So far, my morning is going pretty well. I didn’t fall, which is always an accomplishment, I found out Pedro will miss the playoffs (more in the around sports section) and I’m enjoying my new favorite thing, a french toast bagel from Starbucks. I know it sounds gross, but I dare you to try it. (Tip: add butter to it, it really puts it over the top, oh and skip the cream cheese unless you like cream cheese on your french toast.)
Premiering tonight:
Nothing new is premiering tonight, but Celebrity Duets will air its season finale at 8PM on fox.
New in Theaters:
The Guardian
Open Season
School for Scoundrels
The Queen
The Last King of Scotland
Braves Update:
Brian McCann tried to help out his struggling teammate, but instead got himself thrown out of the game. Mac had a calm conversation with home plate umpire, West about a called ball during the third inning. West didn’t think it was so calm and tossed him, oh and Bobby Cox for good measure. It was Kyle Davies inability to throw strikes, or maybe West’s inability to call them, that lead to the Braves 7-4 loss to the Mets. With this loss, the Braves will be unable to get to .500 for the first time since 1990. The Braves enter their final series of the 2006 season against the Houston Astros tonight. Roger Clemens takes the mound in what could be the final start of his career against Braves young ace, Chuck James at 7:05 on TS/ESPN.
Games to .500: 5
Games behind Los Angeles Dodgers: 8
Games behind New York Mets: 17
NASCAR Update:
For the third race in the Chase for the Nextel Cup, the cup guys head over to Kansas for the Banquet 400. Kansas is a 1.5 mile flat track similar to its sister track, Chicagoland. Look for Jeff Gordon who has the best average finish of all the chasers at 6.0, to be good as well as Kasey Kahne who has 5 wins this season, most at tracks similar to Kansas.
Qualifying: Friday at 4:30PM on Speed
Banquet 400: Sunday at 1:30PM on NBC
NASCAR Notes:Mike Bliss is suing Haas Racing for $1.5 million claiming that he believed he would be in the Haas car in 2006 and did not peruse other options. The $1.5 is based off of his 2006 ($500,000) and 2007 ($650,000) salaries as well as the extra money he wanted to use to buy that beach house his wife has been nagging him about getting. Seriously, with your stellar 2005 performance, why Mike, did you think you’d be in that car for two more years? And like Gene Haas really needs another reason to be in court…isn’t he on trial for tax fraud?
Congratulations to Terry Labonte. The two time Cup Champion will be making his 1000th start in the Cup Series at Kansas this weekend.
Giants Update:
The Giants have the weekend off and I’m pretty sure Jeremy Shockey and Coach Coughlin will not be spending it at the spa getting mani/pedis and manfacials, but I’m just guessing.
Next week the Giants will be at home playing against the Redskins, but this off weekend they can take comfort that unlike the Texans (0-3), Titans (0-3), Chiefs (0-2), Raiders (0-2), Browns (0-3), Lions (0-3) and Buccaneers (0-3) they have at least won a game. Hey, even the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-2. Then again, Gang Green is 2-1, but they are so getting their asses smoked by the Colts this weekend. Gee, if the manfacials don’t work for you guys, watching the Jets lose could be fun!
Around Sports:
Baseball:
The Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals, 2-1, moving them into a tie with the Detroit Tigers for first in the AL Central and one game behind the New York Yankees, for home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Twins received a game tying homerun from hometown hero, Joe Mauer. Jason Bartlett’s single in the 10th inning drove in Justin Morneau sealing the win for the Twins.
Seems the Mets will be without three time Cy Young Award winner, Pedro Martinez in the playoffs. Pedro tore a tendon in his left calf muscle, the opposite leg that placed him on the DL earlier this month.
The St. Louis Cardinals are really slumping. How bad, they lost their 8th game in the past nine to the Brewers. The once locked in NL Central champs are looking at a half game lead over the Houston Astros. Who said all the excitement happened in the playoffs, sometimes just making it is the exciting part.
In other playoff bound news, the Dodgers hold a two game lead over the Phillies after the Phils lost 3-1 to the Nationals and Dodgers won 19-11 over the Rockies last night. The Phillies are choosing a really bad time to choke!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
If you are going to be in the New York City area anytime soon you might want to check out "subUrbia." It's a 2006 update of this 1994 play. I guess the real reason I would go is because Gaby Hoffman's in it. You may remember her from Now and Then. That was like the movie in middle school. Anyway, the play is about three friends who hang outside of a convience store. (this sounds kind of like Clerks...) The show is playing at the Second Stage Theater on W. 43rd St. Tickets are $66.50. For more information go to secondstagetheater.com.
Congratulations go out to Amanda Peet. She will marry long time boyfriend, David Benioff this weekend. The Studio 60 star and Troy screenwriter are also expecting a baby sometime in early spring.
Jimmy Wayne will deliver his new single, “That’s all I’ll Ever Know,” to radio on October 9th. Wayne’s hits include “Stay Gone.”
Jewel will help co-host the new season of Nashville Star, the country version of American Idol, shown on the USA network. Beside Buddy Jewel, I couldn’t name one other winner of the talent contest. I mean, Miranda Lambert was on the first season, but she didn’t win. Hmm…so hard…
Happy birthday wishes go out to Bryant Gumbel who turns 58 today. I actually met Bryant on the Today Show when I was five and had to test new toys for Christmas. Brian and I walked up to Bryant Gumbel and Jane Pauly and complained that we were supposed to drive the motorized car but everyone else was driving it. We were promptly shooed away, but it’s something I will always cherish!
Special birthday wishes go out to my friend Christa who turns 24 today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Random Quote: "The couple ceremony was not formal and is "not legally binding," Scott tells the AP. " Anna Nicole Smith's wedding to her lawyer, Howard K. Stern (via people.com)
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Friday, September 29, 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
September 28, 2006
Last night, Rachel, Christa and I made it a socialite kind of night. We headed over to the Cole Haan store at the Shops at Columbus Circle to help raise money for the School of American Ballet. Well, really I went there for the 15% discount, oh and some of the money did go to SAB. So I feel really good about buying those cute Mary Janes. We also got to see a 15 minute ballet performance. After this event, I realized, I was not cut out to be a socialite. So much pressure. What should I wear? Who am I allowed to talk to? How can I be photographed the most? The event was hosted by Town & Country Magazine, so look out for pictures in an upcoming issue.
Premiering tonight:
8-9PM
Smallville (the CW)
Ugly Betty (ABC) Must watch pick
9-10PM
Supernatural (the CW)
Braves Update:
The hits just kept on coming for the Braves as the beat the Mets 13-1. Jeff Francoeur and Brian McCann hit back to back homers in the third and Frenchy and Scott Thorman hit back to back homers in the sixth. Chipper Jones also homered in the game. Chip has only played in 106 games and he’s amassed 25 homers and 83 RBIs, not bad at all! Most players would take that as their full year stats. Hudson allowed only one run in six innings pitched and even picked up a RBI. The Braves finish up their series with Kyle Davies on the mound tonight at 7:35 on TBS.
Games to .500: 4
Games behind Los Angeles Dodgers: 7
Games behind New York Mets: 16
Braves notes: Jeff Francoeur tailed his 100th RBI of the season last night…Andruw Jones says that he wants to stay in Atlanta. Cross your fingers on that one, he’s got one hell of an ass as an agent.
Random Quote: “It’s always fun to beat the Mets.” –Jeff Francoeur via atlantabraves.com
NASCAR Update:
Ricky Ren, crew chief of Johnny Benson’s #23 Toyota in the Craftsman Truck Series was fined $1000 due to a fuel cell violation. Benson is currently second in points, only 91 behind Todd Bodine.
The Busch Series could see a new sponsor name in 2008. The current contract with Busch expires after the 2007 season. Rumors have it going to Monster Energy Drink which is also owned by Anheuser-Busch.
Juan Pablo Montoya will make his stock car racing debut for Chip Ganassi Racing on October 6th at Talladega in the ARCA/Remax series.
Giants Update:
Linebacker Chris Emmons is expected to miss at least three weeks with a strained and partially torn left pectoral muscle.
Strange Headlines:
Here at popoinmycrib.com, we’re always looking to add interesting features. Today we begin strange headlines, where we insert possible quotes, without ever actually reading the articles, because that would ruin it! Tell me what you think!
Fla. Teen Flies to Live with Mom in Cuba (abcnews.com)
-Teen: No, I will not tell you how to spell Elian Gonzalez…because that’s not my name!
-Teen: Take that President Bush, you’re “gifts” were so lame. I don’t need lifetime passes to Disney World, I’m 16! Anyway, they promised me good seats at the state sanctioned baseball games!
Drunk Toddler: Points Finger at Teen Brother (abcnews.com)
-Toddler: Obliviously it was not me; I’m too young to buy alcohol
-Toddler: Also, I so can’t figure out how to undo those child proof locks my parents put on all the cabinets.
Squirrel Jumps Boy in Park, Rabies suspected (cnn.com)
-Squirrel: No, I don’t have rabies, I was super hungry and the kid was carrying peanuts. You know the honey roasted ones, those are so good.
Around Sports:
Baseball:
The St. Louis Cardinals ended their seven game losing streak last night winning 4-2 over the San Diego Padres. After Houston’s extra innings win over the Pirates, the Cardinals hold a game and a half lead in the Central. The Padres are one up on the Los Angeles Dodgers, after their loss.
Football:
In Oscoda, Michigan High School Football season is over. The small northern Michigan town has not only gone 0-4, they haven’t even scored a point. The School District upheld a ruling canceling the rest of the season citing risk of injury to the players. Of course players and parents are unhappy with the ruling, but it’s only a matter of time until one of these players goes all Chris Simms and ruptures a spleen.
Popo in my Crib News:
Chicago Bear, Ricky Manning, Jr., plead no contest to a felony assault charge from an April 23rd incident involving himself and two former UCLA players, Tyler Ebell and Maurice Drew. The three were accused of kicking a man at a Denny’s Restaurant. I’m pretty sure that’s not what he meant when he ordered a grand slam. Watch out Ricky, because the popo are on your tail!
Jeff Timmons, former member of 98 Degrees was sentenced to probation stemming from an April 2006 reckless driving and refusal to sign a citation charge. Timmons was also ordered to undergo alcohol treatment as well as do 50 hours of community service. Watch out Jeff, because the popo are on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Charlie Sheen is looking to get a hefty pay raise. The Two and a Half men star will reportedly make $350,000 an episode making him the highest paid sitcom star on TV. Ray Romano still tops the all time per episode mark with $2 million during the final season of “Everybody Love Raymond.”
Shooter Jennings will release a live album on October 10th, titled Live at Irving Plaza 4.18.06. This will be his third release after 2005’s debut Put the “O” Back in Country and this year’s Electric Cowboy.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Premiering tonight:
8-9PM
Smallville (the CW)
Ugly Betty (ABC) Must watch pick
9-10PM
Supernatural (the CW)
Braves Update:
The hits just kept on coming for the Braves as the beat the Mets 13-1. Jeff Francoeur and Brian McCann hit back to back homers in the third and Frenchy and Scott Thorman hit back to back homers in the sixth. Chipper Jones also homered in the game. Chip has only played in 106 games and he’s amassed 25 homers and 83 RBIs, not bad at all! Most players would take that as their full year stats. Hudson allowed only one run in six innings pitched and even picked up a RBI. The Braves finish up their series with Kyle Davies on the mound tonight at 7:35 on TBS.
Games to .500: 4
Games behind Los Angeles Dodgers: 7
Games behind New York Mets: 16
Braves notes: Jeff Francoeur tailed his 100th RBI of the season last night…Andruw Jones says that he wants to stay in Atlanta. Cross your fingers on that one, he’s got one hell of an ass as an agent.
Random Quote: “It’s always fun to beat the Mets.” –Jeff Francoeur via atlantabraves.com
NASCAR Update:
Ricky Ren, crew chief of Johnny Benson’s #23 Toyota in the Craftsman Truck Series was fined $1000 due to a fuel cell violation. Benson is currently second in points, only 91 behind Todd Bodine.
The Busch Series could see a new sponsor name in 2008. The current contract with Busch expires after the 2007 season. Rumors have it going to Monster Energy Drink which is also owned by Anheuser-Busch.
Juan Pablo Montoya will make his stock car racing debut for Chip Ganassi Racing on October 6th at Talladega in the ARCA/Remax series.
Giants Update:
Linebacker Chris Emmons is expected to miss at least three weeks with a strained and partially torn left pectoral muscle.
Strange Headlines:
Here at popoinmycrib.com, we’re always looking to add interesting features. Today we begin strange headlines, where we insert possible quotes, without ever actually reading the articles, because that would ruin it! Tell me what you think!
Fla. Teen Flies to Live with Mom in Cuba (abcnews.com)
-Teen: No, I will not tell you how to spell Elian Gonzalez…because that’s not my name!
-Teen: Take that President Bush, you’re “gifts” were so lame. I don’t need lifetime passes to Disney World, I’m 16! Anyway, they promised me good seats at the state sanctioned baseball games!
Drunk Toddler: Points Finger at Teen Brother (abcnews.com)
-Toddler: Obliviously it was not me; I’m too young to buy alcohol
-Toddler: Also, I so can’t figure out how to undo those child proof locks my parents put on all the cabinets.
Squirrel Jumps Boy in Park, Rabies suspected (cnn.com)
-Squirrel: No, I don’t have rabies, I was super hungry and the kid was carrying peanuts. You know the honey roasted ones, those are so good.
Around Sports:
Baseball:
The St. Louis Cardinals ended their seven game losing streak last night winning 4-2 over the San Diego Padres. After Houston’s extra innings win over the Pirates, the Cardinals hold a game and a half lead in the Central. The Padres are one up on the Los Angeles Dodgers, after their loss.
Football:
In Oscoda, Michigan High School Football season is over. The small northern Michigan town has not only gone 0-4, they haven’t even scored a point. The School District upheld a ruling canceling the rest of the season citing risk of injury to the players. Of course players and parents are unhappy with the ruling, but it’s only a matter of time until one of these players goes all Chris Simms and ruptures a spleen.
Popo in my Crib News:
Chicago Bear, Ricky Manning, Jr., plead no contest to a felony assault charge from an April 23rd incident involving himself and two former UCLA players, Tyler Ebell and Maurice Drew. The three were accused of kicking a man at a Denny’s Restaurant. I’m pretty sure that’s not what he meant when he ordered a grand slam. Watch out Ricky, because the popo are on your tail!
