IN THE HOLE!

Ian Poulter shot a 3-under 69 Sunday to win the Madrid Masters by five strokes and claim his first European tour victory in two years. On the greens, this is Ian’s fourth top-10 finish this season, and his 69th appearance on my list of hottest Athlebrities. He solidified his foothold as one of the hottest golfers with this quote: “I have played as well as this all year,” he said. “I haven’t done anything different this week apart from roll a few putts in and I have won comfortably. It’s all about getting the ball in the hole and I have done that very nicely this week.” Just for the record Mr. Poulter- I’m available next week?

ARSENAL V MAN-U

And they said it couldn’t be done. Ha! Arsenal’s Emmanuel Adebayor gave me a victory I can relish. He scored the lone goal against Manchester United yesterday as Arsenal beat the prima-donnas 1-0. The loss kicks Man-U outta first place, which is now held by (LOL) Portsmouth.

Manchester United’s little princess, Cristiano Ronaldo, called over Wayne Rooney to stare at Jens Lehmann (Arsenal goalkeeper and superfine hottie). Lehman was hit in the face with Ronaldo’s ball. Usually this would be a bad thing, however, now I know how to get Lehman into that position.

CHELSEA FOR BREAKFAST

I wanna eat these boys alive. By now, you should be well acquainted with my fantasy man, and team, Didier Drogba and Chelsea. I’m fairly certain I don’t need to sell you on Drogba. The super-fly beast scored on a rising 20-yard shot late in the first half Sunday, leading Chelsea past Liverpool 1-0.

If Drogba doesn’t stimulate your libido, check your pulse. Team Chelsea is 100% hot, accessorized by John Terry and Andriy Shevchenko and coached by the sexiest men alive, Jose Mourinho.

And if you’re still not sold, doesn’t matter- Tiger Woods supports Chelsea, as does Snoop.

SO-CAL RIVALRY

Wonder how the Padres were able to spank the Dodgers outta first place and move ½ game ahead of them in the division?

COVER ME

Chad Johnson announced today that only one thing that will cover him this season is Degree for Men. Johnson has teamed up with “Degree Men” to make his checklist of Mensa reject activities bigger and better. And if you really care, Chad will keep a blog and host live chat sessions on ChadJohnson85.com during the season.

I GOT YOUR AIR-TIME RIGHT HERE

So far Dallas-Ft. Worth is the only market to sign up for the “Terrell Owens Show.” The syndicated radio show that originated from Miami was picked up last year by only one buyer-Philadelphia. Hey T.O. -get your fine mouth over her and I’ll ‘sign you up.’

CHRIS PAUL: BOWLING WITH HOTTIES

Chris Paul’s Winston Salem Weekend in N.C. was absolutely delicious. Over the weekend, hottie held a Youth Basketball Clinic and an athlebrity-bowling tourney to raise money for local students who attend Wake Forrest. “I’m just thankful that these guys came out,” Paul said. “We’ve been in Japan for a while and Carmelo still came out. I really appreciate they all came out and showed their support.” I find it really interesting that this season, the NBA for the first time will require standardized cardiac screening for every player. What about the fans? My heart rate rapidly increases at the site of most NBA players, particularly when they are attending off-court charity events…Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Carmelt-in-my-mouth Anthony were just a few of the hotties that attended.

BOOST MOBILE PRO SURF

Just up the road from where I live, one of the sexiest and wettest events went down over the weekend. An event I couldn’t ignore because the sport is based on the size of the “swell.” The Boost Pro Mobile Surf tourney is the only pro surf event to be held on the mainland and was won by Australian Bede Durbidge. Seven time ASP world champ and sexiest beast to ride a wave, Kelly Slater was in the house, but lost Durbidge in the final. Super nugget Andy Irons also graced the shoreline while swelling my libido something fierce.

As always, thanks for reading. Delinda
delinda@athlebrities.com

Q: You talked about the most “marketable” players but I want to know what NFL team has the “hottest” overall Athlebrity lineup?

Delinda: That question is almost impossible to answer. Each team has it’s own unique flavor. However, as far as Athlebrity appeal goes, my pick would be the Arizona Cardinals. Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald has captivated me since he was drafted in 2004. His long sexy clean dreads are a perfect compliment to his smile. Add to the mix that he’s not only one of the nicest guys in the NFL, but he’s buddies with super-fine Alan Anderson, and I’m sold.

Kicker Neil Rackers won the honors of being the NFL’s sexiest man in 2005, the first kicker to win this award. Proving he is indeed the hottest kicker in the NFL, on January 1st, 2006, he kicked his 40th field goal of the season, breaking the NFL record of 39. The shoes he wore and the ‘record setting football’ made their way into the Hall of Fame. Is it any surprize that ESPN named hottie the Most Valuable Fatasy Football kicker of 2005? Not only does he have the best legs on the team, but the sexiest baby blues I’ve ever seen.

Someone else making an Athlebrity impact on the Cardinals roster is sexy beast Edgerrin James. James, aka the “Edge” was in a September 2006 FHM article about the success of University of Miami alumni in the NFL, titled: “University of Miami Hit Squad. The Hurricanes are Taking Over the NFL. Deal with It.” In the article, James said: “We have a little slogan at UM. When you leave the locker room, you say you’re going to “hit, stick and bust dick.” I wonder if he’s talking about leaving the locker room before the game or after…regardless, he can hit, stick and bust dick all he wants, because last June hottie donated $250,000 to the University of Miami. Prior to accessorizing the Cardinals, Edgerrin played for the Colts. In June, the Colts’ entire offensive line filmed a new commercial, funny thing is, Edgerrin made his way into the commercial-even though he was no longer on the team. Last March, hottie signed a four-year $30 million deal with the Cardinals, and is worth every penny. Giving him Athlebrity credibility, Edgerrin also enjoys showing his teammates a good time. Prior to training camp kick-off, Edge took his boys to a strip club. According to the article in ESPN magazine, carloads of Cardinals hotties caravanned to get to the bar, where, as luck would have it, the table dances were free all day. “You just feel better when you play with people that you can hang out with.”

