Will Ferrell Hosts 16th Annual Cancer for College Event

Cancer for College held its 16th annual fundraiser yesterday in Rancho Bernardo, and once again, funnyman Will Ferrell was the host. Ferrell’s support for the charity is rooted in a longtime friendship with double-amputee and cancer survivor Craig Pollard, founder of Cancer for College. “What Cancer for College does is provide college scholarships for cancer survivors and amputees,” explained Pollard, “Will’s been involved pretty much from the beginning.”

Ferrell brought his humor to the event while explaining how he and Craig (far right) bonded in college: “Every Wednesday night we would spoon, on the roof of the fraternity house, on a big bearskin rug.” After a beat though, he got serious for a minute, “It is the only charity I’m this actively involved in and am happy to lend my name to,” explained Ferrell. “It’s one of the purest charities you’ll ever be around in terms of-all the money goes directly to the kids, immediately and no one is turned away.”

Of course, discussions took place about the success of the infamous Will Ferrell sunscreen? “We sold 10,000 bottles in six weeks on the Internet,” said Pollard, “and we’ve just started presenting it to retail stores and internationally.” With this kind of public support, might we see more Will Ferrell Cancer for College products? “If it does kinda take hold it would fun to have it be almost like a Paul Newman type of thing,” said Ferrell, “Where all the proceeds would go to the charity…in fact, it’s a horrible sunscreen, it’s actually better on salad…it has almost a sage-parsley taste to it.”

Ferrell was also quick to please inquiring minds about a possible ‘Anchorman’ sequel: “Yeah, we’re talking about it. We’re just trying to figure out when we can fit it in to the schedule” said Ferrell, “But I think after we finish this movie we might start working on a script.” Ferrell’s speaking of his latest movie ‘The Other Guys’ which starts filming next week.  It costars Samuel Jackson, the Rock and Mark Wahlberg…does this mean we might see Ferrell as a guest star on Wahlberg’s ‘Entourage’ one day? “They haven’t asked me,” said Ferrell, “But if they do- as long as they make the episode about the charity, I’m happy to do it.”

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

Arthur Ashe Kids Day with Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell is at it again…the philanthropic funnyman joined tennis players Andy Roddick, James Blake, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Roger Federer and others for the annual Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York.

The fan-friendly event, which was founded 14 years ago, featured a performance from Jordin Sparks and some humorous antics on the court including a mixed doubles match featuring Kim Clijsters and James Blake taking on Ana Ivanovic and Devin Britton with Will Ferrell calling the shots as the chair umpire- dressed as Blake, wearing a headband and bald wig. Priceless. Simply priceless.

Later…Ferrell, Roddick, Williams, Sharapova and Federer participated in a target-hitting contest to raise money for their respective charities…by the end of the contest, a total of $67,000 was raised, with $10,000 benefiting the National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network…the NJTL was established in 1969 by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell and Sheridan Snyder to develop the character of children through tennis and education…looks like they’re doing one hell of a job too. Video highlight of the event on YouTube.

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Will Ferrell Sunscreen for Charity

“The bottle says it all. I’ve always dreamed of owning a lotion company.” Will Ferrell

Athlebrities’ favorite actor-comedian-golfer-tennis-pro and all around good guy, Will Ferrell, has once again gone above and beyond to ensure the success of Cancer for College. The non-profit organization, which grants scholarships to cancer survivors and amputees, has just launched a new line of sunscreens featuring Ferrell with all proceeds benefiting Cancer for College.

The Sexy Hot Tan, Sunstroke and Forbidden Fruit sunscreens mark Ferrell’s first venture into fundraising products for the charity founded by his college pal, cancer survivor and double amputee Craig Pollard.

“Some people are charitable with their money. Some are charitable with their time,” said Craig Pollard. “Will Ferrell has been extremely generous with both…we have been so incredibly fortunate to have had Will Ferrell’s support through the years. Creating this line of sunscreen products allows us the ability to use Will’s image to promote the mission of our charity, raise some valuable funds to help send cancer survivors to college and increase cancer awareness.”

“We are obviously appealing to sun worshippers, streakers, art lovers and the ever growing market of body-building golfers,” said Ferrell. “We hope that everyone will see the humor in this product and join us in support of a very worthy cause…I’m proud to be associated with such a great charity. I’ve watched Craig and Cancer for College help hundreds of cancer survivors realize their dream of a college education. The stories are so inspirational. I’m just happy to help any way I can,” said Ferrell.

