Day: March 19, 2017

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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Lillard has 27 as Trail Blazers start fast, top Hawks 113-97 (Sports Betting News)Lillard has 27 as Trail Blazers start fast, top Hawks 113-97 (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 2:55

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 18: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the game on March 18, 2017 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Portland’s dominant first quarter gave the Trail Blazers a big lead over Atlanta they never lost. Damian Lillard said it was especially encouraging to see the focused Blazers turn back the Hawks’ comeback attempt. Lillard scored 27 points and Portland kept up its playoff push by beating the Hawks 113-97 on Saturday night.

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Trump protesters asked to leave LPGA Tour event (Sports Betting News)Trump protesters asked to leave LPGA Tour event (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 2:24

About a dozen people protesting the U.S. Women’s Open being played at a course President Donald Trump owns left peacefully Saturday after security officials asked them to leave the front entrance of the LPGA Tour’s Bank of Hope Founders Cup. Members of the group UltraViolet protested for less than 30 minutes before they were asked to leave the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. The U.S. Golf Association-run U.S. Women’s Open is July 13-16 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, a few miles from the USGA’s headquarters in Far Hills.

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Allgaier holds on to win Xfinity, his 1st victory in 5 years (Sports Betting News)Allgaier holds on to win Xfinity, his 1st victory in 5 years (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 1:24

Justin Allgaier celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Phoenix International Raceway, Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Justin Allgaier acknowledges there were some very down moments in his long NASCAR Xfinity victory drought. Allgaier held off Ryan Blaney and Erik Jones. Blaney, who started the day 33rd after missing the qualifying, pulled ahead of Jones before the final lap to finish second.

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Allgaier holds on to win Xfinity, his 1st victory in 5 years (Sports Betting News)Allgaier holds on to win Xfinity, his 1st victory in 5 years (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 1:24

Justin Allgaier celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Phoenix International Raceway, Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Justin Allgaier acknowledges there were some very down moments in his long NASCAR Xfinity victory drought. Allgaier held off Ryan Blaney and Erik Jones. Blaney, who started the day 33rd after missing the qualifying, pulled ahead of Jones before the final lap to finish second.

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Puerto Rico wins 6th straight in WBC, routs Venezuela 13-2 (Sports Betting News)Puerto Rico wins 6th straight in WBC, routs Venezuela 13-2 (Sports Betting News)

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017| 1:19

Puerto Rico catcher Roberto Perez (55) tags out Venezuela's Victor Martinez at home during the second inning of a second-round World Baseball Classic baseball game Saturday, March 18, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Carlos Correa, Carlos Beltran and Team Puerto Rico are heading up the freeway in fine shape. Already assured a spot in the World Baseball Classic semifinals, Puerto Rico beat Venezuela 13-2 Saturday for its sixth straight tournament win. Mike Aviles got four hits and drove in three runs to pace the team’s 17-hit attack at Petco Park.

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