Day: March 29, 2017

Man o’ War exhibit honors racing legend born a century ago (Sports Betting News)Man o’ War exhibit honors racing legend born a century ago (Sports Betting News)

A new exhibit on Man o’ War is opening across the street from the New York racetrack where the thoroughbred racing legend suffered his only defeat. ”Man o’ War at 100” is being unveiled Wednesday at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, across Union Avenue from Saratoga Race Course. The exhibit’s opening coincides with the 100th anniversary of the horse’s birth on March 29, 1917, at Nursery Stud near Lexington, Kentucky.

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Man o’ War exhibit honors racing legend born a century ago (Sports Betting News)Man o’ War exhibit honors racing legend born a century ago (Sports Betting News)

A new exhibit on Man o’ War is opening across the street from the New York racetrack where the thoroughbred racing legend suffered his only defeat. ”Man o’ War at 100” is being unveiled Wednesday at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, across Union Avenue from Saratoga Race Course. The exhibit’s opening coincides with the 100th anniversary of the horse’s birth on March 29, 1917, at Nursery Stud near Lexington, Kentucky.

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The 10 highest-paid college basketball coaches (Sports Betting News)The 10 highest-paid college basketball coaches (Sports Betting News)

This year’s Final Four coaches have one thing in common: None is among the 10 highest-paid coaches in the NCAA tournament.

USA Today released its annual list of men’s college basketball coaches’ salaries among NCAA tournament teams on Wednesday, and while the Bluegrass State duo of Rick Pitino and John Calipari tops all tournament coaches in total pay, Oregon’s Dana Altman is the highest-paid tournament coach whose team is still standing this season.

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All numbers courtesy of USA Today.

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Wizards beat Lakers 119-108 to clinch division title (Sports Betting News)Wizards beat Lakers 119-108 to clinch division title (Sports Betting News)

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 28: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakersduring the first half of the basketball game at Staples Center March 28, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The Washington Wizards had just celebrated clinching the Southeast Division for the franchise’s first division title in 38 years. ”We had a little water bottle fight in here,” a smiling Bradley Beal said after a 119-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. John Wall shot 14 of 25 for 34 points and Beal was held to 16 points on 7-of-16 shooting, but the Wizards ended the longest division-title drought in NBA history with their fourth straight victory.

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Talbot helps Oilers beat Kings 2-1 to clinch playoff spot (Sports Betting News)Talbot helps Oilers beat Kings 2-1 to clinch playoff spot (Sports Betting News)

Edmonton Oilers celebrate the win over the Los Angeles Kings at the end of the third period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. The Oilers won, 2-1. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Edmonton Oilers are finally back in the playoffs. Cam Talbot made 34 saves as Edmonton Oilers officially earned a postseason berth for the first time in 11 years with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night. ”It’s a special feeling tonight, especially seeing how passionate the crowd was and how excited they were,” Edmonton forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins said.

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Talbot helps Oilers beat Kings 2-1 to clinch playoff spot (Sports Betting News)Talbot helps Oilers beat Kings 2-1 to clinch playoff spot (Sports Betting News)

Edmonton Oilers celebrate the win over the Los Angeles Kings at the end of the third period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. The Oilers won, 2-1. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Edmonton Oilers are finally back in the playoffs. Cam Talbot made 34 saves as Edmonton Oilers officially earned a postseason berth for the first time in 11 years with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night. ”It’s a special feeling tonight, especially seeing how passionate the crowd was and how excited they were,” Edmonton forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins said.

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