Day: March 19, 2017

Red Sox lefty Pomeranz pulled with tightness in triceps (Sports Betting News)Red Sox lefty Pomeranz pulled with tightness in triceps (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 23:36

Red Sox pitcher Drew Pomeranz exited Sunday’s start after two innings because of tightness in his left triceps, the latest setback for Boston’s staff in spring training. The Red Sox said Pomeranz, in competition for a spot in the rotation, was pulled against Minnesota as a precaution. The AL East champions had been counting on Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello, David Price and newcomer Chris Sale to be their big three in the rotation, with Pomeranz, knuckleballer Steven Wright and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez vying for the remaining two spots.

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Late eagle carries Leishman to victory at Bay Hill (Sports Betting News)Late eagle carries Leishman to victory at Bay Hill (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 22:57

Kevin Kisner reacts after missing a putt for birdie-attempt on the ninth green during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, March 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Marc Leishman of Australia holed a 50-foot eagle putt on the 16th hole to take the lead, and he stayed there with two tough pars to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational and earn a trip to the Masters. Leishman pitch from 45 yards short of the 18th green rolled out to 3 feet, and he made the par putt for a 3-under 69. Kevin Kisner had a three-shot lead at the turn, but he didn’t make a birdie over his final 11 holes.

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AP Source: Casspi agrees to terms with Wolves (Sports Betting News)AP Source: Casspi agrees to terms with Wolves (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 22:43

The short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves were in desperate need of a versatile forward to help make up for an injury to key role player Nemanja Bjelica. As luck would have it, a replacement was waiting right there for them when they arrived in New Orleans to play the Pelicans this weekend. The Timberwolves agreed to terms with free-agent forward Omri Casspi on Sunday, a person with knowledge of the deal told Sports Betting News.

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56-year-old Juli Inkster shoots 64 in Founders Cup (Sports Betting News)56-year-old Juli Inkster shoots 64 in Founders Cup (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 22:42

Julie Inkster hits out of a bunker during the first round at the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Sahalee Country Club on Thursday, June 9, 2016, in Sammamish, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

LPGA Tour Commissioner Mike Whan gave Juli Inkster a hug after her closing 8-under 64 on Sunday in the Founders Cup. The 56-year-old Inkster is preparing to captain her second U.S. Solheim Cup team and wants no part of a dual role in August in Iowa, though she still loves to play and compete on the tour and showed again she has the game to keep up with much younger players. ”I like the challenge of getting better and playing,” Inkster said.

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Blue Jackets score 2 on penalty shots, clinch playoff spot (Sports Betting News)Blue Jackets score 2 on penalty shots, clinch playoff spot (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 22:23

Columbus Blue Jackets center Lukas Sedlak (45) reacts after scoring a penalty shot goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Making the playoffs for the third time in franchise history is just the first step for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Lukas Sedlak and Brandon Dubinsky scored on penalty shots and the Blue Jackets returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2014 with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. There was some laughter heard outside the Blue Jackets’ locker room before it opened and Tortorella said he wanted his players to enjoy the night.

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Blue Jackets score 2 on penalty shots, clinch playoff spot (Sports Betting News)Blue Jackets score 2 on penalty shots, clinch playoff spot (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 22:23

Columbus Blue Jackets center Lukas Sedlak (45) reacts after scoring a penalty shot goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Making the playoffs for the third time in franchise history is just the first step for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Lukas Sedlak and Brandon Dubinsky scored on penalty shots and the Blue Jackets returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2014 with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. There was some laughter heard outside the Blue Jackets’ locker room before it opened and Tortorella said he wanted his players to enjoy the night.

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Crosby’s hat trick leads Penguins past Panthers 4-0 (Sports Betting News)Crosby’s hat trick leads Penguins past Panthers 4-0 (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 22:10

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby returns to his bench after get a hat-trick with his third goal of the game in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 19, 2017. Pittsburgh won 4-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

A moment of reconciliation more than 15 years in the making allowed the Pittsburgh Penguins to pay tribute to an important part of their past. Then Sidney Crosby and the precocious kids who play alongside him provided a thrilling reminder of just how good the defending Stanley Cup champions have it in the present. The captain poured in a natural hat trick during a 10:45 span between the second and third periods – all three assists coming from linemates Conor Sheary and Jake Guentzel – as the Penguins pulled away for a 4-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday.

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