Four!

Braves Update:
A four RBI night by Brian McCann was all the Braves needed to snap their five game losing streak. The Braves were also aided by a seven inning stellar performance by Tim Hudson, as the Braves beat the Washington Nationals 4-1. The Braves hope to continue their winning ways tonight against the Nats. Coverage starts at 7:35 PM/est on SS.

Games behind NY Mets in NL East: 4 1/2
Games above .500: 1
NL Wild Card Leader: Los Angeles Dodgers

Braves Notes: It's not too late to vote for your favorite Atlanta Braves players for the 2007 All-Star game. Currently, Chipper Jones is third in third baseman voting and Brian McCann in fourth in catcher voting.

NASCAR Update:
A report from the Charlotte Observer stated that NASCAR is not allowing DEI to sell the number 8 to Hendrick Motorsports for the 2008 season. NASCAR actually owns all the numbers and leases them to teams, therefore, it's not DEI's to sell.

(AP)

News & Notes: Troubled Chicago Bears DT, Tank Johnson has been cut from the team after being charged with DUI over the weekend. See kids, crime doesn't pay...Paul "Crazy Eyes" Lo Duca has been suspended two games after his little tirade on Saturday. The Mets catcher was ejected after arguing a called third strike. He then proceeded to throw his batting helmet and other equipment onto the field. How Lance Berkman of you...Good news for the Minnesota Twins, 2006 NL MVP, Justin Morneau was released from a Florida hospital on Monday and returned to Minnesota after suffering a bruised lung on Friday in a homeplate collision with Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo...Japanese eating legend, Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayshi has suffered a devastating injury. The six time Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest winner was diagnosed with jaw arthritis, a condition that may force him to miss the contest on July 4th. The perils of competitive eating...Finally, calling all singers, "American Idol" auditions have been announced. The show will hold auditions in Dallas, Omaha, Atlanta, North Charleston, Miami and Philadelphia. Good luck to all those brave souls who audition. And who knows, you may just be the next American Idol!

It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate