*As you have probably heard by now, Kljestan is off to a Celtic trial.
*Marcus Tracy signed with Aab.
*Quakes chasing Convey.
USMNT Video: Guess Who's in the Van
Manchester City to Negotiate Kaká
Manchester City yesterday intensified its bid for Kaka to increase its offer to Milan to more than double the world record and received the go-ahead to negotiate directly with the footballer. Milan announced on its television channel that is considering a new offer that reportedly reached 120 million euros (157 million dollars) by the Brazilian attacker.
Kaka said Wednesday he wants to stay with the club rossonero, but the player's spokesman Diego Kotscho told the AP yesterday that the Brazilian has not rejected the approach of the City.
"It's an exaggeration to what is said in England that the deal is almost closed, and an exaggeration (to say) that Kaká rejected the offer," said Kotscho. "The Milan authorized negotiations with Manchester City ... The next step now is for the father of Kaká talk to Manchester City. "
Bosco Leite, Kaka's father and his principal adviser, may soon be traveling to England to study the offer of the City, Kotscho said.
The director of the Milan TV channel, Mauro Suma, said the club is considering the irresistible offer from the City star for his 26 years.
"There is an offer from Manchester City for the Milan Kaká and is considering," said Sum. "That does not mean that we are considering a decision was taken or accepted."
Mark Hughes, Manchester City technician commented that keeps hopes to sign Kaka, while his assistant said that the English club and Milan are close to reaching an agreement.
Hughes said that the negotiations will continue until the market closed on February 2.
"We have been discussing this for several months and Kaká was in our plans from the beginning," said Hughes.
If the transfer is made, would exceed the previous world record of 65 million euros Real Madrid paid Juventus for Zinedine Zidane in 2001.
Kaka, chosen by FIFA as the best footballer in the world in 2007, acknowledged that the last word is Milan.
Podcasts: Bob Bradley and Thomas Rongen
Podcast with Bob Bradley
Thomas Rongen, on preparation for FIFA U-20 World Cup Qualifying
Whitbread's Game Winning Goal in the FA Cup
*Beasley Could Be on the Move. It's different stories on different days.
Whitbread with Millwall
*Zak played the full game and scored the game winning goal in a 3-2 win over Crewe in FA Cup
Whitbread with Millwall
*Zak played the full game and scored the game winning goal in a 3-2 win over Crewe in FA Cup
YA Articles and Full Donovan Highlights
*McCoist: We Could Play Edu More.
*Happy to Be Improving in Spain, Altidore Not Ready to Move.
*Hahnemann Working Way Back.
* I will try to have highlights up tomorrow if I can find them.
Al-Wheda vs Bayern Munchen
*Happy to Be Improving in Spain, Altidore Not Ready to Move.
*Hahnemann Working Way Back.
* I will try to have highlights up tomorrow if I can find them.
Al-Wheda vs Bayern Munchen
AFC Championship Game - Ravens at Steelers Betting Odds and Stats
The Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers will meet at Heinz Field on Sunday afternoon in the AFC Championship Game.Team records:
Baltimore: 11-5 SU, 12-4 ATS
Pittsburgh: 12-4 SU, 9-7 ATS
Baltimore most recently:
When playing in January are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the division are 5-5
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in January are 7-3
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the division are 9-1
BSNblog reports: oddsmakers currently have the Steelers listed as 6-point favorites versus the Ravens, while the game's total is sitting at 33½.
Matt Stover booted a 43-yard field goal with just 53 seconds remaining to lift the Ravens over the Titans 13-10 last week.
The Ravens won that game as a 3-point underdog, while the 23 points fell UNDER the posted total of 34.
Derrick Mason had five catches for 78 yards and a touchdown in that win, while Joe Flacco completed 11-of-22 pass attempts for 161 yards with a touchdown.
The Steelers defeated San Diego 35-24 as a 6-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted total (37.5).
Willie Parker rushed for 146 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 27 carries in that win, while Ben Roethlisberger passed for 181 yards with a touchdown strike to Heath Miller.
A few trends to consider:
Baltimore is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Baltimore is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Baltimore is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Baltimore is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore
NFC Championship Game - Eagles vs. Cardinals Betting Odds and Spread
The Philadelphia Eagles and the Arizona Cardinals will meet at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday afternoon in the NFC Championship Game.Team records:
Philadelphia: 9-6-1 SU, 10-6 ATS
Arizona: 9-7 SU, 9-7 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing in January are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 8-1-1
When playing on outside the division are 7-2-1
Arizona most recently:
When playing in January are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 4-6
BSNblog reports that the oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total is sitting at 47.
The Eagles defeated the Giants 23-11 as a 4-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (39.5).Donovan McNabb passed for 217 yards with a touchdown strike, two interceptions, and a touchdown run for Philadelphia in that win, while Brian Westbrook rushed for 36 yards on 18 carries.
The Cardinals flew past the Panthers by a final score of 33-13 last week as 10-point underdogs. The 46 points fell UNDER the posted total of 49.5.
Kurt Warner threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns for the Cardinals in that win. Larry Fitzgerald had 166 yards receiving with a TD. A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Arizona's last 11 games at home
Arizona is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
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