Day: February 24, 2017

Monster Energy tries to give NASCAR buzz as title sponsor (Sports Betting News)Monster Energy tries to give NASCAR buzz as title sponsor (Sports Betting News)

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017| 21:29

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2017, file photo, Kurt Busch sits behind the wheel as he prepares for NASCAR auto racing practice at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Monster Energy is set to start a two-year sponsorship deal with a two-year option worth a reported $20 million annually _ a staggering discount from the $750 million, 10-year deal Sprint had paid NASCAR to have its name emblazoned in the title series. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

Kurt Busch’s car could have been parked at an auto show. Monster had sponsored Busch, the 2004 NASCAR champion, in the Cup series the last two seasons. The initial buzz wore off when Busch slammed the car nose first into the wall early in NASCAR’s kickoff race, crunching the hood and leaving the squiggly ”M” claw flapping as the car skidded across the track and into the infield grass.

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Ryan Palmer takes early lead at Honda Classic with 65 (Sports Betting News)Ryan Palmer takes early lead at Honda Classic with 65 (Sports Betting News)

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017| 21:13

Ryan Palmer acknowledges the crowd as he finishes the second round of the Honda Classic golf tournament, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Ryan Palmer has reason to believe that better days are ahead, with his golf game and at home. Palmer made seven birdies Friday on another day of ideal scoring conditions at PGA National for a 5-under 65 that gave him a one-shot lead over Rickie Fowler midway through the second round of the Honda Classic. Starting a new year packed with uncertainty over matters far more important than golf, Palmer returned from a four-month break and missed the cut in his first four events.

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Hawks suspend Schroder for a game for late return to team (Sports Betting News)Hawks suspend Schroder for a game for late return to team (Sports Betting News)

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017| 19:30

PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 13: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on February 13, 2017 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Atlanta Hawks have suspended starting point guard Dennis Schroder for one game for failing to return to the team on time following the All-Star break. Schroder returned to his native Germany for the break and posted a photo on his Twitter feed on Thursday in which he was holding his visa. The Hawks apparently were not satisfied with Schroder’s explanation for his late return.

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Indians Brantley takes full swings in latest comeback (Sports Betting News)Indians Brantley takes full swings in latest comeback (Sports Betting News)

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017| 19:30

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley fields a one-hopper at the team's baseball spring training facility Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

CleveIand Indians outfielder Michael Brantley participated regular batting practice for the first time in training camp this year, a significant step in his latest comeback from a shoulder injury. Brantley took 120 swings in an outdoor batting cage Friday as several Cleveland coaches and medical director Lonnie Soloff watched intently. Brantley had been limited to soft-toss workouts, but he was able to take full cuts against normal pitches.

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Indians Brantley takes full swings in latest comeback (Sports Betting News)Indians Brantley takes full swings in latest comeback (Sports Betting News)

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017| 19:30

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley fields a one-hopper at the team's baseball spring training facility Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

CleveIand Indians outfielder Michael Brantley participated regular batting practice for the first time in training camp this year, a significant step in his latest comeback from a shoulder injury. Brantley took 120 swings in an outdoor batting cage Friday as several Cleveland coaches and medical director Lonnie Soloff watched intently. Brantley had been limited to soft-toss workouts, but he was able to take full cuts against normal pitches.

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