Kurt Warner established himself as an Athlebrity years ago. He is best known for kicking ass and taking names while playing for the St. Louis Rams where he won two MVP awards and led his hotties to a Super Bowl victory. On February 14th, cupid delivered this treat to the Cardinals for a three-year deal. Warner remains the most accurate quarterback in NFL history, with a career completion percentage of 65.7, and even got mad love from William of the Black Eyed Pea’s, who was sporting Warners jersey while performing during the pre-game show against the 49er’s on September 10th.

Another hottie is Robert Griffith. His Athlebrity resume includes modeling and acting…his Bad Boy clothing ad appeared in Details, Vibe, Source and Rolling Stone. He even made an appearance on the Young and the Restless. Hottie hails from my hometown of San Diego where he earned a degree in electric engineering from SDSU. I’m gonna need some serious help with my wiring, as Griffith is active in tae-kwon-do and he can kwon do me anytime he wants. I can’t be 100% certain it’s Griffith filling in those Bad Boy shorts (above photos) but I’d definitely like to see him wearing them when we grapple.

And of course, the prettiest stud on the team is super hottie and daddy-to-be Matt Leinart. And if you just said ‘Matt who”, you’re on the wrong blog.

Debbie: My pick for the hottest NFL team gives a whole new meaning to “fantasy football.” The luscious San Diego Chargers. They have fresh hot talent, mad sex appeal, marketable players, altruistic spirit, and most of all a high voltage roster that keeps my juices flowing by feeding me with electrifying hot pics. This team has me all revved up like the energizer bunny. Their Athlebrity appeal keeps me going, and going, and going…After quite a bit of research, I determined that this team had the highest percentage of players with at least one thing about them that fit the criterion for being on the D&D Hot List. Each and every one of these sexy beasts has something special about them, but I couldn’t possibly give you the rub down, I mean run down, on each one. So I thought I’d make it easier by breaking it down into “parts” and pointing out the players with some of the best features.

“Top Guns” title goes to defensive end Shawne “Lights Out” Merriman. He racked up major Athlebrity points with this quote, “The (defensive backs) played exceptional. When you have both sides playing like that – up front and behind you – it’s going to be tough for a team to win.” All I have to say is I want him playing “up front and behind” me with the lights out!

According to mlive.com’s Fantasy Football Guide, “Nobody even comes close” to their #1 ranked tight end #85 Antonio Gates, and I must agree. He wins the title for Best Smile. He even likes to show off his pearly whites while he’s on the playing field!

Hats off to the the hottest playing piece on the field. Tender young San Diego Chargers’ quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is hands down the finest. He’s my pick for best “pretty boy” good looks. He’s oozing with that fresh, young, sex appeal that makes any woman want to be his mommy! With cheekbones reminiscent of a young Elvis Presley, surfer tan skin, blonde hair, blue eyes, and hunky broad shoulders…mm…mmm…mmm!

And now, the biggest influence on my choice for hottest NFL team, and the winner of the “Overall Hottest NFL Athlebrity,” Running Back LaDainian Tomlinson (21). Tomlinson has proven himself worthy of the title as the NFL’s best player and for me, THE hottest player this 2006 season. He is often to referred to as “LT” and sometimes as “Lightning And Thunder.” Already proving his title in the first game of the season, “LT” uleashed his storm as he ran for 131 yards and one touchdown as the Chargers shut out the Oakland Raiders for the first time since 1961 with a 27-0 victory. This Athlebrity has it all; gorgeous looks, perfect bod from head to toe, huge entertainment value, and in addition, he continues to do great things in the community through the Tomlinson’s Touching Lives Foundation. Of course one of the main criterion for making Athlebrity status is your marketability and LT definitely makes the cut. This hottie is gorgeous, fun to watch, and does great things on and off the field. If you want to check out more of this hot NFL Athlebrity, check out his official website: http://ladainiantomlinson.com.

Now I hate to do this, but I must to mention that linebacker #53 Steve Foley almost ruined it for the team. It’s tough to have a #1 Athlebrity team who ALSO has a banned Athlebrity, but I’m gonna have to do it. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m on your side honey. I don’t think you deserved to be shot, and for that I’m outraged. Yes, you committed a felony DWB (Driving While Black) and that can get you in big trouble in San Diego – especially with a white girl in the car! But really now, the fact is you were caught with a hoochie in the car, possibly under the influence, and now you are getting tons of negative publicity AND you’re out for the season on the “non-football injury reserve.” You know darn good and well that you are in clear violation of rule #6- being caught driving under the influence with a hooker in the car AND rule #10, not maintaining any of the criteria for making the list. Oh no, unh unh–don’t even try to talk your way back on the list – I ain’t even hearin’ it.

Thats it for today. As Always, thanks for reading. D&D.

OUCH

Tiger Woods needs a vacation. That’s about all I have to say about his first round loss at the World Match Play. There is an upside to Tiger’s participation in the tourney….super fine Chelsea beast Andriy Shevchenko stopped by the practice range prior to the event. Seeing the two together has somehow made Tigers loss much less painfull. And guess what Tiger did with the $990,000 he received for winning the Deutsche Bank Championship? He donated every penny to his Foundation.

HERE AND NOW

The latest edition of Monopoly, ‘Here & Now” has been released and I’m wondering if any Red Sox fans are going to bitch slap Hasbro. Although Fenway Park has kicked Park Place right off the board, they were one upped by Times Square who got the coveted Boardwalk spot. Less expensive properties on the board include Jacobs Field, Texas Stadium, Centennial Olympic Park and Wrigley Field. And talk about branding- five of the eight tokens are “miniature versions of a Toyota Prius hybrid car, an order of McDonald’s French fries, a New Balance running shoe, a cup of Starbucks coffee and a Motorola Razr cellphone.” What, no mug of beer?

