Olympic Update: (BIG SPOILERS - DON'T READ IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE SPOILED!)
Yesterday I was pondering the age of some of the Chinese gymnasts. According to a new report, I wasn't crazy after all. According to Xinhua, the Chinese government's news agency, He Kexin was listed at just 13 years old in a story released nine months ago making her ineligible to compete int his year's games. (Gymnasts are required to be at least 16 years old in the year of the Olympics.)
American James Blake has upset former #1 ranked Roger Federer in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6 (2) to move into the semifinals. The loss ends Federers quest to win his first Olympic singles medal.
Spain was able to put their little photo controversy aside and beat Germany, 72-59, while the Americans rolled past Greece, 92-69.
Baseball Update:
Nomar Garciaparra came off the DL in a big way with a walk-off homerun completing a Dodgers rally that stunned the Phillies, 7-6. Philadelphia's loss coupled with a the Mets 12-0 blowout of the Nationals have things knotted up in the NL East. John Maine got a win on the same day he was activated from the DL, while the Mets offense led by recent call-up Daniel Murphy recorded eight runs in the third inning.
Over in the AL East, injuries are the name of the game. A few days after the Rays suffered a few key losses, the Red Sox placed third baseman Mike Lowell on the DL with an oblique strain and the Captian, Derek Jeter had to miss Wednesday's game against the Twins with a foot injury. The Red Sox rebounded from their loss with an 8-4 victory over the Rangers, while the Yankees fell to the Twins, 4-2. Oh and the Rays, they keep rolling along with a 3-2 win over the A's.
Oakland's Eric Chavez underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday to repair damage in his right shoulder. He should be out for at least six months.
Josh Hamilton is expected to miss Thursday's game after his wife gave birth to their third daughter. Congrats to the Hamiltons!
CC Sabathia seems to really be enjoying his time in Milwaukee, something he can remember as he signs a big check with another team. But for now, he and the Brewers continue their hot streak crushing the Padres, 7-1. The win marks the eighth straight for the Brew Crew and makes Sabathia 7-0 since being traded.
The Cubs had a fun day as well beating the Braves a combined 18-2 in a their day/night doubleheader. The Braves paid tribute to broadcaster Skip Caray but that was about the only highlight for Atlanta who fell, 10-2 and 8-0.
Proving every team makes a run at some point in the season, the Astros won their seventh straight beating the Giants, 6-2. Houston, who scored all of their runs in a crazy sixth inning have won 15 of their last 19 games.
According to foxsports.com, Mariners Jarrod Washburn and Raul Ibanez have been claimed off waivers. The claiming teams are not yet known.
It was a thrilling Olympics opener for the US baseball team, but unfortunately it ended with the US on the wrong side of a 8-7 score. South Korea was able to rally back in the ninth to notch their first win of the games.
Instant replay could hit a stadium near you by the end of August.
So the people at Forbes have come up with another one of their crazy lists this time looking at the most loyal and disloyal fans in baseball. Click here to see if you're team made it.
Nascar Update:
It's almost official, but come Friday it will be, Ryan Newman will be joining Stewart Haas for the 2009 season. A press conference is scheduled for 10:30 AM on Friday. Gee, I didn't see that coming, I mean there have been like no rumors about this all season!
The Southern 500 will be back in effect begining in 2009. While the Darlington race will not be moved back to its Labor Day weekend date, it will be nice to see the title name back.
Lesa France Kennedy will petition Nascar to add a second cup date to Kansas Speedway if a proposed hotel and casino addition is approved. At the earliest, the additional date could go into effect in 2010. Just what Nascar needs to double up at another track while removing a date from another.
According to a new report, Talladega Superspeedway generates an annual economic impact of $407 million for the region and state of Alabama. Goodness!
News&Notes: Pacman Jones will file for reinstatement...Blaming it all on age, Brett Favre mentioned he may have some arm fatigue. I guess that's what happens when you're 38 and you take a few months off to ponder retirement, retire and then have to get back into shape...The Cavs received Mo Williams as a part of a three team, six player trade that included Milwaukee and Oklahoma City.
Check this out: The new 90210 is set to premiere in a couple of weeks and I am very upset to learn that Tori Spelling will not be making an appearance in the remake and it's all because of money! Apparently she was not happy that Jennie Garth and Shannon Doherty would be making more money than she was offered and she backed out. Well let's be honest, who were the bigger stars in the original? I mean in the first season Donna had like three lines an episode, but by the end she was front and center. Bring on those Donna Martin graduates t-shirts! Click here for the scoop.
It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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