Day: March 19, 2017

Missed call, untimely T ends Wildcats rally; Zags win 79-73 (Sports Betting News)Missed call, untimely T ends Wildcats rally; Zags win 79-73 (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 4:47

Northwestern forward Vic Law, left, defends against Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Chris Collins was right. After not getting the call, Collins stomped onto the court and drew a technical foul with 4:54 left in Saturday’s game, sucking life out of a frenetic comeback that fell short in a 79-73 loss to top-seeded Gonzaga. What a strange, heartbreaking way to close out the school’s first-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament.

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Lindberg, Raanta lead Rangers past Wild 3-2 (Sports Betting News)Lindberg, Raanta lead Rangers past Wild 3-2 (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 4:13

New York Rangers' Jimmy Vesey, left, is congratulated by Pavel Buchnevich after his goal against Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 18, 2017, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

The New York Rangers are having trouble winning at home this season. Oscar Lindberg had a goal and an assist, Antti Raanta made 25 saves and the Rangers held on to beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Saturday night. Brady Skjei and Jimmy Vesey also scored for the Rangers, who have lost six straight home games but are 7-1 in their last eight on the road.

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While the Big 3 get rest, Clippers rout Cavaliers 108-78 (Sports Betting News)While the Big 3 get rest, Clippers rout Cavaliers 108-78 (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 4:08

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 18: (left to right) Kevin Love #0, Kyle Korver #26, Kyrie Irving #2 and Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers sitting out the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on March 18, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

Blake Griffin scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers capitalized on the Cavaliers’ decision to rest their top three players with an easy 108-78 victory over Cleveland on Saturday night. LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving sat out for the Cavaliers, and the Clippers snapped their three-game losing streak by feasting on the defending champions’ supporting cast. J.J. Redick added 16 points for the Clippers, who swept their season series with the Cavs.

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Capitals clinch playoff spot by beating Lightning 5-3 (Sports Betting News)Capitals clinch playoff spot by beating Lightning 5-3 (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 4:01

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie, right, celebrates with left wing Marcus Johansson (90) after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

The Washington Capitals have their third consecutive 100-point season and are postseason-bound for the ninth time in 10 years. T.J Oshie had three goals and an assist, Justin Williams and John Carlson had early third-period goals, and the Capitals became the first team to clinch a playoff spot by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Saturday night. ”It feels good,” Oshie said.

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Anna Nordqvist shoots 11-under 61, takes Founders Cup lead (Sports Betting News)Anna Nordqvist shoots 11-under 61, takes Founders Cup lead (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 3:13

Anna Nordqvist of Sweden follows her shot on the second hole during the third round of the LPGA golf tournament at Tournament Players Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Joshua Paul)

Anna Nordqvist was right at home on another hot, low-scoring day in the Valley of the Sun. The former Arizona State player shot a tournament-record 11-under 61 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead over Stacy Lewis and Ariya Jutanugarn into the final round of the Bank of Hope Founders Cup. ”They always say that home is where the heart is, and my heart is definitely still here,” Nordqvist said.

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