The Cleveland Indians could be making some major changes soon if things don’t turn around. Some coaches and players could be headed elsewhere if the Indians don’t play well this weekend at Minnesota. "It's fairly obvious where we're at," Cleveland general manager Mark Shapiro said. "Our expectations have not been met, and it's bitterly disappointing."  The Indians have lost five straight and things may not get much better against the Twins in the Metrodome. "We're frustrated," center fielder Grady Sizemore said, "It can change day-to-day or week-to-week, but we've got a long way to go." SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Twins at Home.

MLB Betting Preview
Cleveland Indians (37-48) at Minnesota Twins (47-38)
Friday, 7:10 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Twins  - 128 ,  Total  9.5 Under -115 

The Twins enter the series having won 13 of their last 15 games to get right back in the Central Division race.  They took two of three from Detroit in their last series including a 7-0 win on Wednesday. "We've got a lot of young guys playing really well, and they bring a higher energy," infielder Nick Punto said. "It's hard not to feed off that. We're having a lot of fun."

Minnesota is 29-18 at the Metrodome this season, including 11-3 against the Central Division.  The Twins go with Livan Hernandez on Friday.  He is 8-5 this season but has a high 5.22 ERA and is not pitching well.  He has lost three of his last five starts with an ERA over six. 

The Indians send Paul Byrd to the mound on Friday.  He is 3-9 with a 5.26 ERA this season.  He is Byrd is 10-4 in his career against the Twins with a 3.79 ERA.  He did not pitch well, however, in his last start against them allowing six runs in just three innings last month.

SBG Global Current Line: Twins  - 128 ,  Total  9.5 Under -115 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game. The Indians are 7-20 in their last 27 games as a road underdog. The Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the American League Central. The Indians are 0-5 in their last 5 overall. The Indians are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Minnesota. 

The Twins are 8-0 in their last 8 games as a home favorite. The Twins are 7-2 in their last 9 Friday games. The Twins are 16-5 in their last 21 overall.

The Twins are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. the American League Central. 

The Over is 4-1 in the Indians last 5 vs. the American League Central. The Under is 5-2 in the Indians last 7 games as an underdog. The Under is 7-3 in the Indians last 10 overall. 

The Under is 4-1 in the Twins last 5 home games. The Over is 7-3 in the Twins last 10 vs. the American League Central. The Under is 13-3-2 in the last 18 meetings in Minnesota between the two teams.

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UFC 86 is going to take place this weekend on July 5th.  There is a lot of hype about the fight card and will prove to be power packed evening of UFC fighting action.  UFC 86 will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Mandalay Bay Events Centre.  The UFC 86 odds matchup that everyone is talking about is going to be between to opposing coaches on the television show, the Ultimate Fighter.  Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, who is the light heavyweight UFC champion, will face Forest Griffin.  Griffin won the first ever season of the Ultimate Fighter and he will continue his UFC quest in the octagon.  He has come full circle and is a great UFC competitor.  Griffin has tons of heart and an excellent work ethic.  It will be great to see how he fairs on Saturday at UFC 86.  Rampage on the other hand, took the UFC by storm when he beat the ice man Chuck Liddell to gain the title.  He is hungry for his fight with Griffin as they meet in UFC 86 July 5th.  Currently Oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have Quinton Rampage Jackson as a -260 favorite heading into UFC 86.

There are many other fights on the card that we must for forget about.  Patrick Cote is going to take on Ricardo Almeida.  Both fighters hold impressive records and would like to come out on top. Another anticipated match up will be between Joe Stevenson and Glenison Tibau.  Let’s take a look at all of the odds and match ups (all odds are from Sportbook.com):

• Gabriel Gonzaga   -550
• Justin McCully      +400
• Tyson Griffin     -350
• Marcus Aurelio  +280
• Forest Griffin +200
• Quinton Jackson -260
• Melvin Guillard -150
• Dennis Siber +120
• Jorge Gurgel +105
• Cole Miller -135
• Josh Koscheck -330
• Chris Lytle +220

Make sure that you tune in and watch UFC 86 as it looks to be a good one.

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Since the his scandal with Madonna broke, Yankees all-star Alex Rodriguez split with his wife Cynthia about three months ago, after the birth of the couple's second daughter, reported by New York Daily News. On a newspaper website, they are reporting that Rodriguez was linked to Madonna. There have been reports that wife Cynthia Rodriguez's had a romantic getaway with rocker Lenny Kravitz in Paris. Kravitz issued a statement of denial Thursday. "Cynthia is a friend and is here with the godfather of her baby, who is also Alex's trainer, his wife and their baby girl. She came here to escape from everything happening in New York City," he said. "I opened my home to her as a friend and I find it extremely hurtful that I am now being referred to as an adulterer." The oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com currently have the Alex Rodriguez 10/1 2008 most regular season homeruns.