Jeff Timmons, former member of 98 Degrees was sentenced to probation stemming from an April 2006 reckless driving and refusal to sign a citation charge. Timmons was also ordered to undergo alcohol treatment as well as do 50 hours of community service. Watch out Jeff, because the popo are on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Charlie Sheen is looking to get a hefty pay raise. The Two and a Half men star will reportedly make $350,000 an episode making him the highest paid sitcom star on TV. Ray Romano still tops the all time per episode mark with $2 million during the final season of “Everybody Love Raymond.”
Shooter Jennings will release a live album on October 10th, titled Live at Irving Plaza 4.18.06. This will be his third release after 2005’s debut Put the “O” Back in Country and this year’s Electric Cowboy.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
September 27, 2006
Last night was the 7th season premiere of Gilmore Girls. *SPOILERS* It was good. I loved the whole Rory/Logan rocket thing. I also enjoyed the racquetball scene. I liked the return of the Stars Hollow cast with Kirk and Taylor and the traffic light camera. I felt that was something that was missing last season. I love Kirk; he’s one of my favorite characters on the show. I though Luke’s final scene with Lorelei, telling her that he’ll go anywhere to marry her was great, and of course, Lorelei had to screw that up. It just felt like something was missing. The normal pop culture references were missing, the whole bumper thing was odd. I don’t feel that it’s so far gone that it can’t return to what it once was. It should be interesting to see where this show goes for the rest of the season.
Premiering tonight:
9-10 PM
Lost special episode (ABC)
One Tree Hill (the CW)
Braves Update:
The Atlanta Braves smashed the New York Mets winning 12-0 last night. As if John Smoltz needed massive run support after pitching eight scoreless innings, the Braves delivered anyway. Willy Aybar, Matt Diaz and Andruw Jones all had homers. The Braves continue their series with their NL East rivals tonight at 7:35 on FSN.
Games to .500: 5
Games behind Los Angeles Dodgers: 7
Games behind New York Mets: 17
Braves Notes: Smoltzie won his 15th game of the season last night…Andruw Jones hit his 40th homerun of the season making this the second consecutive year he has hit at least 40 homeruns and his 6th of the last 8 years. He is only the third Brave ever to hit two consecutive years of at least 40 homers. Both Eddie Matthews and Hank Aaron have matched this feat, Aaron in 62 and 63 and Matthews from 53-55.
Random Quote: “I have learned that pitching is pitching, no matter if you’re 20 games up or 20 games down…My two teammates, [Tom] Glavine and [Greg] Maddux helped with that a lot.” –John Smoltz via altantabraves.com
NASCAR Update:
In Roush Racing’s continued search for next year’s driver of the #6 car, Todd Kluever will attempt to qualify for the race in Kansas this weekend in the #06. Last week Ragan started in the #06 finishing 42nd about where the #06 has been finishing all year.
An AP story released today suggests the All-Star Challenge may receive a minor face lift next year. Currently the event raced the weekend before the Coke 600 features winners of the current and past year as well as former All-Star race winners and Cup Champions of the past 10 years, the Nextel Open winner and the fan vote winner. Past fan winners include Martin Truex, Jr. who was not a full time Cup driver at the time, and Kyle Petty.
Separated at Birth:
Because it's the Braves last week, this week's SAB is for them!
Around Sports:
Football:
Cowboys annoyance, Terrell Owens was rushed to the hospital yesterday. In an ESPN report, Owens was suffering from an allergic reaction to pain medication. In a Dallas area news report, Owens attempted to commit suicide. You decide.
Baseball:
The Oakland A’s completed the AL playoff picture yesterday by clinching the West after a 12-3 win over the Mariners. The A’s join the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins.
Golf:
Golf great, Byron Nelson died yesterday at the age of 94. Lord Byron won 11 straight tournaments in 1945. And we got all excited when Tiger Woods won five in a row. Byron was believed to have died of natural causes.
Around the World:
As if you needed another reason not to go to Cancun, large swarms of locust have taken over the Mexican resort town. These swarms can be as wide as a two way street. Last year, Cancun was hit by Hurricane Wilma, something the town has still not fully recovered from.
In totaled car news, small cars will see record sales this year, accounting for 31.5% of the total cars sold in the US. The other 68.5% could make them into true compact cars in small fender benders. Small car sales haven’t been this high since 1987. Fear not all of you SVU owners, gas prices have continually fallen in the past two months and are expected to carry on that trend.
Popo in my Crib News:
San Diego Charger, Terrence Kiel was arrested for a drug related investigation. He was released after posting $150,000 bond. Terrence watch out, because the popo are on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Catherine Zeta-Jones will no longer be the spokeswoman for T-Mobile. The company is looking to repackage itself. I would think that just improving their terrible service would be enough to increase customer numbers, but I’m so small minded! Zeta-Jones has been with the company since 2003.
Congratulations go out to Trace Adkins whose newest CD, Dangerous Man, has already gone gold selling more than 500,000 copies since its August 15th release. His other album, Greatest Hits, Vol.1 has gone platinum selling over one million copies.
Kenny Chesney recently celebrated his astounding accomplishment of selling over 25 million albums. His latest album, Live: Live Those Songs Again, has already gone platinum. (via gactv.com)
Brad Paisley will release his first ever Christmas album, aptly titled, Brad Paisley Christmas. Christmas will be released on October 10th.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Shaun Cassidy (48) and Meatloaf (59).
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Premiering tonight:
9-10 PM
Lost special episode (ABC)
One Tree Hill (the CW)
Braves Update:
The Atlanta Braves smashed the New York Mets winning 12-0 last night. As if John Smoltz needed massive run support after pitching eight scoreless innings, the Braves delivered anyway. Willy Aybar, Matt Diaz and Andruw Jones all had homers. The Braves continue their series with their NL East rivals tonight at 7:35 on FSN.
Games to .500: 5
Games behind Los Angeles Dodgers: 7
Games behind New York Mets: 17
Braves Notes: Smoltzie won his 15th game of the season last night…Andruw Jones hit his 40th homerun of the season making this the second consecutive year he has hit at least 40 homeruns and his 6th of the last 8 years. He is only the third Brave ever to hit two consecutive years of at least 40 homers. Both Eddie Matthews and Hank Aaron have matched this feat, Aaron in 62 and 63 and Matthews from 53-55.
Random Quote: “I have learned that pitching is pitching, no matter if you’re 20 games up or 20 games down…My two teammates, [Tom] Glavine and [Greg] Maddux helped with that a lot.” –John Smoltz via altantabraves.com
NASCAR Update:
In Roush Racing’s continued search for next year’s driver of the #6 car, Todd Kluever will attempt to qualify for the race in Kansas this weekend in the #06. Last week Ragan started in the #06 finishing 42nd about where the #06 has been finishing all year.
An AP story released today suggests the All-Star Challenge may receive a minor face lift next year. Currently the event raced the weekend before the Coke 600 features winners of the current and past year as well as former All-Star race winners and Cup Champions of the past 10 years, the Nextel Open winner and the fan vote winner. Past fan winners include Martin Truex, Jr. who was not a full time Cup driver at the time, and Kyle Petty.
Separated at Birth:
Because it's the Braves last week, this week's SAB is for them!
Around Sports:
Football:
Cowboys annoyance, Terrell Owens was rushed to the hospital yesterday. In an ESPN report, Owens was suffering from an allergic reaction to pain medication. In a Dallas area news report, Owens attempted to commit suicide. You decide.
Baseball:
The Oakland A’s completed the AL playoff picture yesterday by clinching the West after a 12-3 win over the Mariners. The A’s join the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins.
Golf:
Golf great, Byron Nelson died yesterday at the age of 94. Lord Byron won 11 straight tournaments in 1945. And we got all excited when Tiger Woods won five in a row. Byron was believed to have died of natural causes.
Around the World:
As if you needed another reason not to go to Cancun, large swarms of locust have taken over the Mexican resort town. These swarms can be as wide as a two way street. Last year, Cancun was hit by Hurricane Wilma, something the town has still not fully recovered from.
In totaled car news, small cars will see record sales this year, accounting for 31.5% of the total cars sold in the US. The other 68.5% could make them into true compact cars in small fender benders. Small car sales haven’t been this high since 1987. Fear not all of you SVU owners, gas prices have continually fallen in the past two months and are expected to carry on that trend.
Popo in my Crib News:
San Diego Charger, Terrence Kiel was arrested for a drug related investigation. He was released after posting $150,000 bond. Terrence watch out, because the popo are on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Catherine Zeta-Jones will no longer be the spokeswoman for T-Mobile. The company is looking to repackage itself. I would think that just improving their terrible service would be enough to increase customer numbers, but I’m so small minded! Zeta-Jones has been with the company since 2003.
Congratulations go out to Trace Adkins whose newest CD, Dangerous Man, has already gone gold selling more than 500,000 copies since its August 15th release. His other album, Greatest Hits, Vol.1 has gone platinum selling over one million copies.
Kenny Chesney recently celebrated his astounding accomplishment of selling over 25 million albums. His latest album, Live: Live Those Songs Again, has already gone platinum. (via gactv.com)
Brad Paisley will release his first ever Christmas album, aptly titled, Brad Paisley Christmas. Christmas will be released on October 10th.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Shaun Cassidy (48) and Meatloaf (59).
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
September 26, 2006
Last night I watched How I Met Your Mother. *SPOILERS* I don’t know exactly how I feel about Lily and Marshall. I think they are so cute together, but maybe it’s time for them to figure out who they truly are. I think in general, if you date someone from the time your 17 until your 26; you miss out finding out who you are. Anyway your 20s are supposed to be confusing right? In the end, I do want them back together. It should be an interesting storyline for the coming season. After an entire of season of getting together and then not getting together, Ted and Robin are finally together, but I’ll admit, I don’t actually like them together. I guess it’s because, at times, Ted just annoys me. I do love Barney. I loved the end when Lily came in and pretended she was a twin. That was great.
Premiering tonight:
8-9 PM
GILMORE GIRLS!!!!! (the CW)
9:30-10 PM
Help Me Help You (ABC)
Braves Update:
The Bravos had the day off, their final day off until the extra-long off season begins. Tonight they take on the New York Mets at 7:35 on TS.
Games to .500: 6
Games behind Los Angeles Dodgers/Philadelphia Phillies: 7
Games behind New York Mets: 18
Braves Notes: Andruw Jones and Matt Holliday of the Colorado Rookies shared in NL co-Players of the Week for the week of September 18-24th. Andruw had 12 RBIs, 12 runs and 5 homeruns during that period.
NASCAR Update:
Dale Jr.’s TV show, Back in the Day will return for a second season beginning in 2007 on Speed. This season will feature 13 action packed episode’s taking a look back at NASCAR’s golden era while updating viewers on what was going on during that year.
Giants Update:
Jeremy Shockey admitted his emotions got the best of him when he said the Giants were both outplayed and outcoached. Shockey and Coach Coughlin met after the game to sort things out but Coughlin refused to go into details. I’m all for heart and emotion, but why can’t said emotion go into winning games instead of complaining afterwards?
Around Sports:
Football:
The New Orleans Saints triumphant return to the Superdome was capped off with a 23-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons last night. This was the first time the Saints played in the Superdome since Hurricane Katrina hit over 13 months ago. The game also featured performances from U2 and Green Day. Apparently, U2 has become the healing band of the U.S. You may remember U2’s amazing halftime performance during the 2002 Super Bowl.
Seattle Seahawks running back and reigning league MVP, Sean Alexander, will miss the next couple of games with a broken foot. Alexander sustained the injury during the Seahawks defeat of the Giants on Sunday. At least something good came out of that game!
Racing:
During the 112th lap of the Great Lakes Chevy Dealers/Budweiser Glass City 200 (enough title sponsors?) in Toledo, OH all hell broke lose. It started when Michael Simko’s car hit the wall after battling for position with Don St. Denis. Simko felt wronged and jumped onto St. Denis’ car, going right through the windshield. St. Denis proceeded to get out of the car, run at Simko, push him, and then punch him. (If you haven’t seen the footage, head over to cnn.com) Both drivers are suspended indefinitely from ARCA racing. Ah, this is the way racing used to be, fights on the track…now everyone is so pc, and it’s just ruining the off-track excitement.
Baseball:
After yesterday’s homerun during the Reds 5-4 defeat of the Cubs, Ken Griffey, Jr. has moved into 10th place on the all-time homerun leader’s chart with 563 homers. Could you imagine what Griffey’s stats would be like if he had not been injured for so long?
The Minnesota Twins clinched a playoff birth after yesterday’s 8-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. Yesterday, the Tigers clinched a spot after their win over the Royals. It still remains to be seen which team will end up as the AL Central Division champs, with the Tigers holding a scant one game lead over the Twins. With Minnesota clinching a spot, the Chicago White Sox were eliminated and will be unable to defend their 2005 World Series Championship. I’d watch out for Ozzie Guillen if I lived or plan on being anywhere near Chicago.
Random Quote: Orioles outfielder Jay Gibbons somehow managed to hit a foul ball on Saturday that hit his wife, who was sitting in the stands, in the ribs. In a nice gesture, Gibbons signed the horsehide, "I'm sorry for hitting you with a baseball, honey." (via si.com, Ten Spot)
Around the World:
Trials for a new vaccine aimed at wiping out childhood ear and sinus infections as well as some forms of bronchitis in adults have begun. Seriously, where was this vaccine when I was a kid?
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Nashville Star winner, Chris Young’s debut CD will be released on October 3rd. It features the single, “Drinkin’ Me Lonely.”
Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, and Gretchen Wilson have been added to the list of performers for the 2006 CMAs.
Rascal Flatts is one of the most successful artists in country music, but it doesn’t stop them from giving back to the community. On Friday, September 22nd, the group donated $817,000 to the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Olivia Newton-John who turns 58 today.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Premiering tonight:
8-9 PM
GILMORE GIRLS!!!!! (the CW)
9:30-10 PM
Help Me Help You (ABC)
Braves Update:
The Bravos had the day off, their final day off until the extra-long off season begins. Tonight they take on the New York Mets at 7:35 on TS.
Games to .500: 6
Games behind Los Angeles Dodgers/Philadelphia Phillies: 7
Games behind New York Mets: 18
Braves Notes: Andruw Jones and Matt Holliday of the Colorado Rookies shared in NL co-Players of the Week for the week of September 18-24th. Andruw had 12 RBIs, 12 runs and 5 homeruns during that period.
NASCAR Update:
Dale Jr.’s TV show, Back in the Day will return for a second season beginning in 2007 on Speed. This season will feature 13 action packed episode’s taking a look back at NASCAR’s golden era while updating viewers on what was going on during that year.
