Archive for July 31st, 2007

 

Giants Surprise Dodgers, 3-1, but Bonds Doesn't Homer

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 31st, 2007 | Comments Off
Barry Bonds remains one homer away from Hank Aaron’s all-time mark. (AP Images) With Brad Penny pitching for the Dodgers, it was conceivable that Barry Bonds wouldn’t match Hank Aaron on Tuesday. It wasn’t expected that the San Francisco Giants would pull out the victory, though. Behind a quality start from Noah Lowry (12-7) and a clutch hit from Pedro Feliz, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Big Brother Sees God Play a Role in a Show of Mercy

by Bodog Beat Entertainment Buzz | July 31st, 2007 | Comments Off
Dustin Erikstrup is off to Barbados, a prize won in the Power of Veto contest. (Photo courtesy of CBS.com) Ah, the temptation of a Caribbean getaway. Any of us might fall for it, especially when all it takes is a few fake dollars to get it. Tuesday’s episode of Big Brother 8 featured Dustin Erikstrup, who was already Head of Household, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

No Teixeira, No Problem as Braves Pummel Astros, 12-4

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 31st, 2007 | Comments Off
Kelly Johnson rapped two homers and totaled four hits for Atlanta. (AI Wire photo) On the day slugger Mark Teixeira arrived, the Atlanta Braves showed they already have a lot of power. Kelly Johnson had four hits, including two homers, and Jeff Francoeur and Brian McCann also hit home runs as the Braves welcomed Teixeira to town with a 12-4 win over … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Yankees Go Crazy with 8 Homers, but A-Rod a Bust in 16-3 Win Over White Sox

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 31st, 2007 | Comments Off
Hideki Matsui connects for one of his two home runs on a monster night for dingers in the Bronx. (AP Images) Everybody but A-Rod. On the night the New York Yankees tied a franchise record by hitting eight home runs in a 16-3 rout of the Chicago White Sox, Alex Rodriguez had none. Instead, he stayed stuck at 499 Tuesday and watched his … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Freddy Adu Leaving MLS to Play in Portugal

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 31st, 2007 | Comments Off
Freddy Adu, 18, has signed with Benfica. (AI Wire photo) David Beckham may be here, but Freddy Adu is leaving. Adu, the American phenom who was among the highest-profile stars of Major League Soccer, has agreed to play for Benfica and trained with the Portuguese club Tuesday. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder arrived in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon Monday to negotiate terms. “Freddy, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Daunte Culpepper Signs with the Raiders

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 31st, 2007 | Comments Off
Daunte Culpepper will wear Silver and Black this season. (AI Wire photo) Free-agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper signed a one-year contract with Oakland on Tuesday, giving the Raiders a backup plan for top draft pick JaMarcus Russell. Culpepper, 30, worked out in the afternoon before a gathering of Raiders scouts and coaches. The workout was private and Culpepper left without speaking to reporters, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

American Idol Contestant Corey Clark Arrested Again

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 31st, 2007 | Comments Off
These aren’t the toughest judges former American Idol contestant Corey Clark has or will face (Photo Courtesy Fox)  Former American Idol contestant Corey Clark was arrested today on drug charges and an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court for a previous arrest.Clark, who was once rumored to be sexually involved with Idol host Paula Abdul, was nipped by … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Racing News: Glorious Goodwood

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 31st, 2007 | Comments Off
Weight problems may have prevented Johnny Murtagh from tasting the sustained success his talents deserve, but right now there is no better jockey riding in Europe.The master tactician–fresh from Dylan Thomas’ runaway King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes victory at the weekend–lit up the opening day of Glorious Goodwood with a big-race double. It was his ride on … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

MLB Trade Deadline: Trades and Transactions

by Bodog Beat News Network | July 31st, 2007 | Comments Off
The Mark Teixeira trade wasn’t the only big deal made before the deadline. (AI Wire) The MLB deadline has come and gone with a bit of a bigger bang than last year. Although the Mark Teixeira trade was the biggest move of the week there were some moves today that could impact the rest of the MLB season:Texas Rangers closer Eric … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

MLB Trade Deadline: Eric Gagne Gone

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | July 31st, 2007 | Comments Off
Eric Gagne adds to the league’s best bullpen (AP Images) Three-time All-Star French Canadian closer Eric Gagne landed with the Boston Red Sox earlier this afternoon in a trade from the Texas Rangers.Gagne waived his no-trade clause to get the deal done and will likely change rolls in Beantown, playing set up man for closers Jonathan Papelbon and Hideki Okajima.Gagne’s stuff … Read More Read More