October 24, 2006

Stupid server, it wouldn't let me post at lunch!

Today, I had to make a run over to the post office, so I got to sleep in and take the later train. I felt so rested. Ahhhh

World Series Update:
Game 3
First pitch: Tuesday, 10/24 @ 8PM on Fox
Stadium: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
Scheduled Starters:
Tigers: Nate Robinson (0-0)
Cardinals: Chris Carpenter (0-0)

Series tied 1-1

NASCAR Update:
AJ Allmendinger will join Brian Vickers at Team Red Bull in the Nextel Cup Series for the 2007 season. The 25 year old Champ Car star will drive the #84 car.

In 2007 we’ll see two different cars on the track. Chevy will replace their Monte Carlo SS with the Impala SS and Dodge will move from the Charger to the Avenger. And, Just when the Dodge teams were really starting to figure out the Charger. The new cars will join the Toyota Camry and the Ford Fusion.

Boris Said will run the #60 car in seven races in 2007.

Giants Update:
The Giants began this season with a tough opening six games. They played the Indianapolis Colts at home, then they went on the road playing the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks, came home to play the Washington Redskins, then back on the road to play the Atlanta Falcons and the Dallas Cowboys. After Monday night’s game against the Cowboys, the Giants are 4-2 and atop the standings in the NFC East. The Giants did not just beat the Cowboys; they annihilated them, 36-22. Michael Straham had two sacks to tie Lawrence Taylor as the all time sacks leader for the Giants. LaVar Arrington even came alive, hitting Cowboy’s quarterback Drew Bledsoe for a safety, only to go down for the season in the second quarter. The Giants defense combined for four interceptions, including a Sam Madison pick that took Bledsoe out of the game. He was replaced by Tony Romo who was picked off on his first throw. It was a costly win, as Arrington, Osi Umenyiora, and Tiki Barber all left the game due to injuries, although Barber was able to come back.

Giants Notes: LaVar Arrington will miss the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles tendon.

Random Quote: "I thought after the last few weeks, and the way we rushed the passer, they would've protected a little bit more than they did in the first half. I'm glad they didn't," -Michael Straham via si.com

Around Sports:
Baseball
In helping senior citizens news…The Philadelphia Phillies gave pitcher Jamie Moyer a two year $10.5 million contract extension. Moyer will turn 44 in November, but will remain four years younger than Mets first baseman, Julio Franco (if that’s his real age). Moyer is the only pitcher currently in the Majors that Barry Bonds hit a homer off of in his rookie season.

Basketball
Former lottery pick, Jay Williams was cut from the New Jersey Nets. Williams had been involved in a devastating motorcycle accident and was attempting to make a comeback this season.

Football
Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Matt Hasselbeck will miss at least three games with a strained knee ligament suffered during Seattle’s Sunday loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Colts Safety, Mike Doss will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. Joining Doss on the ACL injury list is the Denver Broncos left tackle, Matt Lepsis who also tore his ACL on Sunday.

Hockey
The Sabres are one win away from setting a record for the best start by a team in the NHL. Currently, they are 9-0. Just remember, it’s not how you start the season, but rather how you finish it.

Around the World:
In leave my food alone news…Researchers at Oregon State University are almost ready to release their purple tomato. The tomatoes, which can be as dark as an eggplant, will have additional nutrients that can reduce the risk of cancer. This unnatural fruit could be seen at a supermarket near you in about two years. Great, something else I can be allergic to.

Popo in my crib News:
Former Eron CEO Jeffrey Skilling was sentenced to 24 years in prison. Some of the counts Skilling was convicted of in May included fraud, conspiracy and insider trading. This is the longest sentence of any person convicted in connection to the Eron case. Watch out Jeff, because the popo are on your tail!

Wayne Derkotch pulled a gun on his son's youth football coach because he believed his son was not getting enough playing time. But what's most shocking about this is that it did not take place in Texas, but rather Pennsylvania. Derkotch was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and reckless endangerment. Watch out Wayne, because the popo are on your tail! (via si.com)

Sacramento Kings coach, Eric Musselman was arrested for a DUI on Saturday. Musselman failed three sobriety tests and had a blood alcohol level of 0.11. Watch out Eric, because the popo are on your tail!

Celebrity Tid Bits:
“Jesus, Take the Wheel” was honored as the top country song of the year by ASCAP. “Jesus” was written by Brett James, Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson and allowed American Idol winner Carrie Underwood to become a bona fide country star.

Miranda Lambert, Sugarland, Little Big Town, and Josh Turner have been added to the list of performers at the 2006 CMAs in November. All four acts are nominated for the Horizon Award. Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi as well as Barbara Mandrell, Kelly Pickler, and Leanne Rimes have been added to the list of presenters.

Martina McBride will perform “Rose Garden” and “This One’s for the Girls” on Dancing with the Stars on Wednesday.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Brian Vickers (23), Monica (26) and Dave Blanney.

It’s been fun blogging with you,

Kate