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Los Angeles Galaxy star David Beckham is on loan from the Galaxy to Italian club AC Milan for two months at which time he is supposed to return to Los Angeles.

Beckham though has indicated that he might want to stay on with Milan. "Playing here is every footballer's dream," Beckham said, “But it's not easy to decide.

It's a matter that requires time. I'm under contract with, and have lots of respect for, Galaxy. But the possibility to play at Milan is something special. I knew I'd have fun but I didn't expect to have so much fun. Anyway, I am a very respectful person."

AC Milan executive Adriano Galliani has said Milan would pay the Galaxy for Beckham. Whether that is possible or not remains to be seen but Los Angeles Galaxy chief executive Tim Leiweke believes that Beckham will return.

In the L.A. Times Leiweke was quoted as saying, "David is under contract to the Galaxy and I had a good, straightforward conversation with him before he left and he loves it in L.A.," Leiweke continued, "He wants a better Galaxy team, we're going to have a better team and David has no interest in going. We have a contract, we have a handshake, his kids go to school here, end of story. There is no story. He's going to return to the Galaxy."

Beckham joined the Galaxy in July of 2007 on a five-year deal worth an estimated $250 million dollars. It has been noted, however, that Beckham could opt out of his contract after this year’s MLS season.

Beckham’s spokesman Simon Oliveira said last week that Beckham is going to return to the Galaxy. "There is always going to be speculation in sports pages and newspapers," Oliveira said. "David is enjoying his time in Milan but he is contracted to return on March 9th to L.A. It still stands and absolutely no conversations have taken place regarding changing that."

Beckham scored his first goal for Milan last week in a 4-1 win at Bologna and scored again on Wednesday in a 1-1 draw with Genoa. His recent play has earned him a look from England manager Fabio Capello who may call him up for England’s friendly against Spain on February 11th.

The star Kaka from Milan, will be the main star of the Brazilian team will be measured with Italy on February 10 in London in a friendly match with a taste of World Cup final.

The list of invited to the meeting, which was announced today by the technician Carlos Dunga, includes two other colleagues in Milan Kaká: forwards Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato, who will compete for a spot in the attack of the "verdeamarela" with another star , Robinho, Manchester City.

The friendly will take place at the Emirates Stadium in the English capital, settled a hard and long the dispute "pentacampeones" with Italy. Both teams clashed on 12 occasions so far, and each earned five victories.

The other two ended up tied and the balance of goals also reveals the balance of duels: 19-19. The most recent meeting, valid for the Tournament of France, took place in 1997 when Dunga wheel and still serving as captain of the Brazilian team and matched by ending 3-3.

"Italy is a respectable opponent, for its tradition and the quality of its players. A match against them is always critical, no matter whether it is a World Cup or a friendly," said the coach.

According to Dunga, their challenge will be to build on the only day that will be available for training and preparing his team to face strong rival brand.

"The Italian players are very disciplined in terms of tactical and know, as few, reduce the space for the opponents. And when the team recovered the ball, has a very strong and dangerous counter-attack," summarized.

For this reason, to meet the current world champions, Dunga summoned a staff comprised mostly of experienced players. The list of invited is as follows:

Warden: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan) and Doni (Roma)

ZAGUEROS: Lucio (Bayern Munich), Juan (Roma), Thiago Silva (Milan), Luisao (Benfica)

SIDES: Maicon (Inter Milan), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Marcelo (Real Madrid) and Adriano Correia (Sevilla)

Midfielder: Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos), Josue (Wolfsburg), Anderson (Manchester United), Felipe Melo (Fiorentina), Elano (Manchester City), Julio Baptista (Roma), Ronaldinho (Milan) and Kaka (Milan)

Forwards: Alexandre Pato (Milan), Luis Fabiano (Sevilla), Adriano (Inter Milan) and Robinho (Manchester City)

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors meet at Oracle Arena.

BSNblog reports: Oddsmakers currently have the Warriors listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game's total is sitting at 218.

The Clippers scored 57 points in the second half and came back to defeat the Thunder 107-104 on Friday, as 3-point underdogs. The 211 points sailed OVER the posted total of 194.

