NASCAR Update:
Mike Bumgarner, the crew chief for the #5 car driven by Kyle Busch in the Busch Series was fined $2000 for a rules infraction discovered during opening day inspection at Bristol. (scenedaily.com)
Ameriquest has asked to back out of the final two years of its sponsorship agreement with Roush Fenway Racing and the #16 car driven by Greg Biffle. (scenedialy.com)
In other #16 car news, Greg Biffle and his team will not be penalized despite the fact that their car was found to be too low during post race inspection. (jayski.com)
Casey Mears’ dad, Roger, got a very cool 60th birthday present, tickets to the Barrett-Jackson auction and a blank check. Hey Casey, my birthday’s next week…hint…hint…hint. (jayski.com)
Want to see who si.com ranked as the top 10 female drivers currently racing? I bet you can’t guess them all. (si.com)
Random Quote: “Last year at this race, we got caught in someone else's mess in the first few laps and still managed to get a top-five finish with a car that was beaten to within an inch of its life. It was cool, but I don't want to have to do that again." -Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (scenedaily.com)
Giants Update:
Congratulations to QB Eli Manning and long time girlfriend Abby on their engagement.
Around Sports:
Baseball
Congratulations to Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Nomar Garciaparra and his soccer star wife, Mia Hamm on the birth of their twin girls on Wednesday. Names have not been released. (people.com)
College Basketball
After last night’s action, UNC and Tennessee were able to pull out big wins and advance to the women’s final four.
Around the world:
San Francisco has become the first US city to ban plastic bags from large supermarkets. Starting in August, grocery stores and pharmacies will be unable to offer plastic bags made from petroleum products to customers in an effort to encourage recycling. (Reuters)
Texas Governor Rick Perry signed a new law that allows Texans to use deadly force to defend themselves “without retreat” in their homes, cars and offices. Nicknamed the greatest law ever by me, it goes into effect on September 1st. Ok, now I’m so moving to Texas! (Reuters)
The world’s tallest man, Bao Xishun has gotten married. The 7-foot-6-inch Xishun married the 5-foot-6-inch Xia Shujian. (AP)
Popo in my crib news:
It seems Jessica and Jason from “Laguna Beach” were really meant for each other. While Jason was sentenced to a stint in the clink for assault, Jessica was arrested for DUI on the freeway near Laguna after rear-ending an Acura. Jessica was driving a 1999 VW Bug. Who are her parents and why haven’t they given her a BMW to drive? Watch out Jessica, because the popo are on your tail! (people.com)
Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas was arrested for DUI Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Watch out Taboo, because the popo are on your tail! (tmz.com)
Former major league pitcher, Ugueth Urbina was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the attempted murder of five workers on his family’s farm. Watch out Ugueth, because the popo are on your tail! (AP)
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Jason Aldean, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Barbara Mandrell, Kellie Pickler, LeeAnn Rimes, Taylor Swift and Josh Turner have been added to the list of presenters for the 2007 ACM Awards in Las Vegas. (cmt.com)
We’re learning more about Kenny Chesney’s wild 39th birthday concert. Attendees included Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Gretchen Wilson, Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn, Big & Rich, Tracy Lawrence, Craig Wiseman, Shaun Silva and Jewel. During his set, friends like Sara Evans, Montgomery Gentry and Wilson joined Kenny on stage. Sounds like an amazing concert for the hundreds of lucky fans that got to attend. (cmt.com)
BREAK UP ALERT: Wynonna Judd and D.R. Roach
TV ALERT: An all new episode of “Friday Night Lights” airs tonight at 8 PM/est on NBC. To hold you over, check out this interview with Connie Britton and Kyle Chandler, aka Coach Eric Taylor and his wife Tami.
Good news and bad news for "Men in Trees." The bad news is that it will not return on April 12th as previously announced. A return date has not been set. And now for the good news...ABC has renewed it along with "Desperate Housewives", "Ugly Betty", my new obessesion "Brothers & Sisters", "Grey's Anatomy", "Lost", Dancing with the Stars", "The Bachelor" (why?), "Boston Legal" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live." (tvguide.com)
In other "Brothers & Sisters" news...Rob Lowe will become a series regular. Yeah! (tvguide.com)
Congratulations to Oliver Hudson and his wife Erinn Bartlett. The couple is expecting their first child together. (people.com)
Happy birthday shout outs to Vince Vaughn (37), Brett Ratner (38) and Reba McEntire (52).
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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