Beg, Barrow and Steal

After reading about the Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl Ring give-a-way, I began to think, "What would make me run around a city doing stupid things?" Well, I realized it doesn't take much. Just a few things like this:

1. Keys to a Dale Earnhardt, Jr. tricked out Corvette. A bonus if Junior was to hand over the keys in person, but not a necessity. Even better if he were to drive the Corvette on a race track with me in the passenger seat.

(photo: corvetteblogger.com)

2. A date with either Grady Sizemore, Joe Mauer, Curtis Granderson, Nick Markakis or Ryan Braun. And if game day tickets were included, I may even eat something from Fear Factor.
(photos: mlb.com)

3. Box seats to a Super Bowl where the New York Giants actually win. If they lose, I will be expecting some sort of refund.



4. Dance lessons from Johnathan Papelbon. If he insists on wearing a kilt, he'll also have to rock the jeans underneath otherwise the deal is off!



5. A guest spot on my favorite show, Friday Night Lights. (Which airs Fridays at 9 PM/est on NBC)

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Kate

Happy Halloween!

NASCAR Update:
The Busch brothers dominated practice at the Atlanta Motor Speedway test on Tuesday. Kyle in the AM and Kurt in the PM.

Bill Davis, owner of Bill Davis Racing, trucking company has filed for bankruptcy. Davis is looking for a new owner for his Nascar team.

November 1, 2007 will be Kevin Harvick Day in Houston, TX. The proclamation was sponsored by Houston based Shell Oil Company, sponsor of Harvick's #29 Chevy for Richard Childress Racing. (jayski)

In other sponsorship news, Delphi has reupped with Hendrick Motorsports. (jayski)

Football Update:
J.P. Losman will start in place of injured Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards for Sunday's game.

A streak of 56 sold out games at the Georgia Dome is in danger of breaking after the Atlanta Falcons announced they still have 3,000 seats available for Sunday's game. They should just give them away like Michael Vick gave away their season with his little dog fighting incident.

Want an Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl Ring? All you have to do is buy a $5 raffle ticket by November 20th. 25 lucky finalists will be chosen from the up to 200,000 ticket holders. Then the group will be narrowed to 10 people who will go on a scavanger hunt around Indy to find Colts related items which will bring them to the RCA dome just in time for the Colts December 2nd game against Jacksonville. There the finalists will have to unlock a box with the winning key. Get it? Got it? Good...now go buy some tickets, the money is going to charity!

The NFL Hall of Fame has announced their 2008 candidates for induction. The list of 124 nominees included Cris Carter and Darrell Green.

Sad news, Sam Dana the oldest living NFL player died at the age of 104. He played football with Lou Gehrig at Columbia.

Popo in my crib News:
The on going saga of Andy Reid's kids has taken another crappy turn. Garrett was taken into custody after failing a drug test on Tuesday. Garrett will be sentenced on Thursday. Meanwhile, his younger brother Britt is also awaiting sentencing on Thursday for his unrelated incident. Watch out Garrett and Britt, because the popo are on your tail!

It's been a bad few days for Nevada's Tyrone Hanson after he was beaten at a Reno party and had his wallet stolen last Sunday. Three people who attended that party were killed. But Hanson's antics have not only given him a fun trip to the hospital, it has also gotten him kicked off the basketball team after he was told not to go out on that fateful night. Meanwhile, Nevada football players who attended this crazy event are not going to be penalized. Saili Manu and Samisone Taukitoku have been charged in connection with this case. It's Nevada, you've got expect stuff like this. Watch out Saili and Samisone, because the popo are on your tail!

Jose Offerman has been given two years probation and manditory anger management classes for his bat attack during a independent league game in August. Offerman must also pay the medical expenses of John Nathans and Matt Beech. Watch out Jose, because the popo are on your tail!

Braves Update:
Ron Mahay, Julio Franco and Chris Woodward have filed for free agency. Of the eligible Braves players, only Andruw Jones and Tanyon Sturtze have yet to file.

This is a little old but, the Braves have removed Chad Paronto from their 40 man roster to make room for Chris Resop who they claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

News & Notes: Click here to see pictures from the Red Sox World Series Victory parade...Grady Little has officially resigned amid rumors that the Dodgers offered a contract to both Joe Girardi and Joe Torre for his job...Joe Torre is in negotiations for a 3 year, $14.5 million deal with the Dodgers...While Joe Girardi has agreed to a 3 year, $7.8 million deal with the Yankees according to Sports Illustrated...Girardi will have Tony Pena on his coaching staff after Pena announced he will not be leaving the team even though he did not get the managerial spot...It's free agency time, and Curt Schilling was quick to file and blog about it...Odalis Perez's option was not picked up by the Royals putting his on the market...Same with Geoff Jenkins, whose option was not picked up by the Brewers...Meanwhile, Brad Ausmus and the Astros have come to terms on a one year deal...Sid the Kid had a homecoming of sorts when the Peguins took on the Minnesota Wild. Crosby has a goal and three assists in the Peguins 4-2 win...Rob Senderoff, the Indiana University assistant basketball coach/scapegoat involved with the team phone violations has quit...The Spurs and Tim Duncan have agreed on a two year, $40 million extension that will keep Duncan with San Antonio until 2012.

Check this out: It's Halloween so for all of you have not chosen a costume here are some of our ideas...And some things we learned from last year. Plus, here are some costumes Foxsports' Funhouse thinks guys should avoid and here are some that they'd like the girls to wear.

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Kate

Red Sox Parade

(photo: getty images)

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Kate

Mischief Night

NASCAR Update:

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. tested his Hendrick Motorsports Chevy at Atlanta on Monday. For testing photos click here. Kyle Busch and Greg Biffle paced AM and PM practice.

Nascar has admitted that water got into the fuel used in the Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta on Sunday.

