Juan Roman Riquelme's Brace Keeps Boca on Top with 35 Points

Juan Roman Riquelme scored twice to give Boca Juniors a 2-1 win over Racing Club and keep them top of the Argentine championship at the Bombonera stadium on Sunday.

Tigre moved into second place after coming from behind for a 3-1 win over River Plate who, incredibly, are bottom of the table.

San Lorenzo, previously second, dropped to fourth after their game against Huracan on Saturday was suspended by a torrential downpour in the 16th minute.

With two games to play, Boca lead the Apertura championship with 35 points from 17 games, two ahead of Tigre.

Riquelme opened the scoring with a 40th-minute penalty beating Pablo Migliore. Franco Sosa outjumped a group of Boca defenders to head Racing level in first-half stoppage time.

After becoming involved in an altercation with a supporter in the members' seats who apparently insulted him early in the second half, Riquelme volleyed the winner on the hour.

He then ran 50 metres to celebrate in front of the fan who became involved in a fight with other supporters around him.

Argentine Apertura Championship: Round 17 Results

November 28 (Friday)

Independiente 0 - 1 Banfield

Gimnasia de La Plata 1 - 0 Colon de Santa Fe

November 29 (Saturday)

Huracan 1 - 0 San Lorenzo (suspended)

Gimnasia de Jujuy 1 - 0 San Martin

Lanus 2 - 1 Arsenal de Sarandi

November 30 (Sunday)

Argentinos Juniors 0 - 0 Rosario Central

Tigre 3 - 1 River Plate

Boca Juniors 2 - 1 Racing Club

Newell's Old Boys 1 - 0 Velez Sarsfield


News Source: Reuters
Image Courtesy: Goal.com

On Monday 12/01/08...

Elliot returns...



Expect a full recap from Nicklas Backstrom's 21st Birthday Bash...

Also, Elliot will be giving away MORE cash...the amount will go up significantly. You probably heard the promo running all week:

"We've been giving you $200 dollars everyday just for listening. Now, let's get serious! Details Monday."

Tune in Monday morning at "exactly" 7AM for all the details.

Chris Cooley will check in for all things Redskins. Plus, Elliot will start giving away Redskins vs. Ravens tickets for December 7th.

Elliot will give out all the details on the last VIP Happy Hour of the year at the 9:30 Club. Psssst...the band is also known as SK6ers.

Plus, wrestling superstar Dave Batista will join EITM in-studio around 9AM. He was last in-studio on July 28th. Go Flounder!

Kraak & Smaak - Squeeze Me

Giants Defeat Redskins 23-7...

The New York Giants beat out the Redskins 23-7 on Sunday...



As always, Chris Cooley will check in with Elliot In The Morning at 7:30AM for a full recap of the game, as well as a look ahead to the December 7th game against the Baltimore Ravens. Hip Hip...ugh!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Tom Cruise, David and Victoria Beckham Watch Katie Holmes in NYC - Pictures

Tom Cruise, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham in NYC to watch Katie Holmes's performance in "All My Sons" - PICTURES

David and Victoria Beckham in NYC to watch Katie Holmes's performance
Victoria Beckham, David Beckham an Tom Cruise getting out of an appartment to watch "All My Sons"
Tom Cruise in NYC to watch Katie Holmes perform in "All My Sons"
Tom Cruise and David Beckham in NYC to watch Katie Holmes in "All My Sons"
David Beckham and Katie Holmes in NYC
David and Victoria Beckham in NYC
David Beckham

The Hollywood couple Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and the British soccer icon, David Beckham with his wife Victoria Beckham in NYC to watch Katie Holmes performance in "All My Sons".

Katie Holmes is in NYC performing "All My Sons" on Broadway, and not only did her hot hubby Tom Cruise stop by to watch, so did David Beckham with his wife Victoria Beckham!

Image Courtesys: x17online.com and Celebrity-gossip.net

Nicklas Backstrom's Birthday Bash Tonight!

Tonight is Nicklas Backstrom's Birthday Bash...

After the Caps vs. Thrashers game, join Elliot at RFD for the bash.

