Portuguese Football Federation dismisses coach Queiroz

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09/09/2010 - Lisbon, Portugal (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Portugal fired its national soccer coach Carlos Queiroz, effective immediately, it was announced on Thursday.

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) made the decision because of the team's poor play and his six-month suspension before the World Cup for disrupting a doping test.

"From a personal point of view I would like to thank the work and endeavors of Carlos Queiroz, with whom I maintained a good relationship, having been myself the main man responsible for contracting him," FPF Chief Gilberto Madai said in a prepared statement to the press. "Given the latest events, the management of the FPF have unanimously decided to dissolve the contract with Carlos Queiroz with immediate effect. This decision has already been communicated to Carlos Queiroz."

Queiroz, who had two years left on his contract, led his team to a disappointing second-round exit from the World Cup in South Africa. It also has just one point in two EURO 2010 qualifiers.

The 57-year-old ends his Portugal career with a 15-3-8 record.

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Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds  
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.

Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.

Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.

Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.

Arizona 20-1

Butler 20-1

Duke 30-1

Florida 7-2

Georgetown 30-1

Indiana 35-1

Kansas 15-1

Marquette 25-1

Maryland 40-1

Memphis 50-1

Nevada 50-1

UNC 9-2

OSU 8-1

Oregon 30-1

Pittsburgh 15-1

Texas 30-1

Texas A&M 18-1

UCLA 6-1

Wisconsin 10-1

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