Atlanta's overnight ratings droped 16.7%.

Nascar is considering a change to the points system for the Nationwide Series. In 2009, any driver in the top 35 in points in the Sprint Cup will not be eligible to gain any Nationwide points.

Wyler Racing and South Point Racing will merge their Craftsman Truck Series teams.

Football Update:
Brett Farve tossed an 83 yard touchdown pass to propel the Packers over the Denver Broncos 19-13 in OT.

Tony Romo has signed a six year $67 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys.

In other quaterback news, Chad Pennington has been benched and will be replaced by Kellen Clemens for the New York Jets in Sunday's game against Washington.

DeAngelo Hall will pay the full $100,000 fine for his September 23rd outburst.

The NFL and NLFPA have donated $250,000 to the Chargers Fire Relief Fund.

Popo in my crib News:
LSU has benched Ryan Perrilloux and Derrick Odom due to their connection in a club brawl over the weekend. These two are no strangers to the popo. Perrilloux was cited for using his brother's drivers license to get into a Baton Rouge Casino. He is also a "person of interest" in a federal conterfeiting probe. Odom, on the other hand, was arrested for allegedly damaging another students car as well as threating that student. Watch out Ryan and Derrick, because the popo are on your tail!

News & Notes: Don't forget to pick up your free taco today from 2 PM-5 PM at Taco Bell...Joe Girardi is expected to be named the new Yankees manager on Tuesday...A new report has Joe Torre going to the Dodgers replacing manager Grady Little. Don Mattingly, who was up for the Yankees job is expected to be named bench coach with the Dodgers...Major League Baseball is not happy with ARod's choice to announce his free agency during game 4 of the World Series. So there are people who are willing to pay $30 million for a guy who is selfish and unable to get it done in the post season?...Barry Bonds is officially a free agent...Torri Hunter is putting the Twins on the clock...Red Sox parade is scheduled for Tuesday...Jaromir Jagr proved how tough hockey players are after he lost a few teeth but was still able to get back into the game to score the winning goal for the Rangers in their 3-1 win over the Lightning...Brazil will host the 2014 World Cup...Penny Hardaway made the Heat's final roster...And finally, today is the start to the NBA season.

Check this out: It's Tuesday, the day before Halloween, which is the perfect time to check out the CW's Reaper. It's about a guy, Sam, who's parent sold his soul to the Devil. If you haven't watched this show click here to catch up. And don't forget to tune into the CW at 9 PM/est!

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Kate

Breaking Braves News

The Braves have traded all-star short stop Edgar Renteria to the Detroit Tigers for two prospects, Jair Jurrjens and Gorkys Hernandez. This trade will help the Braves starting rotation by adding a young arm into the mix with veterans John Smoltz and Tim Hudson. It will also allow the Braves another option if they are unable to get a solid centerfielder to replace Andruw Jones through free agency. The Braves will be able to plug in Yunel Escobar at short stop to replace Renteria.

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Kate

Downgrade, Mr. Romo, downgrade

(Photos: RAmey; TMJ4 news)

People Magazine is reporting that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo spent Friday night hanging out with Ms. Britney Spears. Apparently, Spears and here cousin Alli Simms were hanging out at LA hotspot Ketchup where Romo was having dinner. The group later met up at club Les Duex. But don't get too nervous, Simms and Romo have been friends for about a year and were planning on hanging out.

"Alli was meeting up with Tony and his friends at Ketchup and Britney wanted to
come along. Tony and Alli have been good friends." (source)

While Simms is a major downgrade from Romo's previous flames Carrie Underwood and Sophia Bush, she is an upgrade from her car wreck of a cousin Britney Spears.

UPDATE: Mr. Romo has talked with ET.com (classy) and has refuted reports that he got a lap dance from Britney Spears and that he ever dated Jessica Simpson. Thank goodness, because I was getting worried about your taste Tony. Now find yourself a nice playboy playmate and be done with it!

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Kate

Things I learned during this year's post season celebrations

Bring A Towel
(Photo: Lis Blumenfeld/Getty Images)


And a Poncho
(Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)



And your goggles, sunglasses and other proctective eye wear
(Photos: Jamie Squire/Getty Images; Chris Carlson/AP)


And your man love
(Photo: Chris O'Mears/AP)


And your wife and kids
(Photo: Jed Jacobson/Getty Images)


You don't just have to use champagne to celebrate...Beer is a great alternative
(Photo: David Richard/AP)


And it's also great for drinking
(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)


And taking home for later
(Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)


Make sure you have a bucket of water to help cool off your teammates
(Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)



Like Tyra says, make sure you look fierce in your photos even with all the alcohol spraying
(Photo: Bill Kostroun/AP)


And finally, practice your Irish jig, you never know when you're going to need to use it
(Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

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Kate

Celebrating in Boston

Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox

(Photo: Mike Blake/REUTERS)

Baseball Update:
Sunday's Recap
Red Sox 4, Rockies 3
Boston struck first and was able to stay ahead of the Rockies thanks in part to a marvelous outting by starter Jon Lester and relievers Mike Timlin and Johnathan Papelbon. After being down 3-0 in the seventh inning, the Rockies bats came alive including Brad Hawpes' solo shot and a two-run homer by Brad Atkins in the eighth. But Bobby Keilty's long ball became the difference maker in clinching the World Series title for the Red Sox. Their second ring in four years.
WP: Jon Lester: (1-0) LP: Aaron Cook (0-1)
SV: Johnathan Papelbon (3)
Red Sox win series 4-0

Baseball Notes: Mike Lowell was named World Series MVP...Alex Rodriguez has opted out of his contract with the Yankees...And was able to let the word slip during game 4 of the World Series but was unable to attend the pregame ceremony to collect his Hank Aaron Award from Hank Aaron...But Prince Fielder was...Recently retired Houston Astro Craig Biggio picked up the Roberto Clemente Award...A report states the Yankees may decide on their new manager on Monday and announce it on Tuesday...In steriod news, Bud Selig says he doubts he'll see the Mitchell Report before it's released...And Hank Aaron admitted that the steriod talk kept him away from the Bonds homerun chase...The front office may not be talking with Torri Hunter but that hasn't stopped manager Ron Gardenhire from voicing his opinion, he'd like to have Hunter back for 2008...Former Braves 2B, Marcus Giles was released from the San Diego Padres.