Giants Update:
Jeremy Shockey admitted his emotions got the best of him when he said the Giants were both outplayed and outcoached. Shockey and Coach Coughlin met after the game to sort things out but Coughlin refused to go into details. I’m all for heart and emotion, but why can’t said emotion go into winning games instead of complaining afterwards?
Around Sports:
Football:
The New Orleans Saints triumphant return to the Superdome was capped off with a 23-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons last night. This was the first time the Saints played in the Superdome since Hurricane Katrina hit over 13 months ago. The game also featured performances from U2 and Green Day. Apparently, U2 has become the healing band of the U.S. You may remember U2’s amazing halftime performance during the 2002 Super Bowl.
Seattle Seahawks running back and reigning league MVP, Sean Alexander, will miss the next couple of games with a broken foot. Alexander sustained the injury during the Seahawks defeat of the Giants on Sunday. At least something good came out of that game!
Racing:
During the 112th lap of the Great Lakes Chevy Dealers/Budweiser Glass City 200 (enough title sponsors?) in Toledo, OH all hell broke lose. It started when Michael Simko’s car hit the wall after battling for position with Don St. Denis. Simko felt wronged and jumped onto St. Denis’ car, going right through the windshield. St. Denis proceeded to get out of the car, run at Simko, push him, and then punch him. (If you haven’t seen the footage, head over to cnn.com) Both drivers are suspended indefinitely from ARCA racing. Ah, this is the way racing used to be, fights on the track…now everyone is so pc, and it’s just ruining the off-track excitement.
Baseball:
After yesterday’s homerun during the Reds 5-4 defeat of the Cubs, Ken Griffey, Jr. has moved into 10th place on the all-time homerun leader’s chart with 563 homers. Could you imagine what Griffey’s stats would be like if he had not been injured for so long?
The Minnesota Twins clinched a playoff birth after yesterday’s 8-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. Yesterday, the Tigers clinched a spot after their win over the Royals. It still remains to be seen which team will end up as the AL Central Division champs, with the Tigers holding a scant one game lead over the Twins. With Minnesota clinching a spot, the Chicago White Sox were eliminated and will be unable to defend their 2005 World Series Championship. I’d watch out for Ozzie Guillen if I lived or plan on being anywhere near Chicago.
Random Quote: Orioles outfielder Jay Gibbons somehow managed to hit a foul ball on Saturday that hit his wife, who was sitting in the stands, in the ribs. In a nice gesture, Gibbons signed the horsehide, "I'm sorry for hitting you with a baseball, honey." (via si.com, Ten Spot)
Around the World:
Trials for a new vaccine aimed at wiping out childhood ear and sinus infections as well as some forms of bronchitis in adults have begun. Seriously, where was this vaccine when I was a kid?
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Nashville Star winner, Chris Young’s debut CD will be released on October 3rd. It features the single, “Drinkin’ Me Lonely.”
Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, and Gretchen Wilson have been added to the list of performers for the 2006 CMAs.
Rascal Flatts is one of the most successful artists in country music, but it doesn’t stop them from giving back to the community. On Friday, September 22nd, the group donated $817,000 to the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Olivia Newton-John who turns 58 today.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Monday, September 25, 2006
September 25, 2006
I spent this weekend celebrating the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah, with the Bennetts and my brother. It was really a lovely weekend filled with yummy food, a trip to Costco (always interesting), Famous Dave’s (so sad I went so long without ever having this BBQ goodness) and then we went over to Princeton and found an amazing store Zoe. If you’re going to Princeton, make sure you stop by; they have all the hot designers like Marc Jacobs, Marni, Burberry, and so much more.
Premiering tonight:
8-9 PM
7th Heaven (the CW) Why, oh why? Thank goodness ABC Family is going to be re-airing episodes of Everwood starting next week, although it doesn’t beat new Everwood episodes, Dawn!
9-10 PM
Heroes (NBC)
Runaway (the CW)
Braves Update:
For the first time since 1990, the Braves will not be going to the post season after an 8-9 loss to the Colorado Rockies. The Braves were able to get five runs in the first including a grand slam by Brian McCann, the first of two homers Mac would hit yesterday, but still managed to lose. The Braves travel home for their final series with the Mets tomorrow. Today, they have the day off.
Games to .500: 6
Games behind Philadelphia Phillies: 7.5
Games behind New York Mets: 18.5
NASCAR Update:
It took 175 races, but Jeff Burton is finally back in a NASCAR Nextel Cup victory lane after winning at Dover yesterday! Burton’s last win was in Phoenix in 2001. Since then, a lot has changed, like the name of the series. In 2001, it was Winston Cup, now it’s Nextel Cup. Along with the name change came a new points system, with the Chase for the Championship. Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth all won championships under the old system, while both Kurt Busch and Stewart have won under the new system. Rusty Wallace retired. Burton himself, has raced for two teams, Roush Racing and Richard Childress Racing. He has also seen himself go from tenth in points, when the chase began, to first.
Standings after Dover 400
1. Jeff Burton Leader
2. Jeff Gordon -6
3. Matt Kenseth -18
4. Denny Hamlin -18
5. Kevin Harvick -56
6. Mark Martin -75
7. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. -102
8. Jimmie Johnson -136
9. Kasey Kahne -182
10. Kyle Busch -224
Chase for 11th (points behind 11th)
11. Tony Stewart
12. Greg Biffle -217
13. Carl Edwards -242
14. Kurt Busch -443
15. Casey Mears -525
16. Clint Bowyer -549
17. Ryan Newman -561
18. Jamie McMurray -627
19. Brian Vickers -627
20. Elliot Sadler -628
New Jersey’s Finest
23. Martin Truex, Jr. -754
Juan Pablo Montoya has been released from his Formula One contract and could be in a Busch Series car for Chip Ganassi Racing as soon as Kansas next week. Montoya is also expected to test an ARCA car at Talladega this week.
Jimmie Johnson will race in the Race of Champions in Paris on December 16th. He will be joined by David Coulthard and Jensen Buttons of Formula One.
Giants Update:
Luckily, I missed a large portion of this game in transit from the Bennett’s to my house, but that does not mean it didn’t happen. The Giants started out strong getting an interception on the Seahawks opening play, but Eli Manning managed to give the ball right back to the Hawks and they made the Giants pay. By the end of the first quarter the Giants were down 21-0 and by the end of the first half, it was 35-3. The Giants staged a comeback in the second half, as they are known to do, but it was not enough, as they lost 30-42.
Random Quote: “We got out played and out coached. Write that down.” –Jeremy Shockey via foxports.com
Around Sports:
Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s quarterback, Chris Simms, underwent a spleenectomy following the Bucs' loss to the Carolina Panthers. Simms left the game at the end of the third quarter only to return in the fourth, leading his team on what would have been a game winning drive. The Bucs' defense allowed a Panthers field goal which won the game for them 26-24. Chris will be out for an unidentified amount of time and will be replaced by either Bruce Gradkowski, who replaced him for two plays during yesterday’s game or Luke McGown who has been out with a knee injury suffered during mini camp. Only because you’re from Jersey Chris, oh and your dad was the quarterback for the Giants, Get well!
Brett Favre became the 2nd player in NFL history to throw 400 touchdowns. His Packers team also won the game, beating the Detroit Lions, 31-24. The only other player to have 400 TDs is nutria system himself, Dan Marino who threw 420 during his Hall of Fame career.
Another piece to the Major League Baseball Postseason puzzle has been set, as the Detroit Tigers clinched a spot after yesterday’s 11-4 win over the Royals. Currently, the Tigers are a game and a half up on the Twins for the AL Central Division crown, but 7 up on the Chicago White Sox. The Twins currently lead the White Sox by 5 and a half games in the Wild Card race. This is the first postseason appearance for the Tigers since 1987.
Popo in my Crib News:
Cincinnati Bengal, Odell Thurman was arrested Monday on drunken driving charges. Thurman is already serving a four game suspension after violating the NFL substance abuse policy. Odell watch out, because the popo is on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Jackass: Number Two took the top spot at the box office, with over $28 million, proving there are still a lot of dumb people out there willing to pay to see morons injure themselves in all kinds of dumb ways. Fearless came in second bringing in $10.6 million followed by last weeks number one movie, Gridiron Gang, Flyboys, and Everyone’s Hero. Sean Penn’s latest, All the King’s Men came in 7th bringing in only $3.8 million. I’m pretty sure Sean wants to forget that movie more than his marriage to Madonna.
After his video shoot for “You Save Me,” Kenny Chesney says he does not want to be an actor like his pal, Tim McGraw. What a concept, a singer staying with music. If only Mariah Carey would have done that, then we wouldn’t have had to be subjected to Glitter.
Aaron Carter has split from his fiancée of one week, Kari Anne Peniche. Apparently, he realized he made a mistake. He was supposed to marry someone with more money than himself, so he would not have to go back to the trailer park to live with his mother.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Hal Sparks (37) and Scottie Pippen (41).
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Premiering tonight:
8-9 PM
7th Heaven (the CW) Why, oh why? Thank goodness ABC Family is going to be re-airing episodes of Everwood starting next week, although it doesn’t beat new Everwood episodes, Dawn!
9-10 PM
Heroes (NBC)
Runaway (the CW)
Braves Update:
For the first time since 1990, the Braves will not be going to the post season after an 8-9 loss to the Colorado Rockies. The Braves were able to get five runs in the first including a grand slam by Brian McCann, the first of two homers Mac would hit yesterday, but still managed to lose. The Braves travel home for their final series with the Mets tomorrow. Today, they have the day off.
Games to .500: 6
Games behind Philadelphia Phillies: 7.5
Games behind New York Mets: 18.5
NASCAR Update:
It took 175 races, but Jeff Burton is finally back in a NASCAR Nextel Cup victory lane after winning at Dover yesterday! Burton’s last win was in Phoenix in 2001. Since then, a lot has changed, like the name of the series. In 2001, it was Winston Cup, now it’s Nextel Cup. Along with the name change came a new points system, with the Chase for the Championship. Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth all won championships under the old system, while both Kurt Busch and Stewart have won under the new system. Rusty Wallace retired. Burton himself, has raced for two teams, Roush Racing and Richard Childress Racing. He has also seen himself go from tenth in points, when the chase began, to first.
Standings after Dover 400
1. Jeff Burton Leader
2. Jeff Gordon -6
3. Matt Kenseth -18
4. Denny Hamlin -18
5. Kevin Harvick -56
6. Mark Martin -75
7. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. -102
8. Jimmie Johnson -136
9. Kasey Kahne -182
10. Kyle Busch -224
Chase for 11th (points behind 11th)
11. Tony Stewart
12. Greg Biffle -217
13. Carl Edwards -242
14. Kurt Busch -443
15. Casey Mears -525
16. Clint Bowyer -549
17. Ryan Newman -561
18. Jamie McMurray -627
19. Brian Vickers -627
20. Elliot Sadler -628
New Jersey’s Finest
23. Martin Truex, Jr. -754
Juan Pablo Montoya has been released from his Formula One contract and could be in a Busch Series car for Chip Ganassi Racing as soon as Kansas next week. Montoya is also expected to test an ARCA car at Talladega this week.
Jimmie Johnson will race in the Race of Champions in Paris on December 16th. He will be joined by David Coulthard and Jensen Buttons of Formula One.
Giants Update:
Luckily, I missed a large portion of this game in transit from the Bennett’s to my house, but that does not mean it didn’t happen. The Giants started out strong getting an interception on the Seahawks opening play, but Eli Manning managed to give the ball right back to the Hawks and they made the Giants pay. By the end of the first quarter the Giants were down 21-0 and by the end of the first half, it was 35-3. The Giants staged a comeback in the second half, as they are known to do, but it was not enough, as they lost 30-42.
Random Quote: “We got out played and out coached. Write that down.” –Jeremy Shockey via foxports.com
Around Sports:
Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s quarterback, Chris Simms, underwent a spleenectomy following the Bucs' loss to the Carolina Panthers. Simms left the game at the end of the third quarter only to return in the fourth, leading his team on what would have been a game winning drive. The Bucs' defense allowed a Panthers field goal which won the game for them 26-24. Chris will be out for an unidentified amount of time and will be replaced by either Bruce Gradkowski, who replaced him for two plays during yesterday’s game or Luke McGown who has been out with a knee injury suffered during mini camp. Only because you’re from Jersey Chris, oh and your dad was the quarterback for the Giants, Get well!
Brett Favre became the 2nd player in NFL history to throw 400 touchdowns. His Packers team also won the game, beating the Detroit Lions, 31-24. The only other player to have 400 TDs is nutria system himself, Dan Marino who threw 420 during his Hall of Fame career.
Another piece to the Major League Baseball Postseason puzzle has been set, as the Detroit Tigers clinched a spot after yesterday’s 11-4 win over the Royals. Currently, the Tigers are a game and a half up on the Twins for the AL Central Division crown, but 7 up on the Chicago White Sox. The Twins currently lead the White Sox by 5 and a half games in the Wild Card race. This is the first postseason appearance for the Tigers since 1987.
Popo in my Crib News:
Cincinnati Bengal, Odell Thurman was arrested Monday on drunken driving charges. Thurman is already serving a four game suspension after violating the NFL substance abuse policy. Odell watch out, because the popo is on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Jackass: Number Two took the top spot at the box office, with over $28 million, proving there are still a lot of dumb people out there willing to pay to see morons injure themselves in all kinds of dumb ways. Fearless came in second bringing in $10.6 million followed by last weeks number one movie, Gridiron Gang, Flyboys, and Everyone’s Hero. Sean Penn’s latest, All the King’s Men came in 7th bringing in only $3.8 million. I’m pretty sure Sean wants to forget that movie more than his marriage to Madonna.
After his video shoot for “You Save Me,” Kenny Chesney says he does not want to be an actor like his pal, Tim McGraw. What a concept, a singer staying with music. If only Mariah Carey would have done that, then we wouldn’t have had to be subjected to Glitter.
Aaron Carter has split from his fiancée of one week, Kari Anne Peniche. Apparently, he realized he made a mistake. He was supposed to marry someone with more money than himself, so he would not have to go back to the trailer park to live with his mother.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Hal Sparks (37) and Scottie Pippen (41).
