Day: March 19, 2017

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)

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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Philadelphia rallies from 13 down to beat Celtics 105-99 (Sports Betting News)Philadelphia rallies from 13 down to beat Celtics 105-99 (Sports Betting News)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 19: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks the ball past Amir Johnson #90 of the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on March 19, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 105-99. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Yes, it was a victory in a festive atmosphere worthy of a playoff bound team, though it was the so-so 76ers – not first-place Boston – that made a dogged push for a go-wild win. Robert Covington made the go-ahead 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-99 win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Dario Saric scored key baskets to extend the lead and bolster his bid for NBA Rookie of the Year.

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Wagner’s big game sends Michigan past Louisville in NCAAs (Sports Betting News)Wagner’s big game sends Michigan past Louisville in NCAAs (Sports Betting News)

Michigan forward Moritz Wagner (13) celebrates a 73-69 win over Louisville in a second-round game in the mens NCAA college basketball tournament in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Moe Wagner gritted his teeth, pumped his fist and stuck out his mouthpiece to the crowd’s delight Sunday. A few minutes later, the tough German took a couple more bows – first on the baseline in front of Michigan’s bench, then with the rest of his teammates near midcourt. Wagner scored a career high 26 points, made the basket that spurred Michigan’s furious second-half rally and capped the day with a 3-pointer to give the Wolverines the lead for good as they knocked off second-seeded Louisville 73-69 to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2014.

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Nowitzki scores 23, leads Mavericks over Nets 111-104 (Sports Betting News)Nowitzki scores 23, leads Mavericks over Nets 111-104 (Sports Betting News)

BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 19: J.J. Barea #5 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on March 19, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dirk Nowitzki kept Dallas ahead with his consistent play, and J.J. Barea put away the Mavericks’ win with a burst at the end. Nowitzki had 23 points and nine rebounds, Barea scored 20 and the Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 111-104 Sunday. The Mavericks led 94-92 with more than five minutes left before Barea scored nine straight Dallas points.

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Marlins 3B Prado expected to miss opener with bad hamstring (Sports Betting News)Marlins 3B Prado expected to miss opener with bad hamstring (Sports Betting News)

This is a 2017 photo of Martin Prado of the Miami Marlins. This image represents the Marlins active roster on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado is expected to miss the start of the regular season after straining his right hamstring at the World Baseball Classic. Marlins manager Don Mattingly already has ruled out Prado playing in any exhibition games. ”As we get to the end of camp we’ll have a, probably, really good feel how long Martin is going to miss – at least a pretty good estimate,” Mattingly said.

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Marlins 3B Prado expected to miss opener with bad hamstring (Sports Betting News)Marlins 3B Prado expected to miss opener with bad hamstring (Sports Betting News)

This is a 2017 photo of Martin Prado of the Miami Marlins. This image represents the Marlins active roster on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado is expected to miss the start of the regular season after straining his right hamstring at the World Baseball Classic. Marlins manager Don Mattingly already has ruled out Prado playing in any exhibition games. ”As we get to the end of camp we’ll have a, probably, really good feel how long Martin is going to miss – at least a pretty good estimate,” Mattingly said.

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Grizzlies’ Parsons expected to miss remainder of season (Sports Betting News)Grizzlies’ Parsons expected to miss remainder of season (Sports Betting News)

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 6: Chandler Parsons #25 of the Memphis Grizzlies warms up before the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 6, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons will undergo knee surgery Monday and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. The Grizzlies announced Sunday that Parsons will have a procedure to repair a partial tear of the medial meniscus in his left knee. Parsons signed a four-year, $94 million contract last summer as the Grizzlies’ biggest free-agent acquisition.

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Grizzlies’ Parsons expected to miss remainder of season (Sports Betting News)Grizzlies’ Parsons expected to miss remainder of season (Sports Betting News)

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 6: Chandler Parsons #25 of the Memphis Grizzlies warms up before the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 6, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons will undergo knee surgery Monday and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. The Grizzlies announced Sunday that Parsons will have a procedure to repair a partial tear of the medial meniscus in his left knee. Parsons signed a four-year, $94 million contract last summer as the Grizzlies’ biggest free-agent acquisition.

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