NFL Sports Betting News Boldin uncertain for Cardinals-Panthers game 01/05 - 17:22   Tempe, AZ (Betting Express) - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin's status for Saturday's playoff game against Carolina is uncertain, after he strained his hamstring. Boldin suffered the injury during Arizona's win over Atlanta in an NFC Wild Card-round contest this past Saturday. Specifically, it happened during a 71-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. Arizona head coach Ken Whisenhunt said he was hopeful Boldin could play Saturday, when the Cardinals travel to Charlotte for an NFC Divisional playoff matchup with the Carolina Panthers. However, he said that when dealing with hamstring injuries, "you just never know." Boldin had already missed the final two regular-season contests because of a shoulder injury, and because the ailment kept Boldin from doing much conditioning, Whisenhunt said the receiver's injury wasn't a total surprise. He added the team would monitor Bolding during the week to see how he progresses. Boldin had 89 receptions for 1,038 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games during the regular season, earning his third career Pro Bowl selection. More NFL sports betting news

MLB Sports Betting News Twins owner Pohlad dies 01/05 - 21:55   Minneapolis, MN (Betting Express) - Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad died Monday at the age of 93. Pohlad had owned the ball club since acquiring it in 1984 from the team's initial owner, Calvin Griffith, who potentially could have moved the Twins from Minnesota. Instead, Pohlad stepped in to buy the team and saw it win a pair of World Series titles -- in 1987 and 1991. The billionaire businessman nearly sold the team, to North Carolina businessman Don Beaver, in the offseason following the 1997 campaign. But the deal was not finalized, and the Pohlad-owned Twins remained in Minnesota through the turn of the century -- despite being considered for contraction by MLB in 2001, and despite a decade-long ordeal of coming to an agreement to build a new ballpark. "Since the day Carl Pohlad entered Major League Baseball, he made significant contributions to our game," Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. "He has been a true leader in our sport for the past 25 years. His devotion to the Minnesota Twins, the Twin Cities and Major League Baseball was remarkable. "In my long career, I have never met a more loyal and caring human being. We will miss Carl and all of baseball joins me in sending our deepest condolences to the Pohlad family for the loss of our friend and partner." Target Field, which will replace the Metrodome, is scheduled to open in 2010. "Earlier today, our father, Carl Pohlad, passed away at his home in Edina," Jim, Bob and Bill Pohlad, the three sons of Carl Pohlad said in a statement. "All of us, along with our wives, many of his grandchildren and caregivers were with him when he died, as we had been for many days. "Carl was the leader of our family as well as the founder and leader of our family businesses. We've loved and respected him and are enormously proud of his accomplishments. And we will all miss him deeply. "We greatly appreciate the support and prayers of our friends, colleagues and the community. We especially appreciate the support of our employees throughout the Pohlad family of companies at this difficult time. We want to assure everyone that we will continue Dad's work and his legacy - just as he would have wanted and as he has prepared us to do." More MLB sports betting news

NBA Sports Betting News National Basketball Association Game Capsules 01/06 - 01:31   Miami, FL (Betting Express) - Tim Duncan recorded 19 points and nine rebounds, as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat, 91-84, at American Airlines Arena. George Hill had 15 points and seven rebounds for the Spurs, who have won eight of nine and move a full game ahead of idle New Orleans in the Southwest division. Matt Bonner and Roger Mason had 11 points apiece, while Manu Ginobili posted 10 points in the win. Tony Parker contributed eight points and seven assists for San Antonio.Dwyane Wade had 24 points and 12 assists for the Heat, who have lost three of five. Shawn Marion posted 15 points and seven rebounds, while Michael Beasley added 15 points and a season- high 12 rebounds. Udonis Haslem had 10 points and seven rebounds for Miami. Final Score: New Jersey 98, Sacramento 90 East Rutherford, NJ (Betting Express) - Vince Carter scored 29 points, grabbed nine rebounds and doled out seven assists as the Nets beat the Kings, 98-90, at the IZOD Center to hand Sacramento its 11th consecutive road loss. Yi Jianlian added 22 points, 13 boards and a couple of huge blocks late in the game for the Nets, who have won two of three. Jarvis Hayes chipped in 12 points in the win. Devin Harris left the game for New Jersey late in the first half after aggravating his strained right hamstring. Harris originally suffered the injury in Friday's win over the Hawks and sat out Saturday's game at Miami. He had four points and seven helpers in 18 1/2 minutes. Kevin Martin poured in a game-best 36 points for the Kings, who have dropped three in a row and nine of their last 10 games overall. Brad Miller added eight points, seven rebounds and eight assists in defeat. Final Score: Milwaukee 107, Toronto 97 Milwaukee, WI (Betting Express) - Michael Redd scored a season-high 35 points, leading the Milwaukee Bucks over the shorthanded Toronto Raptors, 107-97, at the Bradley Center. Charlie Villanueva added 25 points, while Ramon Sessions and Charlie Bell each had 11 for the Bucks, who have won six of nine. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute posted a team-high 11 rebounds in the win. The Bucks were without Andrew Bogut, who missed his second straight game due to back spasms. Chris Bosh led the Raptors with 31 points and 11 rebounds, while Andrea Bargnani added 21 points and eight rebounds in Toronto's fourth loss in six games. Anthony Parker recorded 12 points, while Roko Ukic had 11 in the defeat. Toronto was without starters Jose Calderon (hamstring) and Jermaine O'Neal (knee). Final Score: Denver 135, Indiana 115 Denver, CO (Betting Express) - Chauncey Billups scored 24 points and dished out 11 assists as part of a balanced attack, and the Denver Nuggets posted a costly 135-115 win over the Indiana Pacers at the Pepsi Center. Carmelo Anthony provided 21 points, nine assists and six rebounds for the Nuggets, but postgame x-rays revealed he suffered a probable nondisplaced third metacarpal fracture on his right hand in the third quarter. Anthony will see a hand specialist Tuesday and his status will be determined afterwards. The Nuggets have won four straight and six of seven. Kenyon Martin added 25 points and seven rebounds, while Nene had 18 points and six rebounds in the win. Linas Kleiza posted 11 points, while J.R. Smith had 10 for Denver, which shot a scintillating 58.1 percent from the field and set a season-high for points in a game. Danny Granger had a game-high 36 points, while Troy Murphy recorded 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Pacers, who have lost five of seven. Jarrett Jack contributed 17 points, while Stephen Graham had 16 in the loss. Final Score: Utah 119, Golden State 114 Salt Lake City, UT (Betting Express) - Deron Williams scored 25 points and doled out 15 assists, as Utah edged Golden State, 119-114, at EnergySolutions Arena. Mehmet Okur added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Jazz, who have beaten Golden State six consecutive times in Salt Lake City. Paul Millsap chipped in 19 points and 14 boards for Utah, which has won four straight over the Warriors. Jamal Crawford scored 28 points and dished out six helpers for the Warriors, who have dropped three in a row. Corey Maggette, who missed the last 15 games with a hamstring problem, returned to drop 23 points. Andris Biedrins logged 14 points and 17 rebounds in defeat. More NBA sports betting news