Day: March 27, 2017

Banging toilet door blamed for Rahm’s poor chip shot (Sports Betting News)Banging toilet door blamed for Rahm’s poor chip shot (Sports Betting News)

Mar 26, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Jon Rahm of Spain lost to Dustin Johnson of the United States in the final round of the World Golf Classic - Dell Match Play golf tournament  at Austin Country Club. Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports

(Officialsportsbetting.com) – Jon Rahm blamed a loud noise, reported as a slamming portable toilet door, for a poor chip shot at the final hole that cost him a chance of forcing extra holes in his final against Dustin Johnson at the WGC-Dell Match Play on Sunday. Rahm was just starting his backswing for the 80-foot shot at Austin Country Club in Texas when a sudden noise reverberated across the green. “That’s absolutely why I missed it,” Rahm told Golf Channel, referring to the noise, which NBC television said was a portable toilet door banging.

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Ducks soar in 6-3 win over Rangers, returning Lundqvist (Sports Betting News)Ducks soar in 6-3 win over Rangers, returning Lundqvist (Sports Betting News)

Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Kesler, left, runs into New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, of Sweden, as defenseman Josh Manson, right, skates away after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 26, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

The Anaheim Ducks spent months hoping to find more consistency on offense, and Ryan Getzlaf is finally rewarding that faith. Getzlaf had four assists, Andrew Cogliano scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, and the Ducks won their fourth straight game by defeating Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers 6-3 on Sunday night. Patrick Eaves scored two goals, raising his total to six in 13 games since being acquired from Dallas in a trade, as Anaheim moved two points ahead of idle San Jose and Edmonton for first place in the Pacific Division with seven games remaining.

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Minus Cousins, Pelicans top Nuggets 115-90 behind Davis’ 31 (Sports Betting News)Minus Cousins, Pelicans top Nuggets 115-90 behind Davis’ 31 (Sports Betting News)

DENVER, CO - MARCH 26: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots the ball against the Denver Nuggets on March 26, 2017 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

A rousing defensive effort helped the New Orleans Pelicans boost their flickering playoff hopes. Anthony Davis had 31 points and 15 rebounds, helping to compensate for the absence of injured DeMarcus Cousins, and New Orleans beat the Denver Nuggets 115-90 on Sunday night. ”Offensively, we did a really great job of moving the basketball,” Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said.

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