Braves Update:
The Braves season closed early for a second straight season, but that has not stopped veterans like John Smoltz and Chipper Jones from being excited about next season. Especially after finishing so strong in the final month of the season...Bobby Cox back in 2009? It could happen.
Baseball Update:
Wild Card playoff
Colorado 9, Padres 8
After 13 innings, the final playoff spot was decided on Monday after the Rockies beat the Padres 9-8. Walking into the bottom of the 13th, Trevor Hoffman picked a horrible time to become human. Hoffman had a two run cushion but after allowing doubles to Troy Tulowitzki and Kaz Matsui and a triple to Matt Holliday, he intentionally walked Todd Helton. A sacrifice fly by Jamey Carroll scored Holliday and gave the Rockies their first trip to the playoffs in 12 years.
NLDS/ALDS Schedule
Baseball Notes: A new report says that Mets reliever Scott Schoenewies received steriods while playing with the Chicago White Sox. Good thing this story didn't break right before the Mets were starting the playoffs...In other Mets news, apparently the Mets sent season ticket holders a dear John email. Something like, sorry we sucked but please come back next season. We'll try harder...MVP contender Matt Holliday was rewarded for his regular season performance after picking up two out of three in the triple crown including the Batting Title (.337). He also drove in the most runs (137) while Prince Fielder (50) hit the most homeruns this season...San Diego Padres Jake Peavy may not have pitched the game of his life on Monday, but he did lead the NL in ERA, wins and strike outs and was named the NL pitcher for September...The Boston Red Sox announced their starting rotation for the ALDS. Josh Beckett will start game one followed by Dice-K and Curt Schilling...Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and Cleveland celebrated rally Monday. If you attended send photos and we'll post them on the blog...Houston Astros closer Brad Lidge had surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee on Monday. He is expected to be ready for 2008...The Baltimore Orioles got rid of starters Jaret Wright and Victor Zambrano on Monday...And finally, St. Louis Cardinals Walt Jocketty predicted that manager Tony La Russa would return in 2008.
NASCAR Update:
NASCAR officials said that Greg Biffle did maintain reseasonable speed on Sunday. Really?
Dale Jarrett is leaving 2008 up to Michael Waltrip Racing and UPS. I say, skip 08 and take over for Rusty in the booth!
Overnight ratings for the Kansas race on Sunday were down. Maybe it had something to do with those three hour rain delays.
Popo in my crib News:
Tennesse linebacker Dorian Davis was cited for fighting in Iowa City on Saturday. He was charged with disorderly conduct after meeting a friend, Charles Jones, for an appointment and then got into a verbal spat which turned into a physical atlercation. Watch out Dorian, because the popo are on your tail!
Indiana recruit Bud Mackey was charged with drug trafficking on Friday. As an added bonus, he was also charged with trafficking within a 1,000 yards of a school. Looks like Indiana may want to add an extra player for next season. Watch out Buddy, because the popo are on your tail!
In other drug news, Duke Crews, a Tennessee basketball player was suspended after marijuana was found in his dorm. The pot was found when housing personnel entered his dorm to investigate a complaint of loud music. Why not just put a sign on the door that says, "pot inside." Watch out Duke, because the popo are on your tail!
News & Notes: The New England Patriots embarassed the Cincinnati Bengals 34-13 on Monday...The Tampa Bay Bucs will be without Cadillac Williams and Luke Petittgout for the rest of the season. I guess the Giants knew something about Petitgout when they got rid of him after last season...In other injury news, The 49ers will be without QB Alex Smith for at least a week with a separated shoulder...Ricky Williams has filed for reinstatement after his various failed drug tests...Kobe Bryant and Stephon Marbury had some fun quotes during media day on Monday. Apparently, Kobe's "a soldier" and Steph found Jesus on June 26th...And finally, for all of you concerned, the Bengals will be shooing those pigeons away with lasers not guns. Trying to keep it safe!
Check this out: We usually try to steer clear of gossip, but not when it involves one of our favorites on "Friday Night Lights." Good job Minka, way to get the show in the news right before it premieres on Friday, October 5th at 9PM/est on NBC. Click here to see her caught in the act with singer John Mayer.
It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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