Archive for July 23rd, 2007

 

Stick a Fork in Them, Josh and Julia Done with Hell's Kitchen

by Bodog Beat Entertainment Buzz | July 23rd, 2007 | Comments Off
Chef Gordon Ramsay ran Josh out of Hell’s Kitchen, while Julia was sent home in a difficult elimination. (Courtesy Fox) Tonight’s episode of Hell’s Kitchen started with a high school cafeteria cook off. Judged by students each of the chefs had to come up with a dish and slop out 100 portions of it.Here’s what each person decided to cook:Rock: kobe … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Behind Smoltz, Braves Thwart Bonds and the Giants

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 23rd, 2007 | Comments Off
John Smoltz got the best of Barry Bonds on Monday. (AI Wire photo) On the eve of his 43rd birthday, Barry Bonds would have liked some fireworks. He didn’t get them and the San Francisco fans who came out to see history will have to wait to celebrate John Smoltz silenced the sellout crowd eager to see another home run, keeping Bonds … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Red Sox Starter Jon Lester Beats Cancer and the Indians

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 23rd, 2007 | Comments Off
Having overcome cancer, Jon Lester trumped the Indians in his return to the majors. (AP Images) Jon Lester made a triumphant return to the big leagues Monday night. The Boston Red Sox starter who was diagnosed with cancer last year defeated the Cleveland Indians, 6-2, at Jacobs Field. Lester, 23, was recalled Sunday from Triple-A Pawtucket to make his first appearance in … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

David Beckham Doubtful for Tuesday's SuperLiga Game vs. Pachuca

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 23rd, 2007 | Comments Off
Although he made his Galaxy debut on Saturday, David Beckham may not be able to go Tuesday. (AP Images) David Beckham missed another training session with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Monday because of a nagging left ankle injury that left him doubtful for the team’s opening game in the SuperLiga. The inaugural tournament, featuring four Major League Soccer teams and … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

YouTube Users Question Democrats and Hillary Clinton Wins Debate

by A Bodog Beat Original | July 23rd, 2007 | Comments Off
Hillary Clinton is flanked by John Edwards and Barack Obama during Monday’s Democratic presidential debate. (AP Images) A new era of political debate began Monday night when the eight Democratic presidential candidates faced questions posted by citizens on YouTube. In the debate held at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., and hosted by CNN’s Anderson Cooper, candidates faced a range of questions … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Phil Laak and Ali Eslami Versus Poker A.I.

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 23rd, 2007 | Comments Off
Can poker pro Phil Laak defeat the poker A.I. Polaris? So far, it’s not looking so good. (Image courtesy www.ualberta.ca) Poker pros Phil Laak and Ali Eslami are currently competing in the first Man-Machine Poker Championship against an artificial intelligence named Polaris.Polaris is a poker playing computer program (or bot) that has been in development through several incarnations since 1991 at … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

NFL Training Camp 2007: The NFL Goes Bush League

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 23rd, 2007 | Comments Off
Reg-gie, Reg-gie: Bush is front and center as NFL Training Camps kick off this week. (AP Images)NFL Goes Bush LeagueSo, what’d you do with your time off?Those words - or others to the same effect - will be heard lots this week when NFL training camps open. Some guys golfed a little, fished a lot, high rolled in Vegas (but … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Eva Mendes Likes How She Looks When Bathing Naked

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 23rd, 2007 | Comments Off
If you had boobies like that you’d be thankful too. (Image Courtesy Universal) In an upcoming cover story for Jane Magazine, starlet Eva Mendes says she is very proud of her body and has learned a lot about it recently by bathing with other nude women at Korean health spas."There were all these beautiful Korean women bathing, being totally comfortable, no … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

MMA News: UFC Champ Sean Sherk Denies Taking Steroids

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 23rd, 2007 | Comments Off
Sean Sherk will appeal his steroid test results. (MMAweekly.com Photo) UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk (32-2-1) is appealing the results of his drug test.According to the California State Athletic Commission, Sherk tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs after his fight with Hermes Franca (18-6-0) on July 7. In response, Sherk has posted the following message on his myspace page:"At the present time … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Workout Woes for Rags to Riches

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 23rd, 2007 | Comments Off
Sunday morning Rags to Riches took to the track under exercise rider Lauren Robson for a five-furlong workout.  (AI Wire Photo) After a sixteenth of a mile, Robson abruptly pulled up the champion horse when she sensed something was wrong with the filly."Lauren said she started off the breeze and something didn’t feel right so she pulled her up," trainer Todd … Read More Read More