Braves Update:
ESPN the Magazine's Sarah Tucotte took Braves ace John Smoltz out for a round of golf. Click here for the highlights.
Current Met and former Brave Tom Glavine said he will probably not return to the Mets next season. "I have five days at the end of our season to accept or decline [the option]. Most likely, I'll decline it, " Glavine said. But the real question is, will he return to Atlanta?
Baseball Update:
Willie Randolph will be back with the Mets next season.
The Tigers have extended manager Jim Leyland's contract through 2009.
Tony Pena, Jr. picked up AL comeback player of the year while Dmitri Young was the NL winner.
2007 had the fewest homeruns since 1995.
Playoff Schedule for Wednesday
Rockies @ Phillies, 3 PM/est on TBS or ESPN Radio
Probable Starters
Phillies: Cole Hamels
Rockies: Jeff Francis
Angels @ Red Sox, 6:30 PM/est on TBS or ESPN Radio
Probable Starters
Red Sox: Josh Beckett
Angles: John Lackey
Cubs @ Diamondbacks, 10 PM/est on TBS or ESPN Radio
Probable Starters
D'Backs: Brandon Webb
Cubs: Carlos Zambrano
Playoff Notes: Adam Eaton, Tim Wakefield, Gary Matthews, Jr. and Bartolo Colon will be noticeably absent from their team's playoff roster
NASCAR Update:
Nationwide Insurance will take over as title sponsor for what is now called the Busch Series beginning in 2008 according to sources.
Reports are swirling that Dario Franchitti has signed a multiyear contract with Chip Ganassi Racing for 2008. Franchitti will replace David Stremme in the #40 car. He'll also get his first start in a stock car in the ARCA race at Talladega this weekend.
Scott Riggs will be racing for Haas/CNC in 2008 in either the #66 which is currently being driven by Jeff Green or the #70 currently being driven by Johnny Sauter.
Joe Gibbs Racing is expected to announce the addition of M&M's/Mars to the hood of Kyle Busch's #18 Toyota for 2008. (via Jayski)
Bruton Smith said is willing to shut down Lowe's Motor Speedway and move it from its current Concord, NC location if officials do not let him build a drag strip. Yikes!
Popo in my crib News:
Northern Colorado back up punter Mitch Cozad was sentenced to seven years after stabbing his rival kicker in September 2006. Watch out Mitch, because the popo are on your tail!
Pitt basketball player Levance Fields will enroll in a special program for first time offenders including nine months probation. Fields, who was involved in a little scuffle with the popo outside of a nightclub, was charged with aggravated assault, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Watch out Levance, because the popo are on your tail!
Former Louisville football player, Willie Williams has pleaded not guilty to marijuana possession. Williams was kicked off the team after his arrest last Wednesday. Watch out Willie, because the popo are on your tail!
News & Notes: Memphis beat Marshall 24-21 only two days after the slaying of teammate Taylor Bradford...According to espn.com, 49ers QB Alex Smith may not play in two weeks after all. A MRI revealed "serious injury to tendons in his right shoulder" which would cause him to have season ending surgery. Smith is said to seeking a second opinion...Marijuana advocates are asking the Broncos to pick up pot lover Ricky Williams if he is reinstated by the league...Amare Stodemire underwent knee surgery on Tuesday. He is expected to return to the team in two to three weeks...Big Ben Wallace will be allowed to wear a headband this season. Thank goodness that was decided, I have been biting my nails for the past week...The NHL is back. What channel is Versus?...Here are 82 reasons to watch...And finally, Alyssa Milano says she's looking for a plumber not a major league baseball player. Thank goodness, it was just so hard to compete with her!
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It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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