2, 6-1, while 15th-seeded Slovenian Katarina Srebotnik got past Italian Mara Santangelo, who retired in the first set while trailing 0-5 on Day 3.

In other action, No. 16 seed Lucie Safarova cruised past Ai Sugiyama 6-3, 6-4, and American Meghann Shaughnessy fell to Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-2, 6-3.

The 2007 Carson champ will collect just over $88,000.

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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. 

"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate.  "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past.  He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far.  Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."

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) 

And the others:

Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter

The girls

"Melinda Doolittle has one of the best voices," says MySportsbook.com Reporter and an acclaimed dancer in her own right, Destiney Lewis.  "It is great to see a back up singer step out like she has.  The girl needs to gain more confidence but that can also be a positive.  I think she will go far."

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

"Single mom Lakisha Jones I suspect will be a pretty big favorite entering Week 1 of the competition," says Destiny Williams.  Jones is an excellent singer and down to earth.  "She'll have a wide appeal," echoed O'Brien.

Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.

Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.

Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan

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Terrell Owens could return for Cowboys next game
A bye week will allow Terrell Owens broken hand to recover just in time for the next game the Dallas Cowboys are slated to play, according to reports. MySportsbook.com, an football sportsbook, has posted football betting lines on TO playing.

Owens broke the bone leading to his right ring finger Sunday night and had a plate surgically attached to it Monday. Although Owens' hand was swollen and aching Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said he's optimistic the receiver will be back at work next week and catching passes a week from Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

MySportsbook.com online sportsbook listed Terrell Owens with odds of 7-2 (or $7 paid out for every $2 bet) to return back for the game against Tennessee.

"I certainly wouldn't rule it out now," Parcells said, referring to Terrell Owens immediate return. "Maybe five days from now I might, but I wouldn't rule it out now. ... I know we're looking to try to get him moving around pretty good in the next day or so. So we'll see where we are."

Owens did not speak with reporters Wednesday, but said Sunday he'd be out two to four weeks. A return against the Titans would be 13 days after the surgery. The Cowboys were listed as an early -7 1/2 favorite vs. the Tennessee Titans for Week 4 at MySportsbook.com

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