NASCAR Update:
Chad Knaus was able to pick the right pit strategy to give Jimmie Johnson and the #48 Lowe's team the win at the Pep Boys Auto 500 atAtlanta Motor Speedway and close the gap between themselves and their Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon to just 11 points. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. lost a tire to end the race under caustion after Nascar had already done one green/white checkered flag. Between the engine failures and parts failures, Junior must be ready for this season and his time with DEI to be over.
Race Results Points Standings

Jimmie Johnson's race winnings will be given to the American Red Cross to help those in Southern California effected by the Wildfires. Johnson is from El Cajon, CA.

Nascar is investigating why Denny Hamlin and Dave Blaney had water in their fuel cells during the race at Atlanta this weekend. Greg Biffle also may have had the same problem.

Steve Hmiel has signed with Ganassi Racing after leaving DEI earlier this month. Hmiel will serve as their manager of competition.

The Nationwide Series plans to race the COT in 2009. Good, let's ruin all the racing in Nascar!

Popo in my crib News:
37 fans were arrested following the Red Sox win over the Rockies on Sunday. "An unruly crowd flipped a pickup truck to its side near Fenway Park and at least one car fire was reported. Young people sprayed each other with beer and some climbed street signs or utility poles." Watch out merry cheerers, because the popo are on your tail!

News & Notes: It was a messy game in London for the Giants, but they were able to pull off a 13-10 win over the Miami Dolphins to extend their win streak to six games...This weekend's game against the Colts and Patriots will be a battle of the undefeated after the Colts beat the Panthers 31-7 and the Patriots beat the Redskins 52-7...The Chargers were able to play in their own stadium and pick a win over the Texans 35-10...Ohio State stays #1 in the BSC and AP Polls...UCONN continues to roll after beating USF 22-15 on Saturday...Roger Federer clinched the year end #1 spot...Phil Jackson called out Kobe Bryant questioning his committment to the team. Why are the Lakers so behind on the Kobe news? I guess they really did take a vacation over the summer...Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron was released from the hospital after sustaining a concussion and a broken nose during the Bruin's 2-1 loss over the Flyers.

Check this out: Click here to see Trinity Colleges crazy last second heroics.

It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate

Bears suprise at Wrigley

After the Cubs season ended during the first round of the playoffs, the resurfacing project began at Wrigley Field. While tearing up the infield, a bulldozer operator found a little suprise, goal posts. Seems after the 1970 football season where the Bears played in Wrigley, the team decided to take down the goal posts but not the cement blocks they were attached to. When asked what to do with them, Roger Bossard who is over seeing the project yelled to "toss them out!" With the remodel, the Cubs will be the final team to "install a modern drainage system." The project is expected to take 6 to 7 weeks, weather permitting. (source)

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Kate

Friday Funnies

Red Sox Bullpen Band during game 7 of the ALCS.

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Kate

Friday Night Lights Friday

Remember that cute romatic comedy starring Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant, Music & Lyrics? Well you may have noticed Scott Porter aka Jason Street on "Friday Night Lights" is a member for the 80s super group Pop in this movie. And you also may have noticed that it's Friday which means you can catch Scott in "Friday Night Lights" on NBC at 9 PM/est. If you've missed an episode catch up here.

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Kate

Separated at Birth

He may have lost game 1 but it took me a month to figure out who he looks like so I had to post this.

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Kate

Papajima

Baseball Update:
Thursday's Recap
Rockies 1, Red Sox 2
Unlike game 1's slugfest, game 2 came down to a good old fashioned pitcher's duel with Boston's tandum of Johnathan Papelbon and Hedeki Okajima holding onto a slim one run lead in the Red Sox's win. A two out RBI single by Mike Lowell scored David Ortiz to give the Sox a 2 games to none lead heading into game 3 in Colorado.
WP: Curt Schilling (1-0) LP: Ubaldo Jimenez (0-1)
SV: Johnathan Papelbon (1)
Sox lead 2-0

Saturday's Schedule
Red Sox @ Rockies, 8 PM/est on FOX and ESPN Radio
Probable Starters:
Rockies - Josh Fogg
Red Sox - Daisuke Matsuzaka

Baseball Notes: It's not just the bullpen that's making music, MLB.com goes into the musical traditions at Fenway here...Still no word from the Yankees on their new manager, but if Joe Girardi doesn't get that spot he could always manage the Los Angeles Dodgers...The St. Louis Cardinals released pitcher Mike Maroth...Meanwhile, the Yankees picked up Bobby Abreu's option for 2008...Torri Hunter told reporters that he has not been contacted by the Minnesota Twins to discuss his contract. Hunter is a free agent...The Oaklands A's are over being in Oakland...A new report says that players who have been linked to HGH scandals may be suspended by MLB. Of course, these players were using before MLB outlawed it, so that's not going to get past the player's union!...Ratings were up for Game 1 of the World Series.

NASCAR Update:
Only four more races left in the season as the Nextel Cup drivers head over to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. Atlanta is arguably the fastest track on the circuit and is known for last lap heroics including Carl Edwards' 2005 win and Kevin Harvick's 2001 win. Catch all the action in the Pep Boys Auto 500 on Sunday at 1 PM/est on ABC.

Mark Martin and Kevin Harvick weigh in on the Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards feud here.

