BradyFan83 Tackles LaDainian, Roger Federer’s Historical Deal With Nike, Brandon Roy iRoys, Carmelo Anthony and LaLa Expecting Baby Number Two, Prince Charles Snubs Beijing, Drogba Caps 50.
BRADYFAN83 TACKLES LADAINIAN TOMLINSON
Ain’t nothing better than BradyFan83 (of YouTube fame) adapting my theme song to create another hysterical video-dig, this time aimed at San Diego Charger LaDainian Tomlinson.
JUST WHAT HE NEEDS
Oh god no…Nike is about to deposit $13M into R-Feds ego-bank. Sources say Nike is close to signing Roger Federer to a new ten-year contract extension that stands to be the most lucrative tennis endorsement ever, which could be worth as much as $13M annually according to sources cited by Kaplan & Lefton of Sportsbusiness Journal. Sources couldn’t confirm whether the $13M is fully guaranteed or if it in part depends on Federer’s on-court performance, but if it does go through, it will make R-Fed one of the top-paid endorsers at Nike in any sport. A source indicated that “a deal is expected to be signed” next month.
BRANDON ROY iROYS
Trail Blazers Brandon Roy is getting some great NBA All-Star promotional activity from team officials, who sent a special edition iPod nano or “iRoys” to about 60 media members. The iPod features a picture of Roy on the front and ‘#7 Brandon Roy, Special All-Star Edition’ etched on the back. The campaign wasn’t intended to influence the media, but some members have opted to return the iRoy to the TB’s because it may appear unethical. Blazers President Larry Miller: “It was a bit of a concern but we thought we’d take a chance because it was such a creative idea.” Indeed it was- and if anyone wants to sell me theirs, hit me up, mama wants one bad.
HAPPY 50TH
Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba will earn his 50th cap against Mali in the African Nations Cup today…
THANK YOU
Prince Charles has snubbed the Chinese Government by refusing to attend the ‘08 Beijing Olympic Games. Prince did not give a reason for his decision and has confirmed to the London-based Free Tibet Campaign that he has no plans to attend the opening ceremony in the Chinese capital. The Free Tibet Campaign, which opposes the Chinese occupation of the Himalayan country, is not calling for athletes to stay away from the summer’s Olympics. But it is hoping to encourage public figures to declare that they will stay away in protest at human rights abuses and China’s refusal to grant Tibet independence. “We are not calling for any sort of boycott by the athletes, they have been training for years,” said Anne Holmes, director of the Free Tibet Campaign. “What we would like to see is as many as possible high profile public figures making a principled decision to stop at home - and watch it on TV.
The Prince has met the Dalai Lama several times. In a letter to the campaign, Clive Alderton, his deputy private secretary, confirmed the Prince would not attend the opening ceremony. “As you know, His Royal Highness has long taken a close interest in Tibet and indeed has been pleased to meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama on several occasions,” he wrote. “You asked if the Prince of Wales would be attending the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics in 2008. His Royal Highness will not be attending the ceremony.”
SWEET MELON KNOCKS UP LALA AGAIN
Like a knife through my heart…according to MediaTakeOut.com…January 28, 2008. Congratulations are in order. MediaTakeOut.com has EXCLUSIVELY learned that La La Vasquez and NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony are expecting their second child. We spoke with one of La La’s family friend’s who broke the news. The woman told MediaTakeOut.com, “When we heard the news everyone was so happy … La La is such a great mother.” La La and Carmelo already have a son, Kiyan, together. The happy couple has been engaged since 2004.
