Donovan signs new deal with L.A.

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12/16/2009 - Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Galaxy signed Landon Donovan to a new four-year contract Wednesday.

Donovan, the 2009 MLS MVP, led the Galaxy with 12 goals and six assists this season to win the award for the first time. He also guided Los Angeles to the MLS Cup for the first time since 2005, a loss to Real Salt Lake.

"I am excited to be able to pledge my future to the Galaxy by signing this new contract," Donovan said.

"I believe in this team and I want to be a part of its bright future. This is a great day for me both personally and professionally and I look forward to many successful years ahead."

Donovan, 27, is sixth in league history with 96 career goals, leaving him just four shy of becoming the sixth player with 100 career goals.

A nine-time MLS All-Star, Donovan is also the all-time leading scorer in the MLS Cup Playoffs, scoring 17 goals in 22 playoff games, including seven goals in eight playoff appearances with the Galaxy.

He was a finalist for the league's MVP award for the first time in 2008 when he scored a career-high 20 goals, before winning the league's top individual prize for the first time last month.

"Landon's signing is great news for our fans and our club and is further proof that the Galaxy/AEG are committed to building a team that can compete for the MLS Cup year in and year out," Galaxy General Manager and coach Bruce Arena said. "He is our captain, our leader and the league's MVP and we believe that Landon signing this new contract is a key aspect to bringing the Galaxy further success both on and off the field."

Per team and league policy, details of the contract were not disclosed.

Additionally, the club has announced that Donovan will be allowed to pursue opportunities to join a foreign club on a short-term loan agreement that would see him return to Los Angeles prior to the start of the 2010 MLS season, which begins for the Galaxy on March 27.

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The Indianapolis Colts know that winning the Super Bowl last season put a huge target on their backs, and they expect opponents to go all-out to knock them from the top of the mountain.

They’ll get their first test from the New Orleans Saints this Thursday night. The defending champs had nothing but good things to say about the New Orleans defense this past week, praising their opponents’ pass rush and run-stopping abilities.

"They play very aggressively," head coach Tony Dungy told the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "They play a lot of man-to-man coverage, and they come after you. They have good pass rushers, and they're going to try to pressure us, I'm sure."

Both center Jeff Saturday and quarterback Peyton Manning gave New Orleans’ front four props, admitting keeping guys like Will Smithand Charles Grant contained would be a tall task for the offensive line.

New Orleans ranked second in total defense during the preseason at a sportsbook, allowing just under 233 yards per game. Last season, the defense finished 11th in the league after giving up 307.3 yards and 20.1 points per contest.

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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.

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