Day: March 31, 2017

Final Four preview: The single most important matchup that will decide North Carolina-Oregon (Sports Betting News)Final Four preview: The single most important matchup that will decide North Carolina-Oregon (Sports Betting News)

Final Four preview: The single most important matchup that will decide North Carolina-Oregon

North Carolina and Oregon will battle in the second of two national semifinals on Saturday at approximately 8:49 p.m. ET, or 40 minutes after the conclusion of Gonzaga-South Carolina. North Carolina is a five-point favorite in the nightcap.

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Lillard leads Trail Blazers past Rockets 117-107 (Sports Betting News)Lillard leads Trail Blazers past Rockets 117-107 (Sports Betting News)

PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 30: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers handles the ball during a game against the Houston Rockets on March 30, 2017 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Portland Trail Blazers are finishing the regular season on a good note, and the Houston Rockets are the latest to be frustrated by them. Damian Lillard had 31 points and 11 assists, leading the Trail Blazers past the Rockets 117-107 on Thursday night. Lillard is the first player in franchise history to score 30 points eight times in a calendar month.

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Spieth returns to a green jacket and a bad memory (Sports Betting News)Spieth returns to a green jacket and a bad memory (Sports Betting News)

In this April 10, 2016, file photo, defending champion Jordan Spieth, left, helps 2016 Masters champion Danny Willett, of England, put on his green jacket after Willett won the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — �� The drive home from Augusta National was quiet, a rarity when Jordan Spieth is in the car. Only three hours earlier on Sunday at the Masters, he was coming off four straight birdies and stood on the 10th tee with a five-shot lead. No one who had won a major was remotely close to Spieth.

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Earnhardt says he has felt great all season after concussion (Sports Betting News)Earnhardt says he has felt great all season after concussion (Sports Betting News)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. waits in the garage area prior to the opening practice session for the NASCAR auto race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., Friday, March 24, 2017. Only 24 drivers in NASCAR history have started 600 races, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins the club Sunday. After a slow start to his first season back from a concussion, he would love to celebrate the milestone with his first win on the well-aged asphalt at Fontana, where he typically runs quite well. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he has felt great all this season after missing the final 18 races a year ago because of the lingering effects of a concussion. ”You can’t go out there with any kind of limitations,” he said while headlining a media and fan event for Texas Motor Speedway. Earnhardt has suffered numerous concussions in his career, and was sidelined for the final half of last season.

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Griffin, Paul help Clippers hand Suns 10th straight loss (Sports Betting News)Griffin, Paul help Clippers hand Suns 10th straight loss (Sports Betting News)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 30: Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 30, 2017 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Clippers, worn down from a tough game the previous night, still had enough energy to send the Phoenix Suns to their 10th straight loss. Blake Griffin scored 31 points, Chris Paul added 29 points and 10 assists and the Clippers held on to beat the Suns 124-118. ”Back to back, all these games, me and Blake talked about it,” Paul said.

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Cards GM says Molina deal “not done” but he’s “optimistic” (Sports Betting News)Cards GM says Molina deal “not done” but he’s “optimistic” (Sports Betting News)

St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina watches his two-run double against the Miami Marlins during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said he’s ”hopeful” to have a new contract for Yadier Molina before opening day but said a deal was ”not done” as of Thursday night. Molina homered in a game against St. Louis’ top minor league affiliate while reports surfaced that he’s nearing a new contract agreement. Fox Sports reported during the game that Molina and the Cardinals are finalizing a three-year deal worth between $55 million and $65 million.

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