Gonzo, Hewitt win, but Isner ousted in Houston

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04/09/2010 - Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Top-seed Chilean Fernando Gonzalez and former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt moved into the quarterfinals at the $500,000 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship, but second-seeded American John Isner was upset on Thursday.

Gonzalez, who titled here 10 years ago, outlasted South African qualifier Kevin Anderson, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 on the final match of the night Thursday.

The fourth-seeded and reigning Houston champion Hewitt outlasted Indian lucky- loser Somdev Devvarman 1-6, 6-0, 7-6 (7-2) in the second round at River Oaks Country Club. Hewitt prevailed in 1 hour, 53 minutes.

This marked Hewitt's first action since late January after undergoing right hip surgery. The Aussie star previously had surgery on his left hip.

The Hewitt-Devvarman match was rained out here on Wednesday.

The two-time major champion Hewitt, who enjoyed an opening-round bye this week, defeated American Wayne Odesnik in last year's finale here.

Hewitt's quarterfinal opponent on Friday will be dangerous Argentine Juan Ignacio Chela.

Belgian Xavier Malisse upended Isner, 7-6 (7-3), 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-3) in a 2 1/2 hour encounter. Isner lost despite firing 14 aces.

Third-seeded American Sam Querrey eased into the quarters with a 6-2, 6-1 drubbing of Slovenian Blaz Kavcic. Querrey smacked six aces, notched four service breaks, and held his serve throughout the brief 60-minute affair.

The 6-foot-6 Querrey will meet Chilean veteran Nicolas Massu in the round of eight.

The aforementioned Odesnik advanced here on Day 4 with a 6-1, 7-5 decision against Russian Mikhail Kukushkin.

In other second-round play, sixth-seeded Argentine Horacio Zeballos handled Israeli Dudi Sela 6-3, 6-2. Zeballos will next meet Gonzalez, while Malisse meets Odesnik.

The 2010 Houston winner will earn $79,900.

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Football Betting: Defensive Rookie of the Year Awards

Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.

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Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.

Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.

Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.

Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.

All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.

A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.

For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.

2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award

Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1

Ron Brace (NE) 25/1

Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1

Darius Butler (NE) 40/1

Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1

Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1

Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1

Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1

Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1

Larry English (SD) 15/1

Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1

Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1

Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1

Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1

James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1

Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1

Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1

Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1

Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1

Roy Miller (TB) 20/1

Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1

Fili Moala (IND) 30/1

Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1

Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1

B J Raji (GB) 7/1

Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1

Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1

David Verkune (CLE) 20/1

Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1

Field (Any Other Player) 6/1

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