Corey LaJoie’s pitch to BK Racing for a ride in the Daytona 500 was going nowhere. LaJoie texted a friend – just seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson – to help give his cause a needed boost. Johnson was happy to put in a good word and called the decision-makers at BK Racing to lobby on LaJoie’s behalf.
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LaJoie uses wreck, Johnson pitch to land Daytona 500 spot (Sports Betting News)
Corey LaJoie’s pitch to BK Racing for a ride in the Daytona 500 was going nowhere. LaJoie texted a friend – just seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson – to help give his cause a needed boost. Johnson was happy to put in a good word and called the decision-makers at BK Racing to lobby on…
Play of the Day – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hits a clutch three to send it to overtime in the Pistons’ victory over the Hornets. Click here to read the full article…
Curry flurry: MVP’s huge third quarter propels Warriors (Sports Betting News)
Well-rested on fresh legs, Stephen Curry found his 3-point touch during one phenomenal flurry in one game-breaking quarter. Draymond Green got hit with a technical while walking away and let his usual fire fly at coach Steve Kerr in the aftermath. Kevin Durant brought some postgame comedy – ”I got a couple of jokey jokes.”…
Curry flurry: MVP’s huge third quarter propels Warriors (Sports Betting News)
Well-rested on fresh legs, Stephen Curry found his 3-point touch during one phenomenal flurry in one game-breaking quarter. Draymond Green got hit with a technical while walking away and let his usual fire fly at coach Steve Kerr in the aftermath. Kevin Durant brought some postgame comedy – ”I got a couple of jokey jokes.”…
Kane’s hat trick leads Blackhawks past Coyotes 6-3 (Sports Betting News)
CHICAGO (AP) — – The Blackhawks and their marquee players are starting to get in a groove. Patrick Kane scored three goals for his third career hat trick to lead the surging Blackhawks past the Arizona Coyotes 6-3 on Thursday night for their third straight win and eighth in nine games. Kane has 23 goals…
No. 1 Gonzaga stays perfect (Sports Betting News)
These blowouts never get old for No. 1 Gonzaga. The Bulldogs had their biggest yet on Thursday night, overwhelming San Diego 96-38 to improve to 29-0 and clinch the West Coast Conference title. Josh Perkins and Jordan Mathews scored 15 points apiece, and Johnathan Williams had 14 points and a career-high 19 rebounds. Click here…
No. 1 Gonzaga stays perfect (Sports Betting News)
These blowouts never get old for No. 1 Gonzaga. The Bulldogs had their biggest yet on Thursday night, overwhelming San Diego 96-38 to improve to 29-0 and clinch the West Coast Conference title. Josh Perkins and Jordan Mathews scored 15 points apiece, and Johnathan Williams had 14 points and a career-high 19 rebounds. Click here…
Irving, James lead Cavaliers past Knicks, 119-104 (Sports Betting News)
Carmelo Anthony was still a member of the New York Knicks when he awoke from his afternoon nap Thursday. Once the game started, the Cleveland Cavaliers made sure the Knicks’ nightmarish season continued. LeBron James recorded his 48th career triple-double and Kyrie Irving scored 23 points, leading the Cavaliers to a 119-104 victory over the…
Rockets rout Pelicans, 129-99, in Cousins’ New Orleans debut (Sports Betting News)
The Pelicans’ tandem of newly acquired All-Star DeMarcus Cousins and All-Star Game MVP Anthony Davis was no match for the surging Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Reserve Lou Williams hit seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points in his Rockets debut, and Houston crushed New Orleans, 129-99. Click here to read the full article…
Forsberg’s hat trick helps Predators beat Avalanche 4-2 (Sports Betting News)
Filip Forsberg is living up to every bit of his ‘Scoresberg’ nickname right now for the Nashville Predators. Forsberg scored his second straight hat trick, and the Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 Thursday night to sweep the season series between the Central Division teams. ”He’s definitely a gifted player,” Nashville center Ryan Johansen…
Stream teams: Phils-Yanks today on MLB.TV
Major League Baseball is back with the beginning of this year’s spring exhibitions. Both the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues open play Friday with a six-game slate that features plenty of intrigue. Click here to read the full article…
Mavs turn eye to future by getting Noel, waiving Williams (Sports Betting News)
The Dallas Mavericks made two plays for the future Thursday, acquiring big man Nerlens Noel from the Philadelphia 76ers before the trading deadline and waiving point guard Deron Williams to clear the way for rookie Yogi Ferrell. The Mavericks sent veteran center Andrew Bogut, young swingman Justin Anderson and a protected first-round draft pick to…