MLB: Around The Bases, June 17,2007

Punches thrown in Cubs-Padres game.


This was after San Diego Padres pitcher Chris Young intentionally threw at Cubs First Baseman Derrek Lee, hitting him in his surgically repaired wrist. Lee said a few words to Young, Young said something back, Derrek Lee didn't like the response, and it was on. Lee, Young, fellow Padres Pitcher Jake Peavy and Chicago Cubs hitting instructor Gerald Perry were all ejected from the game. Young may have thrown at Lee because the Padres felt the Cubs' Alfonso Soriano was showboating when he hit his homerun against the Padres Friday. I hate watching guys having baseballs aimed right at their heads, and I don't care what Chris Young says, that was intentional. No doubt, there will be suspensions and fines for all involved in this meelee.

Fast forward to the eighth inning. One Out. Carlos Zambrano has not allowed a hit to this point. Marcus Giles reaches base safely for the first hit of the game for the Padres, putting an end to Carlos Zambrano's no hit bid.

On now to the ninth inning. Full Count to Russell Branyan. He hits the ball deep, and it has just enough to make it over the ivy covered wall, into the basket for a homerun. Padres lead 1-0, and that would be the final score of this game. Carlos Zambrano allows just two hits in this game and gets the loss. However, the bigger story will be: What type of punishment will come from the melee at Wrigley?

In the battle of New York, the Yankees defeated the Mets 11 to 8.

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Baltimore Ravens 8 to 4.

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Washington Nationals 7 to 3.

The Florida Marlins won a wild game against the Kansas City Royals 9 to 8.

Manny Ramirez homered for the Red Sox as they defeated the Giants 1-0 at Fenway.

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Minnesota Twins 5 to 2.

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Cleveland Indians 6 to 2.

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 1.

In the Freeway Series, the Angels shut out the Dodgers 3 to 0.

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Texas Rangers 8 to 4.

The Phillies defeated the Tigers 6 to 3.

Colorado defeated Tampa Bay 10 to 5.

Houston defeated Seattle 9 to 4.

(NASCAR) Dale Jr. to drive for Hendrick Motorsports in 2008: Kyle Busch Odd Man Out.

Click on the video to see the press conference of Dale Earnhardt Jr. announcing he is signing with Hendrick Motorsports for 2008.



It's official. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be racing for Hendrick Motorsports in 2008. The equivalent of Alex Rodriguez signing with the New York Yankees, Dale Earnhardt Jr will join Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon, two of the biggest names in NASCAR. Hendrick Motorsports has become the Yankees of NASCAR with the edition of Earnhardt Jr. Earnhardt Jr wants to win, and he is going to the best team that can help him accomplish that goal.

Just because Dale Earnhardt Jr. is driving for Hendrick Motorsports in 2008 doesn't mean that Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr fans will all of a sudden want to be around each other and start liking each other's opposing driver. That's not going to happen at all.

Click on the video to see a big wreck from Kyle Busch at Talladega Speedway.


Click on the video below to see another big wreck the day later involving Kyle Busch.



With the addition of Dale Earnhardt Jr, Kyle Busch is the odd man out at Hendrick Motorsports. Kyle will be a Free Agent at the end of this season, and there are rumors of Kyle Busch replacing Dale Earnhardt Jr in the number eight Chevrolet. So, you would have Kyle Busch driving for Budweiser, and his older brother Kurt would drive for Miller Lite. This is all in theory right now.

It's about business. That's why Dale Earnhardt is driving for Hendrick Motorsports in 2008 and Kyle Busch is not.

San Antonio Spurs: 2007 NBA Champions

Click on the video to see a recap of Game Four of the 2007 NBA Finals.




Congratulations to the San Antonio Spurs, who have officialy become a Basketball Dynasty, joining themselves with Michael Jordan's Bulls, Larry Bird's Celtics, and Shaquille O' Neal and Kobe Bryant's Lakers. Congratulations to Tony Parker, who gets his first NBA Finals MVP Trophy. This is also Tony Parker's third NBA Finals Ring. What a great year for Tony Parker. He gets an NBA Championship ring in June, and he will be getting a wedding ring later in the year. Congratulations to Tim Duncan, the cornerstone of the Spurs, there for all four titles. Congratulations to Michael Finley, coming over to the Spurs from the Dallas Mavericks, finally getting to hoist the NBA Championship Trophy after twelve seasons in the NBA. Congrats to Manu Ginobili, one of the best players in the league, hoisting the trophy again.