VIP tickets have already been won, but the party is open to the public. Here's hoping that Diane's arrangement for two cakes and dozens of balloons goes off without a hitch!

Click here for all the details. Happy Birthday Nicklas!

Zoran Tosic and Adam Ljajic Likely for Manchester United

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is hoping to take things forward in signing Partizan Belgrade midfielder Zoran Tosic this week by helping him get a work permit.

The hearing to decide as to whether Tosic should be granted a work permit is sheduled for Friday.


If the permit is granted the Red Devils will then put forth a £9m bid which has been already agreed by the Partizan officials for Tosic and his team-mate Adam Ljajic, who is known as 'Little Kaka' in Serbia to leave for Old Trafford.

News Courtesy: www.premiershiplatest.com

Cricket : Middlesex Captain Ed Smith Retires

Middlesex captain Ed Smith retires from first-class cricket.

The 31-year-old Smith struggled with an ankle injury last season and was to be replaced by Shaun Udal as captain. And rather than drop back into the ranks, he has decided to bring the curtain down on his 12-year first-class career.

"It has been a real honour to captain Middlesex," he said.

"I have been very lucky to play first-class cricket for eight years at Kent and four years at Middlesex.

"I'd like to thank all the players, coaches and supporters who have helped me enjoy the game I love.

"I wish Shaun Udal and the team every success in the future".


The Cambridge graduate, who played three Tests against South Africa in the summer of 2003, spent eight years at Kent before switching to Middlesex after the 2004 season.

Ed Smith made 12,789 runs in 191 first-class matches, scoring 34 hundreds and averaging 41.79 with a highest score of 213.

Middlesex chairman Ian Lovett said: "Ed has always shown exceptionally high levels of energy, commitment and dedication to everything he does."

On Wednesday 11/26/08...

Last show before Thanksgiving...



Elliot will have your last chance to win $200 bucks courtesy of Miller Lite and VIP passes for Nicklas Backstrom's Birthday Bash.

Plus, Elliot will give us an update about his trip to Africa.

Elliot Goes Head-To-Head With Sponge!

Richmond is cleaning up "Sludge" with "Bubba The Love Sponge"...

The highly rated Tampa-based morning talk program will replace "The Morning Sludge" on Cox Radio Richmond's WDYL-Y101 on January 5th.

Sludge has struggled to compete with Elliot whose syndicated from Rockville, MD on Clear Channel Richmond's WRXL-102.1 The X.

What does this mean for Elliot In The Morning? Not much...

Elliot is just 2-hours outside of Richmond, "more local" than a Florida-based program could ever dream to be. If anything, we might see Elliot boost his appearances and events in Richmond...

Elliot In The Morning can be heard on DC101 in Washington, D.C., 102.1 The X in Richmond and Channel 104.3 in Baltimore.

Maybe Elliot should bring back "Russell the Love Muscle"...just sayin'.

Carlton Cole Signs New Five-Year Contract With West Ham United

Striker Carlton Cole has signed a new five-year contract with West Ham.

The 25-year-old, the club's top striker with four goals from 12 games, joined the club from London rivals Chelsea in July 2006.

He told his club's official website: "I am very pleased to sign. It is nice that I can just focus on playing good football for the club."

He added: "I know now I am here for quite a while so it is time to knuckle down. The manager has 100% faith in me and I have got 100% faith in him and our team as well.

"It is good that I have got this opportunity to show West Ham supporters, and prove to myself, that I can be a big part of the prospects to come."

Cole, who has benefited from the injury-enforced absence of England striker Dean Ashton, continued: "We are playing some good football, the results are starting to turn in our favour and the only way is up from now."

Image Courtesy: Sportcartoons.co.uk/carlton_cole.html

Andy Moles Appointed new New Zealand National Cricket Coach

New Zealand appointed Englishman Andy Moles as national team cricket coach, replacing John Bracewell from next week.

Bracewell, who took over the Black Caps in 2003, will coach English county team Gloucestershire from next season and agreed to step aside early to allow Moles to begin his tenure with a home series, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement.

Moles, 47, forged his reputation in New Zealand coaching Northern Districts and previously led Kenya and Scotland. The former Warwickshire batsman, who never played for England, will get his first action against West Indies starting Dec. 11.

