Archive for July 11th, 2008

Busch cruises to Nationwide victory in Chicago

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Kyle Busch added another Nationwide Series victory to his column Friday night, winning the Dollar General 300 at the Chicagoland Speedway.

Obama turns down NASCAR team’s sponsor offer

Friday, July 11th, 2008

NASCAR’s BAM Racing team is in discussions with Barack Obama’s presidential campaign about a potential sponsorship deal in the Sprint Cup series later this year.

Wariner gets revenge on nemesis Merritt in Rome

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Jeremy Wariner beat LaShawn Merritt in the 400 meters and Asafa Powell injured his groin at the star-studded Golden Gala meet Friday.

Mets win seventh in a row to stay even with Phils

Friday, July 11th, 2008

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Ramirez’s 3-run shot pushes Cubs past Giants

Friday, July 11th, 2008

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Mayo debuts with Grizzlies in Vegas summer game

Friday, July 11th, 2008

O.J. Mayo’s professional debut featured 15 points, five assists and three steals Friday in the Memphis Grizzlies’ 88-75 win over the New Orleans Hornets at the NBA Summer League.

Olympic Swimmer Defies Cancer

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Olympic swimmer Eric Shanteau was diagnosed with testicular cancer right before he qualified for the Beijing Games. “If I didn’t make the team, the decision would have been easy: Go home and have the surgery,” Shanteau said. “I made the team, so I had a hard decision. But, by no means am I being stupid about this.”

Hellos and Goodbyes [The Clip Show]

Friday, July 11th, 2008

· Sacha Baron Cohen’s Bruno exploits took him from Israel to Arkansas; his Sherlock Holmes adventures to come may or may not include the missus.
· AFTRA ratified its new contract, but…

Something to die for: A cemetery for Cubs’ fans

Friday, July 11th, 2008

A Chicago man and Bohemian National Cemetery on the city’s North Side are joining forces to build for Cubs fans a final resting place.

Kathy Griffin Orders A Lauren Conrad Hit On National TV [Short Ends]

Friday, July 11th, 2008

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Sources: Nats GM, assistant under investigation

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Federal authorities and MLB are investigating Washington Nationals GM Jim Bowden and special assistant Jose Rijo for their possible roles in a growing financial scandal involving the signing of players from the Dominican Republic.

Manager suspended for going completely Wingnuts

Friday, July 11th, 2008

A Kansas minor league baseball manager was suspended for four games Friday for an on-field tirade with an umpire that left him standing on the field in his red socks.