Day: March 5, 2017

Inbee Park wins LPGA Singapore by 1 stroke with closing 64 (Sports Betting News)Inbee Park wins LPGA Singapore by 1 stroke with closing 64 (Sports Betting News)

Inbee Park used her self-described ”amazing” putting to win the HSBC Women’s Champions tournament by one stroke on Sunday after closing with an 8-under 64. The South Korean finished on 19-under 269 at the Sentosa Golf Club, one shot clear of her playing partner Ariya Jutanugarn, who was second after a 66. Sung Hyun Park (68) was third, a further shot back, while overnight leader Michelle Wie dropped back into a tie for fourth after a 72.

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Brilliant Park storms to victory in Singapore (Sports Betting News)Brilliant Park storms to victory in Singapore (Sports Betting News)

In Bee Park during the second round 
Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Brandon Malone

Former world number one Park In-bee wielded a red-hot putter on her way to a tournament-record eight-under 64 that catapulted the Korean to a one-shot victory at the HSBC Women’s Champions on Sunday. Playing in just her second LPGA Tour event since she was sidelined by thumb surgery last May, Park reeled off eight birdies in 10 holes in the middle of her round to overhaul overnight leader Michelle Wie and pull away from the field. “I kind of felt like in the middle of the round there, that I could make it from anywhere on the green,” Park told reporters after her 27-putt round at the New Tanjong Course.

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No. 8 Louisville overcomes No. 19 Notre Dame 71-64 (Sports Betting News)No. 8 Louisville overcomes No. 19 Notre Dame 71-64 (Sports Betting News)

Louisville's Ray Spalding (13) puts up a shot between the defense of Notre Dame's V.J. Beachem (3) and Martinas Geben (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Louisville, Ky. Louisville won 71-64. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Rebounding dominance helped No. 8 Louisville offset offensive inconsistency and create opportunities that ultimately got the job done against No. 19 Notre Dame. Several Cardinals thrived at different times to earn the double-round bye they sought in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points, including four free throws in the final 22 seconds, and Deng Adel made a big 3-pointer to help Louisville hold off Notre Dame 71-64 on Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams.

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Spurs beat Timberwolves in OT, clinch playoff spot (Sports Betting News)Spurs beat Timberwolves in OT, clinch playoff spot (Sports Betting News)

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 4: Kawhi Leonard #2 and Danny Green #14 of the San Antonio Spurs high five each other during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 4, 2017 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas

Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs didn’t get much sleep after a long night’s work Friday. It didn’t seem to bother San Antonio’s All-Star forward, at least. Leonard had 34 points and 10 rebounds and the Spurs overcame a listless start to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-90 in overtime Saturday night.

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Spurs beat Timberwolves in OT, clinch playoff spot (Sports Betting News)Spurs beat Timberwolves in OT, clinch playoff spot (Sports Betting News)

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 4: Kawhi Leonard #2 and Danny Green #14 of the San Antonio Spurs high five each other during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 4, 2017 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas

Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs didn’t get much sleep after a long night’s work Friday. It didn’t seem to bother San Antonio’s All-Star forward, at least. Leonard had 34 points and 10 rebounds and the Spurs overcame a listless start to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 97-90 in overtime Saturday night.

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Veteran sixth man Crawford leads Clippers over Bulls, 101-91 (Sports Betting News)Veteran sixth man Crawford leads Clippers over Bulls, 101-91 (Sports Betting News)

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 04: Jamal Crawford #11 of the LA Clippers drives past Nikola Mirotic #44 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 4, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Clippers defeated the Bulls 101-91. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

A rhythm shooter on a team out of sync, Jamal Crawford and the Los Angeles Clippers broke out on Saturday night. The veteran reserve came alive late, scoring 25 points to carry the visiting Clippers to a 101-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls. ”We definitely needed a win,” Crawford said after his 10-of-17 shooting performance.

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