“Andy has an outstanding coaching background,” Justin Vaughan, New Zealand Cricket’s chief executive officer, said in the statement. “He has made a real impact at Northern Districts over the past two seasons and also brings more than 15 years experience coaching at international level.”

Bracewell, whose contract was due to run into 2009, leaves the team ranked seventh in Test cricket and fifth in one-day internationals. His record in Tests so far is 13 wins, 19 defeats and eight draws, while in one-day internationals he is 62-46-1 and in Twenty20 games 5-10-1.

News Courtesy: http://www.bloomberg.com/

Englishman Ian Wellworth Arrested For Murder Attempt Against Diego Maradona

According to reports from the Argentine press, an Englishman was arrested on the day when Diego Armando Maradona made his official debut as the coach of Argentina against Scotland after the Englishman was planning to kill the legend.

The Englishman was identified as Ian Wellworth, a 43-year-old, who was detained when found in the possession of a machete.

It has been claimed that he was hoping to enact revenge on Maradona for his controversial "Hand of God" goal against England back in the 1986 World Cup.

Wellworth, who resides in Middlesbrough, made a bet on the game, and had borrowed money, but lost everything because of the result, including his wife, who left him.

"I bet £500 that England would win the World Cup in Mexico, and I would have claimed five times the amount if successful," declared Wellworth.

News Courtesy: Goal.com

On Tuesday 11/24/08...

Mark Steines from Entertainment Tonight will check in once again to talk about all things Hollywood, including a potential actors strike.

Also, Danny Boyle will check in to chat about his movie, Slumdog Millionaire.

Plus, Elliot will have another $200 bucks courtesy of Miller Lite.

Watch Elliot Interview Tragedy!

I've always wanted to watch Elliot and The Class do the show...



Well lucky for me and you, I found a video on YouTube from back in August when Elliot interviewed Tragedy, a Bee Gees cover band.

Click here and here for both parts. It's definately a must see!

Andrew Symonds Again In Alcohol Related Scandal

Andrew Symonds has been involved in another alcohol-related incident just hours after playing his first Test since his suspension.
It is alleged that the Australian all-rounder got into a physical confrontation at the Normanby Hotel in Red Hill in Brisbane last night.

Symonds was drinking with members of the Australian Rugby League team after Australia beat New Zealand in the first Test, but it is believed he was drinking light beer for the evening.

While at the pub, Symonds was approached by a member of the public for a photo, which the cricketer declined, leading to the altercation.

Cricket Australia was aware of th e incident yesterday, and was seeking further information on the matter. The board is not believed to be considering suspending Symonds.

Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton Joined by David Beckham and "Oasis" Band - Pictures

Boxer Ricky Hatton (C) poses with Oasis brothers Liam (L) and Noel Gallagher
David Beckham among the guests
David Beckham and Sylvester Stallone watching Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton
Ricky Hatton celebrates his victory against Paulie Malignaggi

Last night (23rd November, 2008) at legendary nightclub Studio 54 at MGM Grand, soccer sensation David Beckham joined Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton to celebrate his victory to Paulie Malignaggi directly after the highly anticipated boxing match. Also in the packed house were Sylvester Stallone along with Liam and Noel Gallagher of the popular band Oasis.

Ricky Hatton and his famous friends arrived at Studio 54 just after midnight, where they were greeted by cheering fans waiting to get into his official after party. Inside,the club was packed with many devoted Hatton supporters who traveled across the pond to cheer him on. The British celebrities all partied in Studio 54’s infamous skybox, as club-goers mobbed the area trying to get a glimpse of Beckham, Hatton and Gallagher brothers.

Image Courtesy: http://www.dailymail.co.uk

Elfing The Class...Disco Style!

Just in time for the holidays...

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Make your own at ElfYourself.com.

On Monday 11/24/08...

Diane fills in for Elliot...



This will be a half week for Elliot In The Morning, as the show will celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday.

On Monday, Chris Cooley will check in fresh off his win in Seattle.

Julianne Hough from Dancing With The Stars will check in. Her last appearance on the show was on May 22nd.