Eric Gordon was superb in collecting a team-high 41 points, and Al Thornton added 34 in the win.

The Warriors fell 106-105 to the Cavaliers last time out, as 6.5-point underdogs at home. The 211 points fell UNDER the posted total of 216.

Stephen Jackson had 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in a losing effort.

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of the LA Clippers last 8 games on the road

The total has gone OVER in 10 of the LA Clippers last 12 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing Golden State

LA Clippers are 17-6-2 ATS in their last 25 games when playing on the road against Golden State

Golden State is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

Golden State is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing LA Clippers

Golden State is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

Next up:
LA Clippers home to Portland, Monday, January 26

Golden State at Dallas, Wednesday, January 28

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The Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Target Center.

Current streak:
Chicago has lost 4 straight games

Team records:
Chicago: 18-26 SU, 18-26 ATS

Minnesota: 14-27 SU, 21-19-1 ATS

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5

Before playing LA Clippers are 3-7

After playing Toronto are 5-5

After a loss are 3-7

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5

Before playing Milwaukee are 1-9

After playing New Orleans are 3-7

After a win are 5-5

BSNblog reports: Oddsmakers currently have the Timberwolves listed as 5-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total is sitting at 207.

The Bulls were upset 114-94 by the Raptors on Friday as a 2-point favorite at home. That game's 208 points made it OVER the night's posted total of 197.

Kirk Hinrich led the Bulls with 17 points, five rebounds and seven assists.

The Timberwolves snapped the Hornets three-game win streak with a 116-108 victory on Friday, as a pick'em. That game's combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 194.

Al Jefferson collected a double-double for the Timberwolves, scoring 24 points with 14 rebounds.

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Minnesota

The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chicago's last 13 games when playing on the road against Minnesota

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 9 games on the road

Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home

Minnesota is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Chicago

Minnesota is 10-1-1 ATS in its last 12 games

Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Chicago at LA Clippers, Wednesday, January 28

Minnesota at Milwaukee, Monday, January 26

The Washington Wizards and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Rose Garden.

BSNblog reports: Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 10-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game's total is sitting at 193.

The Wizards could not get things going early at all in their 117-97 loss to the Lakers on Thursday, as 14-point underdogs. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 208.5.

Antawn Jamison had 19 points and five rebounds in the loss.

The Trail Blazers fell 104-98 to the Cavaliers last time out, as 1.5-point underdogs. The combined 202 points sailed OVER the posted total of 183.

Brandon Roy had 23 points, while LaMarcus Aldridge netted 21 in the loss.

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Portland

The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 11 games when playing on the road against Portland

The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games on the road

Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Portland

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games when playing Washington

Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington

The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Portland's last 11 games when playing at home against Washington

Portland is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Utah Jazz will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at EnergySolutions Arena.

Current streak:
Cleveland has won 2 straight games.

Team records:

Cleveland: 33-8 SU, 28-13 ATS

Utah: 25-18 SU, 22-21 ATS

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6

Before playing Sacramento are 5-5

After playing Golden State are 5-5

After a win are 6-4

Utah most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6

Before playing Denver are 5-5

After playing Houston are 6-4

After a loss are 8-2

BSNblog reports: oddsmakers currently have the Jazz listed as 3-point favorites versus the Cavaliers, while the game's total is sitting at 195½.

LeBron James tossed in a game-high 32 points to lead the Cavaliers to a slim 106-105 victory over the Warriors on Friday. The Cavaliers failed to cover the 6.5-point spread, while the 211 points fell UNDER the posted total of 216.

James also had nine rebounds and eight assists, and Mo Williams had 14 points with six rebounds in the win.

The Jazz fell 108-99 to the Rockets last time out, as 5.5-point underdogs on the road. That game's 207 points made it OVER the posted total of 198.5.

Deron Williams netted a game-high 32 points with five rebounds, while dishing out 11 assists in the loss.

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah

Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Utah

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games

Cleveland is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games

Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games at home

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games

Utah is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Next up:
Cleveland home to Sacramento, Tuesday, January 27

Utah at Denver, Sunday, January 25

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday, February 1 when they meet at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay for Super Bowl XLIII.

