09/05/2008 - London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Roberto Mancini is the latest candidate to be distanced from the managerial vacancy at West Ham United after claims from his agent that the Italian coach is not currently seeking work.
Mancini, 43, was fired by Inter Milan at the end of last season despite securing three successive Serie A titles.
The former Italy international striker's name has been strongly linked with the Hammers, who are seeking a new manager following Alan Curbishley's decision to resign on Wednesday.
But Mancini's agent claims that, although his client would like to work in England, he remains unavailable until his compensation package with the Italian champions is finalized.
The news comes hard on the heels of fellow frontrunner Slaven Bilic claiming he is in no rush to walk out on his current job with the Croatia national team.
"Until his contract situation is resolved with Inter, Roberto Mancini won't talk to other clubs. That's the way he is," agent Giorgio De Giorgis told Italian radio.
"Roberto loves England and London in particular, something which he has never denied."
(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)
<< Bills Pro Bowl T Peters to end holdout
Orchard Park, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle
Jason Peters will end his holdout and report to the team on Saturday.
"It is our understanding that Jason has filed a re-instatement letter with the
National Foo
<< Phillies agree to terms with Iguchi
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly
reached a contract agreement with infielder Tadahito Iguchi.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Iguchi is expected to join the
Phillies before Satur
<< Chicago activates OF Wise from DL
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago White Sox activated center fielder
DeWayne Wise from the 15-day disabled list on Friday.
The activation comes at a good time for Chicago, which learned Friday that AL
MVP candidate Carlos Quenti
<< Galaxy lacking stars ahead of RLS contest
Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Galaxy will be hoping to snap a
10-game winless skid on Saturday when the team welcomes Real Salt Lake to the
Home Depot Center, however they will have to do so without a number of star
players
Struggling Wizards need result against Dynamo >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kansas City midfielder Davy Arnaud didn't waste
time reflecting on last week's 2-1 loss to San Jose, instead looking ahead to
Sunday's game at two-time defending Major League Soccer champion Houston.
"We wan
Ferdinand ruled out of England's Cup qualifier >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was
ruled out of England's opening World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Saturday
with a back injury Friday.
Ferdinand, 29, missed training before England fle
Stuttgart's Gomez considering options >>
Stuttgart, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Stuttgart striker Mario Gomez admitted on
Friday he is keen to play in one of Europe's other top leagues.
The 23-year-old Germany international was the subject of a failed approach from
Manchester City
Jankovic reaches U.S. Open final >>
Flushing Meadows, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former world No. 1 Serb Jelena
Jankovic secured a berth in Saturday night's U.S. Open women's final.
The second-seeded Jankovic handled fifth-seeded Russian Elena Dementieva 6-4,
6-4 in Friday's firs
JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.
Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.
MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .
''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''
Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.
He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.
''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''
Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.
Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.
With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.
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