Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher is out for the year with a wrist injury. Eagles QB Donavan McNabb faces an uncertain status for Week 2 because of a cracked rib. USC QB Matt Barkley suffered a bruised shoulder in the win over Ohio State. His is probable for the game at Washington.
The Serena Williams outburst video has finally pressured Williams to issue an apology. Apparently Kayne West and Rep. Joe Wilson lost on the tennis odds with her.
The US Open Men’s Final start time is set for 4:00. BetUs Sportsbook has Roger Federer at -450 to Juan Martin Del Potro. They also have an option of Federer -5 games.
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Patriots host the Bills, the Chargers start their season in Oakland, and the Rockies and Giants begin a big set in San Fran.
Colliding on the gridiron . . .
Tom Brady will finally see some regular-season action on Monday night as the Patriots play their opener at home against the division-rival Bills. The Pats, who missed the playoffs last year with Brady out of action, are pegged as big 11-point favorites for Monday night, with the total for the game set at 47 points. Wes Welker (knee) was listed as QUESTIONABLE on the injury report for New England, but is expected to play. Bills RB Marshawn Lynch is out until Week 4 as he serves a suspension, so he won’t see action in Terrell Owens’ Buffalo debut.
Meanwhile, the second part of the Monday night doubleheader has San Diego at Oakland, with the Chargers set as 9.5-point road favorites (and the total at 43 points). The Raiders’ most recent drama was put to an end on Saturday, as newly-acquired DE Richard Seymour finally reported to the team – he’ll be in action on Monday night. Darren McFadden was named Oakland‘s starting RB earlier in the week. DE Jacques Cesaire was listed as QUESTIONABLE for the Chargers for Monday’s opener; his calf injury could keep him out Monday night.
The NFL Preseason Game of the Year cashed in when Detroit beat Indy outright. While our first of the regular season was tougher than usual, the result was what you’ve come to expect as the Packers win and cover.
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Meeting up on the diamond . . .
Jason Hammel (8-7, 4.31 ERA) will go up against Tim Lincecum (13-5, 2.34 ERA) on Monday night as the Rockies begin a key National League series on the road against the Giants. Righthander Hammel took a no-decision against the Reds in his most recent start, giving up two earned runs over 7 1-3 innings of work. Righthander Lincecum was tagged with a hard-luck loss by the Phillies in his last outing; Lincecum gave up two runs over seven innings, while fanning 11.
Also on the Senior Circuit slate for Monday: Houston at Cincinnati, Milwaukee at the Cubs, Arizona at San Diego, Pittsburgh at the Dodgers, and Florida at St. Louis. The Marlins will go with Ricky Nolasco (11-8, 5.23 ERA) in that last contest, while the Cardinals counter with Todd Wellemeyer (7-9, 5.62 ERA). Righthander Nolasco is coming off consecutive wins over the Mets and Braves. Righthander Wellemeyer replaces John Smoltz (sore shoulder) for the matchup.
There are just five games on the American League schedule for Monday, with Tampa Bay at Baltimore, Toronto at Detroit, Oakland at Texas, Cleveland at Minnesota, and the Angels at the Yankees. Jered Weaver (15-5, 3.76) guns for his 16th win of the season for Los Angeles; righthander Weaver has won two straight starts over the Mariners and Royals. Joba Chamberlain (8-5, 4.45 ERA) is slated to start for New York; he’s expected to be on a limited pitch count again.