Day: April 10, 2017

Bills sign quarterback T.J. Yates as backup to Tyrod Taylor (Sports Betting News)Bills sign quarterback T.J. Yates as backup to Tyrod Taylor (Sports Betting News)

Miami Dolphins quarterback T.J. Yates throws before playing in an NFL football game after the game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

The Buffalo Bills addressed their quarterback depth by signing free agent T.J. Yates on Monday. The sixth-year player meets the Bills’ need to add an experienced backup behind returning starter Tyrod Taylor. Yates did not play a snap in his one and only season with Miami last season.

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Siemian medically cleared as Broncos begin offseason work (Sports Betting News)Siemian medically cleared as Broncos begin offseason work (Sports Betting News)

This Oct. 2, 2016 photo shows Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) and quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) running onto the field for warmups before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. Siemian won't be sitting back and watching Lynch take all the snaps at the Denver Broncos' minicamp in two weeks. Coach Vance Joseph said at the start of his team's offseason program Monday that Siemian had made a quicker-than-expected recovery from his offseason shoulder surgery. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Trevor Siemian won’t be sitting back and watching Paxton Lynch take all the snaps at the Denver Broncos’ minicamp in two weeks. Coach Vance Joseph said at the start of his team’s offseason program Monday that Siemian had made a quicker-than-expected recovery from his offseason shoulder surgery. ”Trevor’s full-go, guys,” Joseph said.

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Nevada sports books now allowed to take bets on NFL draft (Sports Betting News)Nevada sports books now allowed to take bets on NFL draft (Sports Betting News)

Football fans who look forward every year to what players their favorite team selects at the NFL draft can now bet on the outcome in Nevada. Nevada gambling regulators have approved for the first time a series of proposition bets – unique wagers offered on specific outcomes – on the draft, which will take place at the end of the month. At least one sports book began taking bets over the weekend, but others have decided to skip the option or take time to ponder it.

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San Diego State coach Steve Fisher has decided to retire (Sports Betting News)San Diego State coach Steve Fisher has decided to retire (Sports Betting News)

San Diego State coach Steve Fisher has decided to retire

Steve Fisher is retiring. The legendary coach who revived San Diego State’s moribund basketball program is stepping down after 18 seasons leading the Aztecs, a senior administrator confirmed to Sports Betting News. Fisher, 72, will be succeeded by longtime coach-in-waiting Brian Dutcher.

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San Diego State coach Steve Fisher has decided to retire (Sports Betting News)San Diego State coach Steve Fisher has decided to retire (Sports Betting News)

San Diego State coach Steve Fisher has decided to retire

Steve Fisher is retiring. The legendary coach who revived San Diego State’s moribund basketball program is stepping down after 18 seasons leading the Aztecs, a senior administrator confirmed to Sports Betting News. Fisher, 72, will be succeeded by longtime coach-in-waiting Brian Dutcher.

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Garcia no favorite for U.S. Open, despite Masters win (Sports Betting News)Garcia no favorite for U.S. Open, despite Masters win (Sports Betting News)

Sergio Garcia of Spain points to the sky as he holds the Masters trophy after winning the 2017 Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, U.S., April 9, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Sergio Garcia’s victory at the U.S. Masters on Sunday was received with delight throughout the golf world, but it seems unlikely to lead to a subsequent flood of major titles for the Spaniard. Woods may have been capable of winning with his “B” game, but no-one else is, not even current number one Dustin Johnson. Since Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth combined to win four consecutive majors at the end of 2014 and start of 2015, seven players have shared the spoils in the past seven majors, much as it used to be before Woods.

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Garcia no favorite for U.S. Open, despite Masters win (Sports Betting News)Garcia no favorite for U.S. Open, despite Masters win (Sports Betting News)

Sergio Garcia’s victory at the U.S. Masters on Sunday was received with delight throughout the golf world, but it seems unlikely to lead to a subsequent flood of major titles for the Spaniard. Woods may have been capable of winning with his “B” game, but no-one else is, not even current number one Dustin Johnson. Since Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth combined to win four consecutive majors at the end of 2014 and start of 2015, seven players have shared the spoils in the past seven majors, much as it used to be before Woods.

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