Tuesday, August 25, 2009

John Denver would be pleased



Baseball: The dramatics continued for the Rockies, who found different ways to rally past the Giants this weekend, including Ryan Spilborghs walk-off grand slam on Monday...Just when you think things can't get any worse in Queens, the Mets lose to the Phillies, 6-2...Find out Jeff Francoeur has a partially torn ligament in his thumb...Johan Santana's elbow is bothering him and he might need surgery...And that they can't get rid of Billy Wagner...Speaking of bad breaks, Jake Peavy was hit by a liner in his latest rehab start....The Red Sox out slugged the White Sox, 12-8...The Tigers topped the Angels, 10-7...Roy Halladay did not have a start to remember, giving up seven runs in six innings of work as the Jays fell to the Rays, 12-7...Justin Morneau returned to the Twins lineup after missing six games with an ear infection. Minnesota went on to edged the Orioles, 2-1...Ryan Braun sparked a six run sixth inning with his two run homer as the Brewers burried the Nats, 7-1...John Smoltz says his was tipping his pitches in Boston...Sad news, one of the former owners of the Cincinnati Reds, William J. Williams, Sr. has died at the age of 93. (Photo: Getty Images)

Basketball: The Heat's Michael Beasley has checked into rehab...Meanwhile former NBA ref Tim Donaghy is back in jail. Watch out Timmy, because the popo are on your tail!...Speaking of jail time, Dirk Nowitzki's former flame Cristal Taylor was sentenced to five years in prison for violating her probation. Watch out Cristal, because the popo are on your tail!


Football: The Ravens edged the Jets, 24-23...With both Mark Sanchez and Kellen Clemens looking unremarkable, the Jets still don't know who will start...Speaking of Baltimore, rookie linebacker Tony Fein's agent say his client was racially profiled when the popo basically jumped him at a Johnny Rockets. I guess the smiley face made out of ketchup didn't help the situation...Philip Rivers signed a six year, $93 million extension. Too bad you're still trailing Eli Manning...The 49ers will start Shaun Hill over former No. 1 draft pick Alex SmithIn an interview with E:60, Plaxico Burress recounts the night he shot himself and claims he was not wearing sweatpants but rather bagging black pants. Ok I already don't believe his story.
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Hockey: The New Jersey Devils are taking a dig at the New Jersey Nets. Can't we all just get along?...Jim Balsillie has amened his bid for the Phoenix Coyotes and has set a September 14th deadline. You just pretend you have some sort of leverage in this...DirecTV will drop Versus network making it impossible for viewers to watch part of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Are you happy now Bettman?...Team Canada will open their four day Olympic orientation camp.

Nascar: Jimmie Johnson has donated $150,000 to four Charlotte area school systems.

Best of the Rest: Former Nebraska running back Thunder Collins could not use his speed to run from the popo. Collins has been convicted of first degree murder. Watch out Thunder, because the popo are on your tail!

Check this Out: Jessica Beil has been named the most dangerous celebrity and it's not what you think. Security firm McAfee claims Ms. Beil's name is more likely to result in viruses and spyware than any other celebrity.

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