The humorous packaging of the must-have sunscreens were designed by BogeyPro founder Arik Norby, who was asked to create the artwork and catch-phrases by Pollard who’s a fan of Norby’s wicked sense of humor (as evidenced by the bottles) and involvement with Cancer for College.

So don’t get burned this summer-lather on the ONLY sunscreen that makes you laugh and helps send cancer survivors to college. And remember, this years Cancer for College Golf Classic (September 18, San Diego) hosted by Will Ferrell is selling out fast! Tickets available at the Cancer for College website. OR to to get your hands on Ferrell’s Forbidden Fruit click HERE.

Cancer for College was formed in 1993 by two-time cancer survivor and double amputee, Craig Pollard. Pollard was a fraternity brother of Will Ferrell at the University of Southern California. Since its inception, Ferrell has been a devoted supporter of the charity and has served as the celebrity host of Cancer for College fundraising events since 2002.

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

Will “King of Clay’ Ferrell & His Tennis Match for Charity

“I’ve been called the Ricky Hatton of tennis-from what I’ve heard- cuz I’m quick and I like to drink a lot.”

Will Ferrell is popping up at charity event so quickly I can barely keep up with him…last weekend the funnyman took on tennis legend Mats Wilander for the K-Swiss Global Tennis Showdown in L.A. to benefit the Swedish School of Los Angeles. All in all, the event raised more than $50,000 for the school…

There are three videos on Youtube from the event…and each has been viewed less than 2000 times. This particular video is great because whoever filmed it laughs contagiously throughout…but the sad thing is, although the event raised a lot of money, it could have raised a lot more. If you watch the video, notice how many empty seats there are. Why? This event cost less than a night out at the movies, and you could have actually met Ferrell, bid on some silent auction items, filled your belly with some delicious barbequed treats and enjoyed a performance by the Dan Band.

If you missed this charity event featuring Will Ferrell, fret not. Ferrell is an all around athletic-talent and will be showcasing his golf skills on the greens for the Cancer for College event this September in San Diego. I’ve gone every year to support the event, which provides scholarships to cancer victims. And every year, Ferrell has gone above and beyond to ensure everyone in attendance gets a little TLC…and seriously, I don’t want to get another email asking me how I get to meet so many celebs-  I’ve been pointing you all in the right direction for a long time…and today, I’m pointing all Will Ferrell fans to the Cancer for College website for more info on how you can attend-but you gotta act fast, the event has sold out every year and this year will be no exception. I better see ya there.

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

WILL FERRELL GOES RON BURGUNDY AT EVENT

Craig Pollard, a local golf entrepreneur, cancer survivor, double amputee, and a USC fraternity pal of Ferrell’s, founded Cancer for College…and I can’t believe a year has gone by since the last Cancer for College Golf Classic and fundraiser. This years’ event was held at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo and proved to be an overwhelming success, raising more than $250,000 for cancer survivors.

Ferrell addressed the media wearing black/white checkered shorts, an ‘Army Man’ t-shirt, and a pair of gold Pumas. I actually hadn’t noticed they were Pumas until I asked him when the Nike Air Force Ferrell’s were going to be released. “No, not Nike. Nike’s bad.” He said before explaining the science behind the gold kicks, “They were actually built for me from scientists at NASA, so I can actually levitate for 30 seconds at a height of 15 to 20 feet. I don’t know how that will help me with my golf, but that’s just a cool trick.”

Another cool trick Ferrell has performed is helping the event grow from a little known backyard fundraiser, into one of the premier charity events in San Diego. It’s taken the local news this long to catch on and thankfully someone had the gumption to ask Ferrell how Ron Burgundy would cover the event.

“It is a glorrrious day,” said Ferrell as Burgundy, “here in beautiful Son Diego, we’ve got a record turn out, I thought there’d be more media here frankly, for someone of my stature, in fact, I’ll have to say as I look out into the face of the media here, you guys look like a bunch of idiots compared to when I was in the news game. Have some class, some dignity. I don’t see anyone wearing a suit. I don’t smell any cologne”

After the funny man had the media warmed up, he got serious about his support for the event. “For all of the things Craig has been through kind of physically and emotionally, he’s probably one of the most upbeat, positive people you can ever be around,” Ferrell said. “He just epitomizes . . . perseverance. The fact that he’s so involved in helping others when he could easily sit back and say, ‘Woe is me,’ he never does that. He’s just kind of a shining example to everyone who meets him of the power of being positive and having a great outlook on life.”