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Friday, September 22, 2006
September 22, 2006
Last night I planted my butt on the couch and never got up. I first watched Two-A-Days, a MTV reality show following five members of the Hoover High School football team. Then I watched a little bit of Grey’s Anatomy the recap special followed by The Office. *Spoilers* So, we finally got to see who Pam chose, and turns out, she chose herself. How Kelly Taylor of her. Jim moved to the Stamford branch. Is it just me, or is the guy in the desk in front of him from the Daily Show? We also found out Oscar is gay, although they alluded to that last year in the episode where they did spring cleaning. All and all, not the best episode, more of a set up episode, but like always, funnier than most of the stuff on TV. Then I watched Grey’s. *spoilers* Originally, next week’s episode was supposed to be this weeks but the network wanted an episode that cleaned up the cliff hanger better, which explains why it was so choppy and filled with flashbacks. I thought the final scene was incredible, when Izzie finally pulls herself off the floor and Cristina goes to see Burke. Those scenes are what make this show so special. But I have to admit, I really want Addison and Derek together and Meredith and McVet together, but that’s not going to happen :(
Premiering tonight:
8-9 PM
Ghost Whisperer (CBS)
WWE Smackdown (The CW)
9-10 PM
Close to Home (CBS)
Stargate:SG-1 (Sci Fi)
10-11 PM
Numb3rs (CBS)
Law & Order (NBC)
Premiering on Sunday:
8-9 PM
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC)
Amazing Race (CBS)
9-10 PM
Desperate Housewives (ABC)
Cold Case (CBS)
10-11 PM
Brothers & Sisters (ABC)
Without a Trace (CBS)
Also on tonight is Men in Trees on ABC at 9PM. I recommend anyone that hasn't watched it, to check it out. It's not ground breaking, but it's enjoyable. It has a Gilmore Girls feel in that the members of the town are important to the overall storyline. It's nice to see Anne Heche doing something different. I feel like this show really has potiental to grow and mature, but it needs viewers to continue it's run.
In theaters now:
Fearless
Jackass: Number two (Making it two too many)
Flyboys
All the King’s Men
The Science of Sleep
Braves Update:
Andruw Jones may not be contending for the NL MVP this year but he sure is making a case to be the Braves MVP. Jones knocked in four runs including a three run homerun in the sixth. That’s all the Braves need as John Smoltz allowed only 3 runs in seven innings allowing the Braves to beat the Rockies 6-3. The Braves continue their four game series with Colorado tonight at 8:05 on TS.
Games to .500: 3
Games behind Los Angeles Dodgers: 5
Games behind New York Mets: 17
Braves Notes: The Braves have exercised their option on John Smoltz’s contract for next year. He’ll earn $8 million, a relative bargain for a future Hall of Famer and 19 year veteran of the Braves organization.
NASCAR Update:
NASCAR is heading over to Dover this weekend, Martin Truex, Jr.’s home track, for the second race in the Chase for the Nextel Cup. The Monster Mile is self-cleaning, making it a dangerous track as accidents have a way of involving multiple cars.
Qualifying: 3PM Friday on Speed
Dover 400: 12:30PM Sunday on TNT
Bobby Hamilton, Jr. will once again be driving for Team Rensi Motorsports. Hamilton, Jr. has taken a two year hiatus from full time Busch Series racing in which he drove for PPI in the Nextel Cup Series last year and then filled in for his father, Bobby Hamilton in the Truck Series, as Bobby, Sr. battle cancer.
Giants Update:
It’s Hasselbeck Bowl this weekend as Matt Hasselbeck and the Seattle Seahawks take on Tim Hasselbeck and the Giants. Even though this might not have all the hype of Manning Bowl, it’s still an important game for the Giants who enter 1-1, tied for first in the NFC East.
Giants Notes: Sinorice Moss re-injured his thigh on Wednesday and will not play in Sunday’s game.
Random Quote: "I just caught a pass and I was going upfield and Richard Seymour's 340-pound body fell on my ankle from behind me, and I don't have eyes in the back of my head and I damn sure don't have a sixth sense. It's getting better."
-Jeremy Shockey on how he injured his ankle via nypost.com
Around Sports:
Another US basketball team lost in the semifinals of the World Basketball Championships today, but this time it was the woman. Talk about gender equality. I think we should just bask in the glow of the gold medals our boys won during the Olympic Qualifier for baseball.
Today’s edition of the Ten Spot on si.com maybe the greatest thing ever written by a Mets fan (gag)! It’s based on his hatred of the Yankees. This maybe one of the few things Mets and Braves fans have in common.
Marlins Manager, Joe Girardi will reportedly not be back with the team next year. Girardi is working with the lowest payroll in baseball, $14 million and is still only four games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the wild card spot. Girardi could receive $1.5 million from the Marlins he does not get a managing job next year.
Popo in my Crib News:
Former Enron CEO, Jeffrey Skilling was ticketed for public intoxication in Dallas earlier this month. Skilling was convicted on 19 counts of fraud, conspiracy, insider trading and lying in May. Watch out Jeff, because the popo is on your tail!
Lou Diamond Phillips is facing domestic battery charges stemming from an August 11th fight between himself and his live in love, Yvonne Boismier. Phillips allegedly dragged Ms. Boismier across the floor leading to cuts on both of her knees. If convicted, Phillips could spend a year in jail. Watch out Lou, because the popo is on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac will perform with Little Big Town in an upcoming episode of CMT Crossroads. The episode will be taped on October 5th in Nashville and will premiere of CMT on December 2nd.
Faith Hill’s new video for “Stealing Kisses” was filmed in suburban New Jersey. We’ll call this a snap shot of my life.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Scott Baio and Bonnie Hunt who both turn 45 today.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Premiering tonight:
8-9 PM
Ghost Whisperer (CBS)
WWE Smackdown (The CW)
9-10 PM
Close to Home (CBS)
Stargate:SG-1 (Sci Fi)
10-11 PM
Numb3rs (CBS)
Law & Order (NBC)
Premiering on Sunday:
8-9 PM
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC)
Amazing Race (CBS)
9-10 PM
Desperate Housewives (ABC)
Cold Case (CBS)
10-11 PM
Brothers & Sisters (ABC)
Without a Trace (CBS)
Also on tonight is Men in Trees on ABC at 9PM. I recommend anyone that hasn't watched it, to check it out. It's not ground breaking, but it's enjoyable. It has a Gilmore Girls feel in that the members of the town are important to the overall storyline. It's nice to see Anne Heche doing something different. I feel like this show really has potiental to grow and mature, but it needs viewers to continue it's run.
In theaters now:
Fearless
Jackass: Number two (Making it two too many)
Flyboys
All the King’s Men
The Science of Sleep
Braves Update:
Andruw Jones may not be contending for the NL MVP this year but he sure is making a case to be the Braves MVP. Jones knocked in four runs including a three run homerun in the sixth. That’s all the Braves need as John Smoltz allowed only 3 runs in seven innings allowing the Braves to beat the Rockies 6-3. The Braves continue their four game series with Colorado tonight at 8:05 on TS.
Games to .500: 3
Games behind Los Angeles Dodgers: 5
Games behind New York Mets: 17
Braves Notes: The Braves have exercised their option on John Smoltz’s contract for next year. He’ll earn $8 million, a relative bargain for a future Hall of Famer and 19 year veteran of the Braves organization.
NASCAR Update:
NASCAR is heading over to Dover this weekend, Martin Truex, Jr.’s home track, for the second race in the Chase for the Nextel Cup. The Monster Mile is self-cleaning, making it a dangerous track as accidents have a way of involving multiple cars.
Qualifying: 3PM Friday on Speed
Dover 400: 12:30PM Sunday on TNT
Bobby Hamilton, Jr. will once again be driving for Team Rensi Motorsports. Hamilton, Jr. has taken a two year hiatus from full time Busch Series racing in which he drove for PPI in the Nextel Cup Series last year and then filled in for his father, Bobby Hamilton in the Truck Series, as Bobby, Sr. battle cancer.
Giants Update:
It’s Hasselbeck Bowl this weekend as Matt Hasselbeck and the Seattle Seahawks take on Tim Hasselbeck and the Giants. Even though this might not have all the hype of Manning Bowl, it’s still an important game for the Giants who enter 1-1, tied for first in the NFC East.
Giants Notes: Sinorice Moss re-injured his thigh on Wednesday and will not play in Sunday’s game.
Random Quote: "I just caught a pass and I was going upfield and Richard Seymour's 340-pound body fell on my ankle from behind me, and I don't have eyes in the back of my head and I damn sure don't have a sixth sense. It's getting better."
-Jeremy Shockey on how he injured his ankle via nypost.com
Around Sports:
Another US basketball team lost in the semifinals of the World Basketball Championships today, but this time it was the woman. Talk about gender equality. I think we should just bask in the glow of the gold medals our boys won during the Olympic Qualifier for baseball.
Today’s edition of the Ten Spot on si.com maybe the greatest thing ever written by a Mets fan (gag)! It’s based on his hatred of the Yankees. This maybe one of the few things Mets and Braves fans have in common.
Marlins Manager, Joe Girardi will reportedly not be back with the team next year. Girardi is working with the lowest payroll in baseball, $14 million and is still only four games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the wild card spot. Girardi could receive $1.5 million from the Marlins he does not get a managing job next year.
Popo in my Crib News:
Former Enron CEO, Jeffrey Skilling was ticketed for public intoxication in Dallas earlier this month. Skilling was convicted on 19 counts of fraud, conspiracy, insider trading and lying in May. Watch out Jeff, because the popo is on your tail!
Lou Diamond Phillips is facing domestic battery charges stemming from an August 11th fight between himself and his live in love, Yvonne Boismier. Phillips allegedly dragged Ms. Boismier across the floor leading to cuts on both of her knees. If convicted, Phillips could spend a year in jail. Watch out Lou, because the popo is on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac will perform with Little Big Town in an upcoming episode of CMT Crossroads. The episode will be taped on October 5th in Nashville and will premiere of CMT on December 2nd.
Faith Hill’s new video for “Stealing Kisses” was filmed in suburban New Jersey. We’ll call this a snap shot of my life.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Scott Baio and Bonnie Hunt who both turn 45 today.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Thursday, September 21, 2006
September 21, 2006
Last night I got home late after an event, but I got home just in time to see Shanna Moakler get booted from Dancing with the Stars.
Premiering tonight:
Tonight, TV is bringing must see Thursday’s back. I can barely contain my excitement!
8-9PM
Grey’s Anatomy: Recap Special (ABC)
My Name is Earl (8-8:30) (NBC)
The Office (8:30-9) (NBC) So excited even though the New York Times gave away the answer to the cliffhanger. Thanks, like I really needed another reason not to read you!
9-10PM
Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
CSI (CBS)
10-11PM
Six Degrees (ABC)
Shark (CBS)
ER (NBC)
Braves Update:
The Braves where able to slap three homers including one each from Baby Braves, Brian McCann and Jeff Francoeur as well as one from veteran Andruw Jones. Andruw still doesn’t turn 30 until April 2007! Lance Cormier lasted 6 1/3 innings allowing only two earned runs closing out the Nationals series with a 7-3 win. The Braves have won 5 out of their last 7 games as they move onto Coors Field to take on the Colorado Rockies at 8:35PM on TBS.
Games to .500: 4
Games behind Los Angeles Dodgers/Philadelphia Phillies: 5
Games behind New York Mets: 18.5
Braves Notes: Chipper Jones injured his right foot and was forced to leave the game last night. Apparently those ugly necklaces are not working CJ…Bob Wickman will stay with the Braves for another year after signing a $6.5 million contract. Not bad for a guy with a beer gut the size of Texas. He has been able to complete 15 out of 16 save opportunities since joining the Braves in July!
NASCAR Update:
Boston Red Sox owner and President of Fenway Sports Group, John Henry is looking to expand his sports empire by entering into a discussion to buy a piece of Roush Racing. This is in the early stages and by no means a sure thing, but it would be a very interesting pairing!
Armando Fitz and Terry Bradshaw will sever ties after the 2006 Busch Series season. Citing time constrants, Bradshaw will leave his perch as team owner of FitzBradshaw Racing after five years in the Busch Series.
Giants Update:
Congratulations go out to Eli Manning for being named NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Because Peyton cannot stand to let his li’l bro get all the attention, the Colt’s QB picked up the AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors as well. Eli is the first Giant to receive this award since Kerry Collins did in week 16 during the 2002 season.
Around Sports:
Congratulations go out to Sam Hornish, Jr. who received the third quarter Driver of the Year honors. Hornish won the Indy 500 in May and then capped off the season by winning his 3rd IRL Championship. This is the second straight year that the winner of the Indy 500 has gone on to win the Championship. Dan Wheldon did it last year driving for Andretti Green Racing.
The Skankees clinched their 9th consecutive division title by losing to the Blue Jays last night. Oh yeah and the Red Sox lost too. You’ve got five more years to catch up to the Braves! If you do that, then I’ll congratulate you.
Random Quote: "When people write [bad things] about me, I don't know if it's [because] I'm good-looking, I'm biracial, I make the most money, I play on the most popular team...." or because I can’t get it done under pressure?
-Alex Rodriguez via si.com
Around the World:
Elkport, Iowa will soon be a thing of the past. After a 2004 flood that left some homes under 15 feet of water, Elkport has become a literal ghost town. 86 residents, in a town that has a population of 150, have been bought out by the government. Soon the general store, local elementary school and up to 27 homes will be erased. While the residents may be gone, the town still plans to meet during monthly city council meetings.
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Rebel Billionaire and Virgin Media founder, Richard Branson has pledged $3 billion over the next 10 years to combat global warming.
The Dixie Chicks will be featured on an upcoming episode of VH1’s Storytellers that was taped yesterday in Los Angeles.
Justin Timberlake has the number one album in the nation. FutureSex/LoveSounds sold 684,000 copies last week, making it Timberlake’s first number one album as a solo artist. John Mayer’s Continuum came in second followed by Beyonce who took a huge second week nose dive. After selling over 500,000 copies of her Bday CD during its debut week, Beyonce was only able to sell 162,000 last week. Bob Seger, Bob Dylan, Lionel Richie, Hinder, Danity Kane, The Mars Volta, and Nickelback round out the top 10.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Bill Murray (56), Faith Hill (39) and Luke Wilson (35).
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Premiering tonight:
Tonight, TV is bringing must see Thursday’s back. I can barely contain my excitement!
8-9PM
Grey’s Anatomy: Recap Special (ABC)
My Name is Earl (8-8:30) (NBC)
The Office (8:30-9) (NBC) So excited even though the New York Times gave away the answer to the cliffhanger. Thanks, like I really needed another reason not to read you!
9-10PM
Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
CSI (CBS)
10-11PM
Six Degrees (ABC)
Shark (CBS)
ER (NBC)
Braves Update:
The Braves where able to slap three homers including one each from Baby Braves, Brian McCann and Jeff Francoeur as well as one from veteran Andruw Jones. Andruw still doesn’t turn 30 until April 2007! Lance Cormier lasted 6 1/3 innings allowing only two earned runs closing out the Nationals series with a 7-3 win. The Braves have won 5 out of their last 7 games as they move onto Coors Field to take on the Colorado Rockies at 8:35PM on TBS.