ANDY RODDICK
I found this wonderfully spornographic interview with Andy Roddick. A very astute Sarah Alvanipour landed the interview at Tennis.com. The following are several of the hottest questions and answers…all of which have catapaulted Andy Roddick very, very close to the top of the Hot List.

Q: What is your favorite cuisine? “Right now I’m into Indian food. I’ve really developed an eclectic taste in food from the traveling I’ve done. I started off liking Italian, then it was Mexican, and then sushi.” (Did someone say sushi?) Q: What is your favorite non-tennis clothing label? “Lucky Jeans. They’re cool because when you unzip them, it says LUCKY YOU inside the zipper.” (I need to investigate this claim in person) Q: What’s your vice? “…At first I was really into the sweet stuff with whipped cream. But now I’m into the harder stuff like really dark coffee and espresso.” Um, Andy, do NOT use words like “whipped cream, harder, and coffee” in the same sentence pa-leeze! Using this kind of language only provokes my libido and I simply cannot be responsible for my actions.

THE ALL BLACKS

adidas, which sponsors New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks, has come out with an interesting promo. They have mixed blood from every hottie on the squad “into the ink used to make a poster of the team.” The poster is part of adidas’ “Bonded by Blood” campaign centered around the team. If you want the coolest-blood-sport poster around, it’s only being given to the first 8,000 fans who buy a $70 team jersey. There is a great video on the team site of the hotties spilling their blood for the poster. Check out www.allblacks.com.

ANDRE AGASSI TO PLAY AGAIN

Andre Agassi & Steffi Graf will return to Richmond for the second annual Genworth Children’s Advantage Classic. If that’s not enough to sell ya, Athlebrity favorite James Blake will also appear. The December 8th exhibition will benefit at-risk youth in the Richmond community with 100% of all sponsorship and ticket proceeds going directly to the charities. The yummy event is expected to raise around $500,000 for the charities. “Steffi and I had a great experience playing in the Genworth Children’s Advantage Classic last year,” said Agassi. “We are excited to be back to help these nine Richmond-area charities improve the lives and opportunities for so many children.” Last year, the event sold out and actually might be sold out by now. Ticket price range from $35 and up…its worth it, so get your ass to the Alltel Pavilion in the VCU Stuart C. Siegel Center on Decemebr 8th.

BIG UPS TO BANK OF AMERICA
Now you can stop bitching about all those fee’s Bank of Amercia charges you. Yesterday, B of A (Miami) President Gene Schaefer presented a $125,000 check to Alonzo Mourning on behalf of the Overtown Youth Center (OYC) to provide expanded support of students without the means of obtaining higher education. The money is completely “unrestricted” which means the OYC can do whatever it wants with it. Mad love to B of A and OYC-who have chosen to use the money to institute its first college scholarship program.

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH VINCE YOUNG

NFL hottie Vince Young has gotten his own TV show. ‘Next Level: Vince Young’ will premire on BET Wednesday October 4th at 9:30 PM. This is a six part “docu-reality” sports series, covering everything to his pre-draft life to his stellar Athlebrity appeal. “With BET documenting numerous events in my personal and sports life from childhood to manhood, high school to college and college to the NFL, I’ll hopefully inspire kids and adults to listen to their heart and not only go after, but achieve their dreams,” said Young. I, for one, am going to print and laminate that quote so when I’m face to face with the beast, I can kindly remind him that I’m “achieveing my dream” right before I flip the lights off.

GOO GOO GA GA
You know I’m happy as a used towel in a NBA locker room after hearing that U2 (and Green Day) will perform during an official NFL pregame show at the Superdome before the September 25 Falcons-Saints “MNF” game. This is the first sporting event at the venue since Hurricane Katrina and each band will play three or four songs. (anyone wanna bet that U2 play more than four songs?) Not invited into the Superdome are the Goo Goo Dolls, who will be performing outside the Superdome.

FAN OF THE MONTH
Once in a while I’ll get an exceptional email from one of my readers. Anastasia is one such reader. I am brimming with pride as I share some of her comments and her photo in reference to the mad love I gave to Burberry beast Adam Scott for his victory at the Singapore Open. “Love the latest comments on Adam. Yes he did us proud here in Singapore. I met him and managed to tell him that the trophy is his and he’s going to take it home. He smiled and said it was very positive of me. Here’s a pic we took. He’s an absolute wet dream and I enjoyed my 4 days watching him sweat on the greens. He’s a sexy beast! He’s a sweetheart and I drowned in his baby blues when he looked up at me. By the way, I couldn’t resist a sniff and there was a faint smell of soap. I look like deer in front of the head lights, imagine what my libido was doing. When I eventually spoke to him and asked for a picture, Tony reminded him that he had to go practice. Adam acknowledged that but still stayed to take the pictures. I wanted SO much to hold him but he was a little hesitant so on the next shot, I pressed up against him and at least got one boobage on his hip. Christ, how tall is he? Sincerely, Anastasia

Notice that Anastasia drowned in his baby blues, took a sniff, got some boobage on his hip and injured her libido. Like I said, I’m brimming with pride (and a little bit of “boobage” envy) but I couldn’t be more proud of Anastasia and her acute sense of what it’s really all about. And for the record, sexy Adam Scott stands at a perfect 6′0″.

