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		<title>The Top Ten Best Looking NBA Players</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sex appeal is something that can be talked about amongst anyone and EVERYONE. If you have ever watched basketball and gained a crush on a few of the players then you are going to enjoy this post. We have put together our own personal line up and put together the top ten best looking NBA [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sex appeal is something that can be talked about amongst anyone and EVERYONE. If you have ever watched basketball and gained a crush on a few of the players then you are going to enjoy this post. We have put together our own personal line up and put together the top ten best looking NBA players. </p>
<p>1. Al Horford is considered to be one of the hottest NBA players in the game. He was born in the Dominican republic and is the center for the Atlanta Hawks. Standing at 6ft 10 inches talls, he tops the chart with his sex appeal on and off the court. </p>
<p>2. Rudy Gay plays for the Memphis Grizzlies and has been chosen to apart of our top ten list. What makes him sexy? His smile sets off not only his sex appeal but his &#8220;cute as a button&#8221; radar. Not only does his smile bring satisfaction to a lot of women&#8217;s hearts but his tall, masculine body isn&#8217;t all that bad to look at either. </p>
<p>3. OJ Mayo plays for the Memphis Grizzlies and he is just worthy of the name &#8220;sexy.&#8221; He might not be as tall as a glass of water but he definitely carries the sex appeal that many of the other players do. His brown, flawless skin and impeccable smile sets him up to be one of the sexiest guys on the court. </p>
<p>4. Gerald Green whom plays for the Boston Celtics has given all the women something to talk about. His performance on the basketball court has proven him to be the hottest in the game. His dunking skills are just as overwhelming as his sex appeal. </p>
<p>5. Devin Lamar light skin, tall frame and low hair cut is what makes his hot. Of course we can&#8217;t count out the tattoos on his arm. His body is like a work of art and doesn&#8217;t have any problems show casing it to the world. His passion turns him into a super hero will rolling up and down the court. </p>
<p>6. Ronnie Brewer&#8217;s chocolate and mellow skin along with his tattoo covered body makes him out shine some of his other fellow team mates running for the hottest player on the court award. His full lips and seriousness on the court makes his even more sexier than his counterparts. </p>
<p>7. Daniel Gibson is more on the cute side. And behind the cute there is always a bad side. As a player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, he plays the game and he plays the game great. What makes him hot! His relationship with his mother. </p>
<p>8. Derrick Rose has been in the game for years and he has always been popular amongst the women. His light caramel skin and short demeanor is what makes him hot to trot. He may be a little shorter but he is definitely sexy. From his goat tee to his tattooed arms. His high cheek bones alone are quite intriguing and hard to not stare at. </p>
<p>9. Rajon Rondo has taken the Celtics to a different level. His dark chocolate skin and tall frame, makes him one of the hottest guys on the court. The seriousness he proclaims on the court makes him absolutely appealing to the young and the old. </p>
<p>What makes Chris Paul hot his boyish smile and tall sex appeal. His brown skin and wide smile can make any woman melt. Watching him play with the Hornets can make watching basketball the best thing since sliced bread.</p>
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		<title>The Top Ten Best Looking NFL Players</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The NFL is loaded with gorgeous men as well as talent. The top 10 best looking men in the NFL are: 10. This is a tie between brothers Ronde and Tiki Barber. This brother duo is extremely talented and very handsome. Women can choose between the good or bad brother. 9. Eli Manning of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The NFL is loaded with gorgeous men as well as talent. The top 10 best looking men in the NFL are:</p>
<p>10. This is a tie between brothers Ronde and Tiki Barber. This brother duo is extremely talented and very handsome. Women can choose between the good or bad brother.</p>
<p>9. Eli Manning of the New York Giants. Manning is adorable and a dream for any woman.</p>
<p>8. Matt Leinhart, quarterback fr the Arizona Cardinals. Handsome player both on and off the field. Leinhart is the ultimate unattainable playboy.</p>
<p>7. Vernon Davis, San Fransisco 49ers. He is the type of man that makes you wish you were a fly on the wall in the locker room.</p>
<p>6. Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals. Ochocinco is gorgeous with a sense of humor to match. He must have a sense of humor considering his name change.</p>
<p>5. Wes Welker, New England Patriots. Chiseled perfection and so hot even other men agree.</p>
<p>4. Braylon Edwards, New York Jets. Hot with or without his beard. One man who is better to look at than speak too.</p>
<p>3. Terrell Owens, Cincinnati Bengals. Owens is gorgeous in a uniform and helmet as he is without.</p>
<p>2. Tom Brady, New England Patriots. Brady is as loved for his football skills as he is for being completely gorgeous.</p>
<p>1. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings. Peterson is without doubt the most beautiful man in the NFL.</p>
