ATHLEBRITY OF THE MONTH
Who else but the sexiest man to crawl across a putting green?

CAMILO VILLEGAS

5’9” 142 pounds of perfection.

Born January 7, 1982, in Medellin Columbia.
Currently resides in Gainesville Florida.

This beautiful athlete is a gift from the notoriously un-hot world of golf.

Sexy Villegas turned pro in 2004, and won 8 individual titles as a member of the University of Florida’s golf team.

He earned a scholarship to Florida for his hot golfing skills. Go Gators!

In the first start of rookie season, he matched a career-best round with a 64 during second round of the Sony Open in Hawaii.

He was a second runner-up at the Ford Championship at Doral, finishing tied for second with David Toms, one stroke behind Tiger Woods.

Last year he played the Nationwide Tour, where he started with no status, played hot enough to become exempt and finished the season 13th in earnings to qualify for the PGA Tour.

In 2006, Villegas has produced three top-three finishes in nine starts, including two ties for second place, and is the leading rookie in the money list with earnings of $1,246,971.

Delinda

And yet another day I can write about David Beckham. Yesterday, reports were hot off the press about Becks returning to London. Today, word has spread that Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood insists that the reports linking the Gunners to England captain David Beckham are “absolute nonsense”. Mensa points deducted from Arsenal for using the words “absolute nonsense” in the same sentence as David Beckham. Hill-Wood claimed Beckhams “sale” would go against Arsene Wenger’s recruitment policy to sign such an established name.

“Beckham’s name has never come up at boardroom level and I would be very surprised if Arsene is interested. I am sure he is looking around for players, but for which position I don’t know at the moment…I don’t think going for big names is Arsene’s method,” continued Hill-Wood. “He will buy a young player he thinks is going to fit into his system. He’s not interested in buying a star. We’re playing good enough football to fill the new (Emirates) stadium anyway.” Oh Beckham. We don’t care where you play, just be the hot athlete that you are and stay in front of the cameras as much as possible.

Will they ever kiss and make up?

Stephon Marbury says he’s tired of losing while “trying to play Larry Brown’s way”. Larry Brown says the hot point guard should step up his play.
Marbury said, “No, I don’t have that type of freedom. For me, it’s a problem. I think I can play under the system, but I think also I’ve got to play the way I know how to play.” Playing Browns way, instead of Marburys way, has led to more than a few loses for the Knicks. Marbury said he would be happy and wouldn’t question the coach if they were winning. “But we’re not winning,” he said, “so I can’t condone that.”

“Maybe he’s questioning what he can do. Maybe he’s saying he can do more. That’s the way I look at it,” Brown said. Motioning to a nearby playing court, Brown added: “He’s got a forum. He can put us right on his back and take us to the promised land. We’ve got 20 games.” The Knicks were hot in January, with a six-game winning streak, before Marbury hurt his shoulder. That’s when the drama started and everything changed. “When I came back, things weren’t the same way,” Marbury insisted. Emphatically, he added, “I’m going to go back to playing the way I normally play.”
After last nights game, Marbury cut off a question almost before it began, saying “no comment” when asked whether he played his style. Brown said his approach hasn’t changed all season: “I’ve never given a guard more freedom than Stephon Marbury in my life…I’ve figured him out. I want him to play like he was playing before he was injured. I’m sure his injury has handicapped him a lot. So now, if he’s not talking about his injury and he’s talking about stepping up, that’s great. I’m all for that.”

Perhaps Brown will remind Jamal Crawford that he needs to share the ball, and refrain from crying when another player goes after it?

Nuggets nugget Carmelt-in-my-mouth Anthony and (flashback!) KISS’ Gene Simmons have partnered with IRL team Owner Ron Hemelgarn to sponsor hot rookie driver P.J. Chesson this season.

Anthony would not say how much cash he put down, but a news conference regarding his role is scheduled for tomorrow in Indianapolis, where the Nuggets play the Pacers. Asked if he likes the music of KISS, “Now I do,” said Anthony “I never really listened to them (before). Just seeing their merchandise and listening to them here and there (has given him an appreciation).”

The Rhinestone Mensa reject, former hot NBAer Karl Malone will have a street named after him in Salt Lake City. The “honor” comes in advance of the Jazz’s plans to retire Malone’s jersey in a March 23 ceremony.

So why is Malone a Mensa reject? Athlebrities has learned that Malone is an NRA member for life! Malone uses his athlebrity status and love of hunting to work for firearms freedom. The apple didn’t fall from the tree, as Mama Malone was the one who taught him to shoot. Malone proudly says hunting and fishing are his “favorite pursuits” and he shares this insane hobby with his children, as well as with disadvantaged and at-risk youth through the Karl Malone Foundation for Kids, and Utah Special Olympics. Hence, the Mensa application being rejected. I’m no genius, but should “disadvantaged kids, at-risk communities” and participants of the “Special Olympics” really be taught to shoot? I wonder what the Rhinestone reject thinks of the 76ers? The team has an “anti-violence” campaign which has resulted in a total of 115 operable guns being turned in to the Philadelphia Police Department between February 22-March 1. People who turned in guns received vouchers for two upper-level tickets to selected 76ers games this month.

Cuba is hot!
I’m getting sidetracked from the WBC games by all the drama unfolding off the field. As you know, there have been protests and political nonsense going on during the “Cuban games.” During last night’s game between the Dominican Republic and Cuba in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a group of ten protesters in the crowd spelled out the phrase “Abajo Fidel” (Down With Fidel) across their T-shirts.

As you can see, the “code of conduct” banning political protest is going over well.
Just prior to the t-shirt incident, a single-engine Cessna made two passes over the stadium trailing a banner reading Abajo Fidel. Then, the group of protesters sitting in the second row behind home plate, stood and removed their T-shirts, each printed with one letter that spelled out Abajo Fidel. The top-gun police did NOTHING to halt the demonstration, and when the 10 idiot protesters refused requests by stadium security to leave, officials backed down and allowed the group to stay if they put their shirts back on. Happily, the demonstrators didn’t appear to have the backing of the crowd, most of who were chanting fuera, fuera (get out, get out). Cuban officials told tournament organizers that they would not address the media.

