Remember the David Ortiz jersey that was buried under the new Yankee Stadium until that poor construction worker was ratted out? The eBay auction for the Red Sox jersey is up to more than $80,000. The money is going to charity.
There aren't too many races in Dallas proper this weekend, but I recommend the Race for the Cure in Fort Worth, if you like big, popular races. The Komen events are always fun and full of energy. With lots of pink, of course.
Or if you're in the mood for a little road trip, Decatur's a nice spot. You can really feel at one with nature while you're there, especially with these folks at their 5K Sun Run. It's part of a series of 5Ks, if that's your thing.
1. David Cook: A controlled and beautiful vocal that showed another side of this guy's talent. Simon thought it wasn't edgy enough; I thought it was a welcome change of pace.
2. David Archuleta: Taking the Phantom song "Think of Me" and putting a contemporary Babyface spin on it was a good move. Looks like the golden child is maturing as an artist.
3. Syesha Mercado: It was smart to pick one of the most soulful Andrew Lloyd Webber tunes available. But I kinda wish she'd worn roller skates.
4. Carly Smithson: Her "Jesus Christ Superstar" was a little over the top, a lot manic and just kinda weird. Still, it wasn't exactly terrible.
5. Brooke White: She diva-ed out and started over after flubbing the first line. Not even Madonna would pull something like that! (Well, maybe she would.)
6. Jason Castro: He sang "Memory" (and dressed) like a Backstreet Boy reject. Dreadful.
Who's going home? Tough one. I'll have to go with Jason.
1. David Archuleta: His "Think of Me" from Phantom of the Opera was haunting, indeed -- in a good way! Sweet vocals, great presence. He's the boy to beat.
2. David Cook: Wow, I didn't think he could do all that with a show tune! His "Music of the Night" was sweet, sensitive ... and swoon-worthy.
3. Syesha Mercado: Whoopeee! She had so much fun and showed so much flair on her sassy song -- finally! Girl was made for Broadway.
4. Carly Smithson: Although she brought back some much-needed soul to her performance, it got too damn screamy toward the end.
5. Jason Castro: "Memory" from Cats was as bad a fit for the dreadlocked local guy as his oversized khaki suit. Really, a suit?
6. Brooke White: Um, hello, showstopper!! She's not a belter, and "You Must Love Me" didn't suit her at all. Major points off for stopping the song and starting over again, too.
Tonight, the top 6 finalists crack open the Andrew Lloyd Webber songbook, and, man, does it have the potential to be a rough night. According to TMZ.com, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita will be represented, so we'll get some stuff that's familiar to us. But Jason Castro doing "Memory" from Cats??!? May have to get my claws out for this one ... let's see if he brings it!
Those of you waiting eagerly for this weekend's NFL draft need wait no longer -- it's basically already started. The Dolphins signed Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long to a multi-year deal today, making him the No. 1 pick.
St. Louis is now on the clock with, oh, about 96 hours to make a decision.
Bloomberg News reports that more than 45 syndicated comic strips will mention Earth Day in today's editions. Jerry Scott, the co-creator of Zits and Baby Blues, said it's the first time newspaper comics have aligned around a theme since several of them mentioned the 9/11 attacks on Thanksgiving 2001.
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