Day: February 11, 2017

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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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)

Detroit Tigers owner Mike Ilitch addresses the media during a news conference in Detroit, Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 where designated hitter Victor Martinez agreed to terms on a four-year contract through the 2018 season. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Billionaire businessman Mike Ilitch, who founded the Little Caesars pizza empire before buying the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers, and won praise for keeping the professional sports teams in the city as others relocated to new suburban stadiums, has died. City leaders heaped praise on the man known simply as ”Mr. I” to most in Michigan for all that he put into Detroit. ”Mike Ilitch was more than just a shrewd, successful businessman.

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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)

Detroit Tigers owner Mike Ilitch addresses the media during a news conference in Detroit, Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 where designated hitter Victor Martinez agreed to terms on a four-year contract through the 2018 season. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Billionaire businessman Mike Ilitch, who founded the Little Caesars pizza empire before buying the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers, and won praise for keeping the professional sports teams in the city as others relocated to new suburban stadiums, has died. City leaders heaped praise on the man known simply as ”Mr. I” to most in Michigan for all that he put into Detroit. ”Mike Ilitch was more than just a shrewd, successful businessman.

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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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Johnson scores 26, Heat beat lowly Nets for 13th straight (Sports Betting News)Johnson scores 26, Heat beat lowly Nets for 13th straight (Sports Betting News)

Miami Heat guard Rodney McGruder (17) goes up for a shot against Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Two streaks grew in Brooklyn on Friday night. James Johnson scored a season-high 26 points and the Miami Heat won their 13th straight game with a 108-99 victory over the beleaguered Brooklyn Nets, who dropped their 12th in a row. Goran Dragic had 21 points and Tyler Johnson added 18 for the Heat, who played without Dion Waiters and trailed by 11 in the third quarter.

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Johnson scores 26, Heat beat lowly Nets for 13th straight (Sports Betting News)Johnson scores 26, Heat beat lowly Nets for 13th straight (Sports Betting News)

Miami Heat guard Rodney McGruder (17) goes up for a shot against Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Two streaks grew in Brooklyn on Friday night. James Johnson scored a season-high 26 points and the Miami Heat won their 13th straight game with a 108-99 victory over the beleaguered Brooklyn Nets, who dropped their 12th in a row. Goran Dragic had 21 points and Tyler Johnson added 18 for the Heat, who played without Dion Waiters and trailed by 11 in the third quarter.

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Kane-Anisimov-Panarin line leads Blackhawks past Jets, 5-2 (Sports Betting News)Kane-Anisimov-Panarin line leads Blackhawks past Jets, 5-2 (Sports Betting News)

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks finally beat the Winnipeg Jets. Kane and linemates Artem Anisimov and Artemi Panarin each scored and combined for seven points to help the Blackhawks beat the Jets 5-2 on Friday night. Winnipeg won the first four games between the teams this season, outscoring Chicago 14-5.

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Kane-Anisimov-Panarin line leads Blackhawks past Jets, 5-2 (Sports Betting News)Kane-Anisimov-Panarin line leads Blackhawks past Jets, 5-2 (Sports Betting News)

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks finally beat the Winnipeg Jets. Kane and linemates Artem Anisimov and Artemi Panarin each scored and combined for seven points to help the Blackhawks beat the Jets 5-2 on Friday night. Winnipeg won the first four games between the teams this season, outscoring Chicago 14-5.

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