B2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 SCOREBOARD LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER | KENTUCKY.COM OLYMPICS FIFTH THIRD BANK TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS Wanna bet? England allowing Ouellette knocks off No .1 seed gambling on London Games Special to the Herald-Leader What are the odds of a UFO sighting during the London Olym- pics opening ceremony? Or of the final torch bearer tripping as they Greg Ouellette, a semifi- ascend to light the flame? Or would you prefer a more traditional nalist in last year’s Fifth Third wager on the battle for gold between Russia and Spain in synchro- Bank Tennis Championships, nized swimming duos? plays some of his best tennis London betting houses will offer odds on almost anything, at the University of Kentucky’s including all 26 sports at the games, from the 100-meter dash to Hilary J. Boone Tennis Com- fencing, from diving to soccer. The industry expects to handle a plex. That continued Monday record 100 million pounds ($155 million) in wagers during the July night when he knocked off 27-Aug.12 competition — even some pretty outlandish parlays. top-seeded Maxime Authom “We try to cater to most people’s tastes,” said Joe Crilly, a spokes- of Belgium 7-6 (5), 7-5. man for William Hill, a gambling house that encourages punters — the Just in time, too, as light- U.K. term for gamblers — to contact them with any bet they can ing and approaching rain sus- dream up. They also offer online gambling in 182 countries, though not pended play soon after — in- in the United States or in other countries where it is prohibited. cluding the professional debut Ladbrokes, another British bookmaker, will offer 11,000 different in a Challenger singles match wagers during the games, according to spokeswoman Jessica Bridge. of former University of Ken- Those bets include that the Olympics will be over budget, that a Brit- ish athlete will be photographed eating a McDonald’s Big Mac, or that tucky star Eric Quigley. the athletes village in Olympic Park will run out of condoms. Quigley’s match with Ric- William Hill offers perhaps the longest odds of the games: cardo Ghedin was moved to CHARLIE BAGLAN 1,000-to-1 that a flying saucer will appear over Olympic Stadium Wednesday and will start no Former Florida standout Greg Ouellette upset top-seeded Maxime Authom 7-6 (5), 7-5. during Friday’s opening ceremony. Tough luck, presumably, if aliens sooner than 4 p.m. don’t make first contact until the next day. Ouellette appreciated the “I’m now hitting that solid trying to make a comeback. 150th. But the gambling story is not all fun and games. fan support. “I played well shot — nothing tentative — Floridian Lauren Albanese, “I’ve had health and per- There have been fears that the massive gambling volume could here, too, as a Florida Gator,” and it was almost immediate,” a decade Stevenson’s junior at sonal struggles in the past lead to corruption, which would forever mar London’s legacy. he said. “I hear a lot of fans in he said. “That’s given me a lot age 22, toughed out a 6-4, 7-5 year, so now I just feel blessed “We have a lot of strict regulations in place to guard against any stands pulling for me, which of confidence.” first-round victory. to be playing,” said Albanese, funny business,” Crilly said. “If we were to see an unusually large means a lot.” Veteran player Alexandra Albanese, ranked 742th in who’s been out of the game bet for a sport we were not particularly expecting large amounts of Ouellette said he made some Stevenson, on the other hand, the world, is trying to make for two six-month stretches in money for, it would flash up. ... If there was any suggestion that it tweaks to his forehand and seemed to lack confidence for a comeback of her own. Her the past 15 months. “I don’t was suspicious we would get authorities involved.” serve in the past two weeks. a former top-20 player who is previous best ranking was take this for granted.” The most heavily wagered event during the London games is ex- pected to be the 100-meter dash, where Jamaican Usain Bolt, the reigning Olympic champion, is still the odds-on favorite despite a rough run-up to the games that saw him bested in trials by country- man Yohan Blake. Soccer will also be an extremely popular wager. Transactions WEDNESDAY’S LINEUP BASEBALL Focus on: Golf this week BASKETBALL RECRUITING American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Signed OF PGA TOUR TV, radio Henry Urrutia to a minor league con- CANADIAN OPEN BASEBALL Top UK targets on ESPNU tonight tract. Where: Ancaster, Ontario 12:30 p.m. MLB: Cubs at Pirates WGN ESPN will showcase four of the top AAU teams in the country CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Assigned When: Thursday-Sunday LHP Matt Talley to Kannapolis (SAL). 