Mr. Mojo, Andy (Im so hot) Roddick cruised into the next round at the Pacific Life Open yesterday after spanking Fernando Verdasco in true Roddick style.

“He’s always tough. We’ve had some real battles before,” Roddick said. “So to get through comfortably, it’s always nice.”

Andre Agassi, on the other hand, lost to Tammy Haas. Agassi: “It’s frustrating. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt good on the court,” Agassi said. “It’s just getting tiring, that’s all.” One word for ya hottie, retire.

Barry Bonds fun time! A national USA Today/CNN/Gallup Poll surveyed 478 baseball fans about the hot controversial HOF candidacy of Barry Bonds in light of new allegations of steroid use.

49% said that Bonds should be elected to the HOF and 41% thought Bonds should play this year, compared to 46% that want him to retire and don’t know what they are talking about. More than half displayed a low I.Q. and “believe his records should be taken away … if [MLB] ever concludes Bonds is guilty of taking steroids.” Shall we remind ourselves that Barry isnt the only one who “allegedly” juiced up? Play on Barry.

Madison Square Garden- my favorite hot bed of scandal and sexual harassment.
Yesterday MSG responded to former Anucha Browne Sanders’ sexual harassment lawsuit against the Garden and Knicks President of Basketball Operations Isiah Thomas. MSG said her dismissal “was not retaliatory but was in fact based upon legitimate business reasons,” according to the N.Y. Times. MSG also said that Browne Sanders had “failed to take full advantage of the preventative or corrective opportunities’ provided by the Garden’s policy against workplace discrimination and harassment.” MSG and Thomas have asked for the lawsuit’s dismissal, which we all know won’t happen.

Take me to the islands, pa-leeze!
Sexy Spur Nick Van Exel, Giants WR Amani Toomer, free agent LB Lavar Arrington and 32 other current or former hot pro athletes have teamed up with Denver-based Pronet Capital to finance West Caicos Reserve, a $300M hotel and residential development on an “uninhabited island in the Turks and Caicos Islands.” ProNet is a private-equity firm that works with athletes, entertainers and “other high-income individuals.”

“I’m at the point in my career where I need to be thinking about life after basketball,” said Van Exel, 34. The project will feature a luxury hotel, condos, and single-family and custom-built homes ranging in price from $2.4 million to $8 million. Empty lots start at $850,000. Yo Van Exel, how about throwing an empty lot this way?

The hot centerpiece of this pro athlete haven is a 125-suite Ritz-Carlton spa and resort hotel named Molasses Reef. The development also will feature a 10-acre harbor surrounded by an 18th-century-style village with small shops and cafes. Mark your calendars, and book your flights, Molasses Reef is scheduled to be completed in 2008.

That’s it for now. As always, thanks for reading. Delinda

U.S. Gold and Silver Medal-winning speed skater Joey Cheek appeared on CBS’ “The Early Show” today, where he discussed donating his $40,000 in USOC bonuses to the Right To Play charity.

Cheek, surrounded by special-edition Wheaties boxes with his likeness and wearing a Nike pullover, said, “We’ve raised more than half a million dollars and actually just found out today that Lenovo, one of my partners, [is] going to donate all the computers that we were using in the [Olympic] village.” Athlebrities has nothing but love for this hot athlete who continues to make the world a better place.

Not making the world a better place is Barry Bonds. Ignoring his on-field contributions, let’s have some steroid fun, shall we?

The Associated Press just released this wonderful story of a hot athlete who took it one step too far.
According to a book written by two San Francisco Chronicle reporters, Barry Bonds used a vast array of performance-enhancing drugs, including steroids and human growth hormone, for at least five seasons beginning in 1998. The book, “Game of Shadows” details the San Francisco slugger’s extensive doping program, an excerpt from the book appears in the March 13 issue of Sports Illustrated.

When Bonds heard of the book today at spring training, he said: “I won’t even look at it. For what? There’s no need to.”

Bonds’ agent Jeff Borris told the AP: “I’ve read what was reported. Barry is looking forward to playing this year and the improved health of his knee, and being as productive as he’s ever been.” Great agents know how to dodge the issue. Phone messages left by the AP seeking comment from Bonds’ attorney and publicist were not immediately returned Tuesday.

Authors Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams, recount in remarkable detail the specifics of Bonds’ drug regimen, which they write started in 1998 with injections of Winstrol, a powerful steroid also linked to Rafael Palmeiro.

According to the book, Bonds was using two undetectable designer steroids, informally known as the cream and the clear, plus insulin, human growth hormone and other performance enhancers by 2001, when he hit 73 home runs for the Giants to break Mark McGwire’s single-season record of 70 set in 1998. “Game of Shadows” is scheduled to be published March 27 and well on it’s way to becoming a bestseller.

BALCO, the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative run by Victor Conte, kept track of Bonds’ drug use in detail, with folders and calendars that chronicled everything from schedules and quantities to his testosterone levels. Much of that information was obtained by federal agents when they raided the lab in September 2003. According to reports in The Chronicle, Bonds testified to the grand jury in late 2003 that he used a clear substance and a cream given to him by his personal trainer, Greg Anderson, who pleaded guilty in the BALCO case last July to steroid distribution and money laundering. Bonds said he didn’t know that what he was using was a steroid, the newspaper reported.

In October, Anderson was sentenced to three months in prison and three months in home confinement. Conte was among three other men who also pleaded guilty to their role in supplying steroids to elite athletes.

According to the book, Bonds used several substances in various forms — by injecting himself with a syringe, taking injections from Anderson, gulping pills, putting liquid drops under his tongue or rubbing cream on his skin. Bonds became so experienced and well-versed with the regimen that he occasionally overruled Anderson and took control of his own doping schedule, the book says.

The Chronicle reporters, who based the book on a two-year investigation, included an extensive summary on their sources, including court documents, affidavits filed by BALCO investigators, documents written by federal agents, grand jury testimony, audio recordings and interviews with more than 200 people.