Regular season records:
Pittsburgh: 12-4 SU, 9-7 ATS

Arizona: 9-7 SU, 9-7 ATS

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in February are 1-0

When playing on grass are 7-3

After outgaining opponent are 7-3

When playing outside the division are 6-4

Arizona most recently:
When playing on grass are 6-4

After being outgained are 5-5

When playing outside the division are 5-5

After playing Philadelphia are 2-8

The Steelers defeated Baltimore 23-14 as a 6-point favorite in the AFC Championship Game. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (35.5).

BSNblog reports: Super Bowl Pick Steelers 7-point favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total is sitting at 46½.

Ben Roethlisberger passed for 255 yards with a 65-yard touchdown strike to Santonio Holmes for Pittsburgh, while Troy Polamalu ran back an interception 40 yards for a touchdown.

The Cardinals upset Philadelphia 32-25 as a 3.5-point underdog in the NFC Championship Game. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (47).

Kurt Warner passed for 279 yards with four touchdowns for Arizona, and Larry Fitzgerald caught nine passes for 152 yards with three touchdowns in the win.

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

Pittsburgh is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Arizona

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

Cardinals DT Darnell Dockett picked off a lateral attempt by the Eagles in the closing seconds. The Eagles needed a miracle -- a hook-and-ladder play to go 93 yards for a touchdown -- but Dockett thwarted the play.

Kevin Curtis' inability to catch a fourth-and-10 pass from Donovan McNabb as Curtis was falling down on Philadelphia's second-to-last drive ended the game for all intents and purposes.

Yes, the Cardinals, founding members of the NFL, but historically among the most dysfunctional of franchises, finally have joined the big boys. Capitalizing on Larry Fitzgerald's three first-half touchdown receptions, then coolly marching downfield to Kurt Warner's 8-yard scoring pass to rookie Tim Hightower with 2:53 left, they beat the Philadelphia Eagles 32-25 Sunday for the NFC championship.

Dimitar Berbatov and his goal in the last minute yesterday to the champion Manchester United for the first time at the top of the table in the English League this season after the 1-0 victory against Bolton Wanderers.

Bolton was defended tooth and nail, but finally succumbed in the 90th minute when Argentine Carlos Tevez, maneuver large individual was removed from over two rivals from the right and kicked the center for Berbatov Cabécar and beat goalkeeper Jussi andalusia Jaaskelainen as the only meeting in the Reebok Stadium.

Berbatov's goal gave Manchester United 1-0 for their ninth victory in the season and extended his streak to 10 victories, matching the previous record Premier League Chelsea.

The victory leaves United with one point advantage to Liverpool, which plays Everton tomorrow night (2 pm practice).

Chelsea also had to win at Stoke City 2-1 and keep alive their hopes of leaving champion, after losing by a goal in the final two minutes, with the steering wheel while Frank Lampard converted the winner.

West Bromwich Albion left the bottom of the table with a 3-0 victory at Middlesbrough, which left at Tottenham Hotspur as the colista Leaderboard.

Aston Villa beat Sunderland 2 to 1, and both Gareth Barry scored the winner from the penalty 10 minutes from the end.

Villa, who played the last 20 minutes with only 10 men after the expulsion of Ashley Young, is a point of Chelsea and three of the leaders of the Premier.

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.

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

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

David Beckham did not disappoint but neither shone on his debut with Milan, who on Tuesday won 4-3 at Hamburg on criminal after tying 1-1 in regulation time of an exhibition game.

Handwheel English, transferred to Milan in a loan of three months by the Los Angeles Galaxy, was replaced by Mathieu Flamini after a first time without goals.

Ronaldinho ahead of Milan to 62 minutes when Brazilian invoiced a criminal. Collin Benjamin But after five and tied the match had to go to a stretch.

Beckham will be in Milan in the last recess of the MLS season, the U.S. professional league.

It could debut in the Serie A on Sunday in the match against Roma.

The coach of Milan Carlo Ancelotti said Beckham replaced because it still is not in better physical condition.

