Ugh

Why is filling in my NCAA bracket so stressful? Like I ever have a chance at winning the pool. I always have Duke going much further than they are capable of, yet every year I totally fret over it.

NASCAR Update:
Kerry Earnhardt is scheduled to test at Kentucky Speedway for DEI on Tuesday.

Of the 44 cars entered for Saturday’s Busch Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, more than half (24) will be in the Cup Race on Sunday.

Giants Update:
Reuben Droughns, who joined the New York Giants last week after being traded by the Cleveland Browns for Tim Carter, passed a physical Monday. Droughns told reporters that the Giants plan on replacing Tiki Barber with the one-two punch of Droughns and Brandon Jacobs. If it’s good enough for the Colts, than it’s good enough for Big Blue. (AP)

Around Sports:
Baseball
Greg Maddux missed his start against the Chicago White Sox because of a mild abdominal strain. (si.com)

The Colorado Rockies have released former Atlanta Braves catcher, Javy Lopez. Lopez will receive $122,951 for his troubles. Not bad for about a months work.

Gary Matthews, Jr. apologized to his Los Angeles Angels team for the distractions caused by his connection to a steroids ring. Matthews allegedly received HGH in 2004.

College Basketball
The Women's brackets are up.
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Hockey
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be staying in Pittsburgh after all. The Penguins and the city have agreed on a new arena deal. (AP)

Soccer
The US Women beat Sweden 3-2 advancing to the Algarve Cup final.

Around the World:
Lucy, a 10 year old English bulldog is very lucky to have such a loving owner. Lucy fell into icy water after cashing some ducks onto a frozen pond in Paillion, Nebraska. His owner Randy Gurchin rescued his dog and gave her CPR. Within minutes, Lucy had started breathing. (Reuters)

All of you workaholics (which now that I think about would probably not be reading this here blog) have a reason to get off your butts and go for a walk. It seems office workers are more prone to die from blood clots than even passengers on airplanes. Researcher Richard Beasley said one third of all patients admitted to the hospital with deep vein thrombosis are office workers. Like I needed another reason to take a wait over to Crumbs during my lunch break! (AFP)

Viacom, which owns MTV, CBS and Nickelodeon, has filed a billion dollar suit against Google and YouTube for “massive” copyright infringement. A world without YouTube would be awful! (AFP)

Starbucks has teamed up with Concord Music Group to launch a record company. The new Hear Music Record Label will sign artists and sell their music at Starbucks and other retailers. Do artists on this label get free Starbucks? If so, I might have to work on my singing act. (AP)

Vegas’ Stardust Casino has been reduced to rubble after it was demolished on Tuesday. The legendary casino was knocked down to make way for a $4.4 billion megaresort. (usatoday.com)

Popo in my crib News:
The Arizona Cardinals have fired wide receivers coach Richie Anderson after he was arrested for his involvement in a prostitution ring. Watch out Richie, because the popo are on your tail! (si.com)

Sylvester Stallone has been charged with trying to smuggle vials of HGH (human growth hormones) into Australia. Stallone and company were detained on February 16th while their luggage was searched by custom officials. Watch out Sly, because the popo are on your tail! (AP)

Devin Chenault (21), Shawn Caldwell (18), Robert Greer (19) and Marcus Graves (18) were arrested after running out of the Waffle House without paying their nearly $100 tab. How much food do you have to order to have a $100 check? Watch out Devin, Shawn, Robert and Marcus because the popo are on you tail! (AP)

Celebrity Tid Bits:
Designer Marc Jacobs has checked into an Arizona rehab for drug and alcohol abuse. (people.com)

Good news…Candy Spelling tells People that she and her estranged and pregnant daughter Tori are trying to work things out.

Congratulations to “Ugly Betty” star Ana Ortiz. She and boyfriend Noah Lebenzon are planning a June wedding in Puerto Rico. (people.com)

Gretchen Wilson’s third album will be released on May 15th. One of the Boys features the single “Come to Bed.” (cmt.com)

Lonestar and BNA Records have parted ways. Lonestar’s latest album Mountains has been a disappoint, especially for a band that has nine number one singles including “Amazed,” “My Front Porch Looking In” and “Mr. Mom.” (cmt.com)

NBC’s “30 Rock” will air one week earlier than scheduled (April 5th) and starting April 12th, it will start airing a half hour earlier switching its time slot with “Scrubs” which will now air at 9:30 PM/est. (Reuters)

Harvey Weinstein has purchased legendary fashion house Halston. Weinstein is currently dating Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman. (Reuters)

Happy Birthday Danny Masterson (31), Cillian Murphy (33), Dana Delaney (51), William H. Macy (57) and Neil Sedaka (68).

Random Quote: "Fine! He's not selling crack. Thank you, Lord!?
– Chris Rock, on what his parents thought about his career choice of acting, to James Lipton on Inside the Actor's Studio (via people.com)

It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate