Day: January 26, 2017

Kerr: Curry might be more popular with kids than Jordan (Sports Betting News)Kerr: Curry might be more popular with kids than Jordan (Sports Betting News)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) looks to a fan in the stands after making a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Warriors coach Steve Kerr says what amazes him about Stephen Curry is how immensely popular he is with young kids – maybe even more so than his former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan in his prime. ”The crowd size is similar, but the biggest difference is the children that gravitate toward Steph,” Kerr said in comparing the two players’ fan base following. Jordan is arguably the NBA’s most popular player ever, but Kerr theorizes young kids today relate to Curry because of his relatively modest stature.

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Kerr: Curry might be more popular with kids than Jordan (Sports Betting News)Kerr: Curry might be more popular with kids than Jordan (Sports Betting News)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) looks to a fan in the stands after making a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Warriors coach Steve Kerr says what amazes him about Stephen Curry is how immensely popular he is with young kids – maybe even more so than his former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan in his prime. ”The crowd size is similar, but the biggest difference is the children that gravitate toward Steph,” Kerr said in comparing the two players’ fan base following. Jordan is arguably the NBA’s most popular player ever, but Kerr theorizes young kids today relate to Curry because of his relatively modest stature.

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Tiger hopes fond Torrey Pines memories provide boost (Sports Betting News)Tiger hopes fond Torrey Pines memories provide boost (Sports Betting News)

January 23, 2017; Pacific Palisades, CA, USA; Tiger Woods speaks during media day for the Genesis Open at The Riviera Country Club. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

(Officialsportsbetting.com) – Tiger Woods hopes the familiar surroundings of Torrey Pines will ease his transition to tournament golf when he plays in his first full tournament field in 17 months starting on Thursday in the Farmers Insurance Open. The 41-year-old Woods, who was sidelined by back pain and a series of back surgeries, plunges into his comeback with a string of tournament appearances. “We all know I haven’t played a full schedule in a very long time so this is an unknown,” said Woods, who played in Wednesday’s Pro-Am to have a look at the revamped North Course.

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Tiger hopes fond Torrey Pines memories provide boost (Sports Betting News)Tiger hopes fond Torrey Pines memories provide boost (Sports Betting News)

January 23, 2017; Pacific Palisades, CA, USA; Tiger Woods speaks during media day for the Genesis Open at The Riviera Country Club. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

(Officialsportsbetting.com) – Tiger Woods hopes the familiar surroundings of Torrey Pines will ease his transition to tournament golf when he plays in his first full tournament field in 17 months starting on Thursday in the Farmers Insurance Open. The 41-year-old Woods, who was sidelined by back pain and a series of back surgeries, plunges into his comeback with a string of tournament appearances. “We all know I haven’t played a full schedule in a very long time so this is an unknown,” said Woods, who played in Wednesday’s Pro-Am to have a look at the revamped North Course.

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Golf-Tiger hopes fond Torrey Pines memories provide boost (Sports Betting News)Golf-Tiger hopes fond Torrey Pines memories provide boost (Sports Betting News)

Tiger Woods hopes the familiar surroundings of Torrey Pines will ease his transition to tournament golf when he plays in his first full tournament field in 17 months starting on Thursday in the Farmers Insurance Open. The 41-year-old Woods, who was sidelined by back pain and a series of back surgeries, plunges into his comeback with a string of tournament appearances. “We all know I haven’t played a full schedule in a very long time so this is an unknown,” said Woods, who played in Wednesday’s Pro-Am to have a look at the revamped North Course.

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Person familiar with deal: Holland, Rockies strike $7M deal (Sports Betting News)Person familiar with deal: Holland, Rockies strike $7M deal (Sports Betting News)

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland throws in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

The Colorado Rockies were in need of another arm to shore up a beleaguered bullpen. Greg Holland just wanted a chance as he comes back from elbow reconstruction surgery. The right-hander agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract with the Rockies, a person familiar with the deal told Sports Betting News on Wednesday.

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