Games to .500: 4
Games behind Los Angeles Dodgers/Philadelphia Phillies: 5
Games behind New York Mets: 18.5
Braves Notes: Chipper Jones injured his right foot and was forced to leave the game last night. Apparently those ugly necklaces are not working CJ…Bob Wickman will stay with the Braves for another year after signing a $6.5 million contract. Not bad for a guy with a beer gut the size of Texas. He has been able to complete 15 out of 16 save opportunities since joining the Braves in July!
NASCAR Update:
Boston Red Sox owner and President of Fenway Sports Group, John Henry is looking to expand his sports empire by entering into a discussion to buy a piece of Roush Racing. This is in the early stages and by no means a sure thing, but it would be a very interesting pairing!
Armando Fitz and Terry Bradshaw will sever ties after the 2006 Busch Series season. Citing time constrants, Bradshaw will leave his perch as team owner of FitzBradshaw Racing after five years in the Busch Series.
Giants Update:
Congratulations go out to Eli Manning for being named NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Because Peyton cannot stand to let his li’l bro get all the attention, the Colt’s QB picked up the AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors as well. Eli is the first Giant to receive this award since Kerry Collins did in week 16 during the 2002 season.
Around Sports:
Congratulations go out to Sam Hornish, Jr. who received the third quarter Driver of the Year honors. Hornish won the Indy 500 in May and then capped off the season by winning his 3rd IRL Championship. This is the second straight year that the winner of the Indy 500 has gone on to win the Championship. Dan Wheldon did it last year driving for Andretti Green Racing.
The Skankees clinched their 9th consecutive division title by losing to the Blue Jays last night. Oh yeah and the Red Sox lost too. You’ve got five more years to catch up to the Braves! If you do that, then I’ll congratulate you.
Random Quote: "When people write [bad things] about me, I don't know if it's [because] I'm good-looking, I'm biracial, I make the most money, I play on the most popular team...." or because I can’t get it done under pressure?
-Alex Rodriguez via si.com
Around the World:
Elkport, Iowa will soon be a thing of the past. After a 2004 flood that left some homes under 15 feet of water, Elkport has become a literal ghost town. 86 residents, in a town that has a population of 150, have been bought out by the government. Soon the general store, local elementary school and up to 27 homes will be erased. While the residents may be gone, the town still plans to meet during monthly city council meetings.
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Rebel Billionaire and Virgin Media founder, Richard Branson has pledged $3 billion over the next 10 years to combat global warming.
The Dixie Chicks will be featured on an upcoming episode of VH1’s Storytellers that was taped yesterday in Los Angeles.
Justin Timberlake has the number one album in the nation. FutureSex/LoveSounds sold 684,000 copies last week, making it Timberlake’s first number one album as a solo artist. John Mayer’s Continuum came in second followed by Beyonce who took a huge second week nose dive. After selling over 500,000 copies of her Bday CD during its debut week, Beyonce was only able to sell 162,000 last week. Bob Seger, Bob Dylan, Lionel Richie, Hinder, Danity Kane, The Mars Volta, and Nickelback round out the top 10.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Bill Murray (56), Faith Hill (39) and Luke Wilson (35).
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
September 20, 2006
Yesterday, I watched Oprah because former New Jersey Governor/Gay American, Jim McGreevy was on plugging his new book. The whole interview just showed what a self-loathing yet arrogant and unapologetic low life he is. He kept referring to God. PS Jimmy, I don’t think God’s going to forgive you, and not because your gay, because you sucked the well dry in New Jersey, only did favors for people that could give you something, and I’m not talking about Golen Cipel, while ignoring large sections of the people you were supposed to protect. During the whole interview he said how he let down his family and his wife, blah, blah, blah. How about your constituency? You made New Jersey, the entire state, look like a fool. You perpetuated the negative stereotypes people have about our state, and you almost stuck us with the tag line, New Jersey, we’ll grow on you! That is why I am so not forgiving you!
Also I watched Dancing with the Stars last night. Absolute highlight was when Shanna Moakler, former Miss USA, dancing to Kris Cross. Remember them, what a time warp on that. I totally agreed with the Judges on the Joey Lawrence scores but felt that they should have docked Mario Lopez more, he didn’t even do the correct dance steps and you gave him a 21? I thought Sara Evans is going to really have to step up her game if she hopes to stay, but I’m still voting for her, at least for the next few weeks, then I’ll vote for the team that actually danced the best!
Premiering tonight:
8-9PM
Jericho (CBS)
America’s Next Top Model (CW)
Biggest Loser (NBC)
9-10PM
Criminal Minds (CBS)
10-11PM
CSI: NY (CBS)
Kidnapped (NBC)
Braves Update:
Chucky James had an uncharacteristically poor start yesterday allowing five runs in 4 1/3 innings as the Braves went down to the Nationals, 9-2. The Braves tried to come back in the seventh after an Edgar Renteria double and a Brian McCann RBI single, but that was about all of the offensive steam the Braves had in them. Lance Cormier tries to help the Braves finish the series strong tonight in D.C. at 7:05 on FSN.
Games to .500: 5
Games behind Los Angeles Dodgers: 6
Games behind New York Mets: 19.5
Braves Notes: Chipper Jones returned to the lineup last night. This is the first time he has played since he aggravated his left oblique on September 3rd.
NASCAR Update:
With Kevin Harvick’s win in New Hampshire, Chevrolet has clinched another manufacturer’s championship in Nextel Cup. It was also Chevy’s 400th win in the premiere series of NASCAR.
Jeff Burton is pissed off. The normally even tempered Burton was upset with a report on Speed by Bob Dillner saying the 31 car driven by Jeff Burton and his teammate, Kevin Harvick in the 29 car were running special tire liners that allowed air to slowly get out of the tire. Burton said the information was false and should have never been reported. Looks like Burton is turning into Tony Stewart. I’d watch out if I were Dillner, we all remember what happened at Indy in 2002!
Speaking of Tony Stewart, the #20 car will be sporting a Six Flags paint scheme this weekend in Dover. This is to promote the partnership of Home Depot and Six Flags for Six Flags’ annual Fright Fest.
“Kurt Busch traded in his driver's suit for Phillies pinstripes yesterday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, where he took some cuts and shagged fly balls during batting practice before last night's Phils-Cubs game. Busch is a lifelong Cubs fan.”
-- Philadelphia Inquirer (thanks Howard)
Random Quote: “It is just that we were not speaking the same language.”
-Elliot Sadler on his relationship with RYR team (If you’ve ever heard Elliot speak, that’s a real possibility.)
via nascar.com
Separated at Birth:
In honor of Grey’s Anatomy’s premiere tomorrow night
Around the World:
A Florida man dived 50 feet into a river to retrieve a $20 bill that had fallen out of his hands and into the river below. Mark Giorgio was rescued by a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer. Giorgio suffered only minor cuts from the dive.
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Congratulations go out to Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams Paisley who are expecting their first child in February.
Julie Roberts, mentioned in my first post in the Listen to This Section is reportedly dating Carolina Panther Jason Kyle. I still do recommend picking up of a copy of either her debut Julie Roberts or her newest CD Men & Mascara.
This is a couple days old, but I wanted to mention that Taylor Hanson (or Tay as my friends called him in ninth grade) and his wife are expecting their third child. That’s right, third child. That’s kind of gross, we’re the same age and you’re having your third kid. Well, I guess if you want to have seven kids before you turn 30 you have to move quickly.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Also I watched Dancing with the Stars last night. Absolute highlight was when Shanna Moakler, former Miss USA, dancing to Kris Cross. Remember them, what a time warp on that. I totally agreed with the Judges on the Joey Lawrence scores but felt that they should have docked Mario Lopez more, he didn’t even do the correct dance steps and you gave him a 21? I thought Sara Evans is going to really have to step up her game if she hopes to stay, but I’m still voting for her, at least for the next few weeks, then I’ll vote for the team that actually danced the best!
Premiering tonight:
8-9PM
Jericho (CBS)
America’s Next Top Model (CW)
Biggest Loser (NBC)
9-10PM
Criminal Minds (CBS)
10-11PM
CSI: NY (CBS)
Kidnapped (NBC)
Braves Update:
Chucky James had an uncharacteristically poor start yesterday allowing five runs in 4 1/3 innings as the Braves went down to the Nationals, 9-2. The Braves tried to come back in the seventh after an Edgar Renteria double and a Brian McCann RBI single, but that was about all of the offensive steam the Braves had in them. Lance Cormier tries to help the Braves finish the series strong tonight in D.C. at 7:05 on FSN.
Games to .500: 5
Games behind Los Angeles Dodgers: 6
Games behind New York Mets: 19.5
Braves Notes: Chipper Jones returned to the lineup last night. This is the first time he has played since he aggravated his left oblique on September 3rd.
NASCAR Update:
With Kevin Harvick’s win in New Hampshire, Chevrolet has clinched another manufacturer’s championship in Nextel Cup. It was also Chevy’s 400th win in the premiere series of NASCAR.
Jeff Burton is pissed off. The normally even tempered Burton was upset with a report on Speed by Bob Dillner saying the 31 car driven by Jeff Burton and his teammate, Kevin Harvick in the 29 car were running special tire liners that allowed air to slowly get out of the tire. Burton said the information was false and should have never been reported. Looks like Burton is turning into Tony Stewart. I’d watch out if I were Dillner, we all remember what happened at Indy in 2002!
Speaking of Tony Stewart, the #20 car will be sporting a Six Flags paint scheme this weekend in Dover. This is to promote the partnership of Home Depot and Six Flags for Six Flags’ annual Fright Fest.
“Kurt Busch traded in his driver's suit for Phillies pinstripes yesterday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, where he took some cuts and shagged fly balls during batting practice before last night's Phils-Cubs game. Busch is a lifelong Cubs fan.”
-- Philadelphia Inquirer (thanks Howard)
Random Quote: “It is just that we were not speaking the same language.”
-Elliot Sadler on his relationship with RYR team (If you’ve ever heard Elliot speak, that’s a real possibility.)
via nascar.com
Separated at Birth:
In honor of Grey’s Anatomy’s premiere tomorrow night
Around the World:
A Florida man dived 50 feet into a river to retrieve a $20 bill that had fallen out of his hands and into the river below. Mark Giorgio was rescued by a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer. Giorgio suffered only minor cuts from the dive.
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Congratulations go out to Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams Paisley who are expecting their first child in February.
Julie Roberts, mentioned in my first post in the Listen to This Section is reportedly dating Carolina Panther Jason Kyle. I still do recommend picking up of a copy of either her debut Julie Roberts or her newest CD Men & Mascara.
This is a couple days old, but I wanted to mention that Taylor Hanson (or Tay as my friends called him in ninth grade) and his wife are expecting their third child. That’s right, third child. That’s kind of gross, we’re the same age and you’re having your third kid. Well, I guess if you want to have seven kids before you turn 30 you have to move quickly.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
September 19, 2006
Happy Tuesday everyone! Only one more week until Gilmore Girls season premiere!
Last night was the official start to the new TV season. Both How I Met Your Mother and Studio 60 premiered. I felt like HIMYM was more of a set up episode and hope that next weeks gets back into the groove of the show. Studio 60 was really awesome. I felt like the chemistry isn’t completely hitting on all cylinders, but that the writing is great, the acting was on par and I love Matthew Perry in this new role. He brings the sarcasm of Chandler, but with more of an edge. I really feel like this show can become as good as the West Wing, but I cannot make any true judgments until I see a few more episodes.
Premiering tonight:
8-9PM
NCIS (CBS)
9-10PM
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (NBC)
The Unit (CBS)
10-11PM
Boston Legal (ABC)
Law & Order: SVU (NBC)
Smith (CBS)
Braves Update:
Andruw Jones and Daryle Ward both connected on homeruns last night as the Braves defeated the Nationals 6-1. Kyle Davies pitched five solid innings allowing only one run. Kyle finally seems to be heading back to his competitive ways. The Braves take on the Nationals tonight at 7:05 on TS.
Games to .500: 4
Games behind San Diego Padres: 5.5
Games behind New York Mets: 18.5
Braves notes: With last night’s homerun, Andruw Jones moves past Hank Aaron to sole possession of 3rd place on the Braves all time homerun list. Congrats Andruw!
NASCAR Update:
Kevin Harvick and the rest of the 29 bunch established themselves as the team to beat in the Chase for the Nextel Cup picking up their second straight win in Loudon on Sunday. Harvick also lead the most laps picking up an additional five bonus points. The top ten was littered with Chase contenders including Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Jeff Burton and Matt Kenseth. Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. finished just outside the top ten with an 11th place and 13th place finish. But it wasn’t all sunny for the Chasers, Hendrick Motorsports teammates, Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch finished 39th and 38th after slapping the wall during the race. Tony Stewart seems to have the eleventh spot all locked up after capturing second place. (Let’s see if he actually shows up in New York to pick up his 11th place trophy or if he pulls a Gordon and watches it on TV from his beach side bungalow in Fiji.) Dave Blaney picked up his second straight top ten with a ninth place finish. Maybe Bill Davis Racing isn’t as far behind as I thought, or maybe they just have one good racecar that worked at both Richmond and New Hampshire.
Standings after Loudon:
Kevin Harvick Leader
Denny Hamlin -35
Matt Kenseth -41
Jeff Gordon -50
Jeff Burton -64
Mark Martin -75
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. -81
Kasey Kahne -110
Jimmie Johnson -139
Kyle Busch -146
Race for 11th Place (behind 11th)
Tony Stewart ---
Greg Biffle -313
Carl Edwards -353
Kurt Busch -539
Casey Mears -558
Ryan Newman -593
Clint Bowyer -627
Brian Vickers -639
Jamie McMurray -675
Elliot Sadler -684
New Jersey’s Finest
23. Martin Truex, Jr. -840
Giants Update:
The Giants are amazing and they proved it on Sunday. The Giants faced a 17 point deficit going into the fourth quarter but were able to tie it up with 7 seconds remaining off of a Jay Feely field goal. In OT, Eli Manning was able to connect on a 31 yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress as the Big Blue defeated their NFC east rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles 30-24. The Giants are now tied with the Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys for first in the NFC East. The Giants take on the reigning NFC champs, the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle on Sunday.
Around Sports:
The Jaguars defeated the Steelers 9-0 in Big Ben’s return. Maybe Ben should have taken an extra week off to make sure he was back to normal.
You can bid on an apology ball from Pete Rose. While Rose never wanted the balls to be sold, he did admit to signing them. Approximately 30 balls with “I’m sorry I bet on baseball” and Pete’s John Hancock on them will be auctioned off in April. That teaches Rose to sign any baseballs for free!
