Day: February 24, 2017

LaJoie uses wreck, Johnson pitch to land Daytona 500 spot (Sports Betting News)LaJoie uses wreck, Johnson pitch to land Daytona 500 spot (Sports Betting News)

Chase Elliott (24) celebrates in front of grandstand after winning the first of two NASCAR qualifying auto races for Sunday's Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Corey LaJoie’s pitch to BK Racing for a ride in the Daytona 500 was going nowhere. LaJoie texted a friend – just seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson – to help give his cause a needed boost. Johnson was happy to put in a good word and called the decision-makers at BK Racing to lobby on LaJoie’s behalf.

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Curry flurry: MVP’s huge third quarter propels Warriors (Sports Betting News)Curry flurry: MVP’s huge third quarter propels Warriors (Sports Betting News)

OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 23: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a lay up against the LA Clippers on February 23, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Well-rested on fresh legs, Stephen Curry found his 3-point touch during one phenomenal flurry in one game-breaking quarter. Draymond Green got hit with a technical while walking away and let his usual fire fly at coach Steve Kerr in the aftermath. Kevin Durant brought some postgame comedy – ”I got a couple of jokey jokes.” The Golden State Warriors returned to full strength and sure look poised to play for the long haul.

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Curry flurry: MVP’s huge third quarter propels Warriors (Sports Betting News)Curry flurry: MVP’s huge third quarter propels Warriors (Sports Betting News)

OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 23: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a lay up against the LA Clippers on February 23, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Well-rested on fresh legs, Stephen Curry found his 3-point touch during one phenomenal flurry in one game-breaking quarter. Draymond Green got hit with a technical while walking away and let his usual fire fly at coach Steve Kerr in the aftermath. Kevin Durant brought some postgame comedy – ”I got a couple of jokey jokes.” The Golden State Warriors returned to full strength and sure look poised to play for the long haul.

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Kane’s hat trick leads Blackhawks past Coyotes 6-3 (Sports Betting News)Kane’s hat trick leads Blackhawks past Coyotes 6-3 (Sports Betting News)

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) scores a goal on Arizona Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

CHICAGO (AP) — – The Blackhawks and their marquee players are starting to get in a groove. Patrick Kane scored three goals for his third career hat trick to lead the surging Blackhawks past the Arizona Coyotes 6-3 on Thursday night for their third straight win and eighth in nine games. Kane has 23 goals to lead Chicago, which closed three points behind first-place Minnesota in the Central Division and Western Conference.

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No. 1 Gonzaga stays perfect (Sports Betting News)No. 1 Gonzaga stays perfect (Sports Betting News)

A Gonzaga fan holds a 29-0 sign during the second half of Gonzaga's NCAA college basketball game against San Diego on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in San Diego. Gonzaga won 96-38. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

These blowouts never get old for No. 1 Gonzaga. The Bulldogs had their biggest yet on Thursday night, overwhelming San Diego 96-38 to improve to 29-0 and clinch the West Coast Conference title. Josh Perkins and Jordan Mathews scored 15 points apiece, and Johnathan Williams had 14 points and a career-high 19 rebounds.

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