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Finchem receives four-year contract extension

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01/11/2012 - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem has been given a four-year contract extension through June 2016.

Finchem became the tour's third commissioner in June 1994 and has overseen a period of tremendous growth. Earnings for PGA Tour members have increased substantially and he has been instrumental in developing a number of key events, including the Presidents Cup, PGA Tour playoffs and the World Golf Championships.

"We have accomplished a lot, but there remains a great opportunity to continue to grow over the next four years," said Finchem in a statement. "It is an honor to work in such a wonderful sport with the world's best athletes and a terrific management team. I look forward to continuing to work closely with them in the future."

Joe Dey and Deane Beman were the first two commissioners of the PGA Tour.

<< Shiels returns to Killie
Kilmarnock, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kilmarnock announced on Wednesday that midfielder Dean Shiels has returned to the club until the end of the season after terminating his contract with Doncaster. Shiels, who is the son of Killie man

<< Djokovic and Clijsters hope to defend honor in Oz
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 2012 tennis season will be in full stride when the Australian Open gets underway next week in Melbourne, where Novak Djokovic and Kim Clijsters will be on hand as your defending champions. The 24-year-

<< Newcastle's Ameobi injured in reserve match
Newcastle, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Newcastle is fearful that striker Sammy Ameobi could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he suffered an undisclosed injury in a reserve-team match against Wigan. The 19-year-old was for

<< Colts tab Grigson as new GM
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Indianapolis Colts have named Ryan Grigson as their new general manager. Grigson spent the past nine years with the Philadelphia Eagles. He joined the franchise in 2003 as a regional scout, becam

<< Whittaker set for six-week absence
Glasgow, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rangers defender Steven Whittaker is facing six weeks out of the lineup after undergoing a hernia operation, the club has revealed. Whittaker's last appearance for Ally McCoist's team came o

Back injury to sideline Lazio's Cana >>
Rome, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Lazio will be without midfielder Lorik Cana for the next two months because of a back injury. Cana was forced to leave Saturday's 4-0 defeat at Siena at halftime with the injury, and tests have confirmed tha

Fire signs Uruguayan striker Puppo >>
Bridgeview, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Fire announced on Wednesday that the club has signed striker Federico Puppo from Danubio FC in Uruguay. The 25-year-old will occupy an international roster spot upon the receipt of his Interna

In the FCS Huddle: Turnaround fueled Ambrose to Robinson Award >>
Towson, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - When Rob Ambrose took over at Towson, even the thought of winning games at his alma mater was a challenge. Playing in the Football Championship Subdivision's toughest conference - CAA Football - the Tigers were

Sparano lands with the Jets >>
Florham Park, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano has been named the new offensive coordinator for the New York Jets, replacing Brian Schottenheimer. The Jets and Schottenheimer amicably parted way

Plata signs new deal with TFC >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Toronto FC has come to terms with forward Joao Plata on a multi-year contract, it was announced on Wednesday. Plata was the 49th overall pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft and went on to appear in 26 games f

Chiefs' Treen Green out for Sunday's game

How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.

A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.

Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.

The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).

Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.

The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).

Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.

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