Archive for November 17th, 2008

 
 
Champions League

UEFA Champions League Standings

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
Chelsea sits on top of Group A, one point ahead of Roma and Bordeaux. Inter Milan has a three-point cushion over Anorthosis Famagusta. In Group C, Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon are fighting it out for top spot with Barcelona holding a … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Chicago State Cougars

Men's College Basketball Odds: Chicago State at Marquette

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
Chicago State has just joined the Great West Conference after an 11-17 SU season as an independent. The Cougars were in the Mid-Continent Conference (now the Summit League) before that. That doesn’t mean Chicago State isn’t worth a look during this … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Barack Obama

60 Minutes Interview with Obama Is Ratings Hit

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
President-elect Barack Obama scored 60 Minutes a huge ratings win on Sunday - giving the show its highest ratings in over nine years.  Steve Kroft spent the first 15 minutes questioning Obama about the economy, as well as his plan to withdraw troops from Iraq. … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Curlin

Curlin Worth $20 Million

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
Initially purchased for just $57K, Curlin is now worth a ton of cash - $20 million to be exact. A Throughbred appraiser recently set Curlin’s worth at $20 million and also recommended that Curlin should be consolidated under primary owner … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Peter Datsyuk

NHL Hockey Odds: Edmonton at Detroit

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
They do, however, have something to prove tonight on home ice. The Red Wings will try to erase the memory of blowing a three-goal, third-period lead last week to Pittsburgh when they face the Edmonton Oilers. Detroit was 3-1-1 at … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Tim Duncan

NBA Basketball Odds: San Antonio at LA Clippers

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
Without two of their stars the Spurs have turned up the defensive effort, beating Houston 77-75, then following that up with a 90-88 road victory over Sacramento on Sunday when they allowed just 16 points in the final period. The … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson Tattoo Is Lame

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 17th, 2008 | 1 Comment
Woody Allen’s muse, Scarlett Johansson, has a very ugly tat. It’s a brightly-colored sun rising over the water with clouds in the background - prominently placed halfway down her left forearm. This thing is pretty hid. Apparently, Johansson has had the ink for … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan Doused in Flour - Ronson Blogs to the Rescue

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
Lindsay Lohan was doused with flour after a PETA member saw the struggling actress wearing fur outside a Paris nightclub. Lohan’s girlfriend, Samantha Ronson, came to her rescue via her MySpace blog saying, “”It’s a pity that some groups feel the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Memphis Fans

Men’s College Basketball Odds: Massachusetts at Memphis

by Ace Rothstein | November 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
Underdogs had it good during the first week of the college basketball season. True, they got creamed 12-59 SU, but handicappers enjoyed this assortment of cupcakes at 38-32-1 ATS. There’s one big problem with applying that trend to Monday night’s matchup … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Dajuan Summers

Men’s College Basketball Odds: Jacksonville at Georgetown

by Ace Rothstein | November 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
The No. 22 Georgetown Hoyas (28-6 SU, 14-17 ATS last year) open their 2008-09 college basketball season Monday night against the A-Sun’s Jacksonville Dolphins (18-13 SU, 0-1 ATS). The Hoyas have improved dramatically since John Thompson III took over in … Read More Read More