Popo in my Crib News:
Willie Nelson was caught possessing marijuana and hallucinogenic mushrooms after his tour bus was pulled over near Breaux Bridge, LA yesterday. Nelson and four of his tour band mates are facing misdemeanor charges. Willie watch out, because the popo is on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Aaron Carter is engaged to playmate girlfriend Kari Anne Peniche. Supposedly, the two have been dating for one whole week. Peniche has also dated Carter’s older brother and former Backstreet Boy, Nick. I wonder if this will make into their new reality show, House of Carters?
Kenny Chesney will be all over your tube this week. He’ll appear on Regis and Kelly tomorrow, September 20th as well as tape episodes of Best Damn Sports Show Period and Quite Frankly. He’ll also be on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thursday. This is all to promote his new CD, Live: Live Those Songs Again which came out today.
George Strait knows a great song when he hears one. He already released a compilation CD featuring 51 of his number one songs and now he has a new one to add to the list. “Give it Away,” from his forth coming record, It Just Comes Natural, hit the top of the charts this week. This is his 53rd number one record. It’s been a great month for him with this number one record and being inducted into the CMA Hall of Fame!
Congratulations go out to Bradley Cooper. The Alias star has gotten engaged to Spin City alum Jennifer Esposito. The two plan to marry in December in the South of France.
Happy Birthday Wishes go out to former SNL cast members Jimmy Fallon and Cheri Oteri.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Last night was the official start to the new TV season. Both How I Met Your Mother and Studio 60 premiered. I felt like HIMYM was more of a set up episode and hope that next weeks gets back into the groove of the show. Studio 60 was really awesome. I felt like the chemistry isn’t completely hitting on all cylinders, but that the writing is great, the acting was on par and I love Matthew Perry in this new role. He brings the sarcasm of Chandler, but with more of an edge. I really feel like this show can become as good as the West Wing, but I cannot make any true judgments until I see a few more episodes.
Premiering tonight:
8-9PM
NCIS (CBS)
9-10PM
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (NBC)
The Unit (CBS)
10-11PM
Boston Legal (ABC)
Law & Order: SVU (NBC)
Smith (CBS)
Braves Update:
Andruw Jones and Daryle Ward both connected on homeruns last night as the Braves defeated the Nationals 6-1. Kyle Davies pitched five solid innings allowing only one run. Kyle finally seems to be heading back to his competitive ways. The Braves take on the Nationals tonight at 7:05 on TS.
Games to .500: 4
Games behind San Diego Padres: 5.5
Games behind New York Mets: 18.5
Braves notes: With last night’s homerun, Andruw Jones moves past Hank Aaron to sole possession of 3rd place on the Braves all time homerun list. Congrats Andruw!
NASCAR Update:
Kevin Harvick and the rest of the 29 bunch established themselves as the team to beat in the Chase for the Nextel Cup picking up their second straight win in Loudon on Sunday. Harvick also lead the most laps picking up an additional five bonus points. The top ten was littered with Chase contenders including Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Jeff Burton and Matt Kenseth. Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. finished just outside the top ten with an 11th place and 13th place finish. But it wasn’t all sunny for the Chasers, Hendrick Motorsports teammates, Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch finished 39th and 38th after slapping the wall during the race. Tony Stewart seems to have the eleventh spot all locked up after capturing second place. (Let’s see if he actually shows up in New York to pick up his 11th place trophy or if he pulls a Gordon and watches it on TV from his beach side bungalow in Fiji.) Dave Blaney picked up his second straight top ten with a ninth place finish. Maybe Bill Davis Racing isn’t as far behind as I thought, or maybe they just have one good racecar that worked at both Richmond and New Hampshire.
Standings after Loudon:
Kevin Harvick Leader
Denny Hamlin -35
Matt Kenseth -41
Jeff Gordon -50
Jeff Burton -64
Mark Martin -75
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. -81
Kasey Kahne -110
Jimmie Johnson -139
Kyle Busch -146
Race for 11th Place (behind 11th)
Tony Stewart ---
Greg Biffle -313
Carl Edwards -353
Kurt Busch -539
Casey Mears -558
Ryan Newman -593
Clint Bowyer -627
Brian Vickers -639
Jamie McMurray -675
Elliot Sadler -684
New Jersey’s Finest
23. Martin Truex, Jr. -840
Giants Update:
The Giants are amazing and they proved it on Sunday. The Giants faced a 17 point deficit going into the fourth quarter but were able to tie it up with 7 seconds remaining off of a Jay Feely field goal. In OT, Eli Manning was able to connect on a 31 yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress as the Big Blue defeated their NFC east rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles 30-24. The Giants are now tied with the Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys for first in the NFC East. The Giants take on the reigning NFC champs, the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle on Sunday.
Around Sports:
The Jaguars defeated the Steelers 9-0 in Big Ben’s return. Maybe Ben should have taken an extra week off to make sure he was back to normal.
You can bid on an apology ball from Pete Rose. While Rose never wanted the balls to be sold, he did admit to signing them. Approximately 30 balls with “I’m sorry I bet on baseball” and Pete’s John Hancock on them will be auctioned off in April. That teaches Rose to sign any baseballs for free!
Popo in my Crib News:
Willie Nelson was caught possessing marijuana and hallucinogenic mushrooms after his tour bus was pulled over near Breaux Bridge, LA yesterday. Nelson and four of his tour band mates are facing misdemeanor charges. Willie watch out, because the popo is on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Aaron Carter is engaged to playmate girlfriend Kari Anne Peniche. Supposedly, the two have been dating for one whole week. Peniche has also dated Carter’s older brother and former Backstreet Boy, Nick. I wonder if this will make into their new reality show, House of Carters?
Kenny Chesney will be all over your tube this week. He’ll appear on Regis and Kelly tomorrow, September 20th as well as tape episodes of Best Damn Sports Show Period and Quite Frankly. He’ll also be on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thursday. This is all to promote his new CD, Live: Live Those Songs Again which came out today.
George Strait knows a great song when he hears one. He already released a compilation CD featuring 51 of his number one songs and now he has a new one to add to the list. “Give it Away,” from his forth coming record, It Just Comes Natural, hit the top of the charts this week. This is his 53rd number one record. It’s been a great month for him with this number one record and being inducted into the CMA Hall of Fame!
Congratulations go out to Bradley Cooper. The Alias star has gotten engaged to Spin City alum Jennifer Esposito. The two plan to marry in December in the South of France.
Happy Birthday Wishes go out to former SNL cast members Jimmy Fallon and Cheri Oteri.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Friday, September 15, 2006
September 15, 2006
TGIF, seriously, it seems like this has been an incredibly long week. Of course it hasn’t, the length of a week doesn’t change, but I’m super tired and just ready for the weekend!
New in the Theaters:
Everyone’s Hero
The Black Dahlia (not getting great reviews, actually I read that Brian DePalma basically ruined a great book, but I’m in the middle of the book so I can’t comment, but so far so good.)
The Last Kiss (receiving mixed reviews, but it’s Zach Braff, Rachel Bilson and Jacinda Barrett, so I’m probably going to have to go see it!)
Gridiron Gang (starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Someone’s trying to be taken serious as an actor! The truth is Dwayne, starring in movies that don’t suck is the only way to be taken seriously as an actor.)
Confetti (the only “fresh” movie ranked on rottentomatoes.com this week)
Braves Update:
Martin Prado hit his first homerun yesterday allowing the Braves to top the Phillies 4-1. Chuck James threw another gem of a game increasing his record to 10-3, take that Cole Hammels! The Braves take on the Marlins tonight at 7:35 on TS.
Games to .500: 6
Games behind San Diego Padres: 6.5
Games behind New York Mets: 20.5
NASCAR Update:
This weekend the Chase finally begins as the Cup Series races in New Hampshire.
Qualifying for the Sylvania 300: 3PM on Speed
Sylvania 300: 12:30PM on TNT
Jeremy Mayfield will race in the Smith’s Las Vegas 350 in the Craftsman Truck Series next Saturday. This is the first race held at the newly banked 1.5 mile speedway. This allows Mayfield to get a leg up on the Cup competition next year, because driving from Bill Davis Racing, well he’ll need any help he can get!
Random Quote:
"There's a cooler of beer being delivered to pit at the end of the race. I don't want you guys getting into that until we're done. I wanna have a cold Bud with y'all no matter what happens. We've had a great season so far. And make sure we gotta back-up cooler I'm sure the first one will go fast." -Dale Jr. to his crew during the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 via foxsports.com
(Sorry it's from last week, but I never got a chance to post it and I thought it was funny!)
Giants Update:
The Giants take on divisional rival, the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in Philadelphia. Oh, and this is only the second game of a grueling 6 game schedule for the Giants. If Big Blue has any hope of making the playoffs they are going to have to win and win often!
Want to know what Jeremy Shockey's thinking? Head over to nypost.com and go to the sports section. Shockey will write a new article every Friday. This weeks was very entertaining, and informative of course!
Popo in the crib news:
Duane “Dog” Chapman, star of the reality show, “Dog the Bounty Hunter” was arrested on charges stemming from a 2003 illegal capture in Mexico. Dog watch out, because the popo is on your tail!
Around the World:
In for your health news, E coli have been found in bagged spinach. You cannot wash the deadly bacteria off the spinach nor can you kill it by heat. Well you can, but you wouldn’t want to eat the spinach afterwards, or was it that you might burn your house down? I wasn’t completely paying attention to GMA this morning. It was early, so sue me. Well actually retract that last statement; you would just perpetuate all of those stupid law suits like suing McDonald’s because you spilt hot coffee on yourself. I call that survival of the fittest people, and sometimes the dumb ones just don’t make it through!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
The feud between Elton John and George Michael is over. Thank goodness! It was so hard choosing sides on that one. I had to wear my team Elton shirt on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday while I wore my team George shirt on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and then wore my Eli Manning shirt on Sunday. Although, I think I might keep that Manning shirt tradition going.
People Magazine released its annual best and worst dressed list. Among the best dressed are Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson. As a cop out, People no longer prints a list of worst dressed, just a pictures of stars in not so hot outfits. Hey People, that’s what gofugyourself.com is for. At least they dish out pictures of celebs and almost celebs in terrible outfits with a side of wit!
Alicia Silverstone has signed on to co-star in “The Singles Table,” about five people who meet at the singles table at a wedding. Silverstone will play Georgia. “The Singles Table” is scheduled to air as a midseason replacement for NBC.
Keith Urban’s new album scheduled for release on November 7th has a title! It will be called Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing. Didn’t you just get married, where’s the pain coming from? The CD features his hot new single, “Once in a Lifetime.”
Vince Gill’s new four disc box set will be released on October 17th. All four discs feature new music from Gill and are separated by genre including traditional country and bluegrass.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Prince Harry who turns 22. I always had a crush on you even though you’re a year younger!
If you've got time check out some previous posts, I added my US Open pictures and pictures from when the tree fell down.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
New in the Theaters:
Everyone’s Hero
The Black Dahlia (not getting great reviews, actually I read that Brian DePalma basically ruined a great book, but I’m in the middle of the book so I can’t comment, but so far so good.)
The Last Kiss (receiving mixed reviews, but it’s Zach Braff, Rachel Bilson and Jacinda Barrett, so I’m probably going to have to go see it!)
Gridiron Gang (starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Someone’s trying to be taken serious as an actor! The truth is Dwayne, starring in movies that don’t suck is the only way to be taken seriously as an actor.)
Confetti (the only “fresh” movie ranked on rottentomatoes.com this week)
Braves Update:
Martin Prado hit his first homerun yesterday allowing the Braves to top the Phillies 4-1. Chuck James threw another gem of a game increasing his record to 10-3, take that Cole Hammels! The Braves take on the Marlins tonight at 7:35 on TS.
Games to .500: 6
Games behind San Diego Padres: 6.5
Games behind New York Mets: 20.5
NASCAR Update:
This weekend the Chase finally begins as the Cup Series races in New Hampshire.
Qualifying for the Sylvania 300: 3PM on Speed
Sylvania 300: 12:30PM on TNT
Jeremy Mayfield will race in the Smith’s Las Vegas 350 in the Craftsman Truck Series next Saturday. This is the first race held at the newly banked 1.5 mile speedway. This allows Mayfield to get a leg up on the Cup competition next year, because driving from Bill Davis Racing, well he’ll need any help he can get!
Random Quote:
"There's a cooler of beer being delivered to pit at the end of the race. I don't want you guys getting into that until we're done. I wanna have a cold Bud with y'all no matter what happens. We've had a great season so far. And make sure we gotta back-up cooler I'm sure the first one will go fast." -Dale Jr. to his crew during the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 via foxsports.com
(Sorry it's from last week, but I never got a chance to post it and I thought it was funny!)
Giants Update:
The Giants take on divisional rival, the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in Philadelphia. Oh, and this is only the second game of a grueling 6 game schedule for the Giants. If Big Blue has any hope of making the playoffs they are going to have to win and win often!
Want to know what Jeremy Shockey's thinking? Head over to nypost.com and go to the sports section. Shockey will write a new article every Friday. This weeks was very entertaining, and informative of course!
Popo in the crib news:
Duane “Dog” Chapman, star of the reality show, “Dog the Bounty Hunter” was arrested on charges stemming from a 2003 illegal capture in Mexico. Dog watch out, because the popo is on your tail!
Around the World:
In for your health news, E coli have been found in bagged spinach. You cannot wash the deadly bacteria off the spinach nor can you kill it by heat. Well you can, but you wouldn’t want to eat the spinach afterwards, or was it that you might burn your house down? I wasn’t completely paying attention to GMA this morning. It was early, so sue me. Well actually retract that last statement; you would just perpetuate all of those stupid law suits like suing McDonald’s because you spilt hot coffee on yourself. I call that survival of the fittest people, and sometimes the dumb ones just don’t make it through!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
The feud between Elton John and George Michael is over. Thank goodness! It was so hard choosing sides on that one. I had to wear my team Elton shirt on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday while I wore my team George shirt on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and then wore my Eli Manning shirt on Sunday. Although, I think I might keep that Manning shirt tradition going.
People Magazine released its annual best and worst dressed list. Among the best dressed are Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson. As a cop out, People no longer prints a list of worst dressed, just a pictures of stars in not so hot outfits. Hey People, that’s what gofugyourself.com is for. At least they dish out pictures of celebs and almost celebs in terrible outfits with a side of wit!
Alicia Silverstone has signed on to co-star in “The Singles Table,” about five people who meet at the singles table at a wedding. Silverstone will play Georgia. “The Singles Table” is scheduled to air as a midseason replacement for NBC.