Plus, Elliot will have another $200 bucks courtesy of Miller Lite.

Redskins Beat Seahawks 20-17!

Congrats to the Redskins for their win over the Seahawks 20-17...



Be sure to catch Washington Redskins tight end, Chris Cooley on Elliot In The Morning around 7:30AM for a full recap of the game.

The Redskins are now 7-4. Hip Hip Hooray!

Oh and the Ravens beat the Eagles 36-7 pushing them to 7-4.

David Beckham Spotted With Francesca Leiweke

David Beckham had always been spotted sneaking glances at cheerleaders, but this time the LA Galaxy star only had eyes for Leiweke,at an LA Lakers basketball game, who fans noticed like a younger and curvier version of Becks wife Victoria.

“The next few months will be tough on them. Victoria is stunned that people have suggested David might be off as soon as he got the opportunity. Any woman would feel paranoid with that speculation,” the Daily Star quoted a friend of theirs as saying.

Content and Image Courtesy : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/

On Friday 11/21/08...

Brandon Noble will check in to set up Week 12 of the NFL. Michelle Sigona from America's Most Wanted will be on the show. I miss Donna!

Plus, Elliot will have another $200 bucks courtesy of Miller Lite and more VIP passes for Backstrom's Birthday Bash. HAPPY FRIDAY!

Diego Maradona Starts With a WIN - Scotland 0 Argentina 1 - Pictures

Diego Maradona starts of his coaching career with a 1-0 win against Scotland: Pictures

Diego Maradona and Fernando Gago after the match against Scotland

Diego Maradona made his debut as Argentina's coach Wednesday (19th Nov, 2008), his team beating Scotland 1-0 in an exhibition game in the stadium where he scored the first goal of his extraordinary international career.

Maxi Rodriguez scored in the eighth minute at Hampden Park for an Argentina.

The datum that Argentina had enjoyed 73 per cent of possession to the Scots' 27 per cent in the first ten minutes of the match was a statistic that told no lie. Instead, the figure was an entirely true illustration of the visitors' superiority, which they themselves substantiated with the goal that gave them their early lead.

The home players, as usual, could not be accused of a lack of energy and commitment, but their best chance of achieving their objective seemed for most of the time to reside in the unsafe hands of Carrizo. The Lazio goalkeeper gave another example of his unreliability from a corner kick that, with a kinder bounce of the ball, would have brought the Scots level.

Picture Courtesy: Google AFP Pictures

On Thursday 11/20/08...

Mark Steines from Entertainment Tonight will check in. Also, Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin will be in-studio around right after 9AM.

Plus, Elliot will have another $200 bucks courtesy of Miller Lite and more VIP passes for Backstrom's Birthday Bash.

On Wednesday 11/19/08...

Per my request , Tyler Gray, author of The Hit Charade will be on the show. Plus, Elliot will have another $200 bucks courtesy of Miller Lite and more VIP passes for Backstrom's Birthday Bash.

Channel 104.3 In Jeopardy?

Could Baltimore's "Channel 104.3" be in jeopardy?

Back in May, when "Smooth Jazz" WSMJ switched to "Channel 104.3" WCHH, Elliot added the alternative rock station to his network which can be heard in Baltimore...

According to DCRTV.com, the station has "crashed to a disappointing 19th place" in monthly trend radio ratings. Also, "Since flipping 104.3 from smooth jazz to alt rock, the Clear Channel station has plunged from a year-ago 3.6 share to a 1.2 share now."

So what does all of this mean for Channel 104.3?

I'm not truly sure, but it doesn't look good...I'll keep you posted!

Jonestown: 30 Years Later

If you've ever heard someone say something about "drinking the Kool-Aid," they're most likely referring to what happened 30 years ago today deep in the jungle of Guyana at Jonestown...



More than 900 members of the Peoples Temple died in a mass suicide/murder ceremony led by cult leader Jim Jones. RIP.

Thanks to Elliot for talking about it!

On Tuesday 11/18/08...

Actress Debra Winger will be on the show.

Tuesday is also the 30th Anniversary of the Jonestown Massacre, something I've been fascinated with for years. Elliot should totally have someone on to talk about it...

