23 May 2009

Mitch the Intern’s TUF 9 Recap: Episode 8

*Editor’s note: Mitch the Intern is an NYU undergrad whose favorite Wednesday night pastime includes the TV in his dorm room, a green beanbag chair and two hits of acid. Enjoy.* Apparently, you have to actually want to be a fighter to become an “Ultimate Fighter”.

After the Magic stole an exceptional game in mid-week, it’s up to the Cavaliers to hit back… Nick Shiambouros looks ahead to the weekend’s match-ups and explains why he’s sticking with Cleveland. The Cleveland Cavaliers were beaten 107-106 by the Orlando Magic on Wednesday in a truly amazing game of basketball.

There’ll be no repeat of Shane Lowry’s odds-defying victory this week as it’s strictly professionals in Surrey. Bill Elliott will be there… The delight that cascaded over the County Louth Golf Club in Baltray on Sunday when Shane Lowry won the Irish Open was understandable.

The second season of “Beer Money” debuts at 9 p.m. Tuesday on SNY, featuring new co-host Alexi Panos and Chris Carlin. WatchDog has learned exclusively of two new games on the show: “Clues for Brews,” in which contestants can win $100 by identifying a famous athlete after one clue, then $80 after two clues, then $60 after three, and so on

18 May 2009

40th Annual World Series of Poker

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Doyle Brunson, legendary poker player, opens the 2008 World Series of Poker With Las Vegas daytime temperatures hitting triple digits the poker rooms around town are seeing increased business as poker players from around the world begin to make their way to the summer’s big poker show, the 2009 World Series of Poker.

Whether they are playing in the Championship or the Premier League next season, Newcastle United need to abandon the short-termism that is responsible for their current malaise, says Feizal Rahman. Meanwhile, Gareth Southgate is proving that nice guys do finish last… With the fate of the Premier League trophy sealed by Manchester United ([2.0] to win Champions League), attention can now turn to the destiny of those engaged in the relegation rumble.

Because we know some of you would rather watch a steaming pile of horseshit and like it. If you are one of these people and if you’re wondering who to put your money on for the 134th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course , we have you covered. Of course, we don’t guarantee wins here but since you’re probably dumbfounded at this point, you need all the advice you can get

After all the rumors about these two missing the Preakness, it turns out that they’ll run after all.

16 May 2009

Timeform Horses To Avoid: Revue Princess

Timeform dish the dirt on a horse which you won’t want to be putting your money on… Revue Princess bounced back to form at Newcastle on Friday but her overall record suggests that she’s unlikely to follow up. It was a fairly poor race she won and unless facing similarly weak opposition next time, she’s certainly one to avoid. She is best when able to dominate and it’s doubtful she will be able to do this when facing slightly better rivals.

15 May 2009

What the Rules Say (2009 WSOP)

Was leafing through the “Tournament Rules ” for the 2009 World Series of Poker yesterday. When the rules for this year first went online about a month ago, much of the attention was given to the new “Code of Player Conduct” that appears as Rule No.