Keith Urban’s new album scheduled for release on November 7th has a title! It will be called Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing. Didn’t you just get married, where’s the pain coming from? The CD features his hot new single, “Once in a Lifetime.”
Vince Gill’s new four disc box set will be released on October 17th. All four discs feature new music from Gill and are separated by genre including traditional country and bluegrass.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Prince Harry who turns 22. I always had a crush on you even though you’re a year younger!
If you've got time check out some previous posts, I added my US Open pictures and pictures from when the tree fell down.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Thursday, September 14, 2006
September 14, 2006
I’m back!! I took a little break from the blogging world and everything fell a part.
The Braves were officially eliminated, meaning they will not win their 15th straight divisional title. It was amazing while it lasted boys, now JS get me some pitching, and throw in a solid leadoff batter while you’re at it! (PS I heard that Tom Glavine was not opposed to coming back to Atlanta, so work on that John!)
The top ten was set for the Chase for the Nextel Cup, but one big name was left out, Tony Stewart. Can’t we just take Kyle Busch out because he should have missed a race for his childish behavior earlier in the season? No, well then fine. But I’m so routing against him during the final 10, and totally routing for Dale Earnhardt, Jr., with my dark horse being one Jeff Burton! Actually, if he just wins a race during the final 10 I’ll call it a day.
The Giants were defeated by the Colts in a rather exciting game on Sunday. I say it totally lived up to the hype. I was wondering when they were just going to insert Archie Manning into the corner of the screen because they panned to him after almost every play. I was impressed with the Giants level of play. They have a super hard schedule in front of them beginning with Philly this weekend. Let’s Go Big Blue!
Us with the bleacher creatures
So Last night, I went to Yankee Stadium to watch the Yanks beat the Devil Rays. :( Rocco Baldelli, mentioned last month in a separated at birth with Kasey Kahne, did hit a leadoff homerun, so not all was lost.
Rocco Baldelli during his homerun at bat
I learned a few valuable lessons while I was there that I’d like to share with you. (Thanks Rachel for a few of these gems!):
1. The bleachers is an alcohol free area (knew that) so Stan’s across the street is the perfect place to liquor yourself up beforehand, but it’s going to cost you…$6 for a Bud Light (your welcome Dale, Jr.). Oh, and Katie mentioned to me that they do not sell wine there, so be prepared. Who gets wine at a bar across from Yankee Stadium? I think you’ll have to bring your own next time, lady over 45. PS you shouldn’t be at Stan’s in the first place if you’re over 30.
2. You cannot bring lotion into Yankee Stadium, or backpacks, or bottles (because it’s the Bronx and they can be used as weapons). Best to save said bottles for after the game when you have to venture through the Bronx to get to your car.
3. They do not sell French Fries in the bleachers section. So stop by Mickey D’s beforehand and pick some up!
4. If you yell a players name loud enough in the top of the first, they will turn around and wave. Bobby, Bobby, Bobby!
Bobby Abreu
5. Boston Red Sox suck and the Mets are not too far behind!
6. Thanks to the kind people behind me I learned many new stereotypes about Cubans and Dominicans. Apparently, the Cubans do not swim to Miami; they get on a tire and float to Miami. Good to know.
7. Whites do not age well. Don’t completely agree with it, as my mom and grandmother look 15 years younger than they actually are, and well I look like I’m about 17 and I’m so not!
8. Joe Mauer (my non-Braves AL crush) will not win the MVP but might win the batting title. The group behind me was not able to come to agreement on the batting title. But they all agreed that Derek Jeter deserved the MVP and the batting title and a World Series Ring. (So don’t agree with the last two!)
9. Apparently, people from Hoboken are short. I don’t know if Eli Manning or Kanye West would agree, but maybe Frank Sinatra would.
10. If you are in the bleachers, you cannot do the wave. The bleachers are above such childish things. But not completely above making fun of anyone in a Big Papi shirt or a Mets hat.
11. The other words to the YMCA.
12. If you yell at people to get up and sing the other words to the YMCA you will be escorted out of Yankee Stadium.
13. You cannot say “gay” but you can use all the four letter descriptive words you can think of while inside Yankee Stadium.
14. When bringing kids to the bleachers, it’s best to use earmuffs. (Think Vince Vaughn in Old School)
15. Box seats suck!
The view from our seats at Shea Stadium
On Sunday, I headed down to good old Shea Stadium where the Mets lost to the Dodgers (thank goodness!) and learned a few things there as well:
1) Check the hot dog buns for mold.
2) Nathans French fries are just as amazing in the stadium as at home.
3) Straws are located in the nifty straw holder that looks like a large cup.
4) Keith Hernandez used to be skinny.
5) You can’t move up to another section. (Well, it works at MSG and Continental!)
6) It’s best to get off the field when there is a 9/11 tribute going on, David Wright!
David Wright and Co being asked to leave the field
9/11 Tribute
7) Everything has an extra “W” even when it doesn’t make sense.
8) Bring your own soap as not all bathrooms have soap in the soap dispensers. Actually, maybe you should just bring a large bottle of purell because if you can’t use soap to wash your hands, everything you touch has been touched by the unclean hands of people after using the bathroom.
9) The airplanes are supposed to fly that close to the Stadium.
10) There is no such thing as an express 7 train on the weekends!
Random Quote:"Things Never Before Said By a NASCAR Driver"
10. Kasey Kahne: "Anyone know how to drive a stick?"
9. Jeff Gordon: "Does this gas taste funny to you?"
8. Jeff Burton: "I don't care much for country music or beer."
7. Mark Martin: "Switch the 'R' and the 'C' in 'racing' and you get 'caring.'"
6. Dale Earnhardt Jr.: "Wow, Letterman looks so young in person."
5. Denny Hamlin: "You're looking at a guy who can drive 500 miles without taking a leak."
4. Kyle Busch: "A truly great driver doesn't mind asking for directions, am I right, ladies?"
3. Kevin Harvick: "It would be nice if the guys in the pits occasionally surprised me with a piece of carrot cake or something."
2. Jimmie Johnson: "The Nextel Cup is great, but what I'm really excited for is the Late Show Ventriloquist Week."
1. Matt Kenseth: "If you think I'm fast in my car, you should see me in the bedroom."
(The Top Ten Drivers on Letterman via nascar.com)
Tomorrow, the blog will go back to normal.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
The Braves were officially eliminated, meaning they will not win their 15th straight divisional title. It was amazing while it lasted boys, now JS get me some pitching, and throw in a solid leadoff batter while you’re at it! (PS I heard that Tom Glavine was not opposed to coming back to Atlanta, so work on that John!)
The top ten was set for the Chase for the Nextel Cup, but one big name was left out, Tony Stewart. Can’t we just take Kyle Busch out because he should have missed a race for his childish behavior earlier in the season? No, well then fine. But I’m so routing against him during the final 10, and totally routing for Dale Earnhardt, Jr., with my dark horse being one Jeff Burton! Actually, if he just wins a race during the final 10 I’ll call it a day.
The Giants were defeated by the Colts in a rather exciting game on Sunday. I say it totally lived up to the hype. I was wondering when they were just going to insert Archie Manning into the corner of the screen because they panned to him after almost every play. I was impressed with the Giants level of play. They have a super hard schedule in front of them beginning with Philly this weekend. Let’s Go Big Blue!
Us with the bleacher creatures
So Last night, I went to Yankee Stadium to watch the Yanks beat the Devil Rays. :( Rocco Baldelli, mentioned last month in a separated at birth with Kasey Kahne, did hit a leadoff homerun, so not all was lost.
Rocco Baldelli during his homerun at bat
I learned a few valuable lessons while I was there that I’d like to share with you. (Thanks Rachel for a few of these gems!):
1. The bleachers is an alcohol free area (knew that) so Stan’s across the street is the perfect place to liquor yourself up beforehand, but it’s going to cost you…$6 for a Bud Light (your welcome Dale, Jr.). Oh, and Katie mentioned to me that they do not sell wine there, so be prepared. Who gets wine at a bar across from Yankee Stadium? I think you’ll have to bring your own next time, lady over 45. PS you shouldn’t be at Stan’s in the first place if you’re over 30.
2. You cannot bring lotion into Yankee Stadium, or backpacks, or bottles (because it’s the Bronx and they can be used as weapons). Best to save said bottles for after the game when you have to venture through the Bronx to get to your car.
3. They do not sell French Fries in the bleachers section. So stop by Mickey D’s beforehand and pick some up!
4. If you yell a players name loud enough in the top of the first, they will turn around and wave. Bobby, Bobby, Bobby!
Bobby Abreu
5. Boston Red Sox suck and the Mets are not too far behind!
6. Thanks to the kind people behind me I learned many new stereotypes about Cubans and Dominicans. Apparently, the Cubans do not swim to Miami; they get on a tire and float to Miami. Good to know.
7. Whites do not age well. Don’t completely agree with it, as my mom and grandmother look 15 years younger than they actually are, and well I look like I’m about 17 and I’m so not!
8. Joe Mauer (my non-Braves AL crush) will not win the MVP but might win the batting title. The group behind me was not able to come to agreement on the batting title. But they all agreed that Derek Jeter deserved the MVP and the batting title and a World Series Ring. (So don’t agree with the last two!)
9. Apparently, people from Hoboken are short. I don’t know if Eli Manning or Kanye West would agree, but maybe Frank Sinatra would.
10. If you are in the bleachers, you cannot do the wave. The bleachers are above such childish things. But not completely above making fun of anyone in a Big Papi shirt or a Mets hat.
11. The other words to the YMCA.
12. If you yell at people to get up and sing the other words to the YMCA you will be escorted out of Yankee Stadium.
13. You cannot say “gay” but you can use all the four letter descriptive words you can think of while inside Yankee Stadium.
14. When bringing kids to the bleachers, it’s best to use earmuffs. (Think Vince Vaughn in Old School)
15. Box seats suck!
The view from our seats at Shea Stadium
On Sunday, I headed down to good old Shea Stadium where the Mets lost to the Dodgers (thank goodness!) and learned a few things there as well:
1) Check the hot dog buns for mold.
2) Nathans French fries are just as amazing in the stadium as at home.
3) Straws are located in the nifty straw holder that looks like a large cup.
4) Keith Hernandez used to be skinny.
5) You can’t move up to another section. (Well, it works at MSG and Continental!)
6) It’s best to get off the field when there is a 9/11 tribute going on, David Wright!
David Wright and Co being asked to leave the field
9/11 Tribute
7) Everything has an extra “W” even when it doesn’t make sense.
8) Bring your own soap as not all bathrooms have soap in the soap dispensers. Actually, maybe you should just bring a large bottle of purell because if you can’t use soap to wash your hands, everything you touch has been touched by the unclean hands of people after using the bathroom.
9) The airplanes are supposed to fly that close to the Stadium.
10) There is no such thing as an express 7 train on the weekends!
Random Quote:"Things Never Before Said By a NASCAR Driver"
10. Kasey Kahne: "Anyone know how to drive a stick?"
9. Jeff Gordon: "Does this gas taste funny to you?"
8. Jeff Burton: "I don't care much for country music or beer."
7. Mark Martin: "Switch the 'R' and the 'C' in 'racing' and you get 'caring.'"
6. Dale Earnhardt Jr.: "Wow, Letterman looks so young in person."
5. Denny Hamlin: "You're looking at a guy who can drive 500 miles without taking a leak."
4. Kyle Busch: "A truly great driver doesn't mind asking for directions, am I right, ladies?"
3. Kevin Harvick: "It would be nice if the guys in the pits occasionally surprised me with a piece of carrot cake or something."
2. Jimmie Johnson: "The Nextel Cup is great, but what I'm really excited for is the Late Show Ventriloquist Week."
1. Matt Kenseth: "If you think I'm fast in my car, you should see me in the bedroom."
(The Top Ten Drivers on Letterman via nascar.com)
Tomorrow, the blog will go back to normal.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Thursday, September 07, 2006
September 7, 2006
Sorry, I have been super busy today so I'm going to have to keep it short!
Braves Update:
Brian McCann's homerun in the first game of a doubleheader, was the only offense the Braves could muster as they lost the first game 4-1 and the second game 8-0 to the Mets. Good thing I didn't schelp out to Shea yesterday! The Braves have the day off, which, after playing three doubleheaders in five days, is well deserved! The Braves head home to play a series against the Cubs.
Games to .500: 7
Games behind San Diego Padres: 7
Games behind New York Mets: 20.5
Around Sports:
Marlins Rookie, Anibal Sanchez, threw a no-hitter against the Arizona Diamondbacks, as the Marlins won 2-0. The last rookie to throw a no-hitter was Bud Smith for the Cardinals on September 3, 2001.
Rafael Nadal, the number 2 seeded player at the U.S. Open was upset by 54th ranked Mikhail youzhiny of Russia. Nadal lost in four sets, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6, 6-1.
Popo in my crib news:
The Lions defensive line assistant coach, Joe Cullen was pulled over twice in two weeks by police. The first time was for driving nude, (how Matthew McConaughey of you) and the second time for suspicion of drunken driving. Watch out Joe, because the popo are on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's Soul II Soul 2 is the top grossing country tour of the year. It has even surpassed Madonna for the top grossing tour in all genres, but might end up second behind the Rolling Stones, depending on how their tour goes this fall.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Devon Sawa, pronounced like the milk is Sawa. He turns 28 today.
Random Quote: “Sara Evans will be the first country star to appear on the ABC series Dancing With the Stars, where she will hoof it up against such glittering luminaries as Shanna Moakler, Willa Ford and Monique Coleman.” Huh? (From a gactv.com article)
It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Braves Update:
Brian McCann's homerun in the first game of a doubleheader, was the only offense the Braves could muster as they lost the first game 4-1 and the second game 8-0 to the Mets. Good thing I didn't schelp out to Shea yesterday! The Braves have the day off, which, after playing three doubleheaders in five days, is well deserved! The Braves head home to play a series against the Cubs.
Games to .500: 7
Games behind San Diego Padres: 7
Games behind New York Mets: 20.5
Around Sports:
Marlins Rookie, Anibal Sanchez, threw a no-hitter against the Arizona Diamondbacks, as the Marlins won 2-0. The last rookie to throw a no-hitter was Bud Smith for the Cardinals on September 3, 2001.
Rafael Nadal, the number 2 seeded player at the U.S. Open was upset by 54th ranked Mikhail youzhiny of Russia. Nadal lost in four sets, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6, 6-1.