Two of Ferrell’s playing partners, Emil and William, were excited about taking part in the event. “We expect to be slightly above par even though it’s a scramble,” Emil said as he proudly sported the same black/white shorts as Ferrell, “Will (Ferrell) keeps us in the game.” William was curiously out of uniform and dressed in a military jumpsuit, instead of the shorts. “I wanna support our troops right now in Iraq,” he explained, “You know, sport the jumpsuit and give a little preview for tonight’s bidding.” William won the jumpsuit at last years auction. ”They’ll be some great items up for bids tonight, and, its all for the kids!”

One interesting addition to this years Cancer for College event was golf professional Chance Manning. Manning gave out tips to those who rolled through the 2nd hole. Emil and William were the first to celebrate the appearance of Chance. “If anyone can help, its Chance” Emil said “I don’t know who else to turn to?”

All in all everyone involved with Cancer for College was moved by the spirit of Craig Pollard, and the support of Will Ferrell. Ferrell has generously donated more than one check to Pollards foundation. “His loyalty has been phenomenal,” Pollard said. “Those two commercials that he did for the Super Bowl – all that money went to the charity. Budweiser paid him $250,000, Proctor and Gamble $500,000.”

Also gotta give shout out to BogeyPro for once again providing the humors tee-box signs along the course…they did a great job of keeping the golfers smiling despite the brutal heat.

Photos from the event available here and on my ‘Event Photos’ page.

Also, look for my coverage of the event on Look to the Stars.

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NO ENGLISH? NO PLAY
According to Golfweek magazine, all LPGA players must speak English by the end of the 2009 season or face the possibility of suspension from the tour. They also claim that of the 121 international LPGA players, 45 are South Koreans who were reportedly informed of the ‘new regulations’ during a meeting Aug. 20 at the Safeway Classic in Portland, Ore. The new guidelines will affect all players who have been on tour at least two years and…they will be evaluated via an oral test. “Hopefully, what we’re talking about is something that will not happen,” LPGA deputy commissioner Libba Galloway said of the suspensions, “If it does, we wouldn’t just say, ‘Come back next year.’ What we would do is work with them on where they fell short, provide them the resources they need, the tutoring — and when we feel like they need to be evaluated again, we would evaluate.”

Not that I’m a fan of women’s golf, but this seems a bit…ah, ridiculous? Are the hot male golf kats required to speak English? And what’s up with singling out South Koreans? Isn’t the beauty of sports the international flavor it sometimes brings to the table? I’m completely stumped here kids…if a player fails an ‘oral test’ she might be suspended? Who’s standard are they applying? Who ‘evaluates’? Do they need to speak ‘fluent’ English or enough to ‘get by’ ala Nadal with his sexy broken English, no? Is not the broken English so sexy from woman, no?

CANCER FOR COLLEGE
I do know one thing that is sexy…hot golfers who donate their time for charity. I’ve been trying to make sure you all are aware of the 15th Annual Cancer for College Golf Tournement hosted by Will Ferrell being held on September 19 in San Diego…they have just announced a great opportunity for those wanting to really get in on the action…

Cancer for College will be auctioning off (via E-Bay) a spot for two players in the sold out golf event. The winning bidder and a buddy will play along side John Merrick with his coach Jamie Mulligan riding along to provide tips to the players as they go. Bidding has began and 100% of the final bid goes to Cancer for College. “We are extremely honored to help such a deserving charity,” said Mulligan. “John is without a doubt the biggest Will Ferrell fan on the PGA Tour. For John to be able to help Will and Cancer for College raise money for these deserving kids is a great honor. We are certain the winning bidders with have a fantastic day with one of the games great rising stars,” Mulligan added.

Cancer for College was formed in 1993 by founder Craig Pollard as part of a senior project while attending business school at the University of Southern California. Pollard is a two-time survivor of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and a double amputee. Cancer for College was developed to provide hope and inspiration to cancer survivors and amputees by providing college scholarships to these deserving individuals. This year alone, with the help of his friend and fraternity brother Will Ferrell, Cancer for College will grant over $250,000 in scholarships to more than 350 deserving survivors. A total of 20 perpetual scholarship winners ($4,000 per year for four years) will be recognized at this year’s event.

Golf tickets for the event are sold out. Dinner reservations are available for $175 online at www.cancerforcollege.org and include the cocktail reception, the awards dinner with comedy from Sean Kent (Last Comic Standing), the live auction featuring Will Ferrell and the after-party with live music by the Mar Dels. For more details, call 760-599-5096 or visit www.cancerforcollege.org. If you live in So-Cal, love golf, and are a huge Will Ferrell fan, this event is a no-brainer…seriously, for a $175 bucks you can mingle with Ferrell and have an amazing night at the same time. Plus, I’ll be there…cocktails and charity-you gotta love it.

