Pair of rookies score as D.C., S.J. draw at one

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07/04/2010 - Santa Clara, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - D.C. United and the San Jose Earthquakes battled to a 1-1 draw in Major League Soccer action at Buck Shaw Stadium on Saturday night.

A pair of rookies scored on each side of the half for their respective teams, with Ike Opara giving the 'Quakes a first half lead before Andy Najar equalized for United after the break.

Opara's third goal of the season came in the 16th minute when a corner kick bounded in the area before he volleyed home, through traffic and past Troy Perkins.

That was how the score stayed until the 54th minute when Najar volleyed home a Stephen King cross at the back post for his second goal of the season.

San Jose (5-4-4) is now winless in five, although it only has two losses during the stretch. It will try to break the slump and earn the full points at Philadelphia next Saturday, while D.C. (3-9-2) plays at new York the same day in its next MLS fixture.

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An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.

Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off.  Randy was not impressed though.  Paula thought he started off fantastic.  "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either. 

Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed.  Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact.  He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition. 

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Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next.  Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential.  Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell.  He sang "Careless Whisper".

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Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition.  He was the last to perform.  He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start. 

Tomorrow night, the ladies perform and I sure hope they do a better job than the boys.  Check out all the American Idol betting odds here.

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