Archive for July 1st, 2007

 

New York Rangers Sign Chris Drury and Scott Gomez

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 1st, 2007 | Comments Off
Chris Drury beat the Rangers in the playoffs, now he joins them. (AP Images) The New York Rangers needed to get offensive help for Jaromir Jagr. Not even the most cynical fan in the blue seats at Madison Square Garden could find fault with what the team did on Sunday, the opening day of the NHL’s free-agent signing period. The Rangers nabbed … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Team Bodog Poker Pro David Williams Has a New iPhone, Or Two

by A Bodog Beat Original | July 1st, 2007 | Comments Off
Team Bodog poker pro David Williams is getting in on the current iPhone trend at the 2007 World Series of Poker. (Bodog Beat Image) Unless you’ve been living under a rock or in a cave then you have heard about the new Apple iPhone. The latest and greatest pop culture revolution from the man behind Apple, Steve Jobs (otherwise known as … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

NHL Superstar Scott Niedermayer Likely to Retire

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 1st, 2007 | Comments Off
At only 33, Scott Niedermayer may be retiring from hockey. (AP Images) Everyone expected the big news in the NHL on Sunday would be the flurry of player transactions as the free-agent season opened and while there were plenty of signings and trades, the biggest announcement had to do with who may not be playing in 2007-08. According to numerous reports, Scott … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Golf Report: Brian Bateman, a 16/1 Long Shot, Takes Buick Open Title

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 1st, 2007 | Comments Off
Ecstatic Brian Bateman wins the Buick Open by one shot and takes home $882,000. (AP Images) The usual stars stayed away from the Buick Open, boosting the chances for the rest of the field. Brian Bateman still didn’t think he had a shot. Bateman, who entered 204th on the money list, birdied the final hole Sunday to break a four-way tie and … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Barry Bonds Voted In as All-Star Game Starters are Announced

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 1st, 2007 | Comments Off
The fans at AT&T Park will be happy to see hometown hero Barry Bonds starting in the 78th All-Star Game on July 10. (AI Wire photo) At least some of the suspense surrounding Barry Bonds has been decided. Bonds will be in the starting lineup for the National League and in front of his home fans when the 78th All-Star Game is … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Mariners Give Mike Hargrove Going-Away Gift with 2-1 Win Over Blue Jays

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 1st, 2007 | Comments Off
Mike Hargrove, who announced his retirement Sunday, gets a hug from Mariners infielder Willie Bloomquist. (AP Images) Their manager may have quit but the Seattle Mariners sure haven’t. Jose Guillen homered to the tie the game in the eighth then singled in Adrian Beltre with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth, sending Seattle over Toronto, 2-1, at Safeco Field … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

WSOP Update: Disappointed Donkeys and the DonkeyBomber

by A Bodog Beat Original | July 1st, 2007 | Comments Off
Tom Schneider, aka “DonkeyBomber”, became the first multiple bracelet winner at the 2007 World Series of Poker by winning the $1,000 Seven Card Stud Hi Lo event to add to his win just a few weeks ago. (Photo courtesy of FlipChip at LasVegasVegas.com) Event #45 - $5,000 No Limit Hold’em Six-Handed - Bill Edler won this event earning $904,672 for first … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Roger Federer Into Wimbledon Quarterfinals as Tommy Haas Pulls Out

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 1st, 2007 | Comments Off
The easiest way to advance is to not play at all, which is what Roger Federer has managed to do at Wimbledon. (AP Images) Just when you thought it couldn’t get any easier for Roger Federer, it did. After demoralizing Marat Safin in the third round, Federer has now landed a bye into Wimbledon’s quarterfinals when his fourth-round opponent, Tommy Haas, withdrew … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Britney Spears Serves Mama Spears Papers

by Bodog Beat Entertainment Buzz | July 1st, 2007 | Comments Off
Lynne Spears, the ultimate showbiz mom has been served by daughter, Britney. (AP Images) Pop star Britney Spears handed her mother, Lynne Spears some cryptic but devastating documents on the set where her sister Jamie Lynn, 16, was filming her Nickelodeon show "Zoey 101". According to TMZ, the letter asks that Lynne stay away from Spears’ sons, if she is taking … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Elton John Opens Concert for Diana

by Bodog Beat Entertainment Buzz | July 1st, 2007 | Comments Off
Elton John has opened an historic memorial concert for Diana, Princess of Wales at London’s Wembley Stadium with a rendition of Your Song. (AP Images) Hosts Princes William and Harry welcomed 63,000 music fans at the concert, intended to celebrate Diana’s life, on what would have been her 46th birthday. The six-hour show is being broadcast to 140 countries, with … Read More Read More