DIBS

As I write this, I am again listening to the beautiful grunting of Rafael Nadal. I swear there’s an accent in each aaaagghhh. A few days ago I read an interview of with Rafa where he was asked, “Not only has your record improved, but it seems that you’ve become quite a trendsetter among young tennis players. How do you feel about so many people paying so much attention to your style?” NADAL: “Yeah, so that’s nice, no? That’s nice for me, no? I always have I always stop for sign autographs, for say hello to the people. And if I lose and if I win, I always stop for long time for sign autographs, no?” Yes Rafa, yes…you should stop by my house, no? Say hello to me, would be really nice, no? Win or lose, I love you long time, no?

BUH-BYE
Did ya hear that Andre Agassi retired! Finally. Blame my animosity on the rain-delay, which spurred an “Andre All Day” marathon that was aired in lieu of the U.S. Open. Yes Agassi is one of the greats, but somehow I can’t get passed his Ebay comment at last years Mercedes Open. (Upon receiving a Raymond Weil watch he replied ‘Great, I can sell it on Ebay’) Anyway, props to his on-court entertainment throughout the years. It was all about Andre and his mullet when I was growing up, so his value in the history books isnt lost on me.

Yes he’s cute (when he’s not crying) but its time to move over and make room for the next generation of hotties. Hotties who don’t need anti-inflammatory or cortisone shots between sets. Which begs the question: Why aren’t “cortisone shots, or anti-inflammatory” shots considered performance-enhancing drugs? They enhance his performance, give him a leg-up on his competitors and ease the pain…if Bonds was caught doing the same thing, I’m pretty sure it would cause a massive media feeding frenzy.

RODDAPOVA

Okay, so Andy is denying that he and Sharapova are a couple. “We’re not dating,” he said last week. “I’ve said it a million times already, but you guys refuse to write it. Mmm, you know, we’re friendly. We’re in the same places. I think she’s a great girl. You know, we’ll talk. But that’s about it.” The two were seen-(oh-no!)- practicing on the same court together! I ain’t buying the “we’re friendly” explanation from Andy. If they’re not dating, then they must fall into the “friends with privileges” category?

James Blake spanked Carlos Moya outta the third round. Moya had me wanting moya of he and his racket, and that tattoo? Hello! Gotta say, love the Nike shirts-do they all look hot in red or is it just me?

James Blake looked exceptionally hot as he paid tribute to Andre (yawn) Agassi. The colors, the wristbands, the bandana. Yummy. And did you know that Blake is the first African-American male to be ranked in the top ten in the world since Arthur Ashe in ’79? Blake’s Athlebrity status is solidified by endorsement deals including Nike, Evian and Prince worth over $6M this year.

TEAM ITALY

From left, Italy’s Daniele de Rossi, Fabio Grosso, Andrea Barzagli, Massimo Oddo, Cristian Zaccardo and Fabio Cannavaro warm me up during a training session in preparation for Wednesday’s Euro 2008 match against oh-la-la France. Cannavaro’s sex appeal is as timeless as a pair of D&G underwear and he will never, ever fail to infiltrate my sporno fantasies. Especially when his shorts are riding up…

TEAM USA BASKETBALL

I was devastated that Carmelo Anthony and Co. came in third during the Championships, but I was even more disturbed by the fact that Lebron James copped a feel of my Melo.

KOBE AND THE KIDS

Kobe gets some love this week. Kobe’s “Kobe81 Asia Tour” kicked off in Tokyo today, where almost 150 elementary school and junior high school players participated in the clinic. Kobe will spread the love during his weeklong tour, which will take him to Hong Kong, Taipei, Seoul and Beijing.

CAMILO VILLEGAS

Doesn’t look like our favorite golf-kat is going to set any records aside from looking incredibly sexy, and a bit worried. Through round four, Villegas is T66…I’d prefer a win, but as long as he crawls, smiles, and flexes his delicious arms I’m happy.

As always, thanks for reading. Delinda

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