Archive for October 24th, 2008

 
 
Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson's Mother and Brother Found Dead

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 24th, 2008 | 1 Comment
Tragically, Jennifer Hudson’s mother was shot and killed today in Chicago. The singer/actress has not yet released a statement, but TMZ is reporting that Hudson’s brother was also killed. TMZ reports: “We’re told the two bodies were found dead on the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
2008 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic

2008 Breeders' Cup Results and Payouts

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
Jockey Mike Smith aboard Zenyatta, center, took the lead from last place running ahead of Ramon Dominguez aboard Cocoa Beach, right, and Javier Castellano aboard Music Note during the Ladies’ Classic horse race at the Breeders Cup Ladies’ Classic. Cocoa … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Breeders' Cup

2008 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic Winner Is Zenyatta

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
Filly Friday is officially over, culminating in an exciting Ladies’ Classic that saw Zenyatta take the $2 million prize with a 1:46.85 time, overtaking Cocoa Beach who showed, and Music Note who placed third. Zenyatta was favorite to win the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
USF Bulls

College Football Odds: No. 14 South Florida at Louisville

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
Anyone can win this conference – OK, maybe not Syracuse. But the USF Bulls (6-1 SU, 2-4 ATS) and the Louisville Cardinals (4-2 SU, 3-2 ATS) both have reason to believe this will be their year. The Bulls have been a … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Alabama Crimson Tide

College Football Odds: No. 2 Alabama at Tennessee

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 24th, 2008 | 1 Comment
The Tide have dropped the cash in two straight games, barely beating Kentucky (+15.5) and Ole Miss (+12.5) at home. Now Alabama hits the road as 5-point favorites to face the Tennessee Volunteers (3-4 SU and ATS). Tennessee has been a … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Henrik Lundqvist

NHL Hockey Odds: New York Rangers at Columbus

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
Tonight they will try to get back on track when they play the Columbus Blue Jackets. Most of the Rangers’ top offensive players have slumped over the last four games, which places more pressure on All-Star goalie Henrik Lundqvist. The Rangers … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
John McCain

John McCain's Brother Joe Calls 911 for Traffic Update

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
With his campaign floundering, John McCain isn’t getting any help from his little brother Joe. TMZ is reporting that Joe McCain apparently called 911 to get a traffic update on Tuesday. We kid you not.  When the 911 operator told Joe … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
David Lee

NBA Basketball Odds: New Jersey at New York

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
With less than a week to go until teams tip off for real, the New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks square off once more tonight at MSG. The Nets (+10000 longshots to win the title) are 2-4 in exhibition play … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Rodney King

Celebrity Rehab Cast Includes Alcoholic Rodney King

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 24th, 2008 | 1 Comment
Rodney King, made famous for being the victim of a police beating that was the catalyst for the L.A. riots, is not doing so well these days. King joins Gary Busey, model Amber Smith, Jeff Conaway and Tawny Kitaen who … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
James Shields

World Series Odds Game 3: Tampa Bay at Philadelphia

by Laura Gosselin | October 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
James Shields shut down the slumping Philadelphia Phillies and David Price got the final seven outs, pitching the -179 favored Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-2 victory Thursday night that tied the World Series at 1-1. The Phillies are now 1-for-28 … Read More Read More