Sundhage named new U.S. women's head coach
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11/13/2007 - Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pia Sundhage was named new head coach of the U.S. women's national team Tuesday, becoming the first foreigner and second woman to lead the team.
Sundhage, 47, is a former Swedish international and widely considered one of the best female players of all-time. Her playing career spanned 22 years.
She started coaching during the final years of her playing career in 1992 as a player/coach for Hammerby. She also coached numerous Swedish youth national teams, in the Women's United Soccer Association and most recently as an assistant for China at the 2007 World Cup.
Sundhage has also served as a scout for Sweden during the 1997 European Championships, the 1999 FIFA Womens World Cup, the 2003 FIFA Womens World Cup and the 2000 Olympics. She also served as a scout for the USA during the 2004 Olympics.
"Pia is a highly accomplished player and coach with the vision to guide our women's national team into this next phase," U.S. soccer President Sunil Gulati said. "She brings a fresh perspective and a tremendous amount of experience to the job."
Sundhage, who was given a contract through 2008, replaces Greg Ryan. He was fired after the U.S. finished third in the 2007 World Cup despite losing just one game during his tenure - in the semifinals of the Cup to Brazil.
"Of course, I am very excited and happy that I have this opportunity," said Sundhage, who scored 71 goals in 146 international appearances.
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Super Bowl XLIII isn't even a week old yet and oddsmakers have already released Super Bowl XLIV odds.
Despite the Pittsburgh Steelers winning Super Bowl 43, the New England Patriots are 8/1 favorites to win Super Bowl 44.
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With their 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, the Steelers became the latest NFL champion. But believe it or not, oddsmakers from online sports book MySportsbook.com don't have the Steelers the favorites to win Super Bowl XLIV next season.
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The NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals got no love from oddsmakers as they were established as a 30/1 long shot to win next year's Super Bowl. They share those same odds with the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers – two teams that didn't even qualify for the postseason. Other long shots are the Kansas City Chiefs (100/1), Detroit Lions (100/1), St. Louis Rams (75/1) and Oakland Raiders (75/1).
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NFL TEAM FUTURE ODDS TO WIN SUPER BOWL XLIV
New England Patriots 8/1
Dallas Cowboys 9/1
New York Giants 10/1
Pittsburgh Steelers 10/1
Indianapolis Colts 12/1
San Diego Chargers 12/1
Baltimore Ravens 14/1
Tennessee Titans 16/1
Carolina Panthers 18/1
Philadelphia Eagles 18/1
New Orleans Saints 20/1
Atlanta Falcons 25/1
Denver Broncos 25/1
Green Bay Packers 25/1
Jacksonville Jaguars 25/1
Minnesota Vikings 25/1
New York Jets 25/1
Arizona Cardinals 30/1
Chicago BearS 30/1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30/1
Buffalo Bills 35/1
Houston TexaNS 35/1
Miami Dolphins 35/1
Washington Redskins 35/1
Seattle SeahawkS 50/1
Cleveland Browns 55/1
Cincinnati Bengals 60/1
San Francisco 49ers 60/1
Oakland Raiders 75/1
St. Louis Rams 75/1
Detroit Lions 100/1
Kansas City Chiefs 100/1
Odds as of: 2/2/09
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