10/10/2008 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was unable to attend Friday's media briefing prior to Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after learning of the death of his mother.
It was unknown early Friday afternoon if Manuel would be in the dugout for the late afternoon start at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies won the series opener on Thursday, 3-2.
<< Davis Cup final will be held in Mar del Plata
Buenos Aires, Argentina (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 2008 Davis Cup final between
host Argentina and Spain will be held at the Islas Malvinas Stadium in Mar del
Plata.
The best-of-five tie will be staged on an indoor hardcourt from Novemb
<< Jankovic, Safina, Dementieva reach Moscow semis
Moscow, Russia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Three of the world's top-four female
stars, including No. 1 Jelena Jankovic, posted quarterfinal wins Friday at the
$1.34 million Kremlin Cup.
The red-hot Jankovic is seeking her third title in
<< CFL Previews - Week 16 (October 10-13)
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) -
TORONTO ARGONAUTS (4-10) AT WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS (5-9)
DATE & TIME: Friday, October 10th, 7:30 p.m. (et).
GAME NOTES: This is a crucial game for both teams.
Heading into this contest, Winnipeg hol
<< Browns TE Winslow hospitalized
Berea, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cleveland Browns starting tight end Kellen
Winslow was hospitalized Thursday night with an undisclosed illness, head
coach Romeo Crennel stated on Friday.
Winslow, who missed Thursday's practice, is
England's Terry ruled out with back injury >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Fabio Capello has backed England to cope
without John Terry for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan, after
confirming that his captain has been ruled out with a back injury.
Terry was exp
Chelsea hopes to recover transfer fee for Mikel >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chelsea has launched a $27.2 million High
Court claim against Lyn Oslo and its former chief executive Morgan Andersen
over the transfer of John Obi Mikel.
The Stamford Bridge club are seeking the
Boro still unsure over Huth >>
Middlesbrough, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Middlesbrough is still waiting to
discover the extent of an ankle injury suffered by Robert Huth after revealing
Friday the defender is set to see a specialist next week.
Huth, 24, missed last
Hannover, German goalie Enke out 12 weeks >>
Hannover, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hannover goalkeeper Robert Enke has been
ruled out for 12 weeks after undergoing surgery on a broken hand Friday.
The 31-year-old Germany international returned to Hannover for surgery after
picking
JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.
Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.
MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .
''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''
Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.
He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.
''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''
Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.
Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.
With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.
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