Critical Notes

Team USA’s Carmelo Anthony shoots over Canada’s Juan Mendez during their FIBA Americas Championship basketball game Saturday. (AP Images)

The US senior men’s basketball team beat the team from Canada 113-63 Saturday at the FIBA Americas Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Denver Nuggets foward Carmelo Anthony paced the U.S. with 25 points with Milwaukee Bucks’ Michael Redd adding 19 in their final first-round game at the Olympic qualifying tournament.

The Americans went on a 17-0 run in the second period and outscored the Canadians 51-25 in the frame.

The U.S. has won every game at this tournament by at least 50 points.

Olu Famutimi scored 17 points for Canada and Levon Kendall added 10 points and a game-best nine rebounds.

The U.S. will wrap up Pool B action on Sunday where it will face a Brazil team, led by Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa.

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After being sentenced to jail time, Lindsay Lohan may have to get used to this look. (AP Images)

Lindsay Lohan is the latest celebrity to be sentenced to jail time.

The 21-year-old actress confessed Friday that she is a junkie and and an alcoholic - surprise, suprise - and will spend one day behind bars for DUI and cocaine possesion.

In a statement released by her publicist, Lohan admitted "It is clear to me that my life has become completely unmanageable because I am addicted to alcohol and drugs. I broke the law and today I took responsibility by pleading guilty to the charges in my case."

The confessed drunk must also serve 10 days of community service, complete an 18-month alcohol education program, pay hundreds of dollars in fines, and complete a three-day county coroner program where she’ll visit a morgue and talk to victims of drunken drivers.

The Mean Girls star is currently in rehab, the place she usually ends up after being caught for being naughty.

Maybe Lilo will get lucky and serve about 82 minutes like her fellow party-pal Nicole Ritchie.

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Nick "The Goat" Thompson beat Mark "The Wizard" Weir. (Bodog Nation File Photo)

Canadian mixed martial arts fans were treated to a night of knockouts, submissions and exciting action on Friday, August 24, as Bodog Fight finished the first of two nights, shooting the sixth season of their MMA television series.

Of 12 fights, only 2 went to the judges for a decision, and even those were packed with back-and-forth action between fighters.

Another 12 fights are scheduled for tomorrow.

Official results for Bodog Fight Vancouver, Day One
Friday, August 24, North Vancouver B.C.

• Andrew Pederson def. Scott Lincoln by KO in round one.
• Rosi Sexton def. Julia Berezikova by armbar in round one.
• Darren Elkins def. Atsuhiro Tsuboi by choke in round one.
• Julie Kedzie def. Kelly Kobald by decision.
• Dan Evensen def. Dominic Richard by TKO in round one.
• Alexander Schlemenko def. Scott Henze by KO in round one.
• Diego Gonzales def. Steve Berger by decision.
• Rodrigo Damm def. Ryan Bow by TKO in round one.
• Megumi Fujii def. Lisa Ward by referee stoppage in round one.
• Chris Wilson def. Ray Steinbeiss by armlock in round two.
• Brad Morris def. Kristof Midoux by referee stoppage in round two.
• Nick Thompson def. Mark Weir by TKO in round one.

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Daunte Culpepper may have all but sealed his hold on the Raiders’ starting quarterback job. (AP Images)

If you want to place a bet on comeback player of the year, Daunte Culpepper is making a case for his early candidacy as favorite.

Culpepper was excellent in the first half as he continues to pull away from Andrew Walter and Josh McCown in the Oakland quarterback battle, which doesn’t feature JaMarcus Russell, the holdout No. 1 overall draft pick. The Raiders beat the St. Louis Rams, 20-10, in Oakland on Friday night as Week 3 in the NFL preseason continued.

The Raiders beat the point spread, which had favored St. Louis by 1.5, and the betting total was under 38.

Culpepper, making his first start of the preseason, was 4-for-8 for 47 yards and hit Ronald Curry for a 19-yard touchdown in the second quarter. The former Dolphin and Viking quarterback also rushed three times for 17 yards in front of a boisterous home crowd.

The Rams didn’t use stars Steven Jackson and Torry Holt much in the game, accounting for the loss.

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Tom Brady was on his game in New England’s win. (AI Wire photo)

The New England Patriots look ready to go. Behind Tom Brady’s excellent outing, they beat the Carolina Panthers, 24-7, on Friday night in NFL preseason action.