**Now, I’ll add my opinion here…over the years people have asked me if I thought Barry Bonds took steroids. I have defended him in the past because I felt his ego was too big for steroid use. “He doesn’t need to” was all I could say. At one time, prior to the steroid “allegations” I knew Barry. He was a friend. But that doesn’t cloud my judgement anymore. After a few “seasons” his attitude began to change and he wasn’t just noticeably bigger, he became massive. His attitude and goals transformed in front of my eyes and in hindsight, I knew why. He wanted and still wants to break all the records. Did I think he juiced up to do it? Hell ya. Did I see him take steroids? No I didn’t. What I did see was a private, gifted athlete slowly loose a grip on his career and give up all his power to his “wife.” I believe she was instrumental in Bonds changing his focus from “par-tay” time, to “let’s make history” time. It’s a shame though, because he truly has a god given talent that forever will be tarnished by a few bad choices. Sorry Lamar. Had to be said.

As always, thanks for reading. Delinda

In the aftermath of Katrina, basketball will go on! The Hornets play tomorrow night against the Lakers in their first “home” game in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina. The Hornets will arrive in the city today and have several community-service events planned. Hornets coach Byron Scott looks forward to the homecoming. “I think it’s going to be fun for me. I can see friends down there, and I’ve got family down there, as well,” Scott said. “Probably like everyone else, I’m a little curious to see how the city is, to see how far it has come. And I’m curious to see the arena and the fans. Hopefully this is something that will be uplifting and bring happiness to the fans that come to the game and cheer us on. Bring a little sunshine into their lives, because I know it’s been crazy.” Owner George Shinn today will host a house dedication through his Hoops for Homes charity, and tonight several hot Hornets will lift the spirit of several children by meeting with them at public housing complex. Tomorrow, at an NBA Cares Habitat for Humanity house dedication, NBA Commissioner David Stern will be joined by Shinn, five yet-to-be named-Hornets players and former NBAers

Congratulations to Kobe Bryant. He’s now the youngest player in the history of the NBA to score 16,000 points while wearing blue tights.

Industry chatter has it that hot Utah baller, Carlos Boozer may be headed to L.A where he will don the ugly gold and blue uniform.

Boozers agent Rob Pelinka apparently pushed “really hard” to trade Boozer to the Lakers before last week’s deadline. Failing in his attempt, Pelinka plans to make it happen over the summer. For some reason Chris Mihm, Devean George and Aaron McKie weren’t wanted by the Jazz or the Warriors…I’ll take em. And I’ll take Boozer in California. I don’t like him playing for the Lakers, but after losing sexy Brain Grant, I’d like some fresh meat on the team.

And yes, you can play leapfrog in the NBA.

Gerald Wallace does what we all wish we could do - get on top of Udonis Haslem.

Music, Reebok and clothing…Tomorrow, sexy musician Daddy Yankee is launching a signature DY shoe and apparel line and an ad campaign with Reebok.

Reebok VP/Lifestyle & Entertainment Marketing Que Gaskins said that the campaign “pulls influences from hip-hop, reggae, merengue and salsa, so the advertising pulls influences from his cultural perspective.” Gaskins added Reebok looks for “entertainers that we think live within our brand. Daddy Yankee, growing up in Puerto Rico and having a love for soccer … and understanding how big reggaeton as a music genre was going to be, he was the right guy for us.”

Speaking of hot athletes and marketing them towards women…an interesting phenomenon is taking place. The Cleveland Indians rock!!!! Their new marketing “push” revolves around Grady Sizemore, the hot, young and sexy outfielder who arrived last season and prompted woman to shift their focus from shopping to baseball.

“Our female market demographic research showed there were 200 percent more women watching Indians games last season,” said Indians vice president Bob DiBiasio. “Grady is the big reason.”

When the Indians introduced “Mrs. Sizemore” T-shirts last season, they sold 600 in six days. His astute fan club is known as “Grady’s Ladies.”

Anyone care?
“One of our goals is to connect NASCAR and Charlotte the same way Hollywood is connected to the movies, the same way Pasadena is connected to the Rose Bowl, the same way Augusta is connected to The Masters” – Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, on the city landing the NASCAR HOF.

Who’s a big cry baby? Mensa reject John Rocker, who else?

Yesterday, John Rocker left the studio before a live appearance on ESPN2’s “Cold Pizza” after learning he would be asked about comments he made about N.Y. in a ’99 SI article. Debi Curzio, Rocker’s publicist, said that Rocker “simply has wearied of revisiting that old article.” “Cold Pizza” host Jay Crawford said on-air of Rocker’s abrupt departure, “We had a nice conversation about baseball during the commercial break, and then he asks me politely, ‘Hey, you’re not going to get into the stuff about the New York comments?’ Well, yeah, John, we are. That’s part of who you are. So he went over to the other side of the studio, and he was sitting like a four-year-old child, his lips were pursed. The next thing you know, he stands up and stomps out of the studio, right after we tease that he’s coming up on the show. He just doesn’t get it.”

As you may know by now, Baseball HOFer KIRBY PUCKETT died yesterday after suffering a stroke early Sunday at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 45 years old. Most papers are offering their condolences and giving Kirby the front page…here’s a few examples of the effect of his passing. I guess Boston didn’t hear about it?

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That’s it for now. As always, thanks for reading. Delinda

Tennis god Roger Federer is close to signing a lifetime deal with Wilson Sporting Goods worth $2M annually, doesn’t sound like much, however, it’s more than any tennis player has ever received for endorsing a racket. Federer has “always played with Wilson,” but his prior deal with the company expired in December.

Another tennis hottie deserves Athlebrity love for his sexy performance this weekend. James Blake, shown here, celebrates by throwing his wristband into the crowd after defeating an equally hot Lleyton Hewitt in the final match of the Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas.

Tiger Woods won the Ford Championship at Doral in Florida. Big surprise, I know. The best part of the event? Following behind Tiger, and finishing second, was this hot Columbian athlete.

Camilo Villegas. The smoking hot Columbian already has a solid following in the golf world. He may have finished second in the event, but first in “the hottest golfer on the course.” I think the pictures speak for themselves…

On a more serious note, the U.S. Army is opening a criminal investigation into the “friendly fire” death of former NFLer Pat Tillman to “examine whether negligent homicide charges should be brought against members of his Ranger unit who killed him in Afghanistan nearly two years ago.”

And no you were not hallucinating…. Mavericks Owner Mark Cubans production company was up for seven Academy Awards for two movies last night. “Good Night and Good Luck” and “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” obviously, he didn’t win. Cuban left his team’s home game against the Suns in the first half yesterday to fly in his personal jet to L.A. for the awards show. During the flight, Cuban was interviewed via phone by ABC who asked if he was keeping up with the Suns-Mavericks game. Cuban: “I have DirecTV on (the plane), so I’m watching it as we speak.” Dah!

Sad news today, Hall of Fame outfielder Kirby Puckett was in critical condition ealier this morning after undergoing surgery for a stroke, but passed away this afternoon.

The still very hot Puckett, a 10-time All-Star center fielder for the Minnesota Twins, suffered the stroke Sunday morning at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was transported to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, then airlifted to Scottsdale Osborne Hospital, where he underwent the surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with he and his family. Puckett is perhaps the hottest and most popular player in franchise history, he played his entire career with the Twins (1984-95) and led them to two World Series titles. Puckett was selected to 10 consecutive All-Star Games from 1986-95 and won six Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger Awards. Thanks for all the great memories Kirby.

Mensa reject and Former Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick pleaded guilty Monday to “traffic charges” that contributed to his dismissal from the team. Hottie has to pay a whopping fine of $236 for driving 38 mph in a 25 mph zone without a valid license on Dec. 17.

“It’s just a traffic situation,” said Vick, who made himself eligible for the NFL draft in April. Vick was kicked off Virginia Tech’s football team in January after a series of problems- including his actions in the Gator Bowl, when he stomped on the calf of a defensive player. A few days later, he was arrested and charged with pulling a gun on three teenagers during an altercation in a restaurant parking lot. (Court date: March 13). Marcus Vick continued to embarrass himself and his hot older brother, Athlebrity Michael Vick, when he got convicted of serving alcohol to underage girls during the 2003 school year. After his license was taken away for reckless driving and oooh! marijuana possession in 2004, the University president warned Vick that additional problems would get him yanked, spanked and off the team.

All smiles is oh-my-god he-is too-hot Running back Shaun Alexander.

The Seahawks reportedly signed this sexy beast to an eight-year, $62 million deal Sunday night, including over $15 million in bonuses for the first year. Yummy!

The NBA and Global Wireless Entertainment launched a line of NBA team-branded protective skins for over 500 electronic devices.

The hot skins are available at Cellfan.com. The best part of this deal? Skins featuring sexy NBA athlebrities will be available soon!

**TV Alerts**

A&E will profile big daddy Shaquille O’Neal in “Shaq: Holding Court” at 9:00pm ET.

Spike TV will debut the series which gives me shivers, “Pros vs. Joes,” at 10:00pm ET. Hot athletes featured in the first episode are former NBAer and bad-ass Dennis Rodman, former MLBer Matt Williams, and twinkle toes Jerry Rice.

ATPer James Blake will appear on CBS’ “The Late Late Show” at 12:35am ET.

That’s it for now. As always, thanks for reading. Delinda

The sexy Spaniard Rafael Nadal has defeated the number one ranked tennis player, Roger Federer. Rafael Nadal won his first title of the year today when he beat the hot Swiss athlete in a stunning display of ball hitting talent in the Dubai Open Final. (The match will re-air tomorrow on the Tennis channel.)

Federer was attempting to win four titles at one event for the first time in his career. Unfortunately, Nadal had his own agenda, and it took only three sets to prove what it was. Nadal’s victory ended top seed Federer’s 16-match winning streak this year. This is Nadal’s third win in four meetings with the delicious Federer, a claim not many can make. Nadal spanked Federer in his hot semi-final victory over him in the 2005 French Open semi-finals after which Nadal went on to claim his first grand slam title. Nadal, who earned his 13th career title, was playing only his second tournament this year after missing three months with a foot injury that kept him out of the Masters Cup in Shanghai and the Australian Open.

The humble and sexy tennis Athlebrity said of his victory over Federer:
“I think it is unbelievable to win against the best player in the world — perhaps the best in history of the game,” said Nadal, who broke down in tears on court. “It was also special because I was out of the game for more than three months. I cried because I was happy.”

Federer said he was happy with his game despite the loss. Who knows, maybe if Federer spent less time taking luxury cruises, he may have won? “I think Nadal deserved to win because he played so consistent. I started off really well, but sprayed a little toward the end,” Federer said. “But I am very happy with my game right now. And hopefully, I will pay him back soon.”

On February 23rd, I told you about Tony Parker and his “rap cd”. Following up on the hot baller and his cringable endeavor- Parker canceled his nightclub debut in San Antonio at Club Antro. The last-minute decision left nightclub personnel in tears and the Spurs smiling because they didn’t want it to happen.

Parker was to have performed with the Game Time Family and rapper Fabolous. A spokesman at Parker’s Game Time Family Productions, a rapper who goes by BU said: “Tony canceled at the last minute for personal reasons. … Tony made the final decision,” BU said. “If we (perform a show), it’s gonna cause a big distraction in the middle of the season. He doesn’t want to get Coach Pop angry or the franchise angry. He’s gonna let all of that die down…Tony’s got an obligation to the NBA” maintaining, however, that Parker will make his concert debut in San Antonio after this season, and with luck at a bigger, all-ages venue.

Stolen from Tony’s website, here are the lyrics to one of his original raps.

Parker has already recorded the yet-to be released French Rap CD, and when it is released, I wouldnt expect to see it at the top of the Billboards chart. While Tony Parker may be hot, he is no good at playing gangsta.

That’s it for today. As always, thanks for reading. Delinda

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This just in (4PM PST) Anthony Carter gets caught “drunk-driving” again!
Here is the press release in it’s entirety…Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Carter was arrested early Friday on suspicion of drunken driving and was being held in the Hennepin County jail. Carter was stopped near downtown Minneapolis by officers who noticed him driving erratically about 2:17 a.m., police spokesman Ron Reier said. Carter failed field sobriety tests and eventually tested at 0.17 blood alcohol content, above Minnesota’s 0.08 limit for driving, Reier said. Because Carter had a previous DWI in California within the last 10 years, he faces a gross misdemeanor charge, Reier said. Carter, a point guard who has started occasionally, is averaging 3.6 points and 2.4 assists per game. He issued a statement through his attorney, apologizing to the organization and owner Glen Taylor in particular.