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ESPN 30/30

ESPN is turning 30 next year and plans to celebrate by airing a special series of 30 documentary films by 30 different filmmakers on 30 different moments in sports that occurred since September 1979, when the sports network first started in Connecticut.

Spike Lee has signed up for the “30/30” series, but won’t comment on the subject matter, “I have several ideas, but I have to have more discussions with individuals first, ” Lee said. “But it’s going to be good.” Lee’s participation in the “30/30” series is not to be confused with Lee’s recently completed film ‘Game Day With Kobe,’ where he, along with a crew of over 20 cameramen stalked Kobe for a day as he prepared for the April 13 game against the San Longoria Spurs. “For me it’s about not just him, but about the preparation,” said Lee, “With these guys, you don’t just show up, put on the uniform and go out play the game. I mean they get iced before the game. I had never heard of that.”

Of greater interest to my hormones, is the fact that Steve Nash is on-board with “30/30.” Instead of shadowing around a ‘superstar’ like Kobe, Nash will tell the story of Canadian athlete Terry Fox, who attempted to run across Canada with one prosthetic leg in 1980 to raise money for cancer research. “This is an exciting opportunity to tell a story that has in many ways been forgotten in the states and perhaps needs to be retold,” said Nash. Fox died in 1981 after his cancer returned during his Marathon of Hope run across Canada. “I remember as a six-year-old what it felt like to watch him run across our country,” Nash told reporters. “And I especially remember what it felt like the day he had to stop running because he had two tumors in each of his lungs. That feeling of going back to school and being heartbroken is something that stuck with me, and all Canadians. I’d just like to tell his story, and to have the opportunity to do it on film and do it in front of a big audience is exciting to me.”

Thanks to Nash, Fox’s story will be told…and hopefully, the annual Terry Fox Run for cancer research (September) will be a continued success. The first run was held in 1991 and attracted more than 300,000 Canadians…to date, the run has raised more than $400M…so thank you Steve Nash, you chose a mighty-mighty-good-subject for your film…

CANCER FOR COLLEGE

Gotta say, September is shaping up to be a great month in terms of giving back some love-especially for cancer related causes. In addition to Terry Fox’s run, and THE painful reminder that cancer kills, there is another event going down on September 19th. The Cancer for College Golf Tournement-featuring Will Ferrell…the event was founded by Wills buddy Craig Pollard. Pollard is a double-amputee cancer survivor that can swing the hell outta a golf club and do it with a smile on his face. Pollards annual tournement raises scholarship money for cancer victims to go to college…check out their website…tickets are selling fast…so, send someone to college for the price of an admission ticket AND meet Will Ferrell for less than $200…people always ask me, “How did you meet so and so, you’re soooo lucky.” No, Im not lucky- I just know where and how to meet people while giving back to the community at the same time. I think I may have to change the name of my blog to “You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink”- in any event, drink up people, I just gave you the best glass of how-to-meet-someone-water you’ll ever get. (Cancer for College)

Don’t know where to go this weekend? Check out the Athlete Charity Event Calendar- it is updated daily! Check it often for your daily dose of what might be happening in your own community.

As always, thanks for reading. Delinda Lombardo
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BOYCOTTING THE OLYMPICS
First of all, I hope no one misinterprets my disgust toward the Chinese government as being ‘non-supportive-towards-athletes-who’ve-been-training-for-the-Olympics-since-they-were-infants.’ (I don’t support the war either, but I do support our troops.) I support all the athletes, particularly those who’ve got the stones to voice their opinions…but trust me kids, its going to get much, much more interesting in the months ahead, because really, the best reality show on TV just kicked it up a notch and shifted all eyes away from the stars and redirected them towards those people in dire need of a larger voice than their third world conditions can deliver.

