Day: February 7, 2017

2020 golf venue postpones decision on ending ban on women (Sports Betting News)2020 golf venue postpones decision on ending ban on women (Sports Betting News)

People play golf at Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, January 25, 2017.   REUTERS/Oh Hyun - RTSXA6P

The Kasumigaseki Country Club, which is set to host golf for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, failed to reach a decision about ending a ban on women as full members on Tuesday, with the head of its board of directors calling the situation “a nuisance.” The board meeting followed calls to shift the tournament from the private club in Saitama prefecture because of the rule, which allows women to play Monday through Saturday but bars them from becoming full members and from playing on Sundays. Board chairman Kiichi Kimura later told reporters that the club was basically in the position of loaning out the venue for the Olympics. Two of the most famous golf clubs in the world have changed their policies to allow female members in recent years.

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Olympic-2020 golf venue postpones decision on ending ban on women (Sports Betting News)Olympic-2020 golf venue postpones decision on ending ban on women (Sports Betting News)

The Kasumigaseki Country Club, which is set to host golf for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, failed to reach a decision about ending a ban on women as full members on Tuesday, with the head of its board of directors calling the situation “a nuisance.” The board meeting followed calls to shift the tournament from the private club in Saitama prefecture because of the rule, which allows women to play Monday through Saturday but bars them from becoming full members and from playing on Sundays. The Tokyo Olympic organising committee sent a letter to the club last week appealing for it to reconsider the policy. Board chairman Kiichi Kimura later told reporters that the club was basically in the position of loaning out the venue for the Olympics.

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Wade scores 31, Bulls blow big lead but hold off Kings (Sports Betting News)Wade scores 31, Bulls blow big lead but hold off Kings (Sports Betting News)

Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade, left, drives against Sacramento Kings center Kosta Koufos during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Dwyane Wade knows he’s lost some of his athleticism. Wade scored 31 points, including the final seven for Chicago to rescue the Bulls and help them hold off the Sacramento Kings 112-107 on Monday night. The 35-year-old Wade had 11 points in the fourth quarter and hit the biggest shot of the game, a tiebreaking 20-footer to put Chicago ahead for good at 109-107 with 13 seconds left.

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LBJ’s 3 forces OT, then Irving lifts Cavs past Wiz 140-135 (Sports Betting News)LBJ’s 3 forces OT, then Irving lifts Cavs past Wiz 140-135 (Sports Betting News)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks against Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

There’s always something with LeBron James, and Monday night was no different, from the gimme layup he somehow missed after admittedly traveling … to the turnaround, step-back, fadeaway 3-pointer he banked in with 0.3 seconds left to force overtime … to the indignant postgame comments about a report that he’d be OK with trading Kevin Love to acquire Carmelo Anthony. There was more involving James, who produced a career-high 17 assists and 32 points before fouling out 47 seconds into the extra period. Love provided 39 points, 12 rebounds and the length-of-the-court pass that led to James’ ”He did what?!” 3 at the end of regulation.

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Dragic leads Heat to 11th straight win, 115-113 over Wolves (Sports Betting News)Dragic leads Heat to 11th straight win, 115-113 over Wolves (Sports Betting News)

Miami Heat's Goran Dragic, right, of Slovenia, drives past Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio of Spain during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Heat won 115- 113. Dragic led the Heat with 33 points. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Goran Dragic let 3-pointer after 3-pointer fly, and his career night from behind the arc was just what the Miami Heat needed to keep a most improbable winning streak going. Dragic scored 33 points and hit a career-high seven 3s to lead the Heat to their 11th straight victory, 115-113 over the Timberwolves on Monday night. Hassan Whiteside had 19 points and 13 rebounds, and the Heat shot 53.6 percent (15 for 28) from 3-point range.

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No. 3 Kansas bounces back from loss, tops Kansas State 74-71 (Sports Betting News)No. 3 Kansas bounces back from loss, tops Kansas State 74-71 (Sports Betting News)

Kansas guard Frank Mason III (0) drives against Kansas State guard Barry Brown (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Josh Jackson’s left eye was still blood red after it got poked during practice earlier in the day, and a bruise was forming on Frank Mason III’s right elbow after a spill over courtside tables as he tried to save a loose ball. Yes, third-ranked Kansas is a supremely talented team. Turns out the Jayhawks have a lot of fight, too.

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