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...essive week to seal a 14/5 win.

A last gasp goal from Daryl Murphy salvaged a point for rock-bottom Sunderland. Tottenham Hotspur, 7/10 favourites on the day, took the lead on 38 minutes through Robbie Keane and were cruising to victory until two minutes remaining.

Manchester City edged Charlton 3-2 thanks to a stunning 35 yard effort from Joey Barton. City, 9/10 favourites, took a first half lead through Richard Dunne but Darren Bent levelled. Substitute George Samaras made an instant impact and Barton blasted home on 62.

The biggest win of the weekend came at Craven Cottage where Fulham crushed relegation threatened West Brom 6-1. Two goals each from Heidur Helguson and Collins John, Tomasz Radzinski and an own goal from Curtis Davies sealed a fine win at 5/6.more

NFL Divisional Playoffs Matchup: Washington RedSkins At Seattle seahawks

...that is coming off a loss and seeking to avenge its 20-17 loss against these same skins last October. Teams in this situation are a glaring 8-0-1 ATS. Add to the fact that the home teams in the second round of the playoffs win SU and ATS at about an 80% rate, its tough to go against Seattle in this spot.

Super Bowl Preview

...rom home.

Looking back on this season, Seattle barely won on the road at St. Louis and Tennessee. And the Seahawks lost 23-17 at Green Bay (their last road game), 20-17 at Washington and 26-14 at Jacksonville to open the season. Also note that Seattles defense allowed 21 ppg on the road where they are 7-1 'Over' the total. Pittsburgh has opened up the offense more in the second half of the season and carries a 5-2-1 run 'Over' the total into the Super Bowl. The Steelers also have more experience playing indoors: since Thanksgiving, theyve played three games indoors, one at Minnesota and two at Indianapolis, going 2-1 SU/ATS.

Finally, games are often won and lost via turnovers and in the trenches. I cant predict turnovers, but I can point out that in the trenches, both teams were outstanding at stopping the run this season, and each ranked in the Top 5 in the NFL. On paper, its a wash in the trenches, which possibly means turnovers will be the la difference, as the french say! Super Bowl 40 should be a fun one to dissect over the next two weeks and watch. Good luck as always...Al McMordie.more

Simple and Easy Tips - How to Throw a Tailgate Party No One Will Forget

...t could be the things they love the most.

Create games that would be in accordance with the theme. If your theme for the party is about football, there are so many games and activities suited to this theme. And remember, the better prepared you are, the smoother things will move along.

The football Toss: Each child takes a turn throwing a football through a hoop or tire or into a basket.

football Relay Course: For younger children, do simple exercises with them, jumping jacks, running, throwing a ball...For older children, design an obstacle course that includes football practice moves, more difficult callisthenics, sprints, punting...

You can try your skills at a football shaped cake, if you are a little bit artistic and a good baker. If this seems a little complicated, make a simple rectangular cake and decorate it like a football field.

On the other hand, your the...more