The San Antonio Spurs are NBA Champions for the fourth time. They defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 83-82 to become one of the great dynasties in NBA History. This is The Spurs fourth NBA Championship. The Spurs have been NBA Champions in 1999, 2003, 2005, and 2007. Watching the Spurs hoist up that trophy again was great. These guys are the New England Patriots of Basketball, doing things right until they are impossible to get wrong. To the Cavaliers and LeBron James: Don't worry. Cleveland will get their own NBA Championship soon, as LeBron James is only 22 years old.

Click on the video to see an unbelievable shot from Tony Parker in Game Four.




This was one of the reasons Tony Parker won the NBA Finals MVP Award, as he scored 23 points in game four and was playing his heart out and making shots from all over the court during all four games.

Click on the video to see the end of Game Four and See the Spurs hoist the Larry O' Brien Trophy!



The San Antonio Spurs Are The 2007 NBA Champions!

NBA Finals Game Four Preview

Click on the video to see a preview of Game Four of the NBA Finals.



The San Antonio Spurs have a 3-0 lead in this best of seven series and can get their four NBA Finals trophy in nine years on Thursday by sweeping the Cavaliers. There has never been an NBA Team coming back from a 3-0 defecit, and it's not going to happen this year either.

I hope the Spurs will win tonight, but something tells me the Cavaliers will win tonight to avoid the sweep.

Game Four is Tonight on ABC.

(NBA) Spurs win Game Three of the NBA Finals 75-72

Click on the video to see highlights from Game Three of the NBA Finals.



Cleveland was electric as Game Three of the NBA Finals got under way. It was back and fourth as both teams traded the lead, as Cleveland had a two point lead at the end of the first quarter. However, the Spurs came back strong, as Tony Parker put in a layup at the buzzer to give the Spurs a 40-38 lead at halftime. The third quarter continued to have both teams trading buckets and the lead, but the Spurs fought back to lead at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth, the Spurs had a two point lead increased to five points as Tony Parker knocked in a huge three pointer. Manu Ginobili banged in a freethrow to make it a three point lead with 5.5 seconds remaining. LeBron James tried a three pointer, but it did not fall. LeBron had some words for the officials, claiming that he was fouled in the act of shooting. If the officials had ruled that LeBron was fouled in the act of shooting, he would have had three freethrows, and a chance to tie the game. But the score stands at 75-72 Spurs. The Spurs have a 3-0 lead in this series and can sweep the Cavaliers on Thursday in Cleveland.

(NBA) NBA Finals game Three Preview

Click on the video to see a preview of Game Three of the NBA Finals.



The Series shifts locations, moving from San Antonio to Cleveland, and The Cavaliers will be glad they are home for a couple of games after they were beat down on the road by the Spurs Defense.

Spurs fans do not need to get out the the broomsticks yet. Remember that the Dallas Mavericks had a 2-0 lead last year in the NBA Finals before Dwayne Wade helped the Miami Heat win four in a row to win the NBA Finals.

Game Three will be the closest game yet, but San Antonio will still pull it out. Expect another big shot from "Mr. Big Shot." Robert Horry.

Game Three is tonight in Cleveland.

(NBA) Spurs win Game Two of the NBA Finals 103-92

Click on the video to see highlights from Game Two of the NBA Finals.



LeBron James had a better game this time, but he got the same result as game one. James scored 25 points, but the Cavs still lost 103-92. The Spurs had a 27 point lead enetering the start of the fourth quarter, but James and the Cavaliers were able to cut it to eight before Manu Ginobili hit a three to put the game away. The Spurs Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker were unstoppable. Parker had 30 points, Manu Ginobili had 25 points, and Tim Duncan had 23 points. LeBron James and the Cavaliers will rebound though, as game three is in Cleveland.