D&D are gonna post a little NFL love this Sunday…As always, thanks for reading. Delinda
delinda@athlebrities.com

You all know I’m a sucker for any athlete who does charity work. So I found this really interesting…Legislation recently signed by the monkey we call President Bush is forcing the National Heritage Foundation (NHF) “to abandon its unusual policy of offering salaries to athletes, players’ family members and others for charity work.” Essentially, the NHF has overseen and established quite a few of our hotties charitable foundations. It really bothers me that any of them would take a salary to perform charity work, I find it misleading and disheartening. But not all Athlebrities with ties to the NHF get “paid” for their work. Those who do, should abandon ship before their reputations and motives are questioned on a much bigger platform. After I do my homework, I’ll post a complete list of hotties that actually don’t get paid for spreading the love. These are just a few of my favorites…

VIVA LAS AGASSI

Andre Agassi is gonna rock Las Vegas like never before. Andre’s 11th Annual Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert for at-risk youth in Las Vegas is happening on Saturday October 7th at the MGM. This fantastic event has raised more than $52 million dollars since its inception, and this years line-up is the best yet. Ellen DeGeneres, John Mayer, Counting Crows, Sarah McLachlan, and Phil Collins (he still around?). Tickets are priced at $90, $70 and $50 and can be purchased at the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office, Ticketmonster or on-line at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com. How could you not want to support Andre, especially due to his generosity and dedication to helping at risk kids in Vegas? Where else can you go to drool over John Mayer (acoustic set), sing along with the Counting Crows, get misty eyed with Sarah McLachlan, and be part of a bigger cause, all for the under $100 bucks.

VIVA LAS TIGER

Well, actually there is another event that same day. The Tiger Woods Learning Center Block Party is happening at the Grove in Anaheim. Last years inaugural event raised nearly $1 million dollars for the TWLC. (Tiger Woods Learning Center) Let’s help make this years event even better. Musical guests Glenn Fry & Joe Walsh of the Eagles will be rocking out while you enjoy the VIP reception and gourmet dinner. For more info go to www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org.

D&D NEEDS YOUR HELP
Which begs me to ask you- which event would you prefer Delinda and Debbie to cover? Tigers Block Party or Andres Grand Slam? Please send us emails and let us know which event you’d rather see us probe. We have decided to leave it up to you…

ANDY ROCKS OUT

Mr. Mojo is also busting out with his event. The second annual Andy Roddick Charity Gala is set for November 21st in Austin, Texas. This year, Lionel Richie is going to be the headliner. Andy said, “With his help last year, we surpassed our fundraising expectations. It’s exciting to think about how many children’s organizations will benefit from the concert.” Since 2000, the Andy Roddick Foundation has raised more than $3 million dollars to help various children based organizations. For more info go to www.arfoundation.org.

BOWLING WITH HOTTIES

Hmm…United States Bowling Congress spokespeople will team up with some of basketball’s hottest Athlebrities for a celebrity-bowling tournament as part of Chris Paul’s Winston-Salem Weekend, scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at AMF Lanes in Winston-Salem, N.C. Hotties who are scheduled to roll their balls include Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Carmelt-in-my-mouth Anthony, and Tony Parker. All hotties will have to wear USBC apparel.

Obviously in keeping with today’s ‘theme’ proceeds from the event will benefit the CP3 Foundation, which is raising funds to endow a Wake Forest University scholarship for a deserving Forsyth County (N.C.) student. Get your spectator tickets for $40 by calling (877) BOWL-TIX. Or visit chrispaul3.com for more information on Chris Paul’s Winston-Salem Weekend and its festivities.

BLING YOUR BLUES

The National center for Missing Abused Children is auctioning off several items under their Bling Your Blues campaign. On September 10th, bidding started on a pair of Tony Parker customized J&C Company jeans. The jeans are described as “a dark wash boot cut jean. On the front right leg, there is a large #9 made from circular antique brass studs, the front left thigh is signed in black marker “PARKER #9 GO SPURS.” (Dont even think of outbidding me!) Starting tomorrow, you can bid on a pair by Jose Reyes of the Mets, and on the 20th, let the bidding wars begin when the Johan Santana jeans go up for bidding. I plan on wearing those jeans while I cuddle with the pair signed by Tony Parker. Check it out here.

Speaking of auctions…the Eminem- Nike shoes on Ebay are raking in the cash for the Marshal Mathers Foundation. With five days of bidding left to go, the lowest bid on one pair is about $650 bucks, and the highest bid so far is just over $1,500. I would prefer a size 8 if any of my readers wanna show me some love…

As always, thanks for reading. Delinda
delinda@athlebrities.com

FOOTBALL

What a delicious and strange start for the football season. Gotta give props to LaDainian Tomlinson and crew for the vicious beating inflicted upon the Raiders. The Chargers killed Oakland 27-0. Ouch…

Stopping by the broadcasting booth during the Redskins game, Jamie Foxx has earned a permanent spot on the Hot List after he called Redskins Clinton Portis “a physical specimen.” Indeed. Our Ed Hardy wearing hottie was back in action last night, and although he “touch downed” my libido, the Vikings came out on top 19-16.

MIGHT HAVE TO BOYCOTT

I’m breaking my own rules here by mentioning baby Suri, but it’s got to be done. As you know, Redskins Owner Dan Snyder is now in business with Tom Cruise et al…Last night, Snyder escorted Tom Cruise and Katie Hubbard-Holmes onto FedEx Field before last night’s Vikings-Redskins game. The couple watched the game from the “owners box”, minus Suri. The most disturbing aspect of this merger of sports and Scientology is the fact that the entire family, including baby SURI, are staying at Snyder’s Potomac home.

CHECK IT

Bank of America distributed checkbooks to fans attending home openers of the Panthers and Patriots. The checks feature logos and screened images of the teams and similar promotions later this season include the Redskins and Cowboys. Only problem is, it plans to “extend branding further” possibly to include baby you-know-who on the Redskins checks.

START YOUR BIDDING

Beginning today, the Eminem-Nike limited edition Air Max series will start taking bids on Ebay. You may have to mortgage your house to win a pair, but it’s worth it. Proceeds go to charity, so start bidding.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
I grew up surrounded by sports and men who watch religiously. Give me a great soccer game, some hoops, a World Series playoff, throw in a little NASCAR, Formula One or Moto GP, and I’m ready to smile. But growing up, there weren’t any female role models to look up to, females that broke the stereotypical ‘women belong in the kitchen’ mentality. I was once laughed at because I asked if there were any female umpires in MLB. Then, along came Danica Patrick. Kicking ass, taking names, and being beautiful at the same time. What a joy to watch her race. And what a great ‘fuck you’ to those men who laugh at women who attempt to break the mold.