Plus, Elliot will have another $200 bucks courtesy of Miller Lite and more VIP passes for Backstrom's Birthday Bash.

On Monday 11/17/08...

"Look how smelly and terrorist-looking he looks"...



Chris Cooley will be on around 7:30AM to cover the game.

Bret "The Hitman" Hart will be in-studio around 8AM. Go Flounder!

Plus, Elliot will have another $200 bucks courtesy of Miller Lite and VIP passes for Backstrom's Birthday Bash at RFD on November 26th.

Lisa Lampanelli on Elliot In The Morning!

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli finally met Elliot and The Class face to face for an in-studio interview Friday. In typical Lampanelli fashion, no one was left unscathed...



It would be hard to pinpoint my favorite insult, one-liner, or zinger, so I made an impromptu list of all the people she may have offended:

Elliot, Diane, Tyler, Flounder, Retards, Blacks, Jesus, Carson Daly, Foreigners, Whoopi Goldberg, Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel, Oprah Winfrey, Jews, Gene Simmons, Kiefer Sutherland, Laci Peterson, Asians, Hispanics, Homeless People, and Lesbians. (Not specifically in that order)

Lisa performed Friday night at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore. If you missed the show, don't worry...she will be performing at The National in Richmond on January 23 and the Warner Theatre in DC on January 24.

Fore more info on Lisa Lampanelli go to insultcomic.com.

P.S. - I listened online so I'm not sure what got dumped. However, Tyler has put the entire UNCENSORED audio here...so check it out!

On Friday 11/14/08...

Diane's car smells. Pass it on...



Peter Greenberg, author of the book Don't Go There!: The Travel Detective's Essential Guide to the Must-Miss Places of the World, (which lists Ashland, Virginia) will be on around 7AM.

Brandon Noble will check in to set up Week 11 of the NFL.

Also, comedian Lisa Lampanelli will be in-studio around 9AM.

Elliot will have a "major" Washington Capitals promotional announcement. Plus, Front Row seats to see AC/DC in concert and another $200 bucks courtesy of Miller Lite. HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

Shock's Coffee Maker Demolished!

It's amazing what people will do for money...

Would you damage a co-workers private property for a bet? How about if you were getting paid to do it?

Well, that was the case Wednesday morning when listeners were treated to an impromptu bit after 10AM where Elliot dared Flounder Whitney to throw Shock's coffee maker off the 5th floor balcony of the EITM building...



I didn't hear The Class discuss Shock's reaction to the destruction of his coffee maker. Nevertheless, Tyler posted the contents of a letter that DC101 Program Director Dave Wellington left for Shock:

We will replace your coffee maker today. Fresh coffee is in my office – just press "ON." I will explane (sic) – DW.

Leave it to worry-wart Dave to make things all better! God, I love EITM bits...Give us more!

AUDIO:

Click here to watch the video and here to view all the pics.

Paula Abdul Stalker Dead!

As heard from Mark Steines and Diane's Dirt...


The body of a former American Idol contestant and obsessed fan of Paula Abdul was found dead in a car near Abdul's home.

She allegedly OD'd...

Watch the video from her audition...she was super freaky. RIP!

On Thursday 11/13/08...

The state of Denver...



Mark Steines from Entertainment Tonight will be on the show.

Also, don't wear open-toed shoes...snakes will be in-studio!

Plus, Elliot has 2nd row seats to see AC/DC in concert and another $200 bucks courtesy of Miller Lite.

The Hit Charade

Diane mentioned this book during Dirt, so naturally I checked it out...

The title of the book is The Hit Charade: Lou Pearlman, Boy Bands, and the Biggest Ponzi Scheme in U.S. History. They should have the author Tyler Gray on the show. He's also the senior editor of Blender magazine.

The book chronicles Lou Pearlman's rise and fall. From his creation of the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, to details of his alleged "inappropriate" behavior with young aspiring stars. Not to mention his involvement in pyramid and Ponzi-type schemes. Definitely an interesting read!

Hopefully Elliot will invite him on the show...

UPDATE:
Elliot must have read my mind...or just my blog! Tyler Gray appeared on EITM on November 19th. Email me for the audio!