Saturday, December 3, 2011
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| Hougaard Fails in Bid for Homecoming Posted: 03 Dec 2011 04:27 AM PST South African fly-half Derick Hougaard may not be appearing in many upcoming Ruby previews as he has failed in his attempt to secure a return to former club the Bulls, after the former Springbok found his chances at Saracens limited. The 28-year old has been battling his way back from a second Achilles operation, and had hoped to move back to the club where he first made a name for himself, in a successful six year period between 2002 and 2008. Fitness concerns have ruled out any deal though, with Bulls coach Heyneke Meyer admitting he would have been eager to have signed a fully fit Hougaard and would keep an eye on the situation in the future. Meyer, who first signed the fly-half for Leicester back in 2008, made it clear if Hougaard can return to full fitness then he would still be a valuable member of any team. "Unfortunately we cannot currently accommodate Derick in our structure." "If Derick is fit and injury-free, he will still be a world-class player. And if the situation changes and circumstances necessitate it, we will gladly call on him." Even those who Bet on rugby league may be aware that, before his injury, Hougaard had racked up 269 points in just 34 appearances for Saracens, establishing himself as one of the most prolific number tens in the Premiership. Since being out of the team, the South African has seen Charlie Hodgson, Owen Farrell, Sam Stanley and Alex Goode all impress when given the chance at fly-half, with it looking unlikely that Hougaard will have much of a chance of re-establishing himself in the side.  |
| Posted: 03 Dec 2011 05:39 AM PST Brazilian star Nene, who can also play at center, looks to be the leading power forward on the market as the NBA prepares for a shortbut intense free agency period. Those looking for NBA betting tips may want to note this. Originally drafted by the New York Knicks with the seventh overallpick in the 2002, Nene was immediately traded to Denver along withMarcus Camby and Mark Jackson for Antonio McDyess and two draft picks.After eight seasons with the Nuggets, the 6'11 forward who turned 29during the lockout is expected to see considerable interest from teamswith significant space under the proposed cap such as the SacramentoKings, New Jersey Nets and Indiana Pacers. Denver are also expected topursue Nene despite their inability to sign him to a contractextension last year. Former Xavier Musketeer David West, who like Nene can be pushed intoplaying the five should it be needed, opted out of his contract priorto the lockout despite tearing his anterior cruciate ligament threemonths earlier. While players can come back from such an injury in sixmonths it normally takes 18 months for a player to regain theirprevious playing level and as such the market for the former NewOrleans Hornet may be limited. Carl Landry is another Hornet who willtake a look at the free agent market. The expectation is that eitherWest or Landry will be brought back to New Orleans, but not both. Those who Bet on basketball will be familiar with Boston's Jeff Green, who plays both at small and power forward, as arestricted free agent who is expected to re-sign with the Celtics.Originally drafted fifth overall by Boston out of Georgetown in 2007,Green was traded to the Seattle Supersonics in a blockbuster deal thatbrought Ray Allen and ultimately a championship to beantown. Greencame full circle last year when Boston gave up Kendrick Perkins to thenow Oklahoma City Thunder to pick up the 25-year old.  |
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