http://www.bettingexpress.com/ BettingExpress - Pro and College sport headlines and stories on the NFL, NBA, NCAA, NHL, MLB, football, baseball, basketball, World Series, Super Bowl. en-us jackblack@bettingexpress.com http://www.bettingexpress.com/ Players making their first deposit with BettingExpress.com will automatically receive a Tournament Ticket to the $500 Welcome Freeroll. http://www.bettingexpress.com/news/sports_betting/1006274.html Spain striker David Villa has ruled himself out of Euro 2012 after failing to recover from a leg injury he suffered in December. Villa broke his leg during the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup while playing for Barcelona, bringing an end to his season and now keeping him out of Spain's squad for this summer's competition. The 30-year-old is the all-time leading scorer for Spain and was a key member in his country's titl http://www.bettingexpress.com/news/sports_betting/1006270.html Villarreal goalkeeper Diego Lopez has left the club for Sevilla, it was announced on Wednesday. The move comes after Villarreal was relegated from La Liga on the final day of the season after a 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid. Lopez joined the Yellow Submarine from Real Madrid in the summer of 2007 and helped the team finish second in La Liga in his first season at El Madrigal. But the 30-year-old has signed a five-year contract with Sevil http://www.bettingexpress.com/news/sports_betting/1006012.html Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho signed a two- year contract extension Tuesday that will keep him at the Spanish club through the 2015-16 season. The 49-year-old Mourinho joined Real in May 2010 on a four-year contract, and has led the squad to the Champions League semifinals in each of his first two seasons in charge and to the La Liga crown this season. Mourinho has won the Champions League with FC Porto and Inter Milan, and will try to become the http://www.bettingexpress.com/news/sports_betting/1005235.html Mallorca announced on Friday that coach Joaquin Caparros will be remaining at the club after signing a new deal for next season. Caparros had a contract that ran out on June 30, but after leading Mallorca to an eighth-place finish in La Liga this past season, the 56-year-old has been handed a new deal. Michael Laudrup resigned from Mallorca last October, paving the way for Caparros to take charge. In addition to Mallorca, Cap http://www.bettingexpress.com/news/sports_betting/1004316.html Barcelona revealed on Wednesday that defender Dani Alves will miss the Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao after breaking his collarbone in training. The 29-year-old suffered the injury on Wednesday, and after undergoing tests, it was determined that he will require surgery. Alves appeared in 33 La Liga contests for Barca this season, but the May 25 final against Bilbao will come too soon for the Brazilian to take part. The m http://www.bettingexpress.com/news/sports_betting/1003319.html Malaga striker Ruud van Nistelrooy announced his retirement on Monday after helping the club secure a place in the Champions League next season. The Dutchman is best known for his time with Manchester United, where he scored 150 goals in 219 matches for Sir Alex Ferguson's side before moving on to Real Madrid and winning a pair of league titles. "Yesterday was my final game as a professional footballer," Van Nistelrooy said at http://www.bettingexpress.com/news/sports_betting/1003215.html Villarreal, which finished second in La Liga just four years ago, was relegated with a 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid on the final day of the season Sunday at El Madrigal. Falcao scored the lone goal in the 88th minute for Atletico, the recent Europa League winner, and coupled with wins from Rayo Vallecano and Real Zaragoza, it was enough to send the Yellow Submarines down. Villarreal entered the final day of the season one point above the releg http://www.bettingexpress.com/news/sports_betting/1003016.html Seydou Keita scored in stoppage time to help Barcelona close out its La Liga campaign with a 2-2 draw at Real Betis on Saturday. Barcelona entered the game having won 14 of its last 15 league contests, but still had to settle for second place in the league behind Real Madrid. However, the visitors grabbed an early lead when Sergio Busquets redirected a header past goalkeeper Espinosa Casto. But Betis was able to stay within a goal and http://www.bettingexpress.com/news/sports_betting/1002533.html Villarreal's mission heading into its final match of the season is simple: win to remain in La Liga for at least another year. The club sits fifth from bottom in Spain's top flight, just one point clear of the relegation zone. A win against Atletico Madrid at El Madrigal on Sunday would ensure safety for Miguel Angel Lotina's side. "This week has been the longest week of the year and we are looking forward to the match on Sunday," said http://www.bettingexpress.com/news/sports_betting/1001786.html Granada winger Dani Benitez was hit with a three-month suspension by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Wednesday after an incident which took place at the end of Saturday's match with Real Madrid. The game saw Madrid score two times in the last nine minutes to snatch a 2-1 win, while the final whistle saw match referee Carlos Clos Gomez confronted by Granada players, including Benitez, who threw a plastic bottle at Gomez which struck