Cynthia Rodriguez probably will get half of A-Rod's money , it won't stop him from getting more women. If you are rich, just stay single until you hit 35 or 40. A-Rod has had some baggage for a while. And this thing with Madonna came out yesterday. All of a sudden he and his wife are separated and you think post partum depression is the reason they are taking a break?

Remember the stripper Joslyn Morse he was spotted with? Arod flies Joslyn Morse her all over the country, puts her up in a hotel, goes to sex clubs with her, hooks her up with tickets, bought her a condo in Tampa, etc. I know this had been going on for a few years. Joslyn was formerly an exotic dancer at Scores Las Vegas strip club and has been spotted with A-Rod in Tampa, Miami, Dallas, Las Vegas, Seattle and most recently caught in the Toronto scandal.

Let's hope he has a good lawyer. This is gonna cost him big time. Maybe the "Material Girl" can write him a check!! Madonna in her 50's, A-Rod a little over 30 years old. This doesn't add up....unless Alex Rodriguez is attempting at another unreachable record? Wilt Chamberlain had thousands of girls he had sex with and logged every one in a journal. He holds the record for most logged in different women.

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Last season the Miami Hurricanes failed to make a college football bowl game.  First year coach, Randy Shannon was forgiven by fans, but it better not happen again this season.  There is a lot of work to be done for the Hurricanes this year, as they only return 4 starters on offense and 4 on defense.  The bright side is that recruiting has been excellent and Miami will look to have a great season in the college football ACC division.  Currently college football oddsmakers at SportBetting.com have the Miami Hurricanes at +350 odds to win the 2008 ACC this year.

The big strength for the Hurricanes this season is all the fresh talent that they went out and got.  Miami is said to be the top 5 teams in the college football recruiting class.  Many of the freshmen had plenty of time to adjust to the team and they will look to make big impacts this upcoming year.  Usually depending on freshman is not a good idea, but other players will return to anchor the team.  The Hurricanes will return linebackers Sean Spence and Arthur Brown, as well as defensive tackle Marcus Forston.  Miami will also rely on a couple of quality running backs to carry the team in Graig Cooper and Javarris James.  They produced most of the Miami offense last year and will look to be even more productive this season.  Right now the Miami Hurricanes are listed at 35:1 odds at SportsBetting.com to win the BCS National Championship.

The rest of the Miami offense did rather poorly and will need to replace several players.  Freshman quarterback Robert Marve has looked very impressive, but is battling with Jacory Harris for the job.  Either way it may be a problem as both QB’s are very inexperienced.  The loss of wide receiver Darnall Jenkins and Lance Leggett will not help either.  Miami was ranked last in the conference in 2007 is passing offense, which has been a big problem for them.  It is going to be interesting to see how the Miami Hurricanes will adjust this year, but I expect them to surprise a lot of teams.

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SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Yankees at Home.

MLB Betting Preview
Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees
Thursday, 7:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Yankees  - 125 ,  Total  9.5 Under -120

The pitching matchup on Thursday should be a good one.  Jon Lester goes for the Sox while Andy Pettitte gets the start for New York.  Lester is 6-3 this season with a 3.48 ERA this season while Pettitte is 9-5 with a 3.98 ERA.  Lester has pitched well nearly every time out this season but has little to show for it.  He has nine no-decisions on the season.  He has only pitched once in his career against New York and that was two years ago when he gave up seven runs. Pettitte is coming off a 3-1 win over the Mets when he allowed only two earned runs and five hits.  He is 4-0 in his past four starts overall. 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game.  The Red Sox are 12-3 in their last 15 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Red Sox are 36-17 in their last 53 Thursday games. The Red Sox are 3-9 in their last 12 games as a road underdog. The Red Sox are 11-2 in Lester’s last 13 starts vs. the American League East. The Red Sox are 5-1 in Lester’s last 6 starts overall.

The Red Sox are 8-3 in Lester’s last 11 starts as a road underdog. The Red Sox are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in New York.

SBG Global Current Line: Yankees  - 126 ,  Total  9 Over -115 

The Yankees are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games. The Yankees are 6-2 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Yankees are 1-5 in their last 6 games as a home favorite. The Yankees are 5-0 in Pettitte’s last 5 starts. The Yankees are 9-3 in Pettitte’s last 12 home starts vs. the Red Sox. 

The Under is 4-1-1 in the Red Sox last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.

The Under is 6-2-1 in the Red Sox last 9 overall. The Over is 4-1-2 in Lester’s last 7 road starts. The Under is 6-2-2 in Lester’s last 10 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 7-3-1 in Lester’s last 11 starts as a road underdog. 

The Under is 6-1 in the Yankees last 7 games as a home favorite. The Under is 12-4 in the Yankees last 16 vs. the American League East. The Under is 11-5 in the Yankees last 16 games as a favorite. The Under is 5-0 in Pettitte’s last 5 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 11-2 in Pettitte’s last 13 starts as a home favorite. The Over is 6-1 in Pettitte’s last 7 starts vs. the Red Sox.

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