Popo in my crib news:
The Lions defensive line assistant coach, Joe Cullen was pulled over twice in two weeks by police. The first time was for driving nude, (how Matthew McConaughey of you) and the second time for suspicion of drunken driving. Watch out Joe, because the popo are on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's Soul II Soul 2 is the top grossing country tour of the year. It has even surpassed Madonna for the top grossing tour in all genres, but might end up second behind the Rolling Stones, depending on how their tour goes this fall.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Devon Sawa, pronounced like the milk is Sawa. He turns 28 today.
Random Quote: “Sara Evans will be the first country star to appear on the ABC series Dancing With the Stars, where she will hoof it up against such glittering luminaries as Shanna Moakler, Willa Ford and Monique Coleman.” Huh? (From a gactv.com article)
It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
September 6, 2006
Last night I headed on down to Shea Stadium, only to find out the Braves game was rained out. (Rachel and I should not be allowed to go to things where weather could be an issue. This is the second rain out in two months!) Unlike the Phillies v. Braves game, I didn’t have to wait 2 hours to hear the news. So I traded in my tickets for the Mets v. Dodgers game, holding out hope that one former Brave, Greg Maddux, might pitch. Or that I might be able to stalk him into signing something for me!
Braves Update:
As I said, the Braves game was rained out last night. The Braves will play a traditional doubleheader with the first game beginning at 1:10 and the second game going 30 minutes after the first game ends. John Smoltz will pitch the 1:10 game and Kyle Davies will pitch the 4ish game.
Games to .500: 5
Games behind San Diego Padres: 5.5
Games behind New York Mets: 18.5
The US beat Cuba to win the Gold medal in the Olympic qualifier for baseball. The US team featured AA-Mississippi Brave, Jarrod Saltamacchia who homered in the ninth inning allowing the US team to win 8-5. At least one US team could win the gold in international play!
NASCAR Update:
A.J. Allmendinger, currently driving in the Champ Car circuit will drive two Truck Series races for Bill Davis Racing this year. Allmendinger had won three straight races earlier in the season after being fired by RuSport Racing in June.
David Green has been relieved of his driving duties for the #27 car in the Busch Series by Brewco Motorsports. He will be replaced by Casey Atwood. Which is so funny because I just saw his face on something and thought where is he now?
Slugger Labbe will be the interim crew chief for Sterling Marlin and the rest of the #14 crew.
Around sports:
There were seven shut outs last night in Major League play, a rarity when most games have double digit scores. Among the winning pitchers, Johan Santana was able to blank the Devil Rays while the Twins scored 8 runs allowing them to open up their lead in the AL wild card standings. They are one and half games up on the White Sox who lost 1-0 to the Red Sox.
The Red Sox’s DH, David “Big Papi” Ortiz, was OKed by doctors to return to the field for last night’s game. Ortiz joined Manny Ramirez, Trot Nixon, and Jason Varitek who all came off the DL over the weekend.
The injury bug has bitten Ken Griffey, Jr. again. The Cincinnati Reds’ centerfielder dislocated his toe while trying to make a catch during last night’s game. There is no news as to when the former all-star will return to the lineup. The Reds have gone 2-8 over the last ten games dropping them from the top of the wild card standings in the NL to 3.5 games back as of this morning.
Popo in my Crib news:
Texas’ game against Ohio State University will be the first meeting of No. 1 and No. 2 ranked college football teams in regular season play since Florida played Florida State in 1996. Texas will be doing it without starting cornerback, Tarrell Brown and backup lineman Tyrell Gatewood. The players were arrested on Monday after police pulled over their car. Brown was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon. Tarrell, I know it’s Texas, but you still need a license to carry the gun! Both Brown and Gatewood were charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Tarrell and Tyrell watch out, because the popo are on your tail!
Separated at Birth:
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Emilio Estevez is engaged. The Mighty Ducks star got engaged to writer Sonja Madevski over Christmas. Way to release the news in a timely manner.
Former American Idol contestant, Tamara Gray, married songwriter/producer, Sam Watters. While looking at their wedding photo, I couldn’t figure out why I knew him. Honestly, I know very, very, very few producers. As I read the article on people.com I read “Watters was a member of the early 90s R&B (using the term lightly I see) group Color Me Badd.” It was like a light bulb went off in my head, of course, Color Me Badd! Kelly Taylor and Donna Martin tried to meet them at the hotel and then Donna and David saw Mrs. Martin having an affair. Ahhh, 90210!
Happy birthday wishes go out to Jeff Foxworthy who turns 48 today.
Random Quote: "I'm kind of jealous of the life I'm supposedly leading." -Zach Braff on what is written about him in the tabliods (via people.com)
I know I’m way behind on putting up the pictures of US Open, but I’ll try to get them up tonight!
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Braves Update:
As I said, the Braves game was rained out last night. The Braves will play a traditional doubleheader with the first game beginning at 1:10 and the second game going 30 minutes after the first game ends. John Smoltz will pitch the 1:10 game and Kyle Davies will pitch the 4ish game.
Games to .500: 5
Games behind San Diego Padres: 5.5
Games behind New York Mets: 18.5
The US beat Cuba to win the Gold medal in the Olympic qualifier for baseball. The US team featured AA-Mississippi Brave, Jarrod Saltamacchia who homered in the ninth inning allowing the US team to win 8-5. At least one US team could win the gold in international play!
NASCAR Update:
A.J. Allmendinger, currently driving in the Champ Car circuit will drive two Truck Series races for Bill Davis Racing this year. Allmendinger had won three straight races earlier in the season after being fired by RuSport Racing in June.
David Green has been relieved of his driving duties for the #27 car in the Busch Series by Brewco Motorsports. He will be replaced by Casey Atwood. Which is so funny because I just saw his face on something and thought where is he now?
Slugger Labbe will be the interim crew chief for Sterling Marlin and the rest of the #14 crew.
Around sports:
There were seven shut outs last night in Major League play, a rarity when most games have double digit scores. Among the winning pitchers, Johan Santana was able to blank the Devil Rays while the Twins scored 8 runs allowing them to open up their lead in the AL wild card standings. They are one and half games up on the White Sox who lost 1-0 to the Red Sox.
The Red Sox’s DH, David “Big Papi” Ortiz, was OKed by doctors to return to the field for last night’s game. Ortiz joined Manny Ramirez, Trot Nixon, and Jason Varitek who all came off the DL over the weekend.
The injury bug has bitten Ken Griffey, Jr. again. The Cincinnati Reds’ centerfielder dislocated his toe while trying to make a catch during last night’s game. There is no news as to when the former all-star will return to the lineup. The Reds have gone 2-8 over the last ten games dropping them from the top of the wild card standings in the NL to 3.5 games back as of this morning.
Popo in my Crib news:
Texas’ game against Ohio State University will be the first meeting of No. 1 and No. 2 ranked college football teams in regular season play since Florida played Florida State in 1996. Texas will be doing it without starting cornerback, Tarrell Brown and backup lineman Tyrell Gatewood. The players were arrested on Monday after police pulled over their car. Brown was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon. Tarrell, I know it’s Texas, but you still need a license to carry the gun! Both Brown and Gatewood were charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Tarrell and Tyrell watch out, because the popo are on your tail!
Separated at Birth:
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Emilio Estevez is engaged. The Mighty Ducks star got engaged to writer Sonja Madevski over Christmas. Way to release the news in a timely manner.
Former American Idol contestant, Tamara Gray, married songwriter/producer, Sam Watters. While looking at their wedding photo, I couldn’t figure out why I knew him. Honestly, I know very, very, very few producers. As I read the article on people.com I read “Watters was a member of the early 90s R&B (using the term lightly I see) group Color Me Badd.” It was like a light bulb went off in my head, of course, Color Me Badd! Kelly Taylor and Donna Martin tried to meet them at the hotel and then Donna and David saw Mrs. Martin having an affair. Ahhh, 90210!
Happy birthday wishes go out to Jeff Foxworthy who turns 48 today.
Random Quote: "I'm kind of jealous of the life I'm supposedly leading." -Zach Braff on what is written about him in the tabliods (via people.com)
I know I’m way behind on putting up the pictures of US Open, but I’ll try to get them up tonight!
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
September 5, 2006
Tree down across the street
Well it was a very eventful weekend, mostly because of Tropical Depression Ernesto. (My goodness, if a tropical depression caused this much havoc, I couldn’t imagine what a Hurricane could do.) On Saturday, many of you knew that I was supposed to head on down to Philly to catch the Braves take on the Phillies. It was decided (more like me being nice) that we would not go down because we weren’t sure how long we would have to wait for the game to start or if it would even start. (After an one and half hour rain delay the game began and the Braves won off of an Adam LaRoche homer in the ninth inning.) So instead we went over to Bloomies/Tiffany’s and I picked up two pairs of very cute shoes. We had lunch went home and about 2 minutes later a tree fell down across the street knocking out the cable and well a power line was on the road, but we never lost power. (Pictures up tomorrow of the downed tree) After three phone calls over two days we still do not have cable, which sucks when you are trying to watch a NASCAR race on a black and white 5 inch screen. Instead we watched TV pilots, Ugly Betty being my favorite, and High School the Musical, which was amazing. We had a nice lunch with the Bennetts on Sunday. Then we watched some more YouTube gems. Can never get enough of it. Yesterday we went over to Toys 'R' Us to pick up a gift and then over to Lord&Taylor where I got some socks. Last night I watched the Braves game on gameday because apparently, I’m in a blackout area when the Mets are on TV and could not watch it on mlbtv! I also had Wife Swap on because that was the only station I could get on the portable TV. Yikes!
The popo practically in my crib!
Braves Update:
Chuck James tossed a one hitter last night allowing the Braves to beat the Mets 5-0 at Shea. Mets’ pitcher Steve Trachel issued seven walks including one to Brian McCann with the bases loaded. Bobby Cox notched his 2,158th win of his career as manager moving him into 5th all time. John Smoltz takes the mound tonight at Shea at 7:10 on TS.
Games to .500: 5
Games behind San Diego Padres: 5
Games behind New York Mets: 18.5
Braves notes: Marcus Giles was suffering from a severe case of acid reflux on Saturday and could be back as early as tonight. Originally it was thought that he had a malfunction in his heart valve…Chipper Jones will be out of the lineup for at least a week due to continuing oblique problems. Chipper could miss the remainder of the season, depending on how the Braves do in the next 10 days.
NASCAR Update:
As reported before, I was unable to truly follow the race on Sunday (try watching a color visual sport on a 5 inch black and white, it’s really hard!) so I don’t really have much insight into the race. I do know that Kasey Kahne won. He is only the fourth driver to win both the Memorial Day race and the Labor Day race in the same season. Someone likes official government holidays! If only they could race on say Thanksgiving or Christmas. Reed Sorenson tried to make the race on fuel mileage but it back fired allowing Dale Earnhardt, Jr. to finish 2nd. Clint Bowyer used the same strategy but finished 3rd. At the end of the race, we had a new points leader, Matt Kenseth.
Standings after California
In the Chase:
1. Matt Kenseth Leader
2. Jimmie Johnson -9
3. Kevin Harvick -342
4. Jeff Gordon -387
5. Kyle Busch -394
6. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. -412
7. Denny Hamlin -413
8. Tony Stewart -444
9. Mark Martin -457
10. Jeff Burton -459
Outside Looking in (behind 10th)
11. Kasey Kahne -30
There’s always 2007
12. Carl Edwards -226
13. Greg Biffle -290
14. Kurt Busch -403
15. Casey Mears -464
16. Ryan Newman -499
17. Jamie McMurray -515
18. Clint Bowyer -521
19. Scott Riggs -560
20. Brian Vickers -561
New Jersey’s Finest
23. Martin Truex, Jr. -656
Chase news: The Chase could contain 11 drivers according to a new rule that goes into effect for this season. If more than one driver ties for 10th place, they would all get into the chase. Previously, the 10th position would be set by the tie breaker rule. The driver with the most wins would break the tie, if that is tied it goes to the driver with the most seconds and so on. In theory, if Kasey Kahne ties with the 10th place driver, both would make the Chase.
Congratulations to Bobby Hamilton. After going in for tests last Thursday the 2004 Truck Series Champion was given a clean bill of health. Hamilton had been battling cancer since February. Hopefully the same can be said about Benny Parsons, soon!
Giants Update:
Giants set their final 53 man roster after waving 21 players on Saturday. They have subsequently signed seven players to their practice squad. Manning Bowl is only five days away!
Around sports:
Ben Roethlisberger overcame a serious motorcycle crash earlier this summer and looked ready to start in the Steelers opener on Thursday. Unfortunately, Big Ben had emergency appendectomy surgery and will miss Thursday’s game but is thought to return for the Steelers next game. This will be Roehtlisberger’s third season in the NFL.
San Diego Chargers linebacker, Steve Foley (no relation to Matt Foley, motivational speaker), will miss the entire season after being shot by an off duty police officer over the weekend.
Andre Agassi ended his career after a third round loss in the U.S. Open.
Random Quote: “Not only are we trying to win this season -– Wright Now!” – New York Mets’ 3rd baseman, David Wright (via David Wright's Blog)
Around the World:
Patrick Von Ailmen of Lanesville, IN was killed by his pet python. So it was not a good week for humans cavorting with wild animals.
Popo in my crib News:
Ronald Isley of the Isley Brothers, was sentenced to 37 months in jail for tax evasion. The R&B singer owed $3.1 million in back taxes. Watch out Ronald, because the popo are on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Invincible hung on to the top spot at the weekend box office bringing in $15.2 million over the weekend. It was followed by new releases, Crank with $13 million and The Wicker Man with $11.7 million. Indie hit, Little Miss Sunshine came in fourth with $9.7 million with The Illusionist rounded out the top five with $8 million.
“Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin was killed yesterday after being stung by a sting ray while filming a new documentary at Batt Reef off the coast of Australia. Irwin was 44.
Katie Couric will debut on the "CBS Evening News tonight". She is the first permanent solo network TV news anchor. You go girl!
In car accident that you can’t turn your head away from it news, Rosie O’Donnell will debut as the fourth co-host on "The View" this morning. I give this arrangement 6 months before Rosie says something so completely inappropriate that they over look the young dumb ones inability to make a novel and coherent point and fire Rosie instead.
Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz are still not engaged.
Dierks Bentley announced he will go on tour this fall with Miranda Lambert and Randy Rogers Band. The Locked & Loaded tour kicks off October 4th in Auburn, AL.
If you shop at Wal-Mart, you can pick up Coca-Cola and Diet Coke bottles featuring Brooks & Dunn. There are approximately 2.9 million units being shipped so get them while you can!
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Bob Newhart who turns 77. I hope Darrell and my other brother Darrell can attend the birthday festivities.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate