IT ONLY TAKES ONE

The first TV ad for the new adidas campaign, titled “It Takes 5ive” broke today, and I gotta say, um-hum. This sporn worthy spot opens with Kevin Garnett looking into the camera while saying “You were fooled.” From there, it just gets better. Hotties fueling our need for hot ballers include Tracy McGrady, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Chauncey Billups and Gilbert Arenas. The 30-second spot will be followed by a series of ads breaking over the next six months that will feature each of the players individually. To view the clip, go to the Athlebrities group on YouTube.

ALL ABOARD

On Saturday, the Spurs introduced the “Spurs Experience.” The latest marketing tool is in the form of a 40-foot RV. The pimped out bus was the brain child of the Spurs, Ancira RV of Boerne, [Texas], H-E-B and Best Buy. Best buy supplied the ‘electronics’ for the 99-foot-fantasy-on-wheels. Inside the RV are autographed jerseys, pictures and shoes; a replica of Tim Duncan’s locker; and a giant replica of the team’s ’05 NBA championship ring. The RV will be available for rent, complete with driver and hostess, during the season or for special occasions. Unfortunately, the bus does not come with any hotties aboard.

JERMAINE O’NEAL

Jermaine O’Neal and Al Harrington were in Indianapolis a few days ago donating their time for Habitat for Humanity. Hot Points earned by both, but extra hot points go to O’Neal. A car registered to the Pacers piece “was impounded after marijuana shavings were found inside.” O’Neal said that he bought the car five years ago for a friend, Michael McDonald, and forgot to clean the car before he gave it away.

FRESH MEAT

Okay, call me sick, but this kid is Hot. Ryan Sheckler may be only 16 years old, but he has accumulated more Athlebrity achievements than most professionals do in their lifetime. The sexy skater-boy has a personalized line of sneakers, jeans and eyewear. He has shot commercials for Gogurt, Frosted Flakes and Sony, and has appeared in the films “Grind” and “MVP2.” He’s hung out with 50 Cent and recently hosted a VMA after-party for Lil’ Jon. If this isnt enough, Sheckler is also working on a pilot for a reality TV series about his life. This kid already earns a “combined six-figure salary” and is by far one of the best skaters in the world. Guess I’ll have to wait a few years before acting on my impulses…

CECH UPDATE

Our Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech (L) will be out almost 6-months due to the nasty skull fracture suffered during Chelsea’s win over Reading this weekend. Today, Cech remains in an Oxford hospital after undergoing surgery to repair the fracture. Peter Hamlyn, a consultant neurosurgeon and a specialist in sports and exercise medicine said “I would think Cech is likely to be out for at least six months. That is about the length of time it takes for bone healing to take place. If the brain underlying the fracture has been greatly injured, his time out may be even longer. Luckily for him, skull fractures are not normally associated with severe injuries to the brain, which means we can anticipate Cech making a full recovery.” The second goalie knocked unconscious during the game, Carlo Cudicini was able to join his teammates at training on Monday. “I’m OK. Just a little bit of a headache but apart from that, OK,” the hot Italian said. “I’ve had a lot of messages - from here, from Italy - and I use this occasion to thank everybody for concern about my situation.”

TILL NEXT SEASON

I stand firmly on the fact that the Oakland A’s have one of the sexiest rosters in MLB. With that said, let us say goodbye to Eric Chavez, Barry Zito, and all others until next season. And these boys are ruthless, they have fired manager Ken Macha two days after they were eliminated from the playoffs.

FREE TOM BRADY FATHEAD
In the spirit of sharing, I’m giving away a Tom Brady Fathead. Yes, 100% free. If you are not familiar with these wall-mountable-life-sized edible shrines, check out www.fathead.com. Starting today, through October 31st, send me an email telling me what turns you on about this NFL hottie. I’m looking for that one special reader who can best describe why Tom Brady is worthy of our love, on & off the field. The winner may also have their “observations” published on my site. So, write-away my hungry little sporn kats, and Tom Brady might just end up being mounted on your wall. (This promotion is not affiliated with Fathead…just me being nice)

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