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Curlin

Assmunssen Says Curlin Out of Clark Handicap

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 20th, 2008 | Add a comment
After Curlin’s majority owner, Jess Jackson announced the Horse of the Year would be retiring after this year, trainer Steve Assmussen has ruled out the possibility of Curlin running in the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs on November 28. “It’s not happening,” … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder Overdoses on Xanax During Flight

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 20th, 2008 | Add a comment
Winona Ryder caused some in-flight drama during a British Airways flight to the UK, forcing the plane to make a priority landing 22 minutes before the scheduled time of arrival. After apparently taking too many Xanax in an effort to alleviate her … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
McKey

Brittany 'McKey' Sullivan Is America's Next Top Model Winner

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 20th, 2008 | 1 Comment
The 19-year-old Lake Forest, Illinois student Brittany ‘McKey’ Sullivan was crowned America’s Next Top Model by Tyra Banks last night. After the “too pretty” earthy girl, Analeigh was elminted, it was down to Sam and McKey. After Tyra announced McKey was the winner, McKey … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Kyle Orton

Week 12 NFL Picks: Chicago at St. Louis

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 20th, 2008 | Add a comment
If Chicago plays the way they did against the Packers in a 37-3 loss, beating a woeful St. Louis team could be a struggle as well. Chicago had a season-low 234 total yards and scored its fewest points since last … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
EPT Warsaw final table

Joao Barbosa Wins EPT Warsaw

by Ace Rothstein | November 20th, 2008 | Add a comment
The latest event on the European Poker Tour wrapped up last night when the EPT Warsaw crowned a new champion. Birthday boy Joao Barbosa took home the €367,141 ($463,850) first-place prize, giving himself a pretty nice 26th birthday present. (Mother? … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Texas Tech Red Raiders

College Football Picks: Texas Tech at Oklahoma

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 19th, 2008 | Add a comment
Texas Tech is trying to go 11-0 for the first time and is completing a brutal stretch with its trip to Norman. It has been the pass-happy offense that is leading the charge. The Red Raiders are third in scoring … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow Pulling a Madonna?

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 19th, 2008 | Add a comment
Gwyneth Paltrow and her BFF Madonna may be bonding over adultery - at least, that’s what the tabs are claiming. Page Six reports, “Paltrow and Soffer - a billionaire bachelor who’s regarded as Miami royalty - have become very good friends … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Dirk Nowitzki

NBA Basketball Odds: Dallas at Houston

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 19th, 2008 | Add a comment
On Monday night in a 100-89 win over the Thunder, McGrady aggravated his knee, Yao hurt his foot, and Artest sprained his ankle. McGrady’s status for tonight is still uncertain, and Yao and Artest both hope to play against the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton Dumps Benji Madden

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 19th, 2008 | 1 Comment
After pictures surfaced of Paris Hilton flirting with her ex Stavros Niarchos, in Miami last weekend, news has surfaced that she’s dumped her boyfriend of nine months, Benji Madden. Inside souces (courtesy of Star magazine) are saying that Paris thinks Benji … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Donovan McNabb

Week 12 NFL Picks: Philadelphia at Baltimore

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 19th, 2008 | Add a comment
The bad news is they are really struggling, and it all starts with their quarterback. Donovan McNabb had four turnovers, including three interceptions, in the Eagles’ 13-13 tie with the Cincinnati Bengals that dropped their record to 5-4-1 on the season. … Read More Read More