Popo in my crib News:
Four people have been charged for their ticket scalping related actions after Boston cracked down on World Series scalping. Wendel Baker was charged with "attempted ticket resale by owner, occupying a street for resale of tickets, peddling without a license and possession of marijuana." Jamel Bennett was charged "assault and battery on [the popo] reisting arrest, possession of marijuana and larceny." Michael Williams and Anthony Hicks were also arrested and charged with ticket scalping. The four arrested pleaded not guilty on Thursday. Watch out Wendel, Jamel, Michael and Anthony, because the popo are on your tail!

News & Notes: Boston College broke a three game losing streak for BSC #2 teams after they stunned Virginia Tech 14-10...The San Diego Chargers are still waiting to hear where they will play their game against the Texans on Sunday...The wildfires have already affected many athletes including New England Patriots' Junior Seau, whose home was burned and Cincinnati Bengals' Carson Palmer, whose family was evacuated...Alex Smith will be the starting QB for the 49ers on Sunday. Smith had been out for three weeks with a separated shoulder...Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas will not travel with the team to London to play against the Giants on Sunday after being involved in a car accident on last Sunday...David Stern said the NBA will not fine or suspend refs who gambled in one way or another. Turns out all 56 referees by contractual rule gambled...Hey remember that whole 2007 rookie curse? It's struck again this time taking out the Bulls' Joakim Noah. His teammates Ben Wallace and Tyrus Thomas also left Thursday's game early with injuries...MLS' playoff begin this weekend...And they're new expansion team the San Jose Earthquakes will be playing at Buck Shaw Stadium on the Santa Clara University Campus...The ATP has fined world #4 player Nikolay Davydenko $2,000 for not trying hard enough in the Marin Cilic...The New York Rangers finally scored...And won the game, defeating cross Hudson rivals New Jersey Devils 2-0...And finally, the Giants have touched down in London on Friday for their game against the Dolphins on Sunday. The game will air on FOX at 1 PM/est.

Check this out: Click here to see Entertainment Weekly's 25 hottest male stars. And here for the 25 hottest female stars.

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Kate

I don't think this is a good way of bonding

Three Michigan State Spartan football players were arraigned in District Court in Mason on Wednesday. SirDarean Adams, T.J. Williams and Jeremy Ware were charged with felony robbery in an incident that took place in the parking lot of a grocery store. In addition to his felony charge T.J. Williams was also charged with misdemearnor assault and battery. The three players have have remained on the roster. Why to set an example MSU! The players were originally charged in April but was sent back to the popo for further investigation. Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said in a statement that

"The team was notified in April about the case and has monitored the situation." (source)

If convicted the players are looking at up to 15 years in the slammer. Watch out SirDarean, T.J. and Jeremy, because the popo are on your tail!

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Kate

do you want sprinkles on your ice cream?

(Photo: Winslow Townson/AP)

Baseball Update:
Wednesday's Recap
Rockies 1, Red Sox 13
Josh Beckett struck out the first three Rockies batters he faced and Dustin Pedroia knocked in a homerun in his first career World Series at bat in the Red Sox game 1 win. Amazingly enough, the game only got better for the Sox including a seven run fifth inning that saw three runs scored off of walks. Looks like that nine game lay off was a momentum breaker for the Rockies after just their second loss in a month.
WP: Josh Beckett (1-0) LP: Jeff Francis (0-1)

Thursday's Schedule
Rockies @ Red Sox, 8 PM/est on FOX and ESPN Radio
Probable Starters:
Red Sox: Curt Schilling
Rockies: Ubaldo Jimenez

Baseball Notes: Celebrities give their World Series picks here...Meanwhile Andrew Madden, a 13 year old heart transplant patient will be attending game 2 of the World Series on Thursday...Barry Bonds is still a little upset that he was "fired" by the San Francisco Giants. Come on Barry, how did you not see this coming. It would have been better for you to hold off breaking the record, because you might still have a job...Tony Pena interviewed for the Yankees open managerial position on Wednesday as the token minority canidate...Congratulations to Alex Rodriguez on picking up the first ever Pepsi Clutch Award...The Minnesota Twins picked up closer Joe Nathan's $6 million option for 2008.

Braves Update:
Jeff Francouer will not take over center field for the Braves after the position was vacated with Andruw Jones' departure.

NASCAR Update:
The National Stock Car Racing Commission have overturned a penalty levied against Kyle Busch's Busch Series crew chief Michael Bumgarner.

Carl Edwards will attempt to clinch the Busch Series title on Saturday at Memphis Motorsports Park.

Joe Gibbs Racing driver 19 year old Brad Coleman will race the entire 2008 Nationwide Series season with Brewco Motorsports in the #27 Ford. Coleman was hoping to race with JGR but their was no place for him.

Holiday Inn extended its contract with Richard Childress Racing for their #29 car in the Nationwide Series.

Popo in my crib News:
Seven people who arrested and charged with disorderly conduct following the Red Sox ALCS win on Sunday were ordered by a Judge to write a five page essay "explaining what they have learned from their experience of being arrested after the Red Sox won the American League Championship Series." They also had to provide proof that their parents were aware of their arrests. Watch out seven drunken college students, because the popo are on your tail!

News & Notes: The Miami Heat delt Antoine Walker, Michael Doleac and Wayne Simien to Minnesota for Ricky Davis and Mark Blount...The 2007 draft curse continues as the Piston's Rodney Stuckey broke his left hand in their win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday... The NFL announced they will add $10 million to the medical retirement fund...Eric Mangini lost the nickname Manginius long ago. But just in case you were still holding onto that lie, Mangini announced the Jets will stick with Chad Pennington because they are still one game behind of the Rams and Dolphins for the number 1 draft pick...The Jaguars will be without their quarterback David Garrard for up to a month with a badly sprained ankle...DeAngelo Hall was not to happy with the Falcons' decision to let Grady Jackson go...Brady Quinn wore a USC jersey after losing a bet with Rodney Peete...Florida Men's basketball coach Billy Donovan is suffering from back problems which may force him to have surgery...Beijing's Olympics have worse PR than 2004 in Greece after more concerns have risen over the rampant pollution which may adversely affect the athletes.

