Day: February 19, 2017

Anthony: Wanted to get away, but All-Star a break from drama (Sports Betting News)Anthony: Wanted to get away, but All-Star a break from drama (Sports Betting News)

Carmelo Anthony was looking forward to being somewhere other than New Orleans this weekend. The New York Knicks’ prolific scorer was certainly not suffering from All-Star envy when he was initially left off of this season’s Eastern Conference roster. In fact, Anthony conceded after an All-Star practice on Saturday that he was ”a little jealous” of friends and family he’d planned to join on a short vacation to Cuba and Puerto Rico during nearly a week off from the regular season.

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Jered Weaver signs with Padres after 11 years with Angels (Sports Betting News)Jered Weaver signs with Padres after 11 years with Angels (Sports Betting News)

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. Weaver has agreed to join the San Diego Padres after 11 seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)

Right-hander Jered Weaver has agreed to a $3 million, one-year deal with the San Diego Padres after 11 seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. Weaver and the Padres confirmed the long-anticipated deal Saturday, pending a physical. The 34-year-old Weaver had spent his entire career with the Angels, going 150-93 with a 3.55 ERA and three All-Star selections.

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Zetterberg scores in shootout, Red Wings beat Capitals 3-2 (Sports Betting News)Zetterberg scores in shootout, Red Wings beat Capitals 3-2 (Sports Betting News)

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) and Detroit Red Wings center Steve Ott (29) fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Henrik Zetterberg stepped onto the ice with a chance to put the Detroit Red Wings ahead in an extended shootout, and the Joe Louis Arena crowd cheered. Red-and-white clad fans roared when Zetterberg scored on Detroit’s fifth shootout attempt and got even louder seconds later as Petr Mrazek stopped Alex Ovechkin, giving the Red Wings a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday. ”That was a special moment,” Red Wings general manager Ken Holland.

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Jets spoil Julien’s Canadiens return with 3-1 victory (Sports Betting News)Jets spoil Julien’s Canadiens return with 3-1 victory (Sports Betting News)

Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets in Montreal, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Patrik Laine and the Winnipeg Jets spoiled Claude Julien’s return to Montreal. Laine and Mathieu Perreault each had a goal and an assist, leading the Jets to a 3-1 victory over the Canadiens on Saturday. ”We knew we were going to have everything thrown at us in the first period,” Jets captain Blake Wheeler said.

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