Ilgauskas joins new-look Heat
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07/17/2010 -
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Center Zydrunas Ilgauskas has officially
joined former Cavaliers teammate LeBron James in Miami.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the Plain Dealer of Cleveland
reported earlier in the week that Ilgauskas agreed to the veteran minimum of
$1.3 million.
"As we continue to shape our roster, we have filled a key position with the
addition of Zydrunas," said Heat president Pat Riley. "He is a two-time All-
Star, a proven rebounder, and a great shot blocker. His place in NBA history
is already clear, and we are pleased to be able to add a seasoned veteran of
his caliber to our roster."
Ilgauskas had only ever played for the Cavaliers during his career. Cleveland
selected the 7-foot-3 Ilgauskas with the 20th overall pick of the 1996 draft,
but he did not make his debut until the 1997-98 season.
Ilgauskas went on to become the franchise's all-time leader in games played
(771), offensive rebounds (2,336) and total rebounds (5,904). The 35-year-old
averaged 13.8 points and 5.4 rebounds in his Cavaliers career, earning All-
Star selections in 2003 and 2005.
The Cavaliers traded Ilgauskas to Washington this past February in the deal
that sent Antawn Jamison to Cleveland. However, Ilgauskas never played for the
Wizards after reaching a mutual agreement on a contract buyout, and returned
to the Cavaliers in March.
He averaged a career-low 7.4 points and 5.4 boards in 64 games in 2009-10,
when he primarily came off the bench in order for Shaquille O'Neal to start.
<< Kings sign Richardson for one year
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had been playing
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restaurant.
The injury will cause the No. 1 ranked player in the world to miss ev
<< Indians place Wood on DL again
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cleveland Indians have placed closer
Kerry Wood on the 15-day disabled list and recalled reliever Jensen Lewis from
Triple-A Columbus to take his spot on the roster.
A blister on Wood's right index
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Cleveland Indians today, as the AL Central squads hookup for a doubleheader at
Progressive Field.
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Rockets agree to 3-year deal with C Miller >>
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Palermo, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Top-seeded Flavia Pennetta and Estonian
Kaia Kanepi both moved into the finals at the $220,000 Palermo International
tennis tournament with straight-set wins on Saturday.
Pennetta of Italy rolled ov
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Woods unable to get anything going >>
St. Andrews, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Three-time Open champion Tiger Woods
mixed four bogeys and three birdies in a round of one-over 73 Saturday at the
British Open.
Woods finished three rounds at three-under-par 213 and is currently
Martino to remain Paraguay's manager >>
Asuncion, Paraguay (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Gerardo Martino has agreed to a four-
year contract extension to remain in charge of Paraguay's national team,
although he could still leave following the Copa America tournament.
Martino's new
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Saints +6 @ Colts -6
Falcons @ Vikings (pick ‘em)
Panthers @ Rams (pick ‘em)
Broncos -3.5 @ Bills +3.5
Chiefs -1 @ Texans +1
Dolphins +3 @ Redskins -3
Patriots -5 @ Jets +5
Eagles -3.5 @ Packers +3.5
Steelers -4 @ Browns +4
Titans +6 @ Jaguars -6
Bears +6 @ Chargers -6
Lions +3 @ Raiders -3
Bucs +6.5 @ Seahawks -6.5
Giants +4 @ Cowboys -4
Ravens +3 @ Bengals -3
Cardinals +3 @ 49ers -3
Super Bowl line (2008)
NFC +6.5 vs. AFC -6.5
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