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		<title>The Top Ten Best Looking MLB Players</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When considering the sport of baseball, there are several great looking players out on the field. From Derek Jeter, to Alex Rodriguez, being the more famous ones on the field, there are several other small name players that are also well known, for their great looks, as well as their play on the field. Other [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When considering the sport of baseball, there are several great looking players out on the field. From Derek Jeter, to Alex Rodriguez, being the more famous ones on the field, there are several other small name players that are also well known, for their great looks, as well as their play on the field. Other names such as Brad Penny, or David Ortiz, have also been thrown around as great looking athletes in the MLB, but are not nearly as well known as the other stars, due to the fact that they do not get as much TV time, nor do they play for such a well known team as the Yankees. There are several stars in the MLB who have been known in magazines as some of the best looking athletes in the game, but do not get the same style of attention. Others like Albert Pujols have also made the list in the past, as has Matt Damon, and several other pitchers around the league. So, whether you are watching for the game, or to see your favorite player flash a smile during the game, there are several great players to keep an eye out for in the MLB.</p>
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		<title>Little Known Facts About The Winning Super Bowl Team</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Little Known Facts About The Winning Super Bowl Team The winning Super Bowl team for the last year was the Packers. They brought the Lombardi trophy back where it originated. After losing the quarterback Bret Farve, Arron Rogers took his place. Many wondered if Arron could aide in delivering the Packers into a winning streak, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Little Known Facts About The Winning Super Bowl Team </p>
<p>The winning Super Bowl team for the last year was the Packers. They brought the Lombardi trophy back where it originated. After losing the quarterback Bret Farve, Arron Rogers took his place. Many wondered if Arron could aide in delivering the Packers into a winning streak, and he indeed found himself fitting the shoes of the last quarterback. This Wisconsin based team, the Green Bay Packers, found themselves going head to head with the Steelers. Many were hoping to see Bret Farve, and Arron Rogers battle for the championship. Many do not know where the name of the Green Bay Packers originated. One may have found that the Packer&#8217;s name derived from the meat packing industry. The Green Bay Packers are owned by the stockholders. A numerous number of fans are stockholders of this monumental team. They were founded in the year 1919, and were joined into the national football league two years later. Many find themselves dedicated to this football team as if they are family. Masses of fans were crushed when Bret Farve left the Packers. Most of these fans now find themselves dedicated to Arron Rogers for bringing them to the Super Bowl. Reggie White was found to be one of the most popular players on the team. He was also one of the first free agents that the Packers signed on. Russ Letlow was the first ever drafted member of the Packers. Vince Lombardi took the Green Bay Packers into their first ever Super Bowls. The trophy was then named after him. All the teams hope to win the trophy and bring it back with them for a year. The packers found themselves winners of 12 NFL championships. The Packers are a very beloved team; the fans are devote, the players are pumped, and the general outlook is positive.</p>
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		<title>Who Has The Best Hair In The NFL?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many great hairdos in the NFL right now, but it is hard to pick the top one. There are so many different styles they can be hard to compare, but we will sure try. First up is Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews. His hair looks like it would be more suited on the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many great hairdos in the NFL right now, but it is hard to pick the top one. There are so many different styles they can be hard to compare, but we will sure try.</p>
<p>First up is Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews. His hair looks like it would be more suited on the head of someone from Whitesnake, but the linebacker made it to the Pro Bowl in just his second year. He couldn&#8217;t compete however because he was busy helping his team win the Super Bowl. I guess the rock star hair<span id="more-28"></span> works.</p>
<p>Next up is Troy Polamalu, the obvious choice. His hair is the opposite of Clay Matthews. Polamalu has a mane of hair like a lions. When he hits a receiver coming across the middle the hair puffs out to exaggerate the force of the hit. When he intercepts the ball his hear streaks behind him like a streamer. His hair this season however, did not help him win the Super Bowl.</p>
<p>All in all I would have to say Polamalu has the better head of hair. It adds to his game, exaggerating everything he does. On the other hand, Matthews did win the Super Bowl. Who knows if the hair aided his team in the big game? I guess it is all part of the mystery of NFL hair.</p>