The Patriots covered against the spread of 1 point and the betting total was under 38.

Brady was 17-for-22 for 162 yards and two touchdowns as he led the Super Bowl favorites to their first win of the preseason. It was also Brady’s first game since becoming a father. His former girlfriend, actress Bridget Moynahan, gave birth to a boy two days ago. Brady had flown to Los Angeles in time for the birth, but made it to Charlotte, N.C., ready to start the game.?? The All-Pro quarterback is now dating supermodel Gisele Bundchen (yeah, he’s got the life).

He hit Marcellus Rivers and Heath Evans with TD passes inside the 10-yard line.

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Red Sox ace Josh Beckett got through a rough first inning Friday night. (AI Wire photo)

Josh Beckett got out of trouble in the first inning then worked his way to victory as the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox, 11-3, at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday night.

Beckett (16-5) lasted 5.2 innings, allowing seven hits and three runs as Boston dealt Chicago its 10th loss in 12 games. He is the first pitcher in the major leagues to reach 16 games this season.

Jason Varitek was 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBIs to lead the Red Sox offense. Boston put together a four-run fourth inning to put the game away then added four more in the ninth for good measure.

Mike Lowell was 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two driven in for Boston, which roughed up White Sox starter Jon Garland (8-10).

The Red Sox scored four runs in the fifth after Chicago had taken a 3-1 lead in the third on Jim Thome’s three-run homer.

The favored Red Sox paid -230 on the moneyline (meaning a winning wager of $230 would net a $100 profit).

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Vince Young tuned up with a super first half for the Titans. (AI Wire photo)

A sophomore slump doesn’t seem to be a good bet as far as Vince Young is concerned. The Tennessee Titans’ outstanding quarterback showcased his skills during the first half of a 28-17 NFL preseason win over the host Buffalo Bills on Friday night.

The Titans beat the point spread, which had favored Buffalo by 1.5, and the betting total was over 35.

Young ran for one touchdown and hit tight end Bo Sciafe with a five-yard pass before the end of the second quarter. Young, the fleet and agile wunderkind, opened the scoring earlier in the quarter with a two-yard run.

Young was 13-for-19 passing for 162 yards while backup Kerry Collins was also strong. Collins was 6-for-7 passing for 72 yards and two touchdowns as the Titans pulled away in the second half.

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Vince Young tuned up with a super first half for the Titans. (AI Wire photo)

A sophomore slump doesn’t seem to be a good bet as far as Vince Young is concerned. The Tennessee Titans’ outstanding quarterback showcased his skills during the first half of a 28-17 NFL preseason win over the host Buffalo Bills on Friday night.

The Titans beat the point spread, which had favored Buffalo by 1.5, and the betting total was over 35.

Young ran for one touchdown and hit tight end Bo Sciafe with a five-yard pass before the end of the second quarter. Young, the fleet and agile wunderkind, opened the scoring earlier in the quarter with a two-yard run.

Young was 13-for-19 passing for 162 yards while backup Kerry Collins was also strong. Collins was 6-for-7 passing for 72 yards and two touchdowns as the Titans pulled away in the second half.

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David Beckham puts on his best Mike Tyson face as he stares down Jesse Marsch. (AP Images)

Maybe David Beckham should play hockey.

The English superstar - tired after a flying back from London - played a full 90 minutes and got in a fight during the Los Angeles Galaxy’s 3-0 loss to Chivas USA Thursday night in Carlsbad, Calif.

Near the end of the first half, Beckham was tackled to the ground from behind by Jesse Marsch of Chivas. After getting up, Beckham did his best Gordie Howe, charging after Marsch, running him over and shouting for him to watch it next time. The encounter sparked a shoving match, highlighted by a head butt from Chivas’ Alex Zotinca to Kevin Harmse of Los Angeles. Harmse punched back and both were given red cards.

The crowd of 27,000 were delighted with the scrum, if not the outcome. Beckham and his $6.5-million salary haven’t equated to enough wins for the Galaxy, who are near the bottom of Major League Soccer’s Western Conference.

Beckham, though, is hardly to blame. He has been playing tirelessly, competing for the England national team overseas and in the MLS. He had been off a flight for only six hours before entering the starting lineup for the Galaxy at Home Depot Center. He has played 90 minutes in three consecutive games over four days.

Chivas paid +185 for the win and the betting total went over 2.5 goals.

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