So why in the world would she do THIS? The limited edition Hostess Race Divas 2007 Calendar featuring top female drivers Melanie Troxel, Danica Patrick and Leilani Munter. Adding salt to the wounds, the calendar includes Hostess recipes and coupons for savings on Hostess products. WHAT? Thanks ladies for setting back the movement another twenty years.

JOSH WALD

Josh Wald. I’ve ignored him long enough. Say hello to this borderline Athlebrity, who made serious waves when he appeared in the March 2005 issue of ‘OUT’ Magazine. The hottie has modeled everything from D&G to nothing at all. Word is, he knows how to skateboard… which is good enough to land a spot on my blog.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SURFING

Seeing as I live in San Diego, my ass is heading out to the Boost Mobile World Surf Championships this week. The yummy, hot surfer filled five-day event starts today, which means you kats are outta luck tomorrow because I’m taking the day off to hunt Kelly Slater. If you don’t live in Southern Cali, you can watch the event live at www.boostmobilepro.com.

As always, thanks for reading. Delinda
delinda@athlebrities.com

UP OPEN

Andy, Andy, Andy. What a long road it’s been and what a wise decision you made by hiring Jimmy Connors. Roddick could have won the event if you-know-who wasn’t in the picture. “Roger is at the top, and he’s the only person at the top, regardless of how much people want to make rivalry comparisons and this, that and the other,” Roddick said. “He’s the best player in the game. There’s no question in my mind.”

I think we all agree with the fact the R-Fed is a tennis machine. But is he the Tiger Woods of tennis? I think not. Apparently, R-Fed feels differently. “More and more often, over the last year or so, I’ve been kind of compared to Tiger, what he’s doing on the golf tour, me doing on the tennis tour,” Federer said. “I asked him how it was for him. Many things were similar. He knew exactly how I kind of felt out on the court. That’s something that I haven’t felt before: A guy who knows how it feels to feel invincible at times and when you just have the feeling like there’s nothing going wrong anymore,” he said. If Roger’s ego was outta control before, we ain’t seen nothing yet. Yes, R-Fed gets love for being the first man since Ivan Lendl to win three consecutive U.S. Open titles, and the only man to win Wimbledon and the U.S. Open back-to-back three years in a row. Wham-bam- thank-you-maam. You gotta it Roger. But now he’s “friends” with Tiger Woods? After Federer’s victory, he returned to the locker room, busted open a bottle of champagne and kicked it with his new pal Tiger. “I’m shocked myself how well it’s been going the last three, four years,” Federer said, “being not only compared to former great tennis players, but now especially also other great athletes all over sports. It’s just really nice.” This recent buddy-buddy activity has me a little concerned. Does Roger earn extra points for landing Tiger? Or does Tiger lose points for chumming with Roger? Outta respect for Tiger, I’m going to reserve judgment for now.

Astute female fans at the Open include Christie Brinkley, who noticed Andy do the happy-wipe.

Jim Carrey looked like he crawled right out from under the same rock his girlfriend, Jenny McCarthy, did. Carrey spent the majority of the match attempting to keep Jenny lucid until her next fix.

SINGAPORE OPEN

Burberry pin-up hottie Adam Scott kicked ass at the Singapore Open and successfully defended his title after a three-hole playoff with Ernie Els. “I am very happy to defend a title for the first time,” Scott said. “I had a real fight on my hands with Ernie. I got off to a fast start and he didn’t. He played some spectacular shots out there.” I wouldn’t mind a little “three-hole” playoff myself…

WHERE’S THE KITTY

I find it really interesting that every time I read about golf, the PGA is whining about the numbers. If Tiger Woods isnt playing, the number go down. But what the PGA has failed to recognize is Camilo Villegas. And ESPN really needs to be spanked as well. Watching the coverage of the Canadian Open, Camilo had about ten minutes of total “air time.” And just when he was about to get down and line-up his putt, ESPN would cut to someone else. No joke here- they won’t air Camilo Villegas when he does the ‘crawl’…this is wrong on so many levels that I don’t even know where to start. Villegas could easily increase the numbers for both the PGA and the Mensa rejects who run ESPN if they would only give him a few more minutes of love. There are so many women who watch golf due to the sex appeal of Camilo Villegas. His style, flash, charisma and endearing smile can do noting except increase viewership. And the kitty can play golf, he isnt a “possible rookie of the year” if he doesn’t know how to hit. So, word of advice to broadcasters, give this Kat some more coverage before you find out that “hell hath no fury like a Camilo fan scorned.”

Our sexy golf Kat finished T6th, and was exceptionally hot as he did so. His sexy Lindeberg gear teasing me to the point of insanity. Now this is where I need your help people- has anyone else had a similar experience…. as I was shopping the other day, I came across the Men’s Lindeberg Collection. My sporno-encrusted mind flashed “Camilo” and my libido went insane. I found myself wanting to take the clothing into the fitting room and, and…my point is, Camilo Villegas is great marketing for Lindeberg. And no I didn’t molest the clothing.

RON ARTEST EARNS POINTS?
The 15th annual New York Basketball Classic at the Garden last night isnt getting the love it should. This is the biggest charity basketball game in NY and all the hotties have jumped ship. That is, except Ron Artest. Stephon Marbury is too busy promoting his new Starbury collection, and Chris Paul canceled his appearance. But Ron Artest “wouldn’t miss this game for the world” even if other Athlebrities have stopped coming to New York to help raise money for Wheelchair Charities Inc. “I always try to be a part of it,” Artest said. “It’s a good thing. Hank took me in when I was a junior in high school - maybe even earlier than that - and he kept me out of trouble and off the streets.” And as usual, Artest says something, dare I say- intelligent, and then backs it with something stupid. Bashing the committee that picked the hottest U.S. team squad in history, Artest pontificated: “I think the sneaker companies are picking the team,” he said. “I can’t believe I didn’t get a tryout. It wasn’t fair. I think it’s so political. It’s not a good committee. They might be taking money under the table. I don’t know. Don’t believe me. But I wish I could have played.” And I wish you would take your meds everyday.

