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Thomas holds on to beat Matsuyama at Kapalua (Sports Betting News)Thomas holds on to beat Matsuyama at Kapalua (Sports Betting News)

January 9, 2017| 9:13

Justin Thomas knew he was playing well enough to start the year with a victory in the SBS Tournament of Champions. Thomas had a five-shot lead with five holes to play when he holed a 10-foot birdie putt on the 13th hole. Three holes later, he stood on the edge of the 16th green and watched Hideki Matsuyama stand over a 10-foot birdie putt that would have tied him for the lead.

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Curry leads Warriors to a big second half, win over Kings (Sports Betting News)Curry leads Warriors to a big second half, win over Kings (Sports Betting News)

January 9, 2017| 8:41

Steve Kerr pulled a Gregg Popovich. One missed defensive assignment with no backdoor help on DeMarcus Cousins, and Kerr called a timeout 18 seconds into the game. ”Nobody can make a move like Pop, I’m a very cheap version of him, if at all,” the Golden State coach quipped about Popovich, the longtime San Antonio coach.

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Pistons outlast Trail Blazers 125-124 in double-overtime (Sports Betting News)Pistons outlast Trail Blazers 125-124 in double-overtime (Sports Betting News)

January 9, 2017| 7:40

The Detroit Pistons didn’t need a 3-pointer, and they didn’t call for one. Caldwell-Pope hit a 3 with 9.4 seconds left and the Pistons outlasted the Portland Trail Blazers 125-124 in double-overtime Sunday night in a game postponed a day because of a winter storm. ”I’m damn glad it was a 3, to be quite honest” Van Gundy said.

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Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter arrested after game (Sports Betting News)Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter arrested after game (Sports Betting News)

January 9, 2017| 6:42

Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter is accused of assaulting a doorman at a Pittsburgh bar just hours after the team’s wild-card win over the Miami Dolphins. Police said the officer stopped the assault and arrested the customer, who was later identified as the 39-year-old Porter, a former star player.

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Curry leads Warriors to a big second half, win over Kings (Sports Betting News)Curry leads Warriors to a big second half, win over Kings (Sports Betting News)

January 9, 2017| 6:33

Steve Kerr pulled a Gregg Popovich. One missed defensive assignment with no backdoor help on DeMarcus Cousins, and Kerr called a timeout 18 seconds into the game. ”Nobody can make a move like Pop, I’m a very cheap version of him, if at all,” the Golden State coach quipped about Popovich, the longtime San Antonio coach.

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Bruce Boudreau wins in Anaheim return as Wild beat Ducks 2-1 (Sports Betting News)Bruce Boudreau wins in Anaheim return as Wild beat Ducks 2-1 (Sports Betting News)

January 9, 2017| 6:23

Bruce Boudreau is a likable guy who loves to hold court, and he spent his pregame hours Sunday entertaining a stream of Orange County friends, former co-workers and general well-wishers in the Minnesota Wild’s dressing room. Matt Dumba and Jared Spurgeon scored early in the second period, and the Wild beat the Ducks 2-1 in Boudreau’s triumphant return.

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Pistons outlast Trail Blazers 125-124 in double-overtime (Sports Betting News)Pistons outlast Trail Blazers 125-124 in double-overtime (Sports Betting News)

January 9, 2017| 6:23

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hit a 3-pointer with 9.4 seconds left and the Detroit Pistons outlasted the Portland Trail Blazers 125-124 in double-overtime Sunday night in a game postponed a day because of a winter storm.

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Bruce Boudreau wins in Anaheim return as Wild beat Ducks 2-1 (Sports Betting News)Bruce Boudreau wins in Anaheim return as Wild beat Ducks 2-1 (Sports Betting News)

January 9, 2017| 6:23

Bruce Boudreau is a likable guy who loves to hold court, and he spent his pregame hours Sunday entertaining a stream of Orange County friends, former co-workers and general well-wishers in the Minnesota Wild’s dressing room. Matt Dumba and Jared Spurgeon scored early in the second period, and the Wild beat the Ducks 2-1 in Boudreau’s triumphant return.

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Conley scores 19, Gasol 17 to lead Grizzlies past Jazz (Sports Betting News)Conley scores 19, Gasol 17 to lead Grizzlies past Jazz (Sports Betting News)

January 9, 2017| 6:17

The Memphis Grizzlies made sure they didn’t have an emotional letdown after rallying to beat Golden State, and they did it against the league’s best defensive team. Memphis, which erased a 24-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the Warriors in overtime Friday, matched Utah’s intensity and defeated the Jazz 88-79 Sunday night. ”The number one thing for us was to build off of the (128-119 overtime) win at Golden State.

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Rodgers works Hail Mary magic, Packers beat Giants 38-13 (Sports Betting News)Rodgers works Hail Mary magic, Packers beat Giants 38-13 (Sports Betting News)

January 9, 2017| 6:13

Aaron Rodgers, master of the Hail Mary pass, struck again in another big moment. Rodgers overcame a sluggish start and finished with four touchdown passes, including a momentum-swinging 42-yard heave to Randall Cobb at the end of the second quarter, to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 38-13 win Sunday over the New York Giants in an NFC wild-card game. The Packers move on to face the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round next week.

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