Report: Edge wants out of the desert

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11/19/2008 - Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Despite the fact the Cardinals are sitting atop the NFC West and inching closer to their first division crown since 1975, running back Edgerrin James is unhappy over losing his starting job and reportedly wants out of Arizona.

According to the Arizona Republic, James, through his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, asked the organization for his release two weeks ago, and the Cardinals have refused.

James, the fourth overall pick in the 1999 NFL draft, was benched on November 2 at St. Louis in favor of rookie Tim Hightower and has carried the ball just three times for five yards during Arizona's three-game winning streak.

The Miami-Florida product inked a four-year, $30 million deal in 2006 and has rushed for 385 yards and three touchdowns in nine games this season.

Arizona is 7-3 this season and holds a four-game lead over the San Francisco 49ers in the West.

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If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture.  Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).

For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot.  The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.

TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the  drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.

"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,'  it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."

"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.

Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash.  Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win. 

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