Day: April 1, 2017

NASCAR’s Jamie McMurray enjoying resurgence at age 40 (Sports Betting News)NASCAR’s Jamie McMurray enjoying resurgence at age 40 (Sports Betting News)

Driver Jamie McMurray talks to crew members in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., Friday, March 3, 2017. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Jamie McMurray has become the ”other” driver on Chip Ganassi Racing’s two-car team. The 40-year-old veteran, in his 15th season on NASCAR’s top circuit, hasn’t won in more than four years. It’s a track where McMurray has finished second twice but never won.

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Cubs begin title defense against Fowler, Cardinals (Sports Betting News)Cubs begin title defense against Fowler, Cardinals (Sports Betting News)

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant throws out Houston Astros' George Springer during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game Friday, March 31, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

Dexter Fowler is going to have a bunch of old friends on hand for his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals. The rivalry between the Cardinals and Chicago Cubs begins a new chapter in prime time on Sunday. The Cubs are the new kings of baseball, coming off their first World Series title since 1908, while the Cardinals are trying to return to the playoffs after missing the party last year.

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Roof issues threaten to delay Mercedes-Benz Stadium opening (Sports Betting News)Roof issues threaten to delay Mercedes-Benz Stadium opening (Sports Betting News)

The Atlanta Falcons hope to have an update soon on whether issues regarding its new stadium – notably, its roof – will again delay its projected opening day. Challenges in building the retractable roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium also raise questions about whether the Falcons could play in the stadium before the roof is operable, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported (http://bit.ly/2nkePNx ). The Falcons say they’ll have an update on the construction timeline within the next few days.

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Roof issues threaten to delay Mercedes-Benz Stadium opening (Sports Betting News)Roof issues threaten to delay Mercedes-Benz Stadium opening (Sports Betting News)

The Atlanta Falcons hope to have an update soon on whether issues regarding its new stadium – notably, its roof – will again delay its projected opening day. Challenges in building the retractable roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium also raise questions about whether the Falcons could play in the stadium before the roof is operable, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported (http://bit.ly/2nkePNx ). The Falcons say they’ll have an update on the construction timeline within the next few days.

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