HERE WE GO AGAIN

Rafa’s loss to you-know-who caused my heart to break, that is, until it dawned on me that James Blake will face the Great One tomorrow. What a phenomenal upset it would be if James and his booty spanked the arrogance right outta R-Fed and his streak? It’s this anticipation that’s getting me through the day. (Well, that and Ian Poulter)…After Federer ate Rafa for breakfast, he rubbed it in by saying: “It was an excellent match with high quality,” said Federer, “I’m happy I came through because these are the matches I’m waiting for, to beat the best after me. So to beat him in the last one of the season is obviously fantastic for me. I definitely feel like I’ve learned a few things and maybe now it’s a little more up to him to change his game.” How about Federer change his attitude instead, and attempt to be a little bit more like the hottest Spanish import alive. “I’m happy with my game and my tournament,” said our Rafael, “He started unbelievable…(but) I was not so far away from him today.”

IN THE HOLE

Did you know that when you see red, a chemical message is sent to your adrenal medulla and the hormone epinephrine is released? This alters your body chemistry causing you to breathe more rapidly, increases your blood pressure, pulse rate, heartbeat and makes you sweat something fierce. According to research, these reactions are physiological and we have no control over the effects, and as a result, red is indelibly imprinted on the mind to connect with excitement and high energy. Proof positive that red is one of the sexiest colors and stirs up the libido. And that’s why I had a seizure when I saw British flash-kat Ian Poulter chip his way up the leaderboard during the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament in Miyazaki, southern Japan.

BURBERRY BEAST

Purple is a blend of excitement and sensuality and said to be preferred by very creative and eccentric people. And blending sensuality with golf, Adam Scott is bringing sexy back, and then some, during the third day of the Australian Open. Scott, who was odds-on favorite to win the tournament, finished fourth on the leaderboard with 3-under par 213.

GAG ME WITH A TRANNIE

By now, Im sure you all know how I feel about trannie soccer ‘star’ Ronaldinho. Not hot, period. But I gotta give the beast props for the launch of his Nike signature soccer collection, the first for him and the brand. The Ronaldinho signature collection in the U.S. includes a new boot, the Tiempo Ronaldinho, as well as a ball (which he definitely needs to get himself), shin guards and a sports bag. (yawn). The design of the collection reflects his ‘story’…tri-colored stitching represents Ronaldinho’s three major passions in life: Yellow for family, sun, and Brazil; Orange for samba, spice, and food; and Red for the passion and joy he feels for life and soccer. Gold outlines the “10″ and stylized “R” that mimics the start of his own signature. According to Ronaldinho, “Everything I know, everything I have, I owe to my family. I play with music in my head … as long as there is a ball, I am happy.” And with that said, I finally agree with him on something.

I LOVE THE SMELL OF NAPALM IN THE MORNING

Looking for some great holiday gifts? Well then let me suggest a couple…the best gift out there at the moment wont be available until after January 1. It’s the War Bounty surfboard, a replica of the one seen in Apocalypse Now. It was built by the original board’s shaper, and is signed by Robert Duvall and Martin Sheen. The one-of-a-kind board will be auctioned on eBay in January. Check eBay’s homepage after January 1, 2007 and if you outbid me I’m going to come find you so I can stroke this kick-ass board.

THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE

How about a nice little book, The Super Bowl XL Opus? Kraken Sports & Media Limited and the NFL have joined forces to deliver us a 90-plus pound, two square foot, 850-page book that includes the most ‘spectacular’ collection of NFL moments. Unfortunately, these 850 pages of glossy photos don’t contain the moments I would select as spectacular, but regardless, it’s a cool coffee table book. The books binding measures seven inches thick and is implanted with a microchip so you can track it if someone steals it. And why would they do that? Because the Opus, (MVP edition) is limited to 400 copies and is signed by every living Super Bowl MVP. Wouldn’t mind Santa dumping one of these down my chute…it only costs $40,000.00. If ya wanna buy me one, check it out at www.krakenopus.com, or at Saks 5th Avenue.

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