12/01/2008 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress surrendered to authorities on Monday and is expected to be charged with an apparent weapons possession after accidentally shooting himself.
Burress, who spent a night in a hospital after suffering the gunshot wound on Friday, reported to the New York Police Department's 17th precinct without speaking to the media. It had been reported that no warrant had been issued for his arrest.
A New York Post report stated that detectives and police confiscated the handgun from Burress' home on Sunday, a gun that he reportedly was not legally permitted to carry. The report states that he also faces a possible reckless endangerment charge.
Burress apparently went to a club on Friday with teammates Antonio Pierce and Derrick Ward and was allowed to bring in a gun after going through a metal detector. The gun became loose later in the night and fired a round, and Burress was accidentally shot in the thigh. The Post reports that Burress went to the hospital, but didn't report the shooting to the police.
Reports on Saturday stated that the wound was not life-threatening, as Burress had already been ruled out of Sunday's win over the Redskins due to a hamstring injury. On the season, Burress has 35 receptions for a team-high 454 yards with four touchdowns.
Pierce, who played in Sunday's 23-7 victory over Washington, chose not to answer several questions he was asked about the situation. He declined to say whether he has a lawyer and said he was "fine where I'm at" when asked about his concern for his own situation.
New York coach Tom Coughlin said that he spoke to the players about the situation and that the players had concern for Burress' situation, but that the focus of the team was on the Washington game and that the wide receiver's future with the team will be discussed at a later date.
It's been a whirlwind season for Burress, who signed a contract extension just before the team's season-opener against the Redskins in September. He went on to register 10 catches for 133 yards against Washington, but his numbers have dropped considerably in the face of double teams, a suspension and injury.
Burress was suspended one game in October for violating team rules, held out of the starting lineup against Pittsburgh for missing a treatment session and fined by the league for verbally abusing an official.
<< Badgers battle Hokies in Blacksburg
Blacksburg, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 25th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers and
Virginia Tech Hokies clash in Blacksburg tonight, as they meet as part of the
ACC/Big Ten Challenge at Cassell Coliseum.
The Badgers enter the contest a solid 5-1 on th
<< Kent State seeks upset of No. 22 Kansas
Lawrence, KS (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 22nd-ranked Kansas Jayhawks welcome the
Kent State Golden Flashes to Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence for tonight's non-
conference clash.
Kent State recently took part in the South Padre Island Invitational a
<< Division leaders meet in Boston as Magic face Celtics
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A battle of division leaders is on tap in Beantown tonight
when the Boston Celtics welcome the Orlando Magic to TD Banknorth Garden.
Boston has won four in a row at home and is 9-1 as the host this season. The
team will ki
<< Warriors welcome Heat to Oakland
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat will resume a five-game road
trip on Monday against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena.
The Heat have lost three of four overall and fell to 1-2 on the current trek
following Saturday'
Strachan promised transfer boost from Celtic board >>
Glasgow, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has
confirmed that the club's board will do all they can to back manager Gordon
Strachan in the January transfer window.
The Bhoys currently lead the SPL title
Hoffenheim's Teber welcomes Bayern showdown >>
Sinsheim, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hoffenheim's club captain Selim Teber is
confident that his teammates will not be overawed by the prospect of a
Bundesliga title showdown at Bayern Munich.
The top two teams in Germany clash
Leonardi admits crisis at Udinese >>
Udine, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Udinese's general director Pietro Leonardi has
admitted that the club have slumped into a mini crisis, having lost their last
four games in Serie A.
A 1-0 home defeat by Chievo added to the pressure at the
Espanyol lets go of manager Marquez >>
Barcelona, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Espanyol have sacked coach Bartolome
Marquez after a 1-0 loss to Sporting Gijon left the club facing a relegation
battle at the wrong end of the La Liga table.
Marquez's side have won just three o
El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
Additional baseball lines and World Series odds can be found at: www.MySportsbook.com
To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com - this sportsbook accepts credit cards.
Anybody who knows about online sports betting knows MySportsbook.com! They are probably the most famous offshore sports gambling website located on the web! After nearly 10 years of online sportsbook service, MySportsbook.com is still impressing their visitors with great customer service, live odds, fast payouts, and an easy-to-use website. MySportsbook.com has everything that die-hard sports fans want. For those looking to bet on all major sporting events, look no further. Make MySportsbook.com your one-stop shop for NFL football, college football, baseball, baseketball, boxing, and horseracing.
MySportsbook.com has one distinct advantage over all other online sportsbooks: They have been in the football gambling industry the longest and have served the most satisfied customers. So if you're in the market for a new online sportsbook for the next upcoming season, be sure to check out MySportsbook.com today! We are absolutely positive that you will not be disappointed with this company.
To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your football betting lines needs.
Sports Betting News: NFL Team History | Football Betting | Baseball Betting | Basketball Betting | Hockey Betting | Golf Betting | Tennis Betting | Auto Racing Betting | Horse Racing Betting | Soccer Betting