Day: March 23, 2017

Day heads home as his mother faces lung cancer surgery (Sports Betting News)Day heads home as his mother faces lung cancer surgery (Sports Betting News)

Defending champion Jason Day of Australia plays a shot from a bunker on the sixth hole during round-robin play at the Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament at Austin County Club, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Day conceded to Pat Perez after the hole and withdrew from the tournament. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Six holes into his opening match, Jason Day walked off the golf course. Day walked briskly toward the media center at the Dell Technologies Match Play and before he could speak, the Australian began wiping tears from his face. ”She is the reason that I’m playing golf today,” Day said.

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US routs Puerto Rico 8-0 to win WBC behind dominant Stroman (Sports Betting News)US routs Puerto Rico 8-0 to win WBC behind dominant Stroman (Sports Betting News)

The U.S. team celebrates an 8-0 win over Puerto Rico in the final of the World Baseball Classic in Los Angeles, Wednesday, March 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The United States routed Puerto Rico 8-0 to win its first World Baseball Classic in four tries on Wednesday night behind six hitless innings from Marcus Stroman. The Americans planted their eagle statue mascot on the mound in celebration, a blue cap jauntily hanging from one of its large wings. For a sport known as America’s pastime, the U.S. had struggled since the WBC began in 2006.

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Westbrook posts 35th triple-double; Thunder roll past 76ers (Sports Betting News)Westbrook posts 35th triple-double; Thunder roll past 76ers (Sports Betting News)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MARCH 22: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots a lay up against the Philadelphia 76ers during the game on March 22, 2017 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Add another first for Russell Westbrook – a triple-double without missing a shot. Westbrook recorded his 35th triple-double of the season with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 122-97 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, no NBA player previously has had a triple-double without missing a shot attempt or free throw.

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Gobert scores career-high 35, Jazz beat Knicks 108-101 (Sports Betting News)Gobert scores career-high 35, Jazz beat Knicks 108-101 (Sports Betting News)

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 22: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz celebrates after scoring against the New York Knicks on March 22, 2017 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rudy Gobert is in the running for Defensive Player of the Year, but it was his offense that had the bigger impact Wednesday night. Gobert scored a career-high 35 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz rallied from 13 down to defeat the New York Knicks 108-101. ”I’m working,” Gobert said with a smirk.

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Westbrook posts 35th triple-double; Thunder roll past 76ers (Sports Betting News)Westbrook posts 35th triple-double; Thunder roll past 76ers (Sports Betting News)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MARCH 22: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots a lay up against the Philadelphia 76ers during the game on March 22, 2017 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Add another first for Russell Westbrook – a triple-double without missing a shot. Westbrook recorded his 35th triple-double of the season with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 122-97 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, no NBA player previously has had a triple-double without missing a shot attempt or free throw.

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