Chris Webber continues to earn hot points as he spreads his love, this time in Detroit. Webber gave away signed books at the Detroit Back to School Rally at Belle Isle Riverfront Park in Detroit. Webber distributed the books from his Foundation’s “Wee Readers” program to the over 1,200 Detroit Public School students who attended.

And sexy Lakers beast Luke Walton and his mane of please pull-me hair, got down and dirty during the Basketball Without Borders program in Africa. Other hotties who participated include Boris Diaw, Rasual Butler, Chris Duhan, Kyle Korver and Manute Bol. Hotties served food in the new dining facility, (which was funded by the US Embassy) wearing Zebra capes which did nothing to dispel my belief that these men are just prey…..

That’s it for now. As always, thanks for reading. Delinda
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JAMES BLAKE IS KING

Thank you James Blake for being one of the sexiest, strongest and most talented athletes in men’s tennis. After the bite you took outta Federer’s ass last night, it’s just a matter of time before you begin to eat your opponents. Mind if I serve first? (For more on last nights match, go to the next page).

I LOVE RAFA, NO?
I found this interview with Rafael Nadal that sent me into a tail spin…in reference to his final match at the Open…”Q. Why was it such a struggle to find a rhythm out there today? You’ve been able to play with a good rhythm throughout this tournament. Why the struggle today? RAFAEL NADAL: I am not agree. But you think that, okay. Not really. Maybe I play my best match in New York here today. My best tennis. Youzhny was playing the unbelievable tennis, especially in the beginning. I have Love 40 in the third set, and in the most important moment I have 5 4, 0 40, one time in the third. I was playing very, very good. For me, I was playing good, no? Not out of rhythm, no? Not out of the rhythm…I thought I was playing great, too. But after, I was not playing with the best calm in that moments.” My libido has taken over right now, no? I am not agree either, Rafa has great rhythm, no? I am not writing with the best calm in this moment.

And anyone get a gander at People magazine? If not, you may wanna check it out on Rafa’s webite. Also, I urge all of you to go to www.rafaelnadal.com and view the FEATURED VIDEO. You can thank me later…..

HOW DO I GET THIS JOB?

Hottie from down under, Scott Strange is attended to by the Asian Tour physiotherapist during the second round of the Singapore Open. I don’t think I need to say anything else about this subject.

CHELSEA BOY

Ashley Cole…Athlebrity, international soccer player, hottie. Cole was officially unveiled as the latest hottie to sign with team Chelsea.

DAVID BECKHAM IS OUT
Beckham has broken rule 5 of the cardinal rules for remaining on top of the Athlebrity Hot List. The rules clearly spell out that “any contact with baby Suri, in any way, shape or form” can lead to a downgraded ranking or a permanent ban.

Beckham, after seeing the first picture of baby Suri: “Suri is gorgeous. I have spoken to Tom loads since the birth but it (the picture) was the first time I had seen Suri. It has made me really want a baby girl, so fingers crossed we will have one.”

KOBE IN ASIA

Kobe arrived in Seoul, South Korea, where he’s kicking off a two-day visit to the city by co-hosting a talk show with Korean-American actor and super-fine model Daniel Henney. Helloooooo Mr. Henney! Yesterday, Kobe was in Taipei for a day-long promotional tour and donated a basketball court to an elementary school in a remote mountain region. All right, I guess Kobe ain’t so bad.

BIG BEN IS BENCHED

Charlie Batch laughs at Ben Roethlisberger as he checks out Miami Dolphin Jason Taylor. Ben shared a moment with Taylor, just before shoving his tongue down his throat…

STEVE FOLEY AND REJECT GAUT
Lisa Maree Gaut was arraigned in San Diego Superior Court yesterday and charged with drunken driving and assault. She was the floozy who allegedly drove Steve Foleys car towards a “terrified and trapped” San Diego Police Officer.

The officer was on his way home when he spotted a suspected drunken driver on the freeway weaving through traffic at speeds up to 90 mph in (Foley’s) restored 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Officer Mansker called for back up but none of his peers seemed interested. Once they arrived in front of Foleys home, Foley got out of the car and began walking toward the scared Mansker, who said he was armed and fired a warning shot. Now get this, continuing to justify the shooting, it has been said “At this time, the officer was trapped.” The floozy’s attorney said “the pair hadn’t stopped their car earlier when Mansker ordered them to pull over at a stoplight because they were concerned that the off-duty officer was a carjacker or an “overeager fan.” NO SHIT! So Floozy got behind the wheel of Foley’s Oldsmobile, revved the engine and drove toward Mansker, who then fired two shots at the car and fired at Foley when the beast reached into his pants with his right hand (that sounds hot to me). Foley was shot in the hand, upper thigh, and lower inner thigh. He’s going to be fine, but he’s going have to fight hard on this one. Like I said before, SD is very conservative and the po-po are trigger happy. Foley is not the aggressor in the case, it’s the idiot cop who didn’t wait for back up.

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

US OPEN

James Blake needs to start playing tennis topless. But if not, then the Mets jersey works fine for me. Blake gave a shout out to Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets…love the support that Blake has been giving his team, and love his swing at the Open. “I need to let people know I am a true, blue Mets fan.” Blake spanked Tomas Berdych outta the Open, but had a much more difficult task ahead of him. Spanking the arrogance outta Roger Federer.

And last night, the beast put up one hell of a fight against Roger Federer. The match was hot, sexy, and wonderfully spornographic. With the crowd behind him, Blake’s amazing battle against the snobby-terminator was one of the greatest matches ever. Although he didn’t “win”, James Blake gave us something better than a victory. He gave us hope. He fought with a spirit you’ll never see in Federer. A spirit that stems from hope, not expectation. I do have to give Federer a touch of love. After winning the match, he smiled and thanked the crowd and did his usual wave-but this time there was something different. I do believe that his “Yes, of course I won” smile, was a “Wow, he kicked my ass and I had to fight for it” smile…

Andy Roddick has gotten his mojo back something fierce. Love the bad-boy screams, grunts and fist pumping. Andy spanked Lleyton Hewitt and illustrated to us that he is not only hot, but also hot when he cries. “I just appreciate playing good tennis again,” Roddick said. “I’d love to be a great player, but I feel like I’m very good right now.” My libido agree’s with you 100% Andy.

