Carter deal probably won't be Jackets' last

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02/23/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Columbus Blue Jackets began their inevitable player purge on Friday, when the organization shipped veteran right wing Anson Carter to defending league champion Carolina in exchange for a fifth-round draft choice in 2008. Expect team president Doug MacLean to remain active in the final days before Tuesday's 3 p.m. (et) trade deadline.

Defenseman Bryan Berard, who like Carter will become an unrestricted free agent in July, is also expected to be moved shortly by the struggling Blue Jackets. The oft-injured former No. 1 overall pick appears to be finally recovered from back surgery which sidelined him for the first four months of this season, having played in the team's last 10 games.

MacLean could also deal left wing Fredrik Modin, another impending free agent, and the talented Swede has reportedly drawn considerable interest despite a disappointing 2006-07 campaign. However, the Columbus Dispatch reported earlier in the week that the Jackets are close to a contract extension with Modin and an agreement could be announced shortly.

Another veteran who's likely not on the move is captain Adam Foote. The 35- year-old defenseman, a member of two Stanley Cup championship teams while with Colorado, has one year left on his contract and carries a no-trade clause. The aging blueliner may have lost a step, but his experience and leadership are invaluable assets to a young franchise that's still learning how to win.

Unfortunately, Columbus hasn't been winning too much as of late. The Blue Jackets finished with a lackluster 2-4-0 record during a recent six-game homestand, then lost their first two outings following the lengthy stretch. The club has slipped back into the basement of the Central Division with 52 points, the second-lowest total in the Western Conference.

The Blue Jackets will play twice prior to the Tuesday afternoon deadline. Columbus travels to New York's Madison Square Garden for a Saturday night showdown with the Rangers, then returns home to take on division-rival Nashville on Sunday.

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Chiefs' Treen Green out for Sunday's game

How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.

A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.

Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.

The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).

Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.

The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).

Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.

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Terrell Owens could return for Cowboys next game
A bye week will allow Terrell Owens broken hand to recover just in time for the next game the Dallas Cowboys are slated to play, according to reports. MySportsbook.com, an football sportsbook, has posted football betting lines on TO playing.

Owens broke the bone leading to his right ring finger Sunday night and had a plate surgically attached to it Monday. Although Owens' hand was swollen and aching Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said he's optimistic the receiver will be back at work next week and catching passes a week from Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

MySportsbook.com online sportsbook listed Terrell Owens with odds of 7-2 (or $7 paid out for every $2 bet) to return back for the game against Tennessee.

"I certainly wouldn't rule it out now," Parcells said, referring to Terrell Owens immediate return. "Maybe five days from now I might, but I wouldn't rule it out now. ... I know we're looking to try to get him moving around pretty good in the next day or so. So we'll see where we are."

Owens did not speak with reporters Wednesday, but said Sunday he'd be out two to four weeks. A return against the Titans would be 13 days after the surgery. The Cowboys were listed as an early -7 1/2 favorite vs. the Tennessee Titans for Week 4 at MySportsbook.com

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