Volandri topples Montanes in Brazil
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02/13/2012 -
Sao Paulo, Brazil (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Italy's Filippo Volandri cruised to a
straight-set win over seventh-seeded Albert Montanes on Monday in the first
round of the $475,300 Brasil Open.
Volandri won nearly 80 percent of his first-serve points to upset the Spaniard
6-2, 6-3 in their sixth career meeting.
The 30-year-old Italian improved to 4-2 with his second straight win over the
31-year-old Montanes.
Also on Monday, wild card Javier Marti of Spain moved on with a 6-2, 6-4 win
over Portugal's Frederico Gil. Marti will play third-seeded Fernando Verdasco,
also from Spain, in the next round.
Brazil's Ricardo Mello and Spain's Pere Riba will play in Monday's third and
final singles match with the winner advancing to face fourth-seeded Brazilian
Thomaz Bellucci.
This week's No. 1 seed is defending champion Nicolas Almagro of Spain, who
captured his second Brasil Open title last year.
<< Reports: A's land Cuban slugger Cespedes
Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Oakland Athletics and coveted Cuban
outfielder Yoenis Cespedes agreed to terms on a four-year contract Monday,
according to reports.
The deal is worth $36 million and won't be officially announc
<< Not all flash: Kentucky's blue-collar defense sets it apart
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - While it may appear that Kentucky head
coach John Calipari comfortably plays the part of a New York stockbroker,
cynics may believe he is a no-stone-unturned salesman more interested in the
commodity's worth
<< Bombers re-sign QB Brink
Winnipeg, MB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed
quarterback Alex Brink to a new contract on Monday. Terms of the deal were not
disclosed.
In eight games last season, including two starts, Brink threw for 1,023
<< Jeremy Lin highlights NBA Players of the Week
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin was
further acknowledged for his surprising play on Monday, earning Eastern
Conference Player of the Week honors for games completed through February 12.
Oklah
<< Union adds MLS veteran Albright
Chester, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Union has signed MLS veteran
defender Chris Albright, the club announced on Monday.
Albright is a three-time MLS All-Star and has spent 13 seasons in the league
with four teams.
The 33-
NTRA Pre-season Polls released >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The National Thoroughbred Racing Association
(NTRA) released a pair of pre-season 'Kick-Off' polls for the 2012 racing
season. Performances are through Sunday, February 12.
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NASCAR champ Stewart appearing on ABC television show >>
Daytona Beach, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
champion Tony Stewart has done some acting during the offseason.
Stewart, who captured his third Sprint Cup title last season, will appear on
an upcoming episod
CAA gets deal with NBC Sports Group >>
Richmond, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colonial Athletic Association announced
Monday a five-year agreement with the NBC Sports Group to broadcast conference
football and men's and women's basketball games.
The agreement begins with the 2012-13
Patriot League adding football scholarships in 2013 >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Touchdown.
After exhaustive debate in recent years, the Patriot League has decided to
start awarding athletic scholarships in football - 15 each year - beginning
with the 2013 season.
The league
Napoli tops Chievo to snap winless skid >>
Naples, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Napoli snapped a five-game winless streak on
Monday by securing a 2-0 home win against Chievo which improves the club's
European hopes.
Napoli had been held without a goal in its last two games but scor
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