THE MILLION DOLLAR RACKET
The world’s most expensive tennis racket isn’t attached to one of our hotties, but is on display at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York until September 11. The $1 million Kwiat diamond-encrusted Wilson tennis racket, is set with more than 3,041 Kwiat diamonds with a total weight of 180 carats in an 18-karat white gold base. Aside from making an appearance at Saks, the racket was shown during the recent Glam Slam ’06 party. During the party, luggage manufacturer Hartmann unveiled a little surprise. They created a one-of-a-kind tennis racket cover for the Million Dollar Swinger. The racket cover, which is valued at $7,500, features a yellow and white gold diamond heart also by Kwiat and is accented with 14 karat gold hardware.

You may snub your nose at the cost of these luxury items, but keep in mind that while making its appearance at the Glam Slam, the Hartmann racket cover was signed by Athlebrities including Serena Williams, James Blake, Mary Pierce, Elena Dementieva and Tommy Haas. The cover will be auctioned off for charity and proceeds donated to the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation.

FRANCE BEAT ITALY

And I don’t wanna talk about it. Italian hotties Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Barzagli and captain fabulous Fabio Cannavaro lost to France 3-1, at the 2008 UEFA European Cup Group B qualifying match.

CHRIS KLUG

What would you do if you were riding in an elevator and the only other person in it was Chris Klug? I suppose that if you knew who he was, you’d hit the emergency stop button and get down to business. If you ask around, Klug is the king of snowboarding. He won the Olympic Bronze Medal in the 2002 Winter Olympics just a year and a half after receiving a liver transplant. If that’s not worthy of all our love, nothing is. Anyway, a friend of mine, who lives in Oregon, was leaving her physical therapists office…and the story goes something like this: “Chris was coming out of physical therapy and so was I, we started chitchatting in the elevator. He was on crutches and I was just off mine. He told me he smashed up his tibia snowboarding on Mt. Hood. So, my parting words were, well, that’ll teach you not to snowboard in summer. I didn’t have a clue who he was. Just thought he was a handsome young thing and nice as can be.” Good thing for Chris I wasn’t there. He would have been back in physical therapy before the elevator made it to the bottom.

CHAD JOHNSON GIVES HEAD

The jury is still out on this, but I say it’s not looking good. Dangerously close to reject status, Chad Johnson unveiled “a rubber scalp complete with a gold-colored hairstyle on top” and he says, get this…it will be available for sale in the team’s Pro Shop beginning next week. “You can buy the head. It’s me, get your own earrings,” said Johnson. “Those are my eyebrows. Those are my veins. It looks just like me.” I’m sacred.

ONE GOOD BUSH

Reggie Bush should be president. Not only does the hottie have a heart of gold, but a roster full of Athlebrity achievements. Bush has already landed deals with adidas, PepsiCo and Subway, and Bush’s marketing rep, Mike Ornstein, is currently in talks with companies in the wireless, consumer electronics and (NO) fragrance categories…this alleged “fragrance” deal would normally kick him off my Hot List, in reality however, Reggie Bush walks on water. Hottie has shown a commitment to helping rebuild after Hurricane Katrina and is also working on a national deal with a home builder. Ornstein said of Bush’s potential sponsors, “It’s not always the money. Everything we do with Reggie’s sponsors, there is a tie-in to New Orleans, or else we won’t do it.” And that, my friends, is why Reggie Bush is and will be one of the most important athletes of our time.

ESPN T-SHIRTS

ESPN…they are now making several lines of sports-themed clothing…The first line of T-shirts and fleeces are “part of a football-themed line called College GameDay” (yawn)…and will be available at “various retail locations” which probably means K-mart or a kiosk at the mall. The second line will be part of the “We need fact checkers” themed collection.

That’s it for now. More coming in a bit…As always, thanks for reading. Delinda

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September 7th: SORRY ABOUT NOT HAVING A NEW POST TODAY-TRYING TO WORK OUT SOME KINKS WITH THE SYSTEM. I’LL HAVE IT UP LATER THIS EVENING OR YOU’LL GET A DOUBLE POSTING TOMORROW….Sorry kids….Delinda

BECKHAM CAN’T SPEAK SPANISH
Relax everyone, David Beckham has NOT knocked up the waif. Apparently, when Beckham, who has lived in Madrid for three years, was asked by a Spanish reporter whether it was true he was to be a father again, he smiled broadly and replied “yes” without hesitation. The journalist continued the line of questioning, asking if he was happy about the news, to which he again replied “si”.

Dangerously close to reaching Mensa reject status, Beckham was signing autographs and misunderstood what the reporter was asking. He thought she was asking, in Spanish, how Victoria and the babies are, when in fact was asking how Victoria and the new baby are doing. I don’t know who is the bigger idiot in this situation? Beckham for answering random questions with his stellar bilingual skills, or the reporter who actually thought that Beckham would release that kind of news at an autograph session.

KOBE IN HONG KONG

Isnt he just precious? Kobe continued his Kobe 81 Asian promotional tour and landed in Hong Kong where he met his hero Mickey Mouse and participated in a parade at Disneyland. Love the efforts to reestablish himself as a hottie, but my mind keeps flashing back to Aspen-gate. I’m trying Kobe, I’m trying.

REST IN PEACE

I hate to capitalize on the funeral of Inter Milan president Giacinto Facchetti, but I’m gonna have to. It’s a sad loss, yes. My condolences to everyone, especially all the hotties who showed up to pay their respects-in SUITS.