I think we had 90 minutes for him too because it takes two months without playing, said Ancelotti. It is clear that Beckham is not a peak at the lack of play.

With Diego Maradona as a spectator, Lionel Messi could not be better deployed on Tuesday to mark the three goals with which Barcelona won 3-1 at home to Atletico Madrid and sentenced virtually ceased in the knockout round of the Copa del Rey.

In his first game of the year, Messi rounded off a hat trick and Barcelona again to display a devastating punch.

Messi opened the scoring at 12 minutes, increased the penalty to 58 and established the final figures to 80.

Its goals were to play exceptional category, and ended up taking a standing ovation from the fans at Atletico Vicente Calderon stadium, two minutes after going behind to mark the third time.

The first goal came in a beautiful wall with the Brazilian Daniel Alves. Charged by the right, Messi received his taco in front of the arc and only identified with a touch softer on the first suit.

It also precipitated when criminal action was brought down in the girl for the Dutch defender John Heitinga, who was expelled.

Atletico managed to discounting by scoring 69 of the alternate Czech Tomas Ujfalusi.

Almost immediately after seeing him hit a shot into the crossbar, Messi dominated a pass from Andres Iniesta left haggling andalusia French goalkeeper Gregory Coupet and settled brilliantly with his right leg for the third of his personal account.

Atletico was very pale in his performance before the super leader of the Spanish league and it was obvious that I miss its Argentine striker Sergio Agi ¿½ ero, discarded by a pharyngitis.

Maradona, the Argentine brand, saw the match as part of a tour to meet with national team players.

The teams will be measured on Wednesday at the Nou Camp where Barcelona will try to finalize his move in a tournament which is the most victorious club's history with 24 titles. But it has not done since 1998.

Exact Superbowl Match Up Odds

Arizona Cardinals vs Baltimore Ravens 55/1

Arizona Cardinals vs Indianapolis Colts 35/1

Arizona Cardinals vs Miami Dolphins 70/1

Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers 28/1

Arizona Cardinals vs San Diego Chargers 40/1

Arizona Cardinals vs Tennessee Titans 30/1

Atlanta Falcons vs Baltimore Ravens 30/1

Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts 20/1

Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins 60/1

Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers 25/1

Atlanta Falcons vs San Diego Chargers 40/1

Atlanta Falcons vs Tennessee Titans 25/1

Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts 17/2

Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins 20/1

Carolina Panthers vs San Diego Chargers 10/1

Carolina Panthers vs Tennessee Titans 6/1

Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts 25/1

Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers 30/1

Minnesota Vikings vs San Diego Chargers 45/1

Minnesota Vikings vs Tennessee Titans 30/1

New York Giants vs Baltimore Ravens 10/1

New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts 6/1

New York Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers 5/1

New York Giants vs San Diego Chargers 15/2

Philadelphia Eagles vs Baltimore Ravens 20/1

Philadelphia Eagles vs Miami Dolphins 30/1

Philadelphia Eagles vs San Diego Chargers 25/1

Real Madrid this Sunday won 1-0 at Villarreal thanks to a goal from Dutchman Arjen Robben in the first half, which remains at the head of the Spanish League, but to twelve points of leader FC Barcelona, dispute after the 17th day.

Robben, with a shot from outside the area after a great play staff, marked the only party in both the 31 minutes, allowing the Real Madrid placed in provisional third position, leaving behind Atletico Madrid, who lost on Saturday with Valencia (3-1) and Villarreal itself.

FC Barcelona continued their triumphant march towards the title after winning on Saturday at the Camp Nou to Mallorca (3-1), thanks to two goals in the last fifteen minutes, without the participation of Argentine Lionel Messi, who was not invited back after their Christmas vacation in his country.

The Catalan team with 44 points, takes advantage andalusia Valencia twelve, eleven and thirteen andalusia Real Madrid to Seville, which could regain second place if they win at Osasuna on Sunday.

Real Madrid, with poor results in recent months, seems to have recovered, showing a better game in this match against Villarreal, ranked sixth, which is now three points for whites.