Today, Amnesty International released a report, (the latest in a series of 5) documenting human rights violations in China ahead of the August Games in Beijing. “If anyone wants to take the world people’s grand event as a stage for political show, he or she has found a wrong place, and will only ask for an insult” – Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Jiang Yu, on foreign officials possibly boycotting the Beijing Olympics…why don’t we all collectively ask for an insult then? The report documents specific cases of activists and rights’ lawyers harassed, arbitrarily detained and beaten by the authorities, as well as increased controls over freedom of expression and censorship of the media. It also sheds light on several government tactics to silence those who dare to speak out on human rights, in particular the use of ‘security threats’ as a pretext for crackdown on peaceful activists and the use of the ‘Re-education through Labor” system to ‘clean up’ the city in the run up to the games…and WE should be insulted, embarrassed of harassed for speaking up against these conditions? I think not. Im gonna take Amnesty’s side on this one, but I’ll leave it up to you to decide. The FULL report can be read here.

WILL FERRELL: CANCER FOR COLLEGE HERO

There are actually two Will Ferrells out there. One is a young cancer survivor, the other, obviously, is our favorite actor/comedian. In January, the youngest Ferrell was selected to receive a scholarship from Cancer for College, a great charity that sends cancer survivors to college-they also pride themselves on never turning down a scholarship request. So when Ferrell (the recipient) went to collect his scholarship at the Taste to Educate event in Seattle, it was no surprise that Cancer for College supporter (actor) Will Ferrell showed up to surprise Ferrell (the recipient). More than 200 guests were on hand to support the fundraising event, which dolled out 13 scholarships to cancer survivors. Hopefully, some of you may recall that I covered the Cancer for College Golf Tournement last September and got a first hand look at the good work being done by founder Craig Pollard (A cancer survivor himself). I also posted my interview with Ferrell and contributed a piece to Look to the Stars…so check em out and get ready for this years Cancer for College Golf Tournement which is scheduled for Friday, September 19, at the Rancho Bernardo Inn golf course and the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo. Last year’s event raised over $200,000 thanks in large part to Will auctioning off a role in his upcoming film “Step Brothers”, which is due out July 25th. Click here for an awesome video of Will Ferrell surprising young Ferrell.

GOLDEN BALLS GETS GOLDEN GIFT

Sir Golden Balls received a Gold iPod Touch from England for his 100th cap, how sweet of them…he also graced “The Tonight Show” last night where Leno said to Becks: “I enjoyed having your wife here. She was very nice.” Beckham: “She’s the funny one of the family so I’m slightly worried today because I’m really not funny. I was happy she got through the interview because she usually says things in interviews that come back to haunt her and it’ll come back to haunt me. Like she said I used to wear her underwear which is not true.” Beckham also spoke about the notorious Armani ad that features him posing in all his glory via those edible skivvies: “I was so nervous about doing that campaign because, obviously, I’ve done photo shoots before, but I’ve never actually done photo shoots in my underwear. I was quite nervous because, obviously, I knew that my wife and friends were going to see it, but my mum is going to see it.”

Leno also asked Gods Gift to Women his thoughts on soccer here in the US: Beckham: “There’s a slight problem with the fact that there are so many great sports over here and traditionally in Europe and most parts of the world, soccer is the biggest game. But in America there’s American football, there’s basketball and there’s baseball. I’ve always said I doubt very much (soccer) is going to be as big as those sports and it probably shouldn’t be because traditionally, it’s nice to have those sports. But I believe that there is potential there for it to grow.” (Ahem…anyone see the ‘potential’ he’s talking about? Get on the boat people.)

AND YET ANOTHER REASON WHY OBAMA GETS MY VOTE

“There’s not only a chance, but it’s a guarantee” – U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), on whether he would build a basketball court at the White House if elected president.

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delinda@athlebrities.

HUNGRY FOR HERNAN
One of the sexiest beasts to grace a soccer field, Argentine striker Hernan Crespo, signed a two-year deal with Series ‘A’ club team Milan. Crespo was “loaned” from Chelsea, who paid close to $32 million for the hottie. Crespo has been somewhat vocal about his love of Italy and his desire to return: “I’ve talked to Jose Mourinho and things are clear. They have been treating me very well, but I’d prefer to go to Italy because I feel more comfortable socially. They understood my situation.”

What’s not to understand? We now have to watch Inter-Milan instead of Chelsea to get out Crespo fix. This marks Crespo’s second spell at Inter, having played for them in the 2002-03 season, when he scored 16 delicious goals. “The fact is I love Italy. The money and success don’t come into it. Italy is my natural environment; it is the place where I will live when I retire and it is the best place to play.” His natural environment? How about an Athlebrity-zoo, complete with soccer fields, basketball courts, baseball diamonds and hockey rinks to really put these hotties in their “natural environments.” Talk about viewing pleasure…

SETTING UP THEIR OWN ZOO…
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) announced that 2 former IMG Hockey co-Managing Directors have joined the agency, creating CAA Hockey. In case you don’t know, CAA manages the careers of some of the world’s top celebrities and Athlebrites. Some NHLers that will be repped by CAA Hockey include Penguins treat Sidney Crosby, Blue Jackets’ Sergei Fedorov, Rangers’ Jaromir Jagr, Maple Leafs’ Mats Sundin, Sharks’ infamous Joe Thornton and Senators’ Daniel Alfredsson. Heads up on hockey…some of these bad boys are not to be ignored…and yes, we will introduce you to some of the hottest and baddest players in Sundays ask D&D column.