Check this out: Celebrities don't just go to clubs, they also attend sporting events. Check out the latest spottings here.

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Kate

watching football with celebrities

The Miami Dolphins have been trying to raise their profile by paying for celebrities to attend their games including flying them to Miami and picking up their hotel bill. All the celebs have to do is attend the game, wave to the people on the jumbo tron and conduct radio and TV interviews. Even with those small duties, the Dolphins have been having trouble getting stars to come to their events.

"Giving it away has been an uphill battle — and it's not getting any easier."
(source)

I think the 0-7 record may contribute to their problems. So far they've been able to entice Terrance Howard, who I admittingly had to look up on imdb.com. At last weekend's game, the Patriots however were able to get Matt Damon and Matt Dillon to head over to their away game in Miami.

The team's hired PR gal Doris Porter had suggested flying in such high profile stars as Britney Spears, her ex-hubby Kevin Federline and Lindsay Lohan. Because nothing gets people to a game like trailer trash celebs. Fortunately, owner Wayne Huizenga put the kibosh on the idea.

Porter had been able to entice Cane star Eddie Motas to attend a game earlier in the season and is working on getting David Beckham, the new emperor of all American sports, Miami resident Anna Kournikova and The Hills star Lauren Conrad to show up to a game. Hey, I've got a way to attrack fans to your new $300 million facility...win some games!
(via Ben Mailer)

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Kate

Edwards v. Kenseth round 2

Following the pit road squabble between Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth on Sunday, the teammates have taken their feud to the press.

Matt Kenseth on Edwards: "His behavior has been real erratic lately, honestly. You don't know what to expect with him. That's the thing that's a little bit troublesome. One minute, he has so much respect for you, and he's real friendly and everything's so much fun. The next minute he wants to kick your butt and he's swearing at you. It's a little scary. You never know what you're going to get." (source)

Carl Edwards countered Kenseth’s claim: "What led up to the deal that happened after the race of me confronting Matt, it was not a one-day deal...I've won three races this year in the Nextel Cup Series. When I win, people call and congratulate and people are happy for me. It's just the wrong people. I've got Jimmie Johnson calling me every time I win to say good job. And my teammates aren't the ones doing that." (source)

So far I’ve picked up Edwards is crazy and Kenseth is inconsiderate. Carl take it away…

"I don't think Matt's voluntarily said two sentences to me in the last six months. We just don't talk a lot. We don't know one another well enough. And it's my opinion that that's what's precipitated this stuff is that lack of communication." (source)

Kenseth responded: Carl and I aren't friends. We've never gone to dinner and hung out together…We have talked several times, and he always comes up and asks about the car, and we talk a little at the racetrack, but we've never been like friends where we hang out away from the track and go do stuff. Our interests are a lot different. I don't think anything has happened to make our relationship different. (source)

Geoff Smith, President of Roush Racing told reporters: "[I'd be] real surprised if that by the time we get to Atlanta, there hasn't been a conversation [between Kenseth and Edwards.] They have to work that out. But if they can't, and it has a lingering effect on how the organization runs, then Jack [Roush] would step in again." (source)

Can teammates work together on the track and hate each other off? We’ll have to tune into ABC to watch the race from Atlanta to find out.

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Kate

Pandering much?

The New York papers are buzzing after former Mayor Rudy Giulani announced he is rooting for the Red Sox in the World Series claiming to be sticking with the American League. He told the Boston area crowd,

"I'm an American League fan, and I go with the American League team - maybe with exception of the Mets. Maybe that would be the one time I wouldn't, because I'm loyal to New York." (source)

Pulling for a certain league is a totally fine if the team in the World Series was say, the Indians. But the Red Sox, your arch rival? Come on! And I'm glad that he noted he's loyal to New York so he doesn't root for the Mets. Let's see which team would a Yankee fan be more upset about, the Red Sox or the Mets? Hmmm...

This act is an example of a bigger problem in politics and it reminds me of girl from Chicago who became a Yankees fan when she ran for Senate in New York. I think her name was Hillary. Rudy, it's ok to have sports convictions. People won't slight you because you're a Yankees fan. But I will slight you for rooting for the Red Sox in the World Series. It shows that you are too easily swayed by popular opinion and will do whatever it takes to get votes. But what does this say about you when you're in the oval office. Will you continue to pander to popular opinion or will you stick to your guns in order to take care of American citizens?

It's been fun blogging with you,

Kate

God's Squad vs. Satan's Sluggers

Baseball Update:
Wednesday's Schedule
Rockies @ Red Sox; 8 PM/est on FOX and ESPN Radio
Probable Starters
Red Sox: Josh Beckett
Rockies: Jeff Francis

Baseball Notes: Aaron Cook was placed on the Rockies World Series roster...While Tim Wakefield was taken off the Red Sox's roster...And Jacoby Ellsbury is expected to start game 1 for the Sox...Don Mattingly met with the Yanks; Tony Pena will meet with them on Wednesday...More coaching news, The Oakland A's hired Don Wakamatsu as their bench coach...and the White Sox hired Jeff Cox and Juan Nieves...Congratulations to Pittsburgh Pirates player Steven Pearce on being named Minor League Player of the Year...With a new manager and a new scoreboard the Kansas City Royals will hike ticket prices 15% for 2008...Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies sold out their World Series tickets after a computer glitch haulted sales on Monday...Presidential candidate, former New York City Mayor and supposed lifetime Yankee fan Rudy Giuliani told a crowd in Massachusetts that he's rooting for the Red Sox because he roots for the American League team in the World Series. A real Yankees fan would root for any American league team but the Red Sox...Speaking of politicians, the annual governor's bet has Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is betting lobster and ice cream to Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter's beef.