Due to the absence of Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuaín and midfielder Guti, debuting as the new signings holders Real Madrid, Dutchman Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Frenchman Lassana Diarra.

Huntelaar, lack of matches, weighed little in the attack and found a golden opportunity in the first period. The Dutchman gave his place in the 55 minutes to his compatriot Royston Drenthe.

"Lass" Diarra, meanwhile, was comfortable in his first game with the club in Madrid.

The match showed the two major stops goalkeepers, Iker Casillas and Diego López. The Real Madrid goalkeeper saved all three points with his team making significant interventions with Giuseppe Rossi and Joseba Llorente.

For his part, Malaga was the eighth place by winning 1-0 at Sporting Gijon, while Valladolid (9th) lost at home to Racing Santander (11th) 1-0 with a goal from Serbian Nikola Zigic, who returned to his former club in January after being released by Valencia.

Mexican Hugo Sanchez debuted with victory in the dock of Almeria, which won 1-0 in a duel andalusian andalusia Betis, thanks to a goal from Miguel Angel Corona in 35 minutes, so the technical team is 14th in Aztec the table.

The Buffalo Bulls upset Ball State in winning the MAC title and will head north to face the UConn Huskies January 3 for the International Bowl.

If you look at the recent history between the Bulls and UConn, you will see four straight ATS wins by the Huskies and a 139-10 total score. But these Bulls have improved dramatically under coach Turner Gill.

BSNblog reports that the oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total is sitting at 51.

Naaman Roosevelt caught three TD passes in leading Buffalo to a 42-24 season-ending victory over Ball State in Week 15. Buffalo won the game as 16-point underdogs, while the 66 points made it OVER the posted total of 63.5.

Drew Willy completed 19-of-28 for 206 yards with three touchdowns.

Donald Brown totaled 189 yards on the ground and one touchdown for Connecticut in a 34-10 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 15.

The Huskies failed to cover the 1.5-point spread, while the combined score played just UNDER the posted total of 46.

Team records:
Buffalo: 8-5 SU, 9-4 ATS

Connecticut: 7-5 SU, 5-6 ATS

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Buffalo's last 8 games

Buffalo is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

Buffalo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

Buffalo is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Connecticut

Connecticut is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Buffalo

Connecticut is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo

Connecticut is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

Fresh off a division-clinching win, the San Diego Chargers will play host to the red-hot Indianapolis Colts on Saturday at Qualcomm Stadium in a Wild-Card Round matchup.

BSNblog reports: Colts are PK Total 51.

The Colts defeated Tennessee 23-0 as a 3-point underdog in Week 17. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (39.5).

Peyton Manning completed 7-of-7 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown in limited action for the Colts, while Dallas Clark caught six passes for 59 yards in the win.

The Chargers defeated Denver 52-21 as a 7-point favorite in Week 17. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (50.5).

LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 96 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries for San Diego, while Darren Sproles rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries in the win.

Team records:
Indianapolis: 12-4 SU, 7-9 ATS

San Diego: 8-8 SU, 7-8-1 ATS

A few trends to consider:
Indianapolis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Indianapolis is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games on the road

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indianapolis's last 7 games on the road

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indianapolis's last 6 games

San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indianapolis

San Diego is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home

San Diego is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games at home

Kentucky lost six of its final eight games, but still earned a bowl berth. God bless the bowl system for finding place for a team that lost 63-5 against Florida.

The fans at the Liberty Bowl will watch the East Carolina Pirates and the Kentucky Wildcats clash January 2.

BSNblog reports: Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 3-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total is sitting at 41.

Ben Hartman's 36-yard field goal with 1:43 remaining gave East Carolina a 27-24 upset win over Tulsa in Week 15.

The Pirates covered the 12.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 66.

Kentucky was crushed 28-10 by Tennessee in Week 14 as a 4-point road underdog. The combined 38 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 38.

Alfonso Smith ran for the only touchdown in the loss.

Team records:
East Carolina: 9-4 SU, 5-8 ATS

Kentucky: 6-6 SU, 4-7 ATS

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of East Carolina's last 7 games

East Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

East Carolina is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games

Kentucky is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Kentucky is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games