Archive for July 16th, 2007

 

Injured David Beckham Limited in Galaxy Practice

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 16th, 2007 | Comments Off
David Beckham has a badly swollen ankle. (AP Images) While his wife was making an ass of herself on American television, David Beckham sat on his backside for most of Monday’s practice with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Beckham was limited to some stretching and kicking drills because of a lingering ankle injury in his first practice since joining the Major League Soccer … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Cubs Trade for Jason Kendall Then Win Fourth Straight

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 16th, 2007 | Comments Off
Aramis Ramirez homered for the Cubs on Monday. (AI Wire photo) The Chicago Cubs stayed on a roll and acquired a player who they hope will keep them hot. Hours before defeating the San Francisco Giants, 3-2, at Wrigley Field on Monday, the Cubs dealt for veteran catcher Jason Kendall, giving up catcher Rob Bowen and minor-league lefthander Jerry Blevins to Oakland. Kendall, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Griffey Hits 587th Homer as Reds Rout Braves, 10-3

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 16th, 2007 | Comments Off
A three-run shot in the second inning marked a milestone for Ken Griffey Jr. (AI Wire photo) Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 587th home run Monday night, passing Frank Robinson for sixth on the career list, and the Cincinnati Red romped in Atlanta, defeating the Braves, 10-3, at Turner Field. Griffey’s 24th homer, a three-run shot into the rightfield seats, came off … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Red Sox Rookie Kason Gabbard Hurls Shutout

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 16th, 2007 | Comments Off
Kason Gabbard gives the Red Sox even more depth in the starting rotation. (AP Images) Josh Beckett. Curt Schilling. Daisuke Matsuzaka. Tim Wakefield. Kason Gabbard. Who doesn’t belong? Apparently, no one. That quintet of starters is working out just fine for the Boston Red Sox. Gabbard, a surprising rookie, pitched a three-hitter for Boston’s second shutout of … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Victoria Beckham Threatens to Cut Off Eddie Murphy's Dick

by A Bodog Beat Original | July 16th, 2007 | Comments Off
All in favor of sending Victoria Beckham back to London on the first plane out of LAX raise your hand. (Photo courtesy of NBC.com) One thing you figure out immediately from watching Victoria Beckham on American reality TV is she needs a new nickname. Posh Spice, if it ever suited her in the past, doesn’t fit her at all any more. … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Airlines Lose Clubs Belonging to British Open Golfers

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 16th, 2007 | Comments Off
Zach Johnson must wish he could swing a club at the airline that lost his gear. (AI Wire photo) Forget what’s in the bag, some golfers at the British Open just want to know where to find their gear. Masters’ champion Zach Johnson was one of at least six American-based players in the 156-golfer field for this week’s major whose luggage, including … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

PGA Golf Betting: British Open - Carnoustie No Longer a Major Pain

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 16th, 2007 | Comments Off
The eyes of the golf world will be on Carnoustie this week as the British Open gets underway in Scotland. (AP Images)Betting on the British Open: Carnoustie No Longer a Major PainNo matter what happens in Scotland this week, Carnoustie will not shake the mark Jean Van de Velde left on the sole of its shoe. The distinction of hosting … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Bodog Fight Results & Review in Bodog Nation

by A Bodog Beat Original | July 16th, 2007 | Comments Off
Eddie Alverez was looking to get back on track at the July, 14 Bodog Fight event. (Bodog Nation File Photo) Saturday, July 14, at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey, Bodog Fight landed on American soil for its first-ever event inside the United States.With ten fast-paced fights, Bodog Fight: Eddie Alvarez vs. Matt Lee was a hit with the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Betting on the Next President - Hillary Clinton Favored by Oddsmakers

by A Bodog Beat Original | July 16th, 2007 | Comments Off
Hillary Clinton is the odds-on favorite to become the next commander-in-chief, although she’s no lock. (Wikimedia photo) On November 4, 2008, the United States will choose a new president in one of the most anticipated elections in history.Candidates to replace George W. Bush were naturally bandied about by pundits the moment he was re-elected in 2004; however, most aspirants didn’t formally … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Are You Ready for 'Victoria Beckham: Coming to America'?

by Bodog Beat Entertainment Buzz | July 16th, 2007 | Comments Off
Scientologist Victoria Beckham supposedly has a wicked sense of humor. (Courtesy NBC) Simon Fuller, manager of Posh and the rest of the Spice Girls, claims that Victoria Beckham’s selling point is not her star status or good-looks, but her "hilarious sense of humor." The pouty-faced Posh is probably funny, but people aren’t laughing with her. She stars tonight in the lamely … Read More Read More