Day: February 7, 2017

Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5 (Sports Betting News)Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5 (Sports Betting News)

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, in New York, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 6-5. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

After climbing back from a two-goal deficit, the New York Islanders didn’t get deflated when Toronto regained the lead late in regulation. Brock Nelson’s second goal of the game at 2:42 of overtime lifted the Islanders to a 6-5 victory over the Maple Leafs on Monday night. Trailing 5-4 late in the third period, the Islanders pulled goalie Thomas Greiss and tied it on Andrew Ladd’s deflection with 1:29 left.

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DeRozan, Raptors overcome Griffin’s triple-double (Sports Betting News)DeRozan, Raptors overcome Griffin’s triple-double (Sports Betting News)

Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan in action during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

DeMar DeRozan had 31 points and the Toronto Raptors overcame a triple-double from Blake Griffin to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 118-109 on Monday night. Griffin, who had his fifth career triple-double and first of the season in three quarters, finished with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. It wasn’t enough to prevent the Clippers from a third straight defeat against the Raptors and their seventh in eight games in Toronto.

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Pacers shake down Thunder with 2nd-half comeback (Sports Betting News)Pacers shake down Thunder with 2nd-half comeback (Sports Betting News)

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) makes a pass under Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. The Pacers defeated the Thunder 93-90. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Last week, he outplayed the NBA’s second-leading scorer. On Monday night, George’s encore against the league’s top scorer was every bit as impressive. The four-time All-Star scored 21 points, grabbed eight rebounds and rallied the Indiana Pacers from an 11-point halftime deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 93-90 for their seventh straight win.

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Patriots return to New England, receive warm welcome in cold (Sports Betting News)Patriots return to New England, receive warm welcome in cold (Sports Betting News)

New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount, right, holds the Super Bowl trophy for fans following the team's arrival at Gillette Stadium, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass, after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 Sunday in the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots defensive lineman Trey Flowers walked into the team’s locker room on Monday night, still wearing the ”Super Bowl Champions” hat the players were handed on the field in Houston after winning the NFL title. ”I haven’t taken it off much” in the previous 20 hours, Flowers said. The Patriots returned to New England on Monday night, bringing their fifth Vince Lombardi Trophy home to show off for fans who filled the parking lots outside the team’s stadium and lined up for hours outside the souvenir shop hoping to buy championship gear.

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Perrantes leads No. 12 Virginia past No. 4 Louisville, 71-55 (Sports Betting News)Perrantes leads No. 12 Virginia past No. 4 Louisville, 71-55 (Sports Betting News)

Boston College guard Jerome Robinson (1) takes the ball past Louisville defenders Anas Mahmoud (14) and Deng Adel (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

London Perrantes is Virginia’s lone senior and unquestioned team leader, but there’s very little rah-rah in his style. When the No. 12 Cavaliers need a lift, Perrantes turns to junior forward Isaiah Wilkins, who prides himself on being that guy. Perrantes scored 18 points and Wilkins added 13 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks Monday night as the Cavaliers beat short-handed No. 4 Louisville 71-55.

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Perrantes leads No. 12 Virginia past No. 4 Louisville, 71-55 (Sports Betting News)Perrantes leads No. 12 Virginia past No. 4 Louisville, 71-55 (Sports Betting News)

Boston College guard Jerome Robinson (1) takes the ball past Louisville defenders Anas Mahmoud (14) and Deng Adel (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

London Perrantes is Virginia’s lone senior and unquestioned team leader, but there’s very little rah-rah in his style. When the No. 12 Cavaliers need a lift, Perrantes turns to junior forward Isaiah Wilkins, who prides himself on being that guy. Perrantes scored 18 points and Wilkins added 13 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks Monday night as the Cavaliers beat short-handed No. 4 Louisville 71-55.

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Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5 (Sports Betting News)Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Maple Leafs 6-5 (Sports Betting News)

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, in New York, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 6-5. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Brock Nelson’s second goal of the game at 2:42 of overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. Trailing 5-4 late in the third period, the Islanders pulled goalie Thomas Greiss and tied it on Andrew Ladd’s deflection with 1:29 left. Josh Bailey had a goal and two assists, Ryan Strome a goal and an assist, and Nikolay Kulemin also scored for the Islanders.

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