Yesterday, I wore my Eli Manning shirt all day. Under my sweater at work, over a tank top to the gym (it’s kind of short) and then with my PJ bottoms at home. WE were supposed to win when I wear my shirt. And, yeah, I had it on last week, and things didn’t go so well, but I thought it was a one week thing. Apparently, not! After Eli fumbled, I took it off and threw it on top of my laundry pile in disgust and put on my Jeremy Shockey shirt instead, which got us a touchdown, but it was not enough! (more in my Giants section). Seriously, now what am I going to wear next week?
NASCAR Update:
TV NOTE: Jimmie Johnson will appear on Letterman tonight (11/21/06). Letterman airs on CBS. Check your local listings for time and channel. (11:35 PM on channel 2 for metro NYC)
According to scenedaily.com, David Ragan, who is poised to take over the #6 ride for Roush Racing in 2007, has not been cleared by NASCAR to race at Daytona. Ragan was not cleared to run Atlanta and then failed to qualify for Texas and Homestead. Uh-oh!
Rumors have Robert Yates Racing keeping the #88 in permanent rotation on the track and RYR has Johnny Sauter on the top of their wish list. (foxsports.com)
Giants Update:
It kind of started out well for the Giants on Monday night. They got great field position, and even though they were unable to get a first down on their opening drive they still were able to put three points on the board. With only one first down in the opening half and no late game heroics, the Giants fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 26-10. The Giants fall to 6-4 with their second straight loss, and are now tied for first in the NFC East, although they hold the tie breaker after beating Dallas in their first meeting this season.
Around Sports:
Baseball
Congratulations to Philadelphia Phillies slugger, Ryan Howard for picking up the 2006 National League MVP award on Monday. Howard, the 2005 NL Rookie of the Year, hit 58 homers, a Phillies record. He beat 2005 MVP, Albert Pujols and the Houston Astros Lance Berkman for the honor. The American League MVP will be announced on Tuesday.
The Mets signed 40 year old Moises Alou to a one year $7.5 million contract with a $1 million option in 2008. This gives the Mets a proven right handed bat and the chance to deal Lastings Millidge for a possible starter, especially after they declined Tom Glavine’s option. They will try to negotiate a deal with the free agent, Glavine…you know if he doesn’t come back home to Atlanta!
Football
Packers quarterback, Aaron Rogers was placed on IR after breaking his foot on Sunday. Rogers came into the game after Brett Favre injured his elbow and was unable to continue. Favre is expected to be healthy enough to play in the Packer’s next game on Monday.
Swimming
24 year old swimmer, Ian Thorpe has retired after raking up five gold medals during his short career. Thorpe has not competed internationally since 2002’s Athens Olympics where he won two gold medals.
Around the World:
CMT's pro-social initiative, CMT One Country, has launched The Power of One, a campaign focused on mobilizing 1 million volunteers across the United States by the end of 2007. The campaign began during the premiere of CMT Giants: Reba on Saturday (Nov. 18). Proceeds from that show went to Habitat for Humanity, one of CMT One Country's partners and an important cause for Reba McEntire. Other partners include America's Second Harvest, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Hands On Network and the USO. To learn about the campaign or to register to become a volunteer, visit the Web site, cmtonecountry.com. (cmt.com)
Nola Ochs will celebrate her 95th birthday on Wednesday. Hopefully, all of that partying won’t interfere with her school work. Ochs is a senior at Fort Hays State University in Kansas. Ochs began this journey in 1930 when Fort Hays was called Kansas State Teacher’s College. In the 1970s she took classes at Dodge City Community College and later at St. Mary of the Plains. She even took virtual classes until she decided to take classes on campus. With only 15 credits to go next semester, Ochs will become the oldest college graduate ever. Good for you, Ms. Ochs!
If you’re in the market for a safe new car, you might want to avoid American made cars…and Toyotas. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 13 cars their top safety picks. Subaru topped the list with their B9 Tribeca, Forester and Legacy models. Subaru was followed by Audi and Honda for most models on the list at 2 a piece. The A4 and A6 models for Audi and the CR-V and Pilot for Honda were chosen as top picks. Saab, which is owned by GM but a Swedish company, had their 9-3 model selected. Darn, and I was really dying for a new Jeep…
A share of Google stock soared to over $500 on Tuesday for the first time in the company’s history. Google is now worth an estimated $154 billion. Not bad for 33 year old, Stanford grads, Larry Page and Sergey Brin who founded the company. Is either of these guys single?
Apparently marathon runners have a higher risk of getting skin cancer due to their prolonged time in the sun. Now, I feel a little better about giving up that whole marathon dream. (abcnews.com)
Popo in my crib News:
Gilbert Saldana, Alejandro Martinez and Fernando Cazares were sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering and committing other violent acts to intimidate blacks in their California neighborhood. Gilbert, Alejandro and Fernando watch out, because the popo are on your tail!
Celebrity Tid Bits:
BREAKING NEWS: According to people.com, director Robert Altman has passed away at the age of 81.
Congratulations to Jason Behr and KaDee Strickland who were married on November 10th in Ojai, CA. The two met on the set of The Grudge in 2004. Behr is best known as Max on the TV show Roswell.
Congratulations to My Name is Earl star, Ethan Suplee and his wife Brandy Lewis. The pair are expecting their second child together, Lewis’ fourth, in April.
TV ALERT: Gilmore Girls on the CW @ 8 PM/est. See Rory's reaction to the news about her parents.
TV ALERT: American Music Awards on ABC @ 8 PM/est featuring Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts
TV ALERT: Tony Bennett and Friends on NBC @ 8 PM/est (I'd totally would rather back to back episodes of Friday Night Lights)
Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks of Annie fame was named the wealthiest fictional character by Forbes Magazine. Warbucks beat out Santa, even though Santa’s wealth is measured as infinite. Warbuck’s fortune was boosted by the war in Iraq, giving him an estimated $32.6 billion net worth. (Reuters)
Happy Birthday shout outs to Jena Mallone (22), Goldie Hawn (61) and Marlo Thomas (68).
Random Quote: "You've got this Sacha Cohen upstart and he threatens to knock us off our powerful comedy-rock pedestal – not that he rocks, but just that he comedies."– Tenacious D star Jack Black, on his film's major competition, to Entertainment Weekly (via people.com)
What I’m listening to: I’ve become completely obsessed with Keith Urban’s new album Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing. Yeah, I was a little late in picking it up, but I'm making up for it. His new album is on non-stop rotation on my ipod. The album does not wonder far from his signature guitar driven country sound and it has the usual can’t miss ballads. Fan of “Making Memories of Us” check out “Everybody,” like his upbeat songs like “Who Wouldn’t Want to be Me” or “Better Life,” don’t miss “I Told You So.” And what would a Keith Urban record be without a monster love song. This album’s “I Won’t Let You Down” will make you wish your name was Nicole Kidman. His heart and talent are all over this record. I give it 3 ½ *.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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