Archive for June 24th, 2009

 
 
2008 Breeders' Cup

2009 Breeders' Cup Challenge Schedule Announced

by Maria Starr | June 24th, 2009 | Add a comment
The Breeders’ Cup Challenge is a series of “Win and You’re In” automatic qualifying races for the $25.5 million 2009 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. This year’s schedule consists of record 62 races taking place in seven different countries, including 12 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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MLB Baseball Odds: Padres at Mariners

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 24th, 2009 | Add a comment
Tonight, the San Diego Padres look for a third straight victory in the continuation of a three-game road set against the -140 favored Seattle Mariners. For the second straight week, Seattle’s Brandon Morrow will oppose Josh Geer. The righthanders faced each … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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U.S. Men's Soccer in First Ever FIFA Final

by Maria Starr | June 24th, 2009 | Add a comment
In what has to be considered a historical moment in American sports, the U.S. men’s soccer team beat Spain 2-0 Wednesday and now find themselves in the FIFA Confederations Cup final for the very first time. “We knew we had to … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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MLB Baseball Odds: Orioles at Marlins

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 24th, 2009 | Add a comment
The Florida Marlins will look to move above .500 for the first time since May 12 as they continue a three-game series with the visiting Baltimore Orioles tonight. While trying to continue their dominance at home over the Orioles, the Marlins … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Jean Robert Bellande Has Good Company For 2009 WSOP Mixed Holdem Event

by Ace Rothstein | June 24th, 2009 | Add a comment
The $2,500 Mixed Holdem event is underway at the 2009 WSOP and while we were taking a stroll through the tournament area, we noticed that Bodog Poker pro Jean Robert Bellande has found himself in a seat with a view, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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MLB Baseball Odds: Phillies at Rays

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 24th, 2009 | Add a comment
After snapping their longest losing streak of the season, the visiting +150 underdog Philadelphia Phillies look for a second straight victory over the Tampa Bay Rays tonight as they continue their rematch of last season’s World Series. Last night Chase Utley … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Daryl Hannah Arrested in a Walnut Tree

by Maria Starr | June 24th, 2009 | Add a comment
Over in Los Angeles, where urban gardens are few and far between, there appears to be a battle of sorts taking place between the people of an inner-city community and the land owner of a popular community garden. Said garden … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Carl Pavano Cleveland Indians

MLB Baseball Odds: Indians at Pirates

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 24th, 2009 | Add a comment
After being hit hard in his past few starts, Carl Pavano looks to bounce back tonight when the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians continue their three-game set at PNC Park. Pavano had a rough April after signing a one-year deal with … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Cold as Ice: Why Canadian Hockey Players are Still the Best

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 24th, 2009 | Add a comment
Now if you are from Canada, you are probably wondering to yourself why this is even a topic. But over the years the rest of the world has been catching up, and when you look at who is winning awards each … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NBA Draft 2009 Preview

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 24th, 2009 | Add a comment
After the one sure bet of Thursday’s NBA draft, Oklahoma’s Blake Griffin going to the Los Angeles Clippers with the No. 1 pick, things continue to look unsettled. As far as knowing which teams are going to take which players, it … Read More Read More