As I was coming back from lunch and I was almost attacked by a bird. It was a very Tippi Hedren moment. I was thinking, if you get hit by bird droppings, it’s supposed to be good luck, but if you get hit by a bird, is it even better luck?
NASCAR Update:
Auto Club 500 Recap
Blown engines and early accidents marred the Auto Club 500 at Fontana on Sunday. Both Dale Earnhardt, Inc. teammates, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Martin Truex, Jr. blew engines early. While Kasey Kahne, a pre-race favorite, Dave Blaney and Ken Schrader all had engine troubles before the day was over. But a late race accident involving David Reutimann that put the field under a 15 minute red flag could not stop Matt Kenseth. He cruised to an easy victory, capping off the weekend sweep.
Shout outs to Brian Vickers, who missed the Daytona 500 but was able to bring home Red Bull Racing’s first top ten.
Nextel Cup Standings after Fontana
Chase for the Championship
1. Mark Martin LEADER
2. Jeff Burton -5
3. Jeff Gordon -26
4. Kevin Harvick -28
5. David Ragan -65
6. Clint Bowyer -71
7. Joe Nemechek -76
8. J.J. Yeley -84
9. Kyle Busch -96
10. David Stremme -99
11. David Gilliland -100
12. Matt Kenseth -103
Outside looking in
13. Johnny Sauter -111
14. Robby Gordon -117
15. Jimmie Johnson -119
16. Elliott Sadler -119
17. Greg Biffle -124
18. Denny Hamlin -126
19. Kurt Busch -139
20. Juan Pablo Montoya -144
New Jersey’s Finest
38. Martin Truex, Jr.
NASCAR Notes: The #31, 34 and 49 cars all received $10,00 fines for rules infractions at Daytona…Fox, ESPN and Turner Broadcasting have agreed to share camera crews this season. (jayski.com)
Around Sports:
Basketball
In the cross river rivalry news…the New York Knicks were defeated by the New Jersey Nets, 101-92, thanks in part to Vince Carters 40 points.
College Basketball
Duke’s women’s basketball team defeated UNC again, this time at home, 76-62. The Blue Devils are a perfect 29-0!
Football
Sad news…Denver Broncos player, Damien Nash collapsed after returning home from a charity basketball game and died on Saturday. He was only 24 years old. (si.com)
A.J. Feely signed a three year extension with the Philadelphia Eagles putting Jeff Garcia’s short tenure with the Eagles in jeopardy. (AP)
Olympics
Olympic wrestling champ, Rulon Gardner survived a plane crash this weekend on the Utah-Arizona border. He and the two other passengers were rescued by a fisherman after swimming for one hour in 44 degree water. This isn’t the first time he has escaped death. Gardner lost a toe to frostbite and survived a serious motorcycle accident. I’m thinking he should stay home, because just like in “Final Destination,” Death always finds you! Just kidding. (AP)
Tennis
Roger Federer broke the record for consecutive weeks at number one. He’s at 161 and counting.
Around the World:
Clifton, NJ wants to introduce an ordinance that would limit the amount of time a dog could bark. I can just see future headlines, “Vets write increased subscriptions of valium for dogs.” (AP)
Sheila Laughridge got an extra bonus for babysitting, $1300. Laughridge purchased a 25 cent book at thrift shop while she was babysitting and her 15 month old client found a paper bag filled with money. Not bad for a few hours of work. (AP)
Popo in my crib News:
Singer Bobby Brown was arrested on Monday in Canton, MA for failing to appear at a child support hearing last October. Watch out Bobby, because the popo are on your tail! (AP)
Oscar Recap:
Best Picture: “The Departed”
Best Actor: Forest Whitaker for “The Last King of Scotland”
Best Actress: Helen Mirren for “The Queen”
Best Supporting Actor: Alan Arkin “Little Miss Sunshine”
Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Hudson “Dreamgirls”
Best Director: Martin Scorsese for “The Departed”
Best Documentary: “An Inconvenient Truth”
For a complete list of winner head over to www.oscar.com
Random Quote: “Helen Mirren and an Oscar will be coming home with me."
– Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and Jack Black, singing about netting a future Oscar and seducing Best Actress winner Helen Mirren (people.com)
Box office Recap:
Ghost Rider ($19.7 million)
Number 23 ($15.1 million)
Bridge to Terabithia ($13.6 million)
Reno 911: Miami ($10.4 million)
Norbit ($9.7 million)
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Happy birthday shout outs to Corrine Bailey Raye (28), Erykah Badu (35) and Michael Bolton (54).
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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