Yesterday, Minnesota Twins SS Carlos Gomez Hit for the Cycle. The Twins were playing the Chicago White Sox. Gomez went 4-6 in the game with 3 RBI and 2 runs scored. He led off the game with a home-run in the top of the 1st. Then in the 5th inning put one in the gap for a triple. The next inning, the 6th, he got a double and advanced to third on an error. Finally, in the 9th inning he got on base with an infield single. He is the 3rd youngest player to Hit for the Cycle. He is the 8th Twin to Hit for the Cycle. The last before him was in 1986 by Kirby Puckett.

 Carlos Gomez!!

Today, Kobe Bryant, Point Guard for the Los Angeles Lakers was awarded NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP). He got 82 first-placevotes and 1,105 points from the media. Chris Paul came in 2nd and Kevin Garnett in 3rd place. This is his first MVP Award. He led his Lakers to a #1 seed in thw Western Conference in the Play-offs. He averaged 28.3 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game, 5.14 assists per game, and 1.84 steals per game. Before winning it this year Kobe never placed any higher than 3rd.

 MVP!!

Today, at the age of 49, Julio Franco who played in the infield retired. He was the oldest player to hit a home run at the age of 48. He played 23 seasons in the MLB. He also played in the Dominican Republic, Korea, Japan, and Mexico. He first announced his retirement on April 30th to his Mexican Team, the Quintana Roo Tigers. His career stats included a .298 average, 2,586 hits, and 173 home runs. He played for eight teams in his major league career including the Milwaukee Brewers. He made his debut in 1982 with the Philadelphia Phillies, but was drafted in 1980.

 Good Job!

Today was the 134th Kentucky Derby. I’m not a fan of Horse Racing but I thought it was important enough to put on this site. Big Brown won this Kentucky Derby! He started in 20th position. He has a chance to win the Triple Crown in 2 weeks at the Preakness. The last horse to get the Triple Crown was Affirmed in 1978. Big Brown was a 2-1 favorite. There was also a tragedy at the track when Eight Belles sustained an injury that broke her two front ankles. Eight Belles was euthanized minutes after the accident.

 Kentucky Derby Winner! Big Brown

 Eight Belles R.I.P.

Today the NCAA  announced it Hall of Fame class of 2008 in Football. The inductees were 15 greats………..

Troy Aikman - Quarterback/UCLA

Lou Holtz -  Head Coach

Billy Cannon - Running Back/LSU

Don McPherson - Quarterback/Syracuse

Jim Dombrowski - Tackle/Virginia

Pat Fitzgerald - Linebacker/Northwestern

Wilber Marshall - Linebacker/Florida

Rueben Mayes - Running Back/Washington State

Randall McDaniel - Guard/Arizona State

Jay Novacek - Tight End/Wyoming

Dave Parks - Wide Reciever/Texas Tech

Ron Simmons - Nose Tackle/Florida State

Thurman Thomas  - Running Back/Oklahoma State

Arnold Tucker - Quarterback/Army

 Good Job!

Today, Kevin Durant, guard for the Seattle Sonics was awarded Rookie of the Year. Durant got 90 out of the possible 125 first-place votes. He averaged 20.3 points per game, 4.4 rebounds per game, and 2.4 assists per game. His highest point game was the last of the season with 42 points.

 Rookie of the Year!

Today, Byron Scott, the coach of the New Orleans Hornets was awarded the NBA’s Coach of the Year. Scott recieved 71 first place votes. While Doc Rivers got 2nd and Rick Adelman got 3rd. He led the team this year to their franchise record 56 wins and to the play-offs. He is in his eighth season as a coach, 4 with the New Jersey Nets and 4 with the New Orleans Hornets. As a player though he won three titles with the LA Lakers.

 Coach of the Year!!

Today, Hedo Turkoglu a forward for the Orland Magic was awarded the Most Improved Player Award. He got 380 points including 61 first place votes. Rudy Gay got 2nd and Lamarcus Aldridge got 3rd place. In his eighth season he averaged a career-high 19.5 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, and 5 assists per game. Last season he averaged 13.3 points per game, 4 rebounds per game, and 3.2 assists per game

 Most Improved Player!

I am doing a post about the Green Bay Packers Draft Picks in the 2008 NFL Draft. I am doing this becuase they are my favorite team. In the 2008 Draft I would give them a “B” on the grade of their picks. The picks were pretty good. Go Packers!!!

Today, April 26th and Tommorrow, April 27th is the 2008 NFL Draft. I will try to keep you posted on the trades and draft picks going down right as it happens. I will only post the top-10 picks and then give you a link to check out the other picks throughout the draft. Come back every hour to see if any changes have happenned. This is going to be an amazing draft. The 2008 NFL Draft starts at 2:00 P.M. CT - 7:00 P.M. CT.

Top Ten Draft Picks:

1. Miami Dolphins - Jake Long - T - Michigan
2. St. Louis Rams - Chris Long - DE - Virginia
3. Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan - QB - Boston College
4. Oakland Raiders - Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas
5. Kansas City Chiefs - Glenn Dorsey - DT - LSU
6. New York Jets - Vernon Gholston - DE - Ohio State
7. New Orleans Saints - Sedrick Ellis - DT - LSU
8. Jacksonville Jaguars - Derrick Harvey - DE - Florida
9. Cinncinati Bengals - Keith Rivers - OLB - USC
10. New England Patriots - Jerod Mayo - ILB - Tennessee

Draft Tracker:

 NFL Draft Tracker 2008: http://www.nfl.com/draft