Day: January 18, 2017

Dragic scores 21 and Heat stun Rockets, 109-103 (Sports Betting News)Dragic scores 21 and Heat stun Rockets, 109-103 (Sports Betting News)

January 18, 2017January 18, 2017| 5:16

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives up against Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in Miami. Harden had 40 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for the Rockets (32-12), his 13th triple-double of the season and Dragic had 21 points and eight assists as the Heat defeated the Rockets 109-103. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

The way the Miami Heat saw it, this was a reward. Goran Dragic had 21 points and eight assists, Wayne Ellington scored 18 off the bench and the Heat – saddled with one of the worst records in the NBA – overcame another triple-double from James Harden to beat the Houston Rockets 109-103 on Tuesday night. Dion Waiters scored 17, Tyler Johnson had 16 and James Johnson added 15 for the Heat, who trailed by a point midway through the fourth quarter before putting the game away with a 20-5 run.

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AP source: Bautista, Blue Jays agree to $18M, 1-year deal (Sports Betting News)AP source: Bautista, Blue Jays agree to $18M, 1-year deal (Sports Betting News)

January 18, 2017January 18, 2017| 4:48

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2016, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista smiles as he walks through the dugout during Game 1 of the team's American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells Sports Betting News that free agent outfielder Jose Bautista is staying with the Toronto Blue Jays after agreeing to an $18 million, one-year contract with mutual options for more years. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Jose Bautista is staying with the Toronto Blue Jays after all. The free agent slugger agreed to an $18 million, one-year contract with Toronto that includes mutual options for more years, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told Sports Betting News. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the deal, said Bautista passed his physical Tuesday night.

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Fox leads No. 5 Kentucky over Mississippi State 88-81 (Sports Betting News)Fox leads No. 5 Kentucky over Mississippi State 88-81 (Sports Betting News)

January 18, 2017January 18, 2017| 4:25

Mississippi State forward Aric Holman (35) shoots a layup ahead of Kentucky forward Wenyen Gabriel (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)

Malik Monk, Kentucky’s leading scorer, was struggling and so was star guard Isaiah Briscoe. Fox responded with two clutch baskets on drives to the basket in the final minutes to thwart a final Mississippi State rally and lead the fifth-ranked Wildcats over the Bulldogs 88-81 on Tuesday night.

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Streaking Clippers down another All-Star with Paul out (Sports Betting News)Streaking Clippers down another All-Star with Paul out (Sports Betting News)

January 18, 2017January 18, 2017| 2:16

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, left, shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Andre Roberson defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The streaking Clippers are down another All-Star. Chris Paul will undergo surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb and is expected to miss six to eight weeks. Paul was injured on a first-half play involving Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook in Monday night’s victory.

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Cowboys delay talk of Romo’s future, likely knowing answer (Sports Betting News)Cowboys delay talk of Romo’s future, likely knowing answer (Sports Betting News)

January 18, 2017January 18, 2017| 1:46

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Tony Romo smiles on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Those closest to Romo on the Cowboys arent ready to discuss the future of the Dallas quarterback, probably because they know the likely final answer. After 156 games, 34,183 yards passing and 248 touchdowns, Romos career in Dallas appears over after he lost the job he held for 10 years to rookie sensation Dak Prescott following a preseason back injury. The question is, whats next. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Those closest to Tony Romo on the Cowboys aren’t ready to discuss the future of the Dallas quarterback, probably because they know the likely final answer. After 156 games and franchise bests of 34,183 yards passing and 248 touchdowns, Romo’s career in Dallas appears to be over after he lost the job he held for 10 years to rookie sensation Dak Prescott following a preseason back injury. ”There’s several cards to be played,” owner and general manager Jerry Jones said on his radio show Tuesday.

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