NASCAR Update:
Doug Richert is out at Team Red Bull. Brian Vickers and the #83 Toyota will have Randy Cox sitting a top the pit box starting this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Carl Edwards went into damage control on Tuesday following a confrontation with teammate Matt Kenseth on pit road following Sunday's race at Martinsville. Edwards told reporters he and his teammates have to become closer like the Hendrick guys.

Clint Bowyer will race the entire Nationwide Series season in 2008 following in the footsteps of his Richard Childress Racing teammate Kevin Harvick who won the Series title in 2006. He will be sponsored by BB&T.

Furniture Row is finalizing a deal to keep Joe Nemechek in their car for 2008, 09 and 10.

Sad news, dirt track racer Ryan Bard died on Monday after crashing duirng qualifying at the Abilene Speedway over the weekend. Bard was only 23 years old.

Popo in my crib News:
Two Bengals ticket takers, Timothy Clifford and Keith Johnson, have bee charged with theft after taking money from fans to allow them into the sold out Bengals game against the New York Jets. Watch out Timmy and Keithy, because the popo are on your tail!

News & Notes: The wildfires in San Diego have postponed San Diego State University's football game against BYU to December 1st. The Chargers game is still up in the air...Meanwhile, the Lakers-Utah Jazz preseason game scheduled to be played in San Diego on Thursday was canceled...The NFL will shorten their draft to 10 minute intervals during the first round, seven minutes in the second and five minutes from their on...The Buffalo Bills will start Trent Edwards instead of J.P. Losman in their game with the Jets on Sunday...It was not a good year for first round draft picks in the NBA. First, the number one draft pick Greg Oden was sidelined for the year after knee surgery and now the second pick in the draft Kevin Durant left the game on crutches with an ankle injury...Luckily it's only the preseason for the Heat who suffered their first ever winless preseason with their loss to the Spurs...And finally, Hoover High School, which was featured in the MTV series "Two a Days" will have to forfeit all games that wide reciever Tristan Purifoy played in and pay a $2,000 fine after the Alabama High School Athletics Association ruled the Hoover illegally recruited and transfer Purifoy.

UPDATE: McLaren has filed an appeal with FIA to get four cars disqualified from last weekends Brazilian Grand Prix. If two of the three drivers who finished fourth, fifth, sixth are found to have doctored their fuel, McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, who finished seventh, would move up in the finishing order and take away the Formula1 title from Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen. The fourth driver finished 10th.

Check this out: Click here to find out why the World Series is better than the Super Bowl.

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Kate

Nascar's Feuding Teammates

By now, many of you have seen the video of Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth’s pit road spat. If you haven’t, I posted the video below.



Apparently Kenseth did something to Edwards on the racetrack that Carl did not appreciate. However, many believe Edwards’ internal anger stemmed from a Busch Series incident in Kansas that had carried over to Martinsville.



But this whole feuding teammate thing is not new to NASCAR. Rewind to July when Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Tony Stewart and Denny Hamlin got into a wreck while Hamlin was leading the race at Daytona. Words were exchanged and Joe Gibbs flew to Chicagoland the following weekend to get things back on track.



Then there’s Hendrick Motorsports. It seems that only Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon have figured out how to remain friends on Monday after battling each other on Sunday. Take Johnson and Brian Vickers bumping at Talladega. Vickers won the race and Johnson was sulking in the corner. The accident even damaged their off track friendship. And let’s just say anytime Kyle Busch’s name is involved, things are not going to go well. Now you can see why people are jumping ship from arguably the most successful team on the circuit today.

Remember when Rusty Wallace wasn’t an annoying broadcaster? Well Ryan Newman certainly does. Rumors ran rampant that Wallace and Newman were not exactly friends during their time at Penske Racing South. Adding fuel to the fire was an interview with the Sporting News, in which Newman's reply about his relationship with Rusty was, “We can skip that question.” But that shouldn’t be surprising news; Wallace wasn’t exactly buddy buddy with Jeremy Mayfield while they were teammates either, although they have patched things up.

So when it comes to Kenseth and Edwards only time will tell. They can either they learn to deal with each other or one of them will end up on the open market searching for a new home.

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Kate

the final countdown

Baseball Update:
There were a lot of coaching announcements on Monday including the resigning of Tony LaRussa with the Cardinals...The Royals presented their new coach Trey Hillman to the media...and the Mariners have added Mel Stottlemyre, Jim Riggleman, Norm Charlton and Eddie Rodriguez to their coaching staff.

Torre replacement watch has officially started after Joe Girardi was interviewed on Monday.

In other Yankee news, the Yanks will offer Jorge Posada a three year deal worth about $40 million...Mariano Rivera says that just because Joe Torre isn't coming back doesn't mean he won't...and the Yanks are looking to get up close and personal with ARod and Scott Boras.

George Mitchell has denied reports that he leaked information implicating Indians pitcher Paul Byrd hours before game seven of the ALCS.

While the NLCS was one of the lowest rated series ever, the ALCS was the highest rated series since 2004 which featured the Red Sox and Yankees.

The Red Sox were listed as 2-1 favorites to win the World Series over the upstart Rockies team.

Those looking buy Rockies World Series tickets may have hit a little snag on Monday. An overloaded server shut down the ticketing process but the Rockies will put the remaining 18,000 tickets back on the market on Tuesday.

Braves Update:
The Braves named Bruce manno the new assistant GM taking over for Frank Wren who was promoted to GM earlier this month.

