This weekend began terribly with the news that Tommy Glavine was going to stay in New York. Then on Saturday, Rachel and I drove down to the Boken for Jennifer and Katherine’s birthday party. After 30 minutes of driving around looking for a parking space, we just went back home but not before stopping at an Exxon to pick up some goodies. Then yesterday I watched the Top Model Marathon on VH1 and the Giants game. I’d say the Marathon was more entertaining!
Braves Update:
The Braves have signed reliever Tanyon Sturtze to a one year, $750,000 contract. Sturtze will earn an additional $350,000 if he spends one day on the 25 man roster. Sturtze, 36, spent last year on the injured list. The Braves went into this off season looking for a pitcher to bridge the gap between the starter and closer Bob Wickman.
NASCAR Update:
Johnny Sauter will be returning to Nextel Cup next season in the #70 Chevy for Haas CNC Racing. He’ll reportedly be joined by Crew Chief, Bootie Barker. Sauter previously raced for RCR in the Cup Series in 2004.
800 runners came out to participate in the Victory Junction ½ Marathon. NASCAR Owner/Driver Michael Waltrip took part in the race coming in 355th place. With that finishing position, Waltrip was in the top half of competitors, higher than he finished during all of the Cup races this season, I’m sure!
Giants Update:
Sunday was another heartbreaker for the New York Giants after losing in the closing seconds to the Dallas Cowboys, 23-20. Eli Manning was able to lead his team down the field for a touchdown in the closing minutes. But an unexplained time out by the Giants with less than two minutes to go, gave the Cowboys enough time to get into field goal position. Martin Gramatica, who was just picked up by the Cowboys after letting Mike Vanderjagt go, kicked the game winning field goal with just 6 seconds remaining. The Giants, who had gone 5-0, have been 0-4 in their past four games, putting their hopes of a playoff spot in serious jeopardy. Not that I’m giving up on them, because I’m not!
Around Sports:
Baseball
The San Francisco Giants declined to offer arbitration to Barry Bonds, prompting Bonds’ agent to claim that the Giants are not making Barry a priority. Instead, the Giants are reportedly interested in trading for Boston hitter, Manny Ramirez. Let’s see 40 something platoon player vs. 30 something power hitter who still has a few years left in him. Besides, the Giants are used to controversial hitters.
The Boston Red Sox declined arbitration to Trot Nixon, Gabe Kapler, Doug Mirabelli and Mark Loretta. With the BoSox looking to trade Ramirez, it seems that they are truly cleaning house.
Football
With the Chicago Bears 23-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the Bears clinched the AFC North title and a playoff spot in January.
Vince Young has faced both Eli and Peyton Manning in the past two weeks. After Sunday’s 20-17 win, Young can say he and his Tennessee Titans have beaten both of Archie’s boys this year.
Looks like Florida will be taking on Ohio State in the BCS Championship Bowl in January. Florida edged out Michigan, who was looking for a rematch against Ohio State after their loss earlier this year.
Meanwhile, Michigan will be taking on USC in the Rose Bowl. Louisiana Governor Blanco had been campaigning for LSU to play in the Bowl game but much like Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, she just fell short.
Popo in my crib News:
A 16 year old boy jumped to his death after escaping from a popo cruiser. Rodger Rodriguez, who had been pulled over by police for speeding and then put into the cruiser after it was determined that he had been drinking, escaped the cruiser, hopped over a cement barrier and plunged to his death in the Occoquan River, approximately 60 feet below. The teen, who was handcuffed, drowned in the River. (abcnews.com)
Around the World:
Sad news...a 9 year old boy was killed when he was hit by a float holding 20 cub scouts during his town’s annual parade. The 9 year old boy’s name was not released.
Thank goodness I stayed away from the Taco Bell this weekend. Apparently 15 people in New Jersey have been sickened by E.Coli; 11 from eating at a South Plainfield Taco Bell. The restaurant has closed down for further investigation. Did the other four really eat at the Taco Bell but are too ashamed to admit it?
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Sad news…Max, the famed pot bellied pig of two time Sexiest Man Alive actor, George Clooney, died. He was 18 years old.
Congratulations to Season 3 Project Runway contestant, Laura Bennett on the birth of her sixth child, Finn on Friday.
Whether we want her to or not, Tori Spelling will be writing a memoir. I guess the girl needs to make money some how!
Prison Break actor, Lane Garrison, was involved in a deadly car accident on Saturday. Garrison and three teens were in a SUV when it jumped the curb and crashed into a tree. A 17 year old boy was killed while the two 15 year old girls were injured. The popo are currently investigating to see who was driving at the time of the accident. I’m sorry, but why is the 26 year old Garrison in a car with 3 teens?
The top three in the box office seemed like Déjà vu as Happy Feet came in first for the third straight week. It was followed by Casino Royale and Déjà vu. The top new release of the week, The Nativity, came in fourth. The other new movies, Turistas and Van Wilder: The Return of Taj came in 8th and 10th respectively.
All you 30 Rock fans have something to celebrate after the freshman comedy was picked up for a full season by NBC.
One of my favorite country singers, Julie Roberts, will be going on tour overseas as part of CMA’s New from Nashville. She’ll hit London, Dublin, Ireland and Glasgow early next year.
Happy Birthday shout outs to Tyra Banks (33), Jay-Z (36) and Marisa Tomei (42).
Random Quote: "I'm in the worst shape ever. My trainer just shakes her head and says, 'This is a disaster.’" – Jennifer Garner to Elle (via people.com) Meanwhile, if looked like Jennifer Garner my trainer would say, wow, you’ve never been better.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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