December 6, 2006

Sorry kids but I have to keep today’s post short!

NASCAR Update:
Congratulations to Jimmie Johnson for picking up yet another award. This time the 2006 Nextel Cup Champ was named the Driver of the Year. He beat 2006 Busch Series Champion, Kevin Harvick, Champ Car Champ, Sebastien Bourdais, IRL Champion, Sam Hornish, Jr., World of Outlaws Champion, Donny Schatz and NHRA Top Fuel Champ, Tony Schumacher.

The top 11 drivers in Nextel Cup earned a combined $89 million. Not bad, I guess I’ll take it!

Around Sports:
Baseball
Good news for the Boston Red Sox young pitcher, Jon Lester…Manager Terry Francona told the media that Lester’s doctors informed him that he is cancer free! The 22 year old went 7-2 with a 4.76 era until his was diagnosed with cancer in August. Lester is expected to be ready to play by spring training.

Congratulations to David Ortiz for picking up his fourth straight Edgar Matinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award.

David Ortiz will be welcoming a new teammate…J.D. Drew. He signed a five year, $70 million contract with the Red Sox on Tuesday. Drew opted out of the final 3 year, $33 million left on his contract with the Dodgers earlier this fall.

Another Dodger left the nest yesterday as Greg Maddux signed with the San Diego Padres with a contract that could be worth up to $20 million. Maddux is guaranteed $10 million for the first year and has a $10 million team option for 2008. He also has a $6.5 million player option.

Basketball
Steve Nash racked up 20 assists in the Phoenix Suns 127-107 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.

Random Quote: "With respect to the ball, I take responsibility for that." - NBA Commissioner, David Stern (via si.com)

Around the World:
Mary Cheney, the daughter of Vice President, Dick Cheney is pregnant. The 37 year old and her partner, Heather Poe, are reportedly very excited for the arrival of their baby this spring. The couple has been together for 15 years.

Celebrity Tid Bits:
It’s a morning of break ups as people reports that Jenifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn have called it quits. The couple started dating in 2005 on the set of their hit movie, The Break-Up. Also people confirmed that Rachel Bilson and Adam Brody are totally dunzo. Aww!

"Lost" will be moving to 10 PM/est starting in February. ABC will air "The Knights of Prosperity" and "In Case of Emergency" during Lost’s old 9 PM time slot against the "American Idols Result Show."

Happy Birthday shout outs to former "90210" star, Lindsay Price (30).

It’s been fun blogging with you,

Kate