Archive for July 20th, 2007

 

Mets Pop Dodgers, 4-1, on Beltran's Blast

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 20th, 2007 | Comments Off
Carlos Beltran’s two-run homer in the eighth helped lift the Mets over the Dodgers. (AI Wire photo) Jose Reyes scored the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning on a throwing error by reliever Roberto Hernandez, and Carlos Beltran followed with a two-run homer in the New York Mets’ 4-1 victory over the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Friday night. Oliver Perez (9-6) … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

David Beckham Won't Start Saturday When Galaxy Meets Chelsea

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 20th, 2007 | Comments Off
David Beckham’s debut as a starting midfielder in L.A. will have to wait. (AP Images) He’s saying a lingering injury to his left ankle is the reason he won’t be playing Saturday, but the Beat believes David Beckham would rather not show his face until the universe forgets the embarrassment his wife made of herself last week. This judgment of ours … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Josh Beckett Wins 13th as Red Sox Thump White Sox, 10-3

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 20th, 2007 | Comments Off
Red Sox ace Josh Beckett got his team on the right track Friday night. (AI Wire photo) Josh Beckett had 10 strikeouts and tied for the major-league lead with his 13th win as the Boston Red Sox snapped a three-game losing streak with a 10-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park on Friday night. A bad call in the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

British Open Odds Now Favor Sergio Garcia

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 20th, 2007 | Comments Off
At 6-under par, Sergio Garcia enters the weekend as the 3/1 betting favorite. (AI Wire photo) Not only is Sergio Garcia the British Open leader, he’s also the betting choice to capture the year’s third major. After shooting an even round on the par-71 course at Carnoustie in Scotland, Garcia sits at 6-under, and holds a two-shot lead over K.J. Choi and … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Al Gore III Officially Charged with Pot Possession

by Bodog Beat Entertainment Buzz | July 20th, 2007 | Comments Off
When Al Gore told his son to "go green," this might not be what he had in mind. Al Gore III was officially charged with pot possession today. (AP Images) The Orange County D.A. charged Al Gore III with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, two misdemeanor counts of possessing a controlled substance without a prescription, one … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

MLB Young Guns: Baseball's Finest Young Pitching Prospects

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 20th, 2007 | Comments Off
Young Gun: Precocious Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels is one of Major League Baseball’s best. (AI Wire) MLB Young GunsJust ask the Yankees. A good young arm is hard to find.How else to explain why the current starting rotation in New York averages 34 years of age? The staff is old enough to confirm rumors that GM Brian Cashman no longer scours … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Circular Quay in Virginia Derby

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 20th, 2007 | Comments Off
Circular Quay, who finished sixth in the Kentucky Derby and fifth in the Preakness Stakes, is the morning line favorite at 5/2 for the $1 million Virginia Derby (gr. II). (AP Images) This will mark the first time Circular Quay will take to the turf. According to trainer Todd Pletcher, he "has the pedigree to suggest that turf would be a … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

The Beckham's Get Tom Cruise Welcome

by Bodog Beat Entertainment Buzz | July 20th, 2007 | Comments Off
Tom Cruise and wife, Katie Holmes are throwing friends David and Victoria Beckham a ‘Welcome to America’ party. (Courtesy Paramount) So far, the Beckham’s splash in America has been lackluster to say the least: David Beckham won’t be playing in Saturday’s Galaxy game, thanks to a bad ankle and Victoria Beckham’s reality show was less than well received. After its Monday … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

'So You Think You Can Dance' Shocker, Hok Eliminated

by Bodog Beat Entertainment Buzz | July 20th, 2007 | Comments Off
In a shocking elimination, crowd favorite Hok (Hokuto Konishi) was voted off "So You Think You Can Dance". (Video Courtesy YouTube) Last night’s eliminations were the most important of the season as a spot on the "So You Think You Can Dance" tour was at stake: the two eliminated dancers would be the final two cut before the tour line-up was … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

British Open Recap: Garcia Rolling, Tiger Woods Seven Back

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 20th, 2007 | Comments Off
Tiger is losing ground on Sergio Garcia at the British Open. (AI Wire Photo) Tigers Woods didn’t exactly start Day 2 at the British Open in Tiger Woods-like fashion. Woods pulled his opening shot into the drink, the Barry Burn, and limped to the finish line from then on. Leaving a seven-shot gap between him and Sergio Garcia.Garcia kept the top … Read More Read More