Tennesse was the biggest name to go down on Thursday. Click here to update your brackets and more Tourney news in the News & Notes section.
Baseball Update:
Remember when Barry Bonds played in San Francisco? Well, the Giants are hoping that if you haven't already forgotten that fact, that you will soon by taking down all Bonds related stuff.
Good news for Red Sox nation, Josh Beckett had a good minor league outting on Thursday.
Good news for Braves fans too, John Smoltz says he's confident he'll be able to make his April 6th start against the Mets.
Chris Capuano has decided to forgo surgery and use rehab instead to help his left elbow. After that announcement, the Brewers placed him on the 15 DL. I think this course of action should be called doing a Schilling in honor of Curt Schilling who is attempting the same thing this season.
The Phillies reassigned pitcher Kris Benson to minor league camp while he continues his comeback from shoulder surgery.
Kansas City Royal Miguel Olivo's suspension has been reduced from five to four games. Olivo had gotten the penalty while he was a member of the Marlins and was involved in a late season incident with the Mets.
Last week the Dodgers kissed the sunshine state goodbye and in true Dodgers style dropped their final game at Dodgertown. Not to be outdone by their Los Angeles counterparts, the Indians too said goodbye to their Florida spring training home this week with a loss to the Yankees.
Only a few days before the Nationals Park opens for business, the players got a glimpse of the new baseball gem.
So normally I don't like it when the government intervines in sports matters, but I like the fact that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said he's willing to do whatever it takes to keep the Cubs playing at Wrigley Field.
If you were hoping to marry Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui, you'll have to wait to be wife number 2 after he ranoff and got married on Wednesday. And if you're name is Derek Jeter or Bobby Abreu, you're out $1,000.
Nascar Update:
After a week off to celebrate Easter, the Cup Series continues with a stop over in Martinsville. A short strack beast, Martinsville offers great racing with a side of big time pile-ups. As the season gets close to closing its first quarter, the Hendrick team remains winless but is hitting up a track that has been very successful to them in the past, can they regain their 2007 stride? Or will one of the Virginia boys like last race winner Jeff Burton, Denny Hamlin or Elliott Sadler make their way into victory lane. Tune into FOX at 1:30 PM/est to watch the Goody's Cool Orange 500 to find out.
UPDATE: According to this, Elliott Sadler is in jeopardy of even starting this weekend at Martinsville. Seems Elliott injured his back on Wednesday working out. I bet this is the reason Tony Stewart gives on why his only exercise is from the couch to the fridge. Don't trip on any McDonald's wrappers, Smoke.
Jamie McMurray will be a big name to watch during qualifying as the Cup star is currently sitting outside the top 35.
If history is an indicator, the guys in the top 12 right now have a great chance to make the Chase.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has announced he'll race in the Nationwide Series in Texas on April 5th.
News & Notes: Oh what a couple of weeks can do for a team. It seems like only yesterday that Tennessee was number one in the naiton, now after losing to Louisville 79-60 on Thursday, they'll have a great seat on the couch to watch who ends up being the real number one...Xavier escaped West Virginia's grip with a 79-75 OT win...Davidson is so excited to be in the Sweet 16, it's offering students a free trip to see the game...Great news for the Nuggets, as forward Nene returned to the court for the first time since undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous testicular tumor 2 1/2 months ago...And bonus, Denver won 118-105 over the Mavs...Sidney Crosby returned to the Penguins lineup for the first time in about a week in Pittsburgh's 3-1 win over the Islanders...The Rangers also got a nice return in the form of Scott Gomez who did not dissappoint raking up two assists in the Blueshirts 3-2 win over the Devils...The Cowboys really really really want Pacman Jones. They have even increased their trade offer to the Titans to get the troubled players. I wonder if Jones contract stipulates that he gets paid in singles...The Blazers were not so happy to learn that number one draft pick Greg Oden participated in a pick up game at a fitness center in Tualatin, Ore...Graham Rahal will miss the IRL season opener this weekend after his team decided they did not have enough time to repair his car which was injured in a crash on Tuesday...Even with 25 cars looking to start the IRL season opener at Homestead, all eyes will be on Dan Wheldon in quest to win his fourth straight victory at the track...Instead of soccer or little league for your kids, why not sign them up for Ultimate Fighting. You know, no one will want to steal their lunch money after they go head to head with another 6 year old in the ring.
Check this out: It's pilot season kids which means loads of your favorite stars will be poping up in the news for signing on for news shows that may or may not make it to a TV near you. The last casting is former 24 girl Elisha Cuthbert who is set to star in NY-LON. It's a remake of the 2004 british hit that starred former Office and current Unhitched star Rashida Jones. Click here for the details.
It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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