“I want to minimize the distraction that this incident may cause my teammates and understand that this is my responsibility to deal with,” Carter said. Vice president Kevin McHale, in a statement issued by the team, said disciplinary action will be determined once details are made clear through the legal system. “We are extremely disappointed in Anthony Carter’s actions last night,” McHale said. “The Minnesota Timberwolves do not condone this type of behavior or any actions that negatively impact our franchise.”
So the first game of the WBC went over well, huh? A massive crowd of 5,193 attended the opening game of South Korea vs. Taiwan, at the Tokyo Dome. For those keeping track, Korea won 2-0.

However, Spring Training is here, and the hot athletes have checked in.

Can somebody please tell me what the hell Dusty Baker has been eating in the off-season?

In a surprise to MLB fans, Yogi Berra was thawed out and also checked in for Spring Training.

Nike has signed on as USA Basketball’s exclusive apparel outfitter through the ’08 Beijing Games. This may have something to do with the fact that Allen Iverson, the hottest Guard in the NBA, wasn’t invited to try out for the team. Iverson is a Reebok endorser. Coincidence or conspiracy theory? Well, you decide- the fact that no current endorser for Reebok is among the players invited might be a clue?

USA Basketball spokesperson Craig Miller said, “The integrity of the selection process and USA Basketball has never been based on our sponsorships. We’ve had Nike players when we were sponsored by Champion and Reebok. Allen being there in 2004 had nothing to do with Reebok being our sponsor.” Reebok VP/Marketing “We’re shocked (about Iverson not being selected), but we aren’t thinking conspiracy theory as footwear.” Nike has deals with 15 of the 22 players invited to try out, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Bruce Bowen, Brad Miller and Luke Ridnour. In addition, hot Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh endorse Nikes subsidiary Converse. Adidas, which recently purchased Reebok, is represented by Gilbert Arenas, hot Piston Chauncey Billups, Dwight Howard, Antawn Jamison and Shane Battier .

In a neck and neck race, both Anna Benson and Kendra Davis could cross the Darwin Awards finish line at the same time. Right now, its too close to call.
Crazy Kendra, the social nightmare and wife of hot baller Antonio Davis, made an entertaining guest last night during her appearance on CNBC’s “The Big Picture With Donny Deutsch.” She offered her first public comments in reference to “the” incident in Chigago when her hot hubby ran into the stands to “protect” her. Instead of taking this opportunity to show a an ounce of intelligence, sanity, or likeability, she made a complete ass out fo herself.

Kendra, in reference to the “fan” said he screamed “Antonio Davis is a pussy! Someone should break his fucking neck!” Interesting that no one else heard him “scream” these words. That’s because they are more commonly referred to as “auditory hallucinations.” When Deutsch asked Kendra if the fan knew Davis was her husband, she said, “He said he didn’t, but there were 12 girls in the row right behind him, all with pizza boxes spelling out A-N-T-O-N-I-O D-A-V-I-S. He had to have known.” Anyone who watched the game that night, or a video of the incdient, or who attended the game, or is alive, cant remember the “12 girls.” Hence, a “visual” hallucination by Kendra. Is she on meds yet?

Fans of hot Chad Pennington, relax, he is still a Jet, for now.

Pennington has gotten a three-day rest from negotiations thanks to the NFL’s decision to extend the start of free agency. Because a Collective Bargaining Agreement has not yet been reached the league and Players Association yesterday made 12:01 a.m. Monday the new start to free agency, instead of 12:01 a.m. today. That means the two sides now have until 6 p.m. Sunday to come to an agreement. Despite the drastic reduction in his salary, multiple sources insist that Pennington’s desire to remain with the Jets is too strong to allow himself not to come to a deal.

Hot, hot, hot tennis players are giving us a show in Dubai.
Sexy, top-seeded Roger Federer beat some Russian hottie Friday to reach the Dubai Open final, moving closer to his third straight title of the season. The top-notch Swiss treat will meet either second-seeded, hottie Rafael Nadal or Rainer Schuettler of Germany, who play later today. The seven-time Grand Slam champion Federer is aiming for a fourth straight Dubai title. He is hot again this year- at 16-0 after winning the Australian and Doha Opens.

Federer, who broke the Russian in the second game. “It was windy out there and I was missing a lot of first serves. But as long as I play the point well, I really don’t mind. I just asked myself to concentrate and picked up my game in the second set…It is not possible to play your best tennis all the time. You rarely play your best tennis,” Federer said. “All I want to do is play good, solid, tough tennis most of the time. I was very happy with my game today, and I think it was a good match.”

Sexy Spanish sensation Rafael Nadal pays a visit to the Dubai Polo Club.

Hopefully, neither Federer nor Nadal will follow the same post Athlebrity road that Bjorn Borg has. The Swedish tennis great will auction off his five Wimbledon trophies and two of his rackets to achieve “financial security,” an auction house said Friday. Extremely hot in his time, Borg won six French Open titles before retiring at the age of 26, and is the only athlete to win five consecutive Wimbledon titles. He will put his trophies on the auction block at the Bonhams auction house in London on June 21. The trophies, which will be sold together, are expected to fetch between $350,000 and $525,000, Bonhams said.

Borg said he is selling the memorabilia to improve his personal economy, in other words, he’s broke. “Obviously, it is not easy to part with the trophies that symbolize all the tremendous effort, both physically and emotionally, that it took to win Wimbledon on five occasions,” he said in a statement. “However, I do need to have some long-term financial security for those close to me.” Also up for grabs….the rackets he used in an unforgettable grueling five-set victory over John McEnroe in his last final and the racket he used to win his first title in 1976. Since his career ended, Borg has been plagued by several failed financial ventures, including a company that marketed clothing under his name. According to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, the legal battle stemming from the failed company is still ongoing. The newspaper reported Friday that a creditor is planning to sue Borg for $1.4 million next month. “Even though the symbols of my victories are being sold, what I will always retain is the knowledge that for such a long period I was the supreme world tennis champion,” Borg said.

Ya gotta love the Palms Casino Resort. Why? Because it features a two-level, 10,000-square-foot Hardwood Suite that includes a half basketball court and scoreboard. Those who rent the $25,000-a-night suite can order customized jerseys and cheerleaders. I have put in an inquiry as to whether or not you can order customized hot athletes to fill those jerseys.

Fact or photoshop?
Checking out the competition this morning, I found this beautiful Athlebrity worthy framable photo. According to Deadspin.com, the Bryan-College Station Eagle paper on Thursday printed this fabulous error by an editor who didn’t scrutinize the photo quite closely enough. Obviously, the editor is not a fan of hot ballers?

Texas guard Daniel Gibson trying to guard Texas A&M’s Acie Law during their game on Wednesday. If you cant see the “error” in this photo, you’re not a real fan of hot male athletes.

Hot pro golfer Geoff Ogilvy shook up our libidos and the golf world recently after securing the trophy at World Golf Championships Match Play Tournament in La Costa. I have been blogging about his hotness, stellar athletic skills and friendly, colorful personality being the perfect fit for his recent endorsement deal with Puma.

The 28-year old was sporting some of the new collection during the tournament, and looked as hot as his swing did. “Puma created a collection for golfers that truly meets their performance needs,” said Geoff Ogilvy. “Not only does the collection provide me with technical benefits and comfort I want, but Puma offers a style and look that allows me to make a statement that fits my fashion sense.”

Aside from Adam Scott, Ogilvy was the only hottie on the course sporting an unexpected, sexy, modern look traditionally not seen in the conservative world of golf. For those of you keeping tabs, during the five-day tournament, Ogilvy was seen wearing: The PG GTX spikes allowed for a close-to-the-ground feel, (love being close to the ground), Puma’s Golf Pants featuring pin tuck details on the center front legs (great spot to be) and knee darts for articulation and ease of his sexy swing. And belive it or not, the straight golfer accessorized! His black belt, which features the Puma cat on the buckle, kept me purring for hours, and the golf polo shirt in pink, fresh salmon and crystal blue hypnotized me. Watch for hottie beginning on March 18th, when he will star in the company’s first global golf television and print advertising campaign with Puma’s first female professional golfer, Erica Blasberg. Word-up Erica-next round of golf, make sure to request Craig or Rodney as escorts-they know how to make a girl feel special.

Reebok vs Nike? The shoe wars continue.

Lebron James slipped twice in the first quarter in Wednesday’s loss to the Kings and also lost traction several times in Monday’s home game with the red hot Pistons. Could it be the shoes? King LeBron took off his Nike Zoom LeBron III shoes during the Kings game and put on an older Nike model that came out last summer. Oddly enough, he didn’t slip anymore.
James: “It wasn’t the shoes. I just slipped three or four times so I needed some more grip.” James was back in the Zoom LeBron III on Thursday.

When told about Kings G Francisco Garcia spraining his ankle, James said, “It was probably those Reeboks he had on.”

That’s it for today. As always, thanks for reading. Delinda

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Today, two hot Athlebrity events have been announced.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation today announced its second annual on-line charity auction. Beginning March 6th (2:00pm EST) through March 16th (2:00pm EST), fans can go to the eBay website (http://www.ebay.com/jackierobinson) to bid on a variety of items such as “once in a lifetime experiences” and Memorabilia.

“We were inspired by the success of our inaugural charity auction, and overwhelmed by the many positive responses we have once again received to this wonderful opportunity,” said Della Britton Baeza, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jackie Robinson Foundation. “We are heartened by the generosity of those who have donated items, and look forward to attracting a new group of fans to Jackie Robinson’s living legacy and the work that we do at the Jackie Robinson Foundation.” For additional information on the Foundation, the website is www.jackierobinson.org.

Here is a partial “Stars Pitch for Education” Auction List:
Experiences to “bid” on…Lunch with Tom Brokaw (can we drink at lunch?); Backstage tour of and two tickets to the Late Show with David Letterman (maybe); Sit with Spike Lee at a Knicks Game (hell yeah); The Great Tennis Experience: four tickets to the 2006 US Open Women’s Finals and tennis lessons with Virginia Wade (sorry, not buying unless it’s Andy); Night with Don Newcombe including Dodgers (yawn) batting practice; Napa Valley VIP Wine Tour (oh yeah); Spa Fantasy Package (I’ll take it); Four tickets to a Dave Matthews Concert of your choice plus a Dave Matthews VIP prize pack (I want it)…Hot memorabilia to bid on: A Derek Jeter signed game used batting glove shadowbox (when I win this, I plan on smashing open the “shadow box” and getting to that glove); A Ted Williams signed game model baseball bat in a glass display case suitable for refrigeration; Mickey Mantle & Joe DiMaggio 1951 hand signed baseballs; Masters Champions custom hand crafted shadowbox with signed masters scorecards by Tiger Woods; a Lance Armstrong 7-Time Tour De France Winner signed team racing jersey (hopefully its been worn); Michael Jordan signed basketball; Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier dual signed “Time Life Magazine Cover” (want it) a Jackie Robinson 1955 jersey signed by “Diddy.”

The second hot event is a celebrity golf tournament.

The Scion Release Invitational (SRI) three-day event takes place at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa and the Tournament Players Club (TPC) from March 19-21. The invitational will commingle musicians, actors and Athlebrities to take part in charity golf and celebrate the unleashing the Scion clothing line, “Release.” The line combines traditional golf wear with “cutting edge, high end street wear sensibility.” The line is co-designed by Blue and Jupiter, two of the hottest and most sought after street wear designers in the country. Hotties confirmed for the event include: DJ AM, RZA, Mobb Deep, Zoe Saldana, Tony Yayo, Raekwon, Trina, Nick Cannon, G-Unit & 50 Cent, Tyson Beckford, Vibe Magazine, Stuff Magazine, NFL Players Inc., and sexy hot Jeremy Piven will take center stage as the weekend’s host. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of America. For more info, and a chance to win a free entry, go to www.scion.com/golfsweeps.

Yesterday, The Lance Armstrong Foundation introduced the 2006 Livestrong Challenge presented by Nike.

The challenge is a series of fundraising events in five cities across the country supporting the LAF foundation in its mission to inspire people affected by cancer. The Challenge will take place in Orange County, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; Denver, Colo.; Philadelphia, Pa.; and Austin, Texas. The LAF encourages individuals and teams to register online at www.livestrongchallenge.org. Mitch Stoller, LAF president and chief executive officer. “Now Lance has accepted a new challenge to make cancer a national priority and he needs all people — walkers, runners, riders, volunteers, donors — to rise to the challenge and join in this fight.” The cost of entering this hot event is only $50. The cost includes Nike training, personal fundraising coaching, Web site tools and an individual Web page to track fundraising progress. Any participant raising a minimum of $15,000 will receive an invitation to the Ride for the Roses Weekend, an exclusive event for the LAF’s hottest supporters, scheduled for Oct. 13-15, 2006, in Austin, Texas. To support this hot athlete and his foundation, you can visit the website or call 888.4.CHALLENGE [888.424.2553].

The hottest gathering of baseball athletes kicks ff today. The inaugural World Baseball Classic will begin at 9:30pm ET tonight at the Tokyo Dome with Korea-Taiwan and China-Japan in Pool A.

The Mets were a bit surprised when their $43-million closing pitcher, Billy Wagner dropped out, as well as Pedro Martinez, who’s still suffers from an “ailing big right toe.” Mets third-base coach Manny Acta, who is the Dominican Republic manager “It’s a shame, but Pedro won’t pitch in the Classic.” Fans of hot male athletes fret not. The WBC roster is overflowing with eye candy.
JOHAN SANTANA

YANKEE JOHNNY DAMON

JAKE PEAVY

You can still see Carlos Beltran, Roger Clemens, Jose Cruz, Jr., Johnny Damon, Carlos Delgado, Pedro Feliz, most players with the last name Castillo, Garcia, or Gonzalez, Jeter, David Ortiz, Chan Ho Park, Jake –oh-my-god-he’s hot-Peavy, A-Rod, and yummy Johan Santana. For a complete list of hotties involved, check out the WBC website at www.worldbaseballclassic.com.

And how cute is this?
Seven year old Marlins fan Jacob Solkoff, has formed “The Billys.” The “Billys” is a club named in honor of the team’s mascot, Billy the Marlin. The club has set up a Web site and has begun collecting signatures to “save the Marlins” from relocating outside of Florida.

Little Jacobs quest took a blow this morning when MLB President & COO Bob DuPuy said that San Antonio has become the focus of [the] Marlins’ relocation discussions. Although San Antonio is not the front-runner in this crazy relocation idea, they are definitely in the picture. The Marlins have spoken with officials from San Antonio, Portland and Norfolk, Virginia, and reports indicate that San Antonio’s discussions have gone further than the others.” Marlins President David Samson said that the team is speaking with San Antonio officials “three or four times a week.” I don’t wanna see the Marlins relocate either, particularly to San Antonio…let’s all join together and help Jacob and his “Billy club.” www.savethemarlins.com.

Hot golfer and Accenture Match Play Championship winner Geoff Ogilvy, and several others may join CBS golf analyst David Feherty in a new series of Cobra Golf ads set to begin airing in March.

Ogilvy, as you should know, recently signed a huge endorsement deal with Puma. I’m waiting in breathless anticipation for his ad’s to break, which should be any second now. Trust me on this one- you want to see Ogilvy modeling.

Barry Bonds.
ESPN’s “Bonds on Bonds” show will follow the Giant’s drag queen in his attempt to break the career home run record. The show will be renewed for another 10 hours of production if and when Bonds closes in on Hank Aaron, with all the composite episodes being edited to a 100-minute documentary film, according to MLB.com.

Producer Mike Tollin said that his company, ESPN, MLB, the Giants and Bonds “will have review rights of each episode before they are aired,” but “ultimately he intends to produce an independent piece.” Tollin must be getting paid a pretty penny to ensure this “independence piece” shows BB in a good light. Tollin added that there will be “no shared resources or agenda” between the filmmakers and ESPN’s news operation. Tollin: “They won’t see it until we satellite it (to ESPN) on the day of the broadcast.” Meaning, it will be well edited. Of course, Bonds “declined to say if he had final control over what is aired,” but Tollin claims that he does not. (yeah right) Tollin: “We will be interviewing a lot of people about Barry, including some of his harshest critics in the media.” Tollin added that he “wouldn’t shy away from any controversy that might engulf Bonds.” Tollin: “This show doesn’t work if it’s not credible with [the media] and an audience and if we don’t acknowledge some of the negativity and the portrayal in the press”. There is no way anyone can produce a 100-minute “documentary” film that address the hot record-breaking sluggers quest and all the controversy. I propose one film, titled “The 18th Floor” which would give friends, family and media a realistic portrayal of this “family man.” I for one, can add some controversy if necessary… Tollin said, “This is the biggest challenge we’ve ever undertaken. We could be editing this series at midnight on the day we have to deliver a finished half-hour episode to ESPN.” To add insult to injury, Tollin had the balls to say that Bonds’ attempt to “make reporters looking for interviews … sign waivers for the show was a misunderstanding.” I guess the reporters “misunderstood” when Barry passed out the waivers?

Oh, the crazy NBA referees. This week, NBA referees expressed “concern” in a USA Today story over “on-court hostility” directed at them by coaches and hot athletes. Stepping up to defend hot ballers were some of those sexy, smoking hot Detroit Pistons.

Rasheed Wallace and co-hotties felt the story was “ridiculously overdramatic” and “further evidence that the referees have become detrimentally paranoid.” Wallace: “They say, ‘Don’t say nothing to me.’ What, I can’t talk to you? I can’t even say, ‘Watch out for that ball boy on the floor behind you?’” Wallace added that he “would like to see referees held as publicly accountable as players are. As it stands, referee’s who get reprimanded get spanked behind closed doors. Wallace: “If they reprimand officials, it should be in the paper.” Mensa points earned for the Pistons.

The Vikings love boat scandal is still lingering.
Attorneys for hot Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper and RB Moe Williams served a motion asking for dismissal of charges stemming from the Vikings charter boat scandal last year for “racial discrimination” after accusing prosecutor Steve Tallen of “selectively charging black men and ignoring possible crimes by two white men.”

