Roddick advances; American Isner stuns Haas in DC quarters

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08/04/2007 - Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Top-seeded American Andy Roddick moved into the semifinals at the $600,000 Legg Mason Tennis Classic, a U.S. Open Series event, by continuing his domination of South Korean Hyung-Taik Lee.

Roddick, the 2006 U.S. Open runner-up who titled here in 2001 and 2005, scored a 7-6 (8-6), 6-2 victory over the fifth seed. Roddick ran his career record to 10-1 lifetime against Lee.

It was the second straight week the two squared off in the quarterfinals of a match as Roddick won in three sets at Indianapolis.

There were also a pair of big upsets on Friday. Towering American John Isner stunned second-seeded German Tommy Haas, while ninth seed Gael Monfils of France disposed of third-seeded Russian Marat Safin.

The 6-foot-9 Isner, playing in only his second-ever ATP event, dismissed Haas 6-4, 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-5) on the hardcourts at FitzGerald Tennis Center. In the process, Haas was denied his 400th match win on the ATP. The big-hitting Isner swatted 30 aces, while Haas unleashed 20.

The 22-year-old Isner, who hails from North Carolina, starred collegiately at the University of Georgia, which captured this year's NCAA championship with Isner as its top star. Isner headed to Washington ranked 416th in the world.

Monfils won 6-3, 7-5 and advanced to a match against Isner. Monfils also beat Safin last year in their ATP Masters Series Cincinnati opener.

Roddick's semifinal foe will be seventh-seeded Croatian Ivo Karlovic, who rallied to beat Chilean Paul Capdeville, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5).

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Football Betting: Defensive Rookie of the Year Awards

Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.

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Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.

Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.

Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.

Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.

All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.

A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.

For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.

2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award

Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1

Ron Brace (NE) 25/1

Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1

Darius Butler (NE) 40/1

Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1

Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1

Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1

Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1

Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1

Larry English (SD) 15/1

Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1

Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1

Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1

Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1

James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1

Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1

Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1

Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1

Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1

Roy Miller (TB) 20/1

Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1

Fili Moala (IND) 30/1

Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1

Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1

B J Raji (GB) 7/1

Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1

Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1

David Verkune (CLE) 20/1

Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1

Field (Any Other Player) 6/1

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