Day: February 11, 2017

Dolan bans Oakley from MSG; Ex-Knick tweets thanks to fans (Sports Betting News)Dolan bans Oakley from MSG; Ex-Knick tweets thanks to fans (Sports Betting News)

Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan banned Charles Oakley from the arena Friday, though said he was open to reconciling with the former Knicks forward. In an interview with ESPN Radio’s Michael Kay, Dolan also confirmed a report that he had fired the Garden’s security chief, two nights after Oakley was forcefully removed from his seat and arrested at a Knicks game. Dolan said the firing of the security head stemmed from more than just the handling of the incident.

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Detroit Tigers, Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch dies at age 87 (Sports Betting News)Detroit Tigers, Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch dies at age 87 (Sports Betting News)

Billionaire businessman Mike Ilitch, who founded the Little Caesars pizza empire before buying the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, won praise for keeping the professional sports teams in the city as others relocated to new suburban stadiums. Ilitch’s family said in a statement that he died Friday at a local hospital. No other details were provided by family spokesman Doug Kuiper.

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Detroit Tigers, Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch dies at age 87 (Sports Betting News)Detroit Tigers, Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch dies at age 87 (Sports Betting News)

Billionaire businessman Mike Ilitch, who founded the Little Caesars pizza empire before buying the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, won praise for keeping the professional sports teams in the city as others relocated to new suburban stadiums. Ilitch’s family said in a statement that he died Friday at a local hospital. No other details were provided by family spokesman Doug Kuiper.

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Dolan says MSG banning Oakley after arrest at Knicks game (Sports Betting News)Dolan says MSG banning Oakley after arrest at Knicks game (Sports Betting News)

Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan banned Charles Oakley from the arena Friday, though said he was open to reconciling with the former Knicks forward. In an interview with ESPN Radio’s Michael Kay, Dolan also confirmed a report that he had fired the Garden’s security chief, two nights after Oakley was forcefully removed from his seat and arrested at a Knicks game. Dolan said the firing of the security head stemmed from more than just the handling of the incident.

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US Masters champion Danny Willett takes lead at Kuala Lumpur (Sports Betting News)US Masters champion Danny Willett takes lead at Kuala Lumpur (Sports Betting News)

CAPTION ADDITION ADDING LETTER TO NAME: Danny Willett of England tee off on the 18th hole during the day 3 of Maybank Championship golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

U.S. Masters champion Danny Willett shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday at the Maybank Championship to finish the day three strokes ahead of American David Lipsky heading into Sunday’s final round. The 29-year-old Englishman seemed to be thriving despite unpredictable weather conditions at the Saujana Golf and Country Club, opening with three rounds of 67 or better for just the third time in his career.

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Green gets rare triple-double as Warriors beat Grizzlies (Sports Betting News)Green gets rare triple-double as Warriors beat Grizzlies (Sports Betting News)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Draymond Green’s triple-double was like no other in NBA history. Green scored only four points but finished with 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals as the Golden State Warriors beat Memphis 122-107 on Friday night for their first win over the Grizzlies in three tries this season. With his unique all-around performance on both ends of the floor, Green became the first player in league history to have a triple-double with fewer than 10 points.

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