7:05 p.m. SAL: Augusta at Legends WLXG-AM 1300 this week, and several Kentucky recruits will be featured. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Traded RHP Course: Hamilton Golf and Country Club (7,101 On Wednesday, Andrew and Aaron Harrison lead the Houston Jose De La Torre to Boston for INF/OF yards, par 71) 8 p.m. MLB: Dodgers at Cardinals ESPN Defenders against Boo Williams, which includes 2013 stars Troy Brent Lillibridge. Purse: $5.2 million ($918,000 to the winner) 8 p.m. MLB: Reds at Astros FS Ohio, WVLK-FM 101.5 DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned 2B TV: Golf (3-6 p.m. Thursday-Friday) and CBS-27 Williams and Anthony Barber. On Thursday, Julius Randle’s Team BASKETBALL Danny Worth to Toledo (IL). (3-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday) KANSAS CITY ROYALS — An- Texas Titans will take on Each 1 Teach 1. Last year: Sean O’Hair won at Shaughnessy in 7 p.m. High school boys: AAU Super Showcase, ESPNU nounced the retirement of C Jason Houston vs. Boo Williams The Harrisons and Randle are among UK’s biggest recruiting Kendall. Vancouver, British Columbia, beating Kris Blanks with a targets from the class of 2013. MINNESOTA TWINS — Reinstated 1B bogey on the first hole of a playoff. GOLF Williams and Barber have discussed attending the same college Justin Morneau from the paternity list. Notes: British Open winner Ernie Els is in the field NEW YORK YANKEES — Designated 9 a.m. European PGA: Lyoness Open Golf next year. They are both considering Louisville, but only Williams is along with Hunter Mahan, Matt Kuchar and Jim Furyk, OF Dewayne Wise for assignment. OLYMPICS being recruited by Kentucky. SEATTLE MARINERS — Optioned 1B the winner in 2006 at Hamilton and 2007 at Angus Each 1 Teach 1 is led by 2014 stars Joel Berry and Dakari Justin Smoak and RHP D.J. Mitchell to Glen in Markham, Ontario. ... J.B. Holmes (Taylor 10:30 a.m. Women’s soccer: Britain vs. New Zealand MSNBC Tacoma (PCL). Assigned RHP Danny County, UK), Josh Teater (Henry Clay, Morehead State) Noon Women’s soccer: United States vs. France NBC Sports Johnson, who are both UK targets. Johnson missed last week’s Farquhar to Tacoma. Recalled OF-DH Peach Jam with an injury and might not play in Thursday’s game. Mike Carp from Tacoma. and Adam Hadwin (U of L) are in the field. 2:15 p.m. Women’s soccer: Cameroon vs. Brazil NBC Sports Coverage of both games begins at 7 p.m. on ESPNU. They will TAMPA BAY RAYS — Reinstated OF LPGA TOUR/LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR 2:30 p.m. Women’s soccer: Colombia vs. North Korea MSNBC Sam Fuld from the 60-day DL. Op- EVIAN MASTERS also be available on ESPN3. tioned RHP Brandon Gomes to Durham 4 p.m. Women’s soccer: Japan vs. Canada NBC Sports ■ Louisville signee Terry Rozier will enroll at Hargrave Military (IL). Transferred 3B Evan Longoria to Where: Evian-Les-Bains, France 4:30 p.m. Women’s soccer: Sweden vs. South Africa MSNBC Academy (Va.) instead of joining the Cardinals for next season. the 60-day DL. Assigned RHP Matt Ne- When: Thursday-Sunday varez to Charlotte (FSL). Course: Evian Masters Golf Club (6,344 yards, par 72) SOCCER “We have spoken to Terry and without question, he is headed National League Purse: $3.25 million ($487,500 to the winner) 6:30 p.m. Premier League: Liverpool vs. AS Roma exhibition ESPN2 to the ideal spot for him to improve his academic standing and to ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Rein- TV: Golf (6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 1-6 p.m. 8:30 p.m. MLS/Premier League: MLS All-Stars vs. Chelsea ESPN2 play with teammates very familiar with him,” Louisville Coach Rick stated INF John McDonald from the 15- day DL. Designated INF Ryan Roberts Saturday-Sunday) Pitino said in a statement. for assignment. Last year: Ai Miyazato won the event for the second HOUSTON ASTROS — Assigned C time in three years, closing with a 2-under 70 for a two- Around town Jon Carnahan to the Gulf Coast Astros. stroke victory over Stacy Lewis. UK SPORTS NEW YORK METS — Selected the BASEBALL contracts of RHP Manny Acosta and Notes: The tournament will become a major 7:05 p.m. SAL: Augusta vs. Legends at Whitaker Bank Ballpark RHP Matt Harvey from Buffalo (IL). Op- championship next year and will be called The Evian. Cats’ Cousino top hitter for Team USA tioned OF Lucas Duda and RHP Pedro The 2013 event will be played in September. ... Miyazato EQUINE Beato to Buffalo.