Day: January 29, 2017

Ann Arbor Eddie wins California Cup Derby at Santa Anita (Sports Betting News)Ann Arbor Eddie wins California Cup Derby at Santa Anita (Sports Betting News)

Ann Arbor Eddie wore down 9-5 favorite California Diamond to win the $250,000 California Cup Derby by a half-length Saturday at Santa Anita. Ridden by Mario Gutierrez, Ann Arbor Eddie ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:44.65 and paid $7.20, $3.20 and $2.80 as the 5-2 third choice. California Diamond returned $2.80 and $2.20, while Tribal Storm was another 4 1/4 lengths back in third and paid $4.60 to show.

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Americans Rodgers and Snedeker share lead at Torrey Pines (Sports Betting News)Americans Rodgers and Snedeker share lead at Torrey Pines (Sports Betting News)

Jan 28, 2017; La Jolla, CA, USA; Patrick Rodgers plays his shot from the 17th fairway during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course - South Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports - RTSXTZT

(Officialsportsbetting.com) – Former college standout Patrick Rodgers, seeking his first PGA Tour title, produced bogey-free golf in dazzling sunshine to charge into a two-way tie for the lead after the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open outside San Diego on Saturday. Four shots off the pace overnight, American Rodgers fired a five-under-par 67 on the challenging South Course at Torrey Pines to end the day level with defending champion Brandt Snedeker at nine-under 207 after 54 holes. American Snedeker, bidding for his third victory at the coastal venue, birdied the 17th to join Rodgers at the top and narrowly missed a birdie attempt from 14 feet at the par-five last before tapping in for a 70.

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Americans Rodgers and Snedeker share lead at Torrey Pines (Sports Betting News)Americans Rodgers and Snedeker share lead at Torrey Pines (Sports Betting News)

Jan 28, 2017; La Jolla, CA, USA; Patrick Rodgers plays his shot from the 17th fairway during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course - South Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports - RTSXTZT

(Officialsportsbetting.com) – Former college standout Patrick Rodgers, seeking his first PGA Tour title, produced bogey-free golf in dazzling sunshine to charge into a two-way tie for the lead after the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open outside San Diego on Saturday. Four shots off the pace overnight, American Rodgers fired a five-under-par 67 on the challenging South Course at Torrey Pines to end the day level with defending champion Brandt Snedeker at nine-under 207 after 54 holes. American Snedeker, bidding for his third victory at the coastal venue, birdied the 17th to join Rodgers at the top and narrowly missed a birdie attempt from 14 feet at the par-five last before tapping in for a 70.

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Ashleyluvssugar wins $250,000 Cal Cup Turf at Santa Anita (Sports Betting News)Ashleyluvssugar wins $250,000 Cal Cup Turf at Santa Anita (Sports Betting News)

Ridden by Flavien Prat, Ashleyluvssugar ran 1 1/8 miles in 1:46.63 and paid $4, $2.60 and $2.20 as the even-money favorite in a field of nine older horses bred or sired in California. ”He got a perfect ride,” winning trainer Peter Eurton said. The victory, worth $150,000, increased Ashleyluvssugar’s career earnings to $1,157,504, with nine wins in 20 starts.

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Brandt Snedeker, Patrick Rodgers tied for lead at Torrey (Sports Betting News)Brandt Snedeker, Patrick Rodgers tied for lead at Torrey (Sports Betting News)

Brandt Snedeker watches his tee shot on the first hole of the South Course during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Already a two-time winner at Torrey Pines, having a share of the lead is exactly where Brandt Snedeker wanted to be Saturday. ”I definitely like my odds better than the last two times I won at this place,” Snedeker said. Rodgers shot a 67 as he goes for his first PGA Tour victory.

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Brandt Snedeker, Patrick Rodgers tied for lead at Torrey (Sports Betting News)Brandt Snedeker, Patrick Rodgers tied for lead at Torrey (Sports Betting News)

Brandt Snedeker watches his tee shot on the first hole of the South Course during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Already a two-time winner at Torrey Pines, having a share of the lead is exactly where Brandt Snedeker wanted to be Saturday. ”I definitely like my odds better than the last two times I won at this place,” Snedeker said. Rodgers shot a 67 as he goes for his first PGA Tour victory.

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With Tortorella’s dog ailing, Gretzky becomes All-Star coach (Sports Betting News)With Tortorella’s dog ailing, Gretzky becomes All-Star coach (Sports Betting News)

Wayne Gretzky, left, points to Bobby Orr during a news conference prior to an NHL 100 ceremony, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

When Columbus coach John Tortorella had to drop out of the NHL All-Star weekend to take care of his ailing dog, the league turned to the Great One to replace him. Wayne Gretzky will coach the Metropolitan Division team in the All-Star Game on Sunday as a last-minute fill-in for Tortorella. ”When he told me you’re going to get (Alex) Ovechkin and Sidney (Crosby), well, that’s a pretty easy decision,” Gretzky said.

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