What is a crime is Daunte appearing in public in a fur coat. This puts him on the Anna Benson IQ level. However, because he is hot, I’ll cut him some slack and only deduct a few Mensa points before reviewing his application.

What the hell is up with all these conflicting reports about the NASCAR Hall of Fame? In Daytona Beach, John Bozzo reports NASCAR Chair & CEO Brian France called Daytona Beach Mayor Yvonne Scarlett-Golden and “debunked a story in Wednesday’s edition of The Charlotte Observer” stating he would be in Charlotte on Monday to award the HOF to the city. NASCAR officials said that Daytona “has nothing to worry about for the foreseeable future.” Like I said, what the hell is going on?

That’s it for today. As always, thanks for reading. Delinda

Athlebrity T-shirts are hot!

Wheaties, torn as to who should get the cover of the box, today announced that it will produce two special-edition boxes commemorating the performances of U.S. Gold Medal-winning speedskaters Apolo Anton Ohno and Joey Cheek at the Turin Olympics. Both hot athletes are well deserving of the cover.

The exceptionally sexy Apolo Anton Ohno gave us someone hot to cheer for.

His Gold Medal in the 500-meter gave credibility to the U.S. team, solidified his foothold in the Athlebrity world and has given is a delicious cover boy to drool over.

Joey Cheek, without a doubt, deserves the most love.

Cheek recently brought global attention to Right To Play after giving his Silver and Gold Olympic winnings, $40,000, to the organization. Since his donation, corporations and individuals have donated about $400,000 to RTP. After this donation and encouraging others to do the same, this hot athlete deserves all the love we can give him. Cheeks will appear with Johann Olav Koss, president and CEO of the international humanitarian organization, Right To Play; and Olympic champion, Jenny Thompson, at the grand opening of Right To Play on Wednesday, March 8, 10:30 a.m., at the Chelsea Piers Sky Rink.

Cheek and Thompson are both Athlete Ambassadors for Right To Play and are both scheduled to visit Right To Play projects in Zambia in April. This visit is a commendable and selfless journey that will make a difference in the world. Right To Play is an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play as a tool for development of children and youth in the most disadvantaged areas of the world. It’s a great program that fosters healthy physical, social and emotional development of children and build safer and stronger communities. They have over 40 projects in over 20 countries. Support them if you can, because they do make the world a better place for many children who need it most.

Alfonso Soriano. This hot second baseman is currently butting heads with his team, the Nationals.

The Nationals want sexy Soriano to move from second base to left field. At issue is whether a team has the power to force a player to move to another position. He has said he will not. Occasionally athletes are asked to accept position changes, but it is believed to be unprecedented in baseball for a player to refuse such a move when the team insists. “I certainly don’t mean to be insensitive to Alfonso Soriano,” said Nationals President Tony Tavares, “but he is an employee who is subject to the control of the team’s manager, under the terms of the contract he signed.” Last Thursday, team officials, Soriano and his agent held a meeting. The sides essentially agreed to disagree for now and not discuss it “publicly.”

“It doesn’t help to speculate,” said Bob Boone, the Nationals’ special assistant to the general manager. “We’re trying to build a relationship here. What we don’t want here is a T.O. situation.”

Soriano is “away” playing for his native Dominican Republic for the World Baseball Classic. This buys the team enough time to evaluate the surgically repaired right knee of incumbent second baseman Jose Vidro. If his knee is injured, Soriano would keep his spot at second. And if both hotties are healthy when Soriano returns from the WBC around March 21, the Nationals likely would pursue a trade of Soriano or Vidro. The salaries of Soriano and Vidro render the trade option difficult. Team officials, praying Soriano changes his mind, are also preparing for the possibility they may be forced to take a hard-line stance. Diego Bentz, Soriano’s agent declined to comment: “I don’t want to show all my cards.”

“The club, like every other employer, has the right to direct the work force,” one source said. “If an employee refuses the direction, he is subject to discipline, including fines, suspension without pay and termination” and a spanking…Nothing in baseball’s Basic Agreement or in the Uniform Player’s Contract spells out a player’s obligation to play where the team wants him to play. In the standard contract, there is only a loyalty clause, saying, “The Player agrees to perform his services hereunder diligently and faithfully.”

Hot Cowboys Linebacker Eric Ogbogu has earned an Athlebrity star. While I’m not one to play video games, this one might be worth a look-see.

As one of the hottest athletes to grace the football field, Ogbogu now has a presence in EA Sports’ “Fight Night Round 3.” The company hired this sexy hot front-man for its advertising campaign. Ogbogu is featured in the game as a fighter that “players will have to defeat” to win the title in the game’s career mode.

And if the Dodgers aren’t already annoying enough, they are now.

KCAL-Ind, which owns the Dodgers’ over-the-air TV rights, is launching TV spots with the Blue Man Group “aimed at demonstrating how they interpret the baseball viewing experience.” Talk about a nightmare! The group will also scare the hell out of fans at that stadium when they appear in a series of video scoreboard cameos at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers Owner and Mensa reject Frank McCourt said, “I think it’s a perfect fit, a great combination of entertainment, sports and, of course, the color.” And yet another reason to say Go Giants…at least we have red hot Barry Bonds in drag to entertain us.

The race to land NASCAR’s Hall of Fame is over.

The winner? Charlotte. Sources said NASCAR Chair & CEO Brian France is expected to be in Charlotte on Monday for an official announcement. Another source stated, “final logistics must still be worked out, but ‘it’s going to happen.’” A NASCAR spokesperson would “only confirm that NASCAR would announce the project site this month.”

Always a hot topic is Athlebrity wife Anna Benson. You all know by now that I’m not a fan of hers, despite the fact that she is married to hot pitcher Kris Benson. Both, by the way, are Mensa rejects. Because she wont shut up or go away as easily as Bode the mouth Miller will, I must embrace her blatant Artestian-like thinking process and rip her a new one at each time she gives me a reason too. Anna will appear on the cover of the April issue of FHM wearing a plain bikini. A special edition for the Baltimore-DC market will feature Benson “in a baseball cap and red sequined bra and panties.” Can’t wait to see how Baltimore reacts to this latest stunt of hers.

That’s it for now. As always, thanks for reading. Delinda

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