HOTTEST NFL QUARTERBACKS?
According to a survey done by the Sports Business Daily, the most marketable (hot) NFL hotties all seem to be quarterbacks. Six of the top ten to be precise. The top ten list, in order: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Reggie Bush, Ben Roethlisberger, Brett Favre, Donovan McNabb, Tiki Barber, Terrell Owns, Michael Vick, LaDainian.

Tom Brady (L), who should have come in first place, was given the honors based on three things: looks, crossover appeal and Super Bowl rings. Brady’s current Athlebrity endorsement deals include Nike, Movado and Sirius. And super-fly-fine Terrell Owns was voted the 8th most marketable player. Again, he should have come in first (tied with Brady)…“I know this sounds crazy,” said HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg, “but if he can get a personality transplant, and become a positive mental and physical force on Bill Parcells’ Cowboys, he can pull off a George Foreman and reinvent himself as a marketable athlete.” Tsk, tsk Greenburg, Owens is already a physical force, especially in the wonderful world of sporn.

ANOTHER DEAL FOR DEREK JETER
Jeter has signed on with Movado to promote the company’s new Series 800 line of high-end sports watches. Jeter has already been featured in billboard and print ads for Movado, and will soon appear in national TV spots. Forbes reported that “the bulk of [Jeter’s] earnings, estimated at $26[M] this year, comes from playing baseball;” he is earning $21M this season with the Yankees. According to Forbes, Jeter is the second highest-paid endorser in MLB, behind Mariners Ichiro Suzuki, who “pulls in more from endorsement deals in Asia.”

LOVE THE YAWKEY WAY

The Yawkey Way Store next to Fenway Park is selling Red Sox T-shirts that spell out ‘Red Sox’ in [five] different languages. Gaelic, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. Love it, love it, love it!

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

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BUTT IS OKAY
What did Marco Materazzi say to Zidane the reject to deserve the head butt? Finally giving us clarity, sexy beast Marco Materazzi has broken his silence and revealed the insulting words. Materazzi said that when asshole Zidane offered to give him his France jersey after the final whistle in response persistent shirt-tugging by the Italian, he had replied: “I would prefer your sister.” Music to my ears…

“Yes, I was tugging his shirt, but when he said to me scornfully ‘If you want my shirt so much I’ll give it to you afterwards,’ is that not a provocation? I answered that I’d prefer his sister, it’s true. It’s not a particularly nice thing to say, I recognize that. But loads of players say worse things … I didn’t even know he had a sister before all this happened.” Mad, mad love to Materazzi for proving Zidane is a major Mensa reject. But even more love to Materazzi for his complimentary comments. I can only hope that one of my two brothers has the opportunity to meet Materazzi. They certainly wouldn’t get head-butted, and would instinctively give Materazzi my address. Materazzi is suspended for Italy’s Euro 2008 qualifying rematch with France in Paris on Wednesday. Meanwhile, my brothers are en route to “provoke” Materazzi for me.

A LITTLE BIT OF DAP FOR ALLEN IVERSON

Allen Iverson has signed on as the spokesman for Dap Body Spray for Men. “I am very excited to be a part of the Dap movement,” said Iverson. “I only endorse products I believe in, and I believe in this product and this brand.” Dap Body Spray will be available in three fragrances: Crew, True, and Chill and are initially only available at www.dapcircle.com. New fragrances to break soon: Courtroom, Ink and Horsemen.

GOLF

Three wins in three weeks. Five in a row. Hear the mighty Tiger roar. Wrapping up the event with 16 under, Tiger spanked Vijay Singh, who was hot on his heels. Tiger was asked about his recent play in the last six weeks, and said he was “done, d-o-n-e-, done…I just want to go home and sleep.” And I want to c-o-m-e, come home with you Tiger!

RAFAEL NADAL

Seriously, can he be any hotter? I lost my grip on reality after watching him play this weekend. I know this because every time I see a photo of him I scream - are you kidding me!

BEACH TENNIS

I wouldn’t mind getting Rafa to play a little beach tennis with me. Super hottie Alex Cancado (L) worked the sand and my libido during the Beach Tennis USA National Championship over the weekend in Long Beach, New York, while Chris Henderson(R) confirms that hotties do participate in this event.

STEVE FOLEY
Just weeks after his delicious rant about “have to hit the hot tub, and you know, sit back and relax in the hot tub, kinda loosen up in the hot tub…” Steve Foley may have gotten his ass spanked right of the List.

If I got this right, a drunk 25 year-old hoochie was driving Foleys sick car when an off duty officer followed them to his house- via a high speed chase. Foley got out of the car and began to approach the officer, who was in an unmarked car, and NOT in uniform, as Foley approached, he was shot three times. Granted, Foleys no angel, but why is everyone so quick to blame him? Criminal charges for the floozy who was driving maybe, but come on- San Diego is notorious for “trigger happy” cops who unload on unarmed “perps” all the time. Is it any surprise that when a 6’4” 265-pound black-man got out of his car he was shot? Pa-leeze. By the way, Foley is recovering just fine.

WHAT?

Cowboys Jason Witten is the official spokesperson for Pickle Juice Sport, a “noncarbonated drink that tastes heavily of salt, vinegar and dill” created by Golden Pickle Co. I’m not really sure how to process the fact that people want to drink pickle juice or the fact that Witten has endorsed it. Dude must need some cash.

P-DIDDY DIGS BECKHAM, AND HAS AN EYE ON ROONEY

P-Diddy has his hands on everything, including our hotties. Possibly starting a movement which would merge hip-hop and British football in the same way hip-hop and basketball are united, Diddy is after our boys. Diddy is already regularly swapping text messages with Beckham. “I met David Beckham a long time ago when he attended one of my parties,” he explained. “We keep in touch often. All throughout the World Cup, we were on our pagers, going backwards and forwards.” Love to Diddy for his bid of thousands of pounds at the Beckham’s pre-World Cup party to spend a night out in New York with Wayne Rooney. “Wayne is not one of my buddies yet,” said Diddy “But after he comes to New York and spends some time with me I’m pretty sure we’ll probably be cousins.”

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

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