UPDATE: The fire that is raging in San Diego has reportedly struck former Braves outfielder David Justice. His San Diego area home was destroyed. (via Ben Mailer)

NASCAR Notes:
Kyle Busch is on the Truck entry list...Dario Franchitti will be looking to make his Busch Series debut...Burney Lamar is going trying to make the Cup race.

Jeremy Mayfield will be replacing Jeff Green in the #66 car at Haas CNC Racing.

Mike Skinner and Johnny Benson will be sharing Cup duties for Bill Davis Racing in 2008.

Joe Gibbs Racing announced teammates Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch will be sharing driving duties in the Nationwide Series in 2008.

Popo in my crib news:
Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid's son Garrett was released from jail and placed under house arrest until his November 1st sentencing hearing. Reid will be allowed to leave the house only for treatment and going to his brother's high school football games accompanied by his parents. Garrett admitted to using herion prior to running a red light and hitting another car. Watch out Garrett, because the popo are on your tail!

Denver Nuggets suspended guard J.R. Smith was summoned by the popo for assault, distrubing the peace and destruction of private property charges stemming from a October 13th nightclub incident. Smith was previously suspended last year for his role in a fight with the Knicks and was also ticketed for improper passing in a car accident that kille his friend Andre Bell. Watch out J.R., because the popo are on your tail!

News & Notes: The Indianapolis Colts remain undefeated after pounding Jacksonville 29-7...With wildfires raging in San Diego, the Chargers have moved their practices to the Arizona Cardinals training facility. Many of the players and coaches have been forced to evacuate...U.S. women's soccer coach Greg Ryan is out...The Miami Dolphins will be without running back Ronnie Brown for the rest of the season after Brown tore his ACL...The Big East has taken the blame for a blown call which handed UCONN the win over Louisville...And finally, if you do things to avoid jinxing your team, you're not alone. About 1 in five people, including me are guilty of doing it.

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Kate

Brady the new Affleck?

After watching Tom Brady in his post game interview yesterday, I began to wonder has Gisele's influence made Brady the new Ben Affleck?

Let's look at the befores:

Tom was just rocking his leather jacket in 2002 after becoming the youngest player (24 years old) to be named the MVP of the Super Bowl. This picture was not only before Gisele but it was pre-Bridget who got his fashion sense on the right track soon after they began dating. But the difference between Bridget's influence and Gisele is more noticable in the next picture.

Now the Afters:


The silk scarf in the pocket maybe the over the top killer to this ensemble. As the year has progressed Tom has added the man purse, the fashion scarf and the side swept hair to his arsenal. Luckily for Tom, the off the field change has not effected his on the field abilities.

But there's hope. Look at Ben today:

Ben Affleck moved from scruffy Bostonian to polished male ebrow waxer Hollywood type. Once he ditched J.Lo for J.Gar he was able to balance his Hollywood style with his back home look. Maybe Tom is just one Jennifer Garner type (maybe newly single Reese Witherspoon) away from finding that fashionable balance and hopefully dropping that Yankee hat!

It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate

joining the bullpen band

Baseball Update:
Sunday's Game
Indians 2, Red Sox 11
Jake Westbrook got off to a rocky start for the Indians giving up a run in each of the first three innings. Westbrook was able to settle in for the next three but the damage was done. Two base running errors by Kenny Lofton and a two run homerun by Dustin Pedroia in the seventh inning sealed the win for the Red Sox and their second trip to the World Series in four seasons.
WP: Diasuke Matsuzaka (1-1) LP: Jake Westbrook (1-1)
SV: Jonathan Papelbon (1)

Baseball Notes: Josh Beckett was named the ALCS MVP after two impressive starts and a 1.93 ERA...Member of the 2004 World Series Red Sox team and current Baltimore Oriole Kevin Millar threw out the first pitch and then butchered the names of Red Sox players during the Fox telecast...A report released prior to game seven of the ALCS said Indians pitcher Paul Byrd took HGH from 2002 to Jan. 2005 when it was banned by MLB...Tony LaRussa is expected to be back managing the Cardinals in 2008...Larry Bowa is close to becoming the third base coach for the Mariners...The Rockies had to move their practice indoors after four inches of snow fell onto the field on Sunday...In other Rockies news, they're looking to trade mark Rocktober.

NASCAR Update:
Hendrick Motorsports made it three in a row with Jimmie Johnson's victory in the Subway 500, hitting their stride at the perfect time. The race was highlighted with a season high number of cautions, 21, including Casey Mears and Bobby Labonte's lap 498 crash which took the race into overtime and a lap 505 David Ragan crash which put an official end to the race. Seven out of the top 10 drivers were chasers but Jeff Gordon's third place finish has made this 12 man playoff into a two man run.
Race Results Points Standings

DEI is undergoing considerable unrest between Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tony Eury, Jr. and Steve Hmiel's departures and their summertime merger with Ginn Racing things are getting bad in race city. Now comes word three DEI employees were fired for running a banner at Lowe's Motor Speedway which read "How much does Bobby Ginn owe you?" I'd be nervous if I was working there.

Robby Gordon's crew chief Peter Sospenzo suffered a mini-stroke on Sunday morning and was taken to a local hospital.

Bill Davis Racing is for sale and Jacques Villenueve is not buying.

Popo in my crib News:
Former NBA player Keon Clark was arrested on Thursday after being stopped on a commerical bus by U.S. marshals. Clark was wanted on drug and weapons chargers. He already was awaiting trail for a 2006 marijuana possessions charge. He was also charged wtih possession of a controlled substance and two count of firearm possession. Watch out Keon, because the popo are on your tail!

Gordon Watt was dimissed from Purdue's men's basketball team after being arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated early Friday morning. Watch out Gordon, because the popo are on your tail!