START BIDDING

Columbia Pictures is auctioning four prop cars and a bunch of other ‘props’ from ‘Talladega Nights’ to benefit the Children’s Charity and the NASCAR Foundation, which Will Ferrell served as this year’s Official Spokesperson. Unless you have a large ‘trophy case’ to place the cars in, you’re outta luck. The rides are being sold “as is” and are not street legal. My bid goes to the Perrier Car, which was driven by Sacha Baron Cohen, aka Athlebrity fav Ali-G. For more information go to www.rickybobby.com.

CHAT WITH A STAR
The world’s first Blogmobile has hit the streets. Chat with a Stars Blogmobile is a “mobile blogging sanctuary” where high-profile Athlebrities, celebrities, bloggers and astute fans can sound off. The BM will be traveling to various locations throughout New York City this week and made its debut at The 40/40 Club in NY last night. “The Blogmobile will be a one-of-a-kind window into the world of celebrities and athletes, where fans can literally and virtually step into their world and meet each other,” said Andrew Goodwin, Co-Founder, ChatWithAStar.com. The interior of the BM is a sports bloggers wet dream: six 20″ and one 40″ plasma TVs, CD/DVD player, Sony PlayStation 2, surround sound and a dozen high-speed computers.

At the launch of ChatWithAStar.com Blogmobile event are (l-t-r) New York Mets Third-baseman David Wright, ChatWithAStar.com’s Andrew Goodwin, NY Mets Left-fielder Cliff Floyd, ChatWithAStar.com’s Burton Rocks, NY Mets Relief-pitcher Billy Wagner.

Speaking of David Wright, he spanking Derek Jeter’s jersey outta contention at the moment. Hottie recently signed an endorsement deal for Vitaminwater, and while drinking the product in the dugout during a recent game, he was asked by a team exec to “rip the label off the bottle.” (N.Y. POST.) The Mets have a “seven-figure deal” with another company to be the team’s official water. Wright said, “I’m still going to drink what I want to drink.” Wright should be drinking in his Athlebrity status as the Yankees and Mets Clubhouse stores in N.Y. confirm that Derek Jeter’s jersey, which was the best seller for ten years, has “been surpassed in popularity” by Wright.

EAT YOUR PATRIOTS SAUSAGES
Athlebrities and food products scare me. The Patriots will market four lines of bratwurst, three of sausage and two of hot dogs complete with the Patriots’ logo on the package. Unfortunately, no hotties are attached to the products.

The Patriots claim to be the first NFL team to sell its own meats, and hopefully the last. Packaging for products like “Patriots First Down Beef Frank” and “Patriots Sack Attack Mild Italian Sausage” will bear the phrase, “As served at Gillette Stadium.” Can’t wait to see how they market this- an ad campaign is planned for September.

SURFS UP

Last night on MTV Cribs, sexy surfer Laird Hamilton and his perfect wife, Gabby Reese opened their doors and shared their crib. At the point, instead of sharing his cars, Hamilton said, “The most important piece of equipment in my line of work are Honda jet skis. They bring us home every day.” I beg to differ Laird, the most important piece of equipment is your body.

JAKE GYLLENHAAL

I must say, Jake Gyllenhaal has eased his way into my blog and assaulted my libido something fierce. He very well may be the first cross-over hottie to grace these pages. Gyllenhaal, in my mind, has effectively crossed over from celebrity status to Athlebrity status due to several reasons. Recently, he’s been cycling with Lance Armstrong, surfing, running, and working out like a pro. I think the pictures speak for themselves.

Ask Delinda and Debbie debuts this Sunday. We have gotten a ton of great inquiries, all reflecting an above level of intelligence among my readers and a phenomenal sense of what’s sexy about the Athlebrities. Keep the questions coming, if we print your letter, we’ll send ya a free t-shirt.
Delinda@athlebrities.com, or Debbie@Athlebrities.com.

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