Day: February 4, 2017

Edge in experience could be telling in Super Bowl (Sports Betting News)Edge in experience could be telling in Super Bowl (Sports Betting News)

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, FEB. 4-5- FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dwight Freeney (93) hits Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers after throwing a pass during the second half of the NFL football NFC championship game in Atlanta. New England has a bunch of young players, 16 with four years or fewer in the NFL, and the Falcons actually have four guys who have played in a Super Bowl: Dwight Freeney, Courtney Upshaw, Dashon Goldson and Philip Wheeler. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

One edge the New England Patriots have over the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday’s Super Bowl can’t be denied: experience. Sure, New England (16-2) has a bunch of young players – 16 with four years or less in the NFL – and the Falcons (13-5) actually have four guys who have played in a Super Bowl: Dwight Freeney, Courtney Upshaw, Dashon Goldson and Philip Wheeler. When a team has a quarterback and a coach in their seventh Super Bowl together, along with a slew of players who helped it win the championship just two years ago, well, that’s the kind of experience that can be key.

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Edge in experience could be telling in Super Bowl (Sports Betting News)Edge in experience could be telling in Super Bowl (Sports Betting News)

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, FEB. 4-5- FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dwight Freeney (93) hits Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers after throwing a pass during the second half of the NFL football NFC championship game in Atlanta. New England has a bunch of young players, 16 with four years or fewer in the NFL, and the Falcons actually have four guys who have played in a Super Bowl: Dwight Freeney, Courtney Upshaw, Dashon Goldson and Philip Wheeler. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

One edge the New England Patriots have over the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday’s Super Bowl can’t be denied: experience. Sure, New England (16-2) has a bunch of young players – 16 with four years or less in the NFL – and the Falcons (13-5) actually have four guys who have played in a Super Bowl: Dwight Freeney, Courtney Upshaw, Dashon Goldson and Philip Wheeler. When a team has a quarterback and a coach in their seventh Super Bowl together, along with a slew of players who helped it win the championship just two years ago, well, that’s the kind of experience that can be key.

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Garcia moves clear in Dubai (Sports Betting News)Garcia moves clear in Dubai (Sports Betting News)

Oct 2, 2016; Chaska, MN, USA;  Sergio Garcia of Spain reacts to a putt on the 15th green during the single matches in 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports  / Officialsportsbetting.com

(Officialsportsbetting.com) – Sergio Garcia shot a third-round 68 to finish three shots clear of his Ryder Cup team mate Henrik Stenson in the Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday. Spaniard Garcia birdied his 33rd and last hole of a long day after the second round was disrupted by high winds to move to 16 under par and in a strong position to win his 12th European tour title. “At the end it was very, very dark, I’ll tell you that,” Garcia, 37, told the Tour website.

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Golf-Garcia moves clear in Dubai (Sports Betting News)Golf-Garcia moves clear in Dubai (Sports Betting News)

Sergio Garcia shot a third-round 68 to finish three shots clear of his Ryder Cup team mate Henrik Stenson in the Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday. Spaniard Garcia birdied his 33rd and last hole of a long day after the second round was disrupted by high winds to move to 16 under par and in a strong position to win his 12th European tour title. “At the end it was very, very dark, I’ll tell you that,” Garcia, 37, told the Tour website.

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Hammerin’ Hank’s legacy at center of birthday bashHammerin’ Hank’s legacy at center of birthday bash

Hank Aaron beamed with pride as approximately 800 guests gathered at the Delta Flight Museum on Friday night to provide him an early birthday party. Some of the most treasured artifacts from his legendary career were flown in from Cooperstown for this celebration, which counted Hall of Famers Frank Robinson and Bud Selig among its distinguished guests.

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Garcia claims lead as Dubai Classic completes second round (Sports Betting News)Garcia claims lead as Dubai Classic completes second round (Sports Betting News)

Sergio Garcia of Spain tees off on the 8th hole during the second round completion of the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Sergio Garcia took a three-shot lead halfway through the Dubai Desert Classic when the second round was completed on Saturday. Garcia, the world No. 15, added a 5-under-par 67 to the 65 he shot on Thursday to reach 12 under. Nacho Elvira shot a 68 to move into second place with a 9-under-par 135.

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