Kid Rock was arrested after a fight errupted at an Atlanta Waffle House after his sold out show Saturday night. The action broke out after a male customer at the Waffle House recognized a female with Kid. Word were exchanged followed by Rock and crews hit and run. Kid's tour bus was pulled over by the popo and Bob and his crew were arrested. Watch out Kid, because the popo are on your tail!

News & Notes: Congratulations to Kimi Raikkonen on winning the F1 title in Brazil over the weekend...Tom Brady threw 6 touchdowns in the Patriots 49-28 win over the Dolphins...I guess the light is shining down on the chosen one, Joey Harrington? In Byron Leftwich's first start for the Falcons, he injured his ankle. The Saints beat the Falcons 22-16...Late game heroics filled the NFL on Sunday including the Bears 19-16 win over the Eagles; the Titans 38-36 win over the Texans; and the Broncos 31-28 win over the Steelers...Roger Federer was beaten by David Nalbandian for the first hard court loss suffered by the Swiss tennis pro in 2 years. Nalbandian's win gave him the Madrid Masters title...Ohio State and Boston College are 1-2 in the BSC Poll...The Charlotte Bobcats will be without Adam Morrison for the rest of the season after tearing a ligament in his left knee on Sunday...With the opening of the Prudential Center in downtown Newark this week, officials are hoping that the Devils can prosper in their new digs. Call me crazy, but hockey in Newark doesn't seem like a great fit...And finally, the Giants have won five straight including Sunday's 33-15 win over the 498ers since starting the season 0-2. Off to merry ole London for the G-men next week.

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Kate

Friday Funnies

(Photo: AP/Paul Sancya)

I bet Mark Cuban can teach them the proper posture for the waltz.

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Kate

Separated at Birth

It's Friday which means only one thing, Friday Night Lights is on! (At 9 PM/est on NBC) The action is just getting good, Landry and Tyra, Lyla and Tim, crazy Julie. So why aren't you watching? Are you that opposed to amazing TV? If you've missed any episodes you can catch up here.

It's been fun blogging with you,

Kate

heading back to Boston

Baseball Update:
Thursday's Update:
Red Sox 7, Indians 1
While Josh Beckett was tossing an eight inning, five hit, one run game, Kevin Youkalis was having an offensive explosion at the plate which included a homerum to put the Red Sox on the board first. The Indians tied the game at one with three hits and a run in the first inning, but once Beckett got into his grove there was very little the Tribe could do. Unfortunately fort he home team, once again C.C. Sabathia was bit of a wash out in the their loss.
WP: Josh Beckett (2-0) LP: C.C. Sabathia (0-2)
Indians lead 3-2

Saturday's Schedule
Indians @ Red Sox; 8 PM/est on FOX and ESPN Radio
Probable Starters
Red Sox: Curt Schilling (0-1)
Indians: Fausto Carmona (1-0)

Baseball Notes: If you were watching last night's game you may have noticed a little argument erupt between Josh Beckett and Kenny Lofton after Lofton dropped his bat assuming he had just taken ball four. He hadn't and then popped out to left...Trey Hillman may be coming back to America after managing in Japan for the past five years to take over the vacant spot left by Buddy Bell in Kansas City...The Nationals will keep their entire coaching staff for 2008...While Dusty Baker will keep Reds pitching coach Dick Pole.

Braves Update:
Brian McCann will not have to undergo ankle surgery, but he isn't opposed to Lasik surgery.

Torri Hunter is interested in playing CF for the Atlanta Braves...or the Washington Nationals.

NASCAR Update:
It's time for the final short track race of the season and the sixth race in the Chase. Jeff Gordon is pulling away from the rest of the field after back to back wins but with 500 grueling laps things could change in a heart beat. A small slip by a competitor could really ruin your day and this track is known to cause some mechanical troubles so this Chase is far from over. Watch the Subway 500 at 1 PM/est on ABC.

Reed Sorenson will be in the pink target car for breast cancer awareness this weekend at Martinsville.

Click here to see the new logo for Nascar's Nationwide Series.

More changes at DEI as its director of competition Steve Hmiel will be stepping down after being there for nine years.

Brad Coleman has left Joe Gibbs Racing to take a full time Busch ride for Brewco Motorsports in 2008.

Meet Michael Waltrip Racings development drivers Josh Wise and Michael McDowell here.

Popo in my crib News:
Sacramento Kings back up center Justin Williams is being investigated in connection to a sexual assault case. Charges have not been filed against Williams but he was given a indefinite leave of absence from the team. Watch out Justin, because the popo are on your tail!

News & Notes: South Florida was a suprise #2 pick for the first BCS poll but they wont be there for long after losing to Rutgers 30-27 on Thursday...Stanford has suspended Brook Lopez indefintitely for violating team rules. This reminds me of a kid from Penn State. I wonder what illegal activity Brookie was involved in...After dumping their coach, the Atlanta Thrashers have finally won a gam! A 5-3 over the Rangers...David Beckham's return to the Galaxy netted them a tie with the New York Red Bulls. A tie, I don't think that's why they pay you $25 million a year...The Buffalo Bills are interested in playing a game across the boarder. The Canadians have football, it's called the CFL, just ask Ricky Williams if he still remembers things from last year...Denver Broncos wide receiver Javon Walker will undergo knee surgery. Thank goodness the Rockies are doing well because it totally takes away the sting of the Broncos subpar season...The Dallas Cowboys Tank Johnson will be allowed to participate in practice...Kurt Warner practiced with the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday. But just in case he isn't good to go they always have newly signed Tim Hasselbeck...Meanwhile Vince Young did not test his injured quad during practice on Thursday but the team is opptimistic he will be able to play on Sunday. More like praying he'll be able to play...The Giants will be taking on the 49ers on Sunday at 1 PM/est on FOX. Big Blue will be looking to extend their current four game win streak. Let's go Big Blue!

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Kate