Day: January 8, 2017

Trail Blazers-Pistons postponed because of winter storm (Sports Betting News)Trail Blazers-Pistons postponed because of winter storm (Sports Betting News)

January 8, 2017| 2:05

The Portland Trail Blazers’ scheduled game Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons has been postponed until Sunday because of potential severe weather conditions. ”The safety of our fans and players is always the highest priority, and this decision to delay our home game until Sunday was made with that in mind,” said Chris McGowan, the president and CEO of the Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter. No. 5 Gonzaga’s men’s basketball game at Portland, and the Portland Winterhawks’ Western Hockey League game against the Everett Silvertips at Veterans Memorial Coliseum also were postponed.

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Pros and cons: 8 moves that teams might makePros and cons: 8 moves that teams might make

January 8, 2017| 2:00

At this point in the off-season, all 30 Major League teams are asking themselves the same kinds of questions:

1. How good are we right now?
2. Is there one more acquisition that makes sense?
3. Are we letting an opportunity pass?

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Texans roll over Cook, Raiders in wild-card winTexans roll over Cook, Raiders in wild-card win

January 8, 2017| 1:53

The Houston Texans are moving on to the Divisional Round. Led by Jadeveon Clowney and Brock Osweiler, the Texans defeated the outmanned Raiders, 27-14 in Saturday’s AFC Wild Card Game.

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Gormley edges American Anthem to win Sham at Santa Anita (Sports Betting News)Gormley edges American Anthem to win Sham at Santa Anita (Sports Betting News)

January 8, 2017| 1:47

Gormley edged American Anthem by a head to win the $100,000 Sham Stakes on Saturday at Santa Anita in the kickoff to Kentucky Derby prep season. The 3-year-old colts dueled through the stretch before Gormley stuck his head in front in a thrilling finish on an overcast day. Ridden by Victor Espinoza, Gormley ran a mile on a track made sloppy by overnight rain in 1:35.89 and paid $5.20, $2.80 and $2.40.

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Seahawks’ Wilson sheds knee brace for playoffsSeahawks’ Wilson sheds knee brace for playoffs

January 8, 2017| 1:46

Seahawks’ Wilson sheds knee brace for playoffs

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Safety Demps injures hamstring in Texans’ winSafety Demps injures hamstring in Texans’ win

January 8, 2017| 1:27

Safety Demps injures hamstring in Texans’ win

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Lions down another O-lineman as Reiff ruled outLions down another O-lineman as Reiff ruled out

January 8, 2017| 1:18

Lions down another O-lineman as Reiff ruled out

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10 potential bargains on free-agent market10 potential bargains on free-agent market

January 8, 2017| 1:13

He’s out there somewhere — the late, great signing that can tip the scales. We can say this with reasonable certainty because it happens every year. It will happen again this year, but that claim comes with a caveat.

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Numbers reveal Trumbo’s hidden valueNumbers reveal Trumbo’s hidden value

January 8, 2017| 1:03

How could Mark Trumbo’s next team make him look more valuable? By simply not playing him at a position he’s not good at, the outfield, and letting him play a spot he can handle, first base. That move alone could boost Trumbo’s WAR totals.

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George Hill activated for Utah Jazz (Sports Betting News)George Hill activated for Utah Jazz (Sports Betting News)

January 8, 2017| 0:54

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Utah Jazz point guard George Hill has been medically cleared to play Saturday night against Minnesota after missing the previous three games with a concussion.

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