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		<title>Ten Reasons To Date An NFL Player</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ten Reasons To Date An NFL Player: 1. Great seats to games, even if your boyfriend plays in Dallas. 2. Never have to wait for a table again at a restaurant. And even if you do have to wait: drinks are more then likely on the house. 3. With an entourage like his, you never [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ten Reasons To Date An NFL Player: </p>
<p>1. Great seats to games, even if your boyfriend plays in Dallas. </p>
<p>2. Never have to wait for a table again at a restaurant. And even if you do have to wait: drinks are more then likely on the house. </p>
<p>3. With an entourage like his, you never have to worry about being afraid to walk back to the car (even if you are dating a kicker).</p>
<p>4. With a maximum season length of<span id="more-27"></span> six months, an NFL player will have more time for you then most players. Somedays, you&#8217;ll wonder if that&#8217;s a good thing. </p>
<p>5. If he&#8217;s a star, you get a guaranteed trip to Hawaii (or another warm weather city) once a year for the Pro Bowl. </p>
<p>6. With a lockout coming in 2011, think of all of the traveling you can do!</p>
<p>7. He will really want (and need) those massages you want to give him.</p>
<p>8. You know those houses that you see on MTV Cribs? He will more then likely have something that approaches that. </p>
<p>9. Finally: a chance to met Bill Belichick. </p>
<p>10. If Dancing With The Stars is any indication, most NFLers know how to strut their stuff.</p>
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		<title>Ten Reasons Not To Date An NBA Player</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What possible reasons would you need not to date an NBA player? They would presumably be the same reasons that you would need not to date anyone else. But to be basketball specific, one should not date an NBA player if one knows that: 1. The NBA player is married to a jealous wife. 2. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What possible reasons would you need not to date an NBA player? They would presumably be the same reasons that you would need not to date anyone else. But to be basketball specific, one should not date an NBA player if one knows that:</p>
<p>1. The NBA player is married to a jealous wife.</p>
<p>2. The NBA player is married and tells you.</p>
<p>3. The NBA player is known to take drugs, and you don&#8217;t.</p>
<p>4. The NBA player has a conceited<span id="more-26"></span> opinion of himself. Of course, you wouldn&#8217;t know that unless you were already dating an NBA player or following hints at online sites like dating NBA players, <br />http://www.lipstickalley.com/f4/currently-dating-nba-player-question-28971/<br />5. The NBA player asks someone else to ask you out.</p>
<p>6. The NBA player makes you sign a dating contract before going out with you.</p>
<p>7. You are married with kids and trying to have an adventure with an NBA player.</p>
<p>8. You are not into casual sex and would call the police if provoked. There are situations that have been reported and discussed at place online like NBA dating problems, http://thehype.wordpress.com/2007/08/03/nba-players-dating-etiquette/</p>
<p>9. You are intimidated by tall men with big appetites.</p>
<p>10. You don&#8217;t understand about making millions and not wanting to share them with dates.</p>
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		<title>Mo&#8217; PEDs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From baseball to football to soccer to cycling, a proverbial Direct TV sports package in terms of extensive scope, it seems as if no realm of athletics is above the influence of performance enhancing drugs. The depths to which steroid use has penetrated the culture of sport in this country still may not be fully [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From baseball to football to soccer to cycling, a proverbial <a href="http://www.direct.tv/direct-tv-sports-packages.html">Direct TV sports</a> package in terms of extensive scope, it seems as if no realm of athletics is above the influence of performance enhancing drugs. The depths to which steroid use has penetrated the culture of sport in this country still may not be fully grasped by the average fans, despite the best tell-all efforts of renowned authors and journalists such as Jose Canseco. Though perhaps in retrospect, we should remove the sarcasm from the previous sentence, as in the wake of muscle-bound madness perhaps Canseco is actually one of the few ahead of his time minds who truly understands the permeation of drug culture in professional sports.The recent news of Phoenix Mercury star <a href="http://www.dianataurasi.com/">Diana Taurasi</a> testing positive for a banned substance while playing in Turkey&#8217;s Fenerbahnce basketball league, brings into question whether anyone is truly within the perceived limits of fair play. While Taurasi tested positive Modafinil, which for the record is neither a recreational drug nor a steroid, the stimulant has come under harsh scrutiny by regulatory doping agencies, famously resulting in US sprinter Kelli White being stripped of her 2003 World Championship medals and more recently American cyclist&#8217;s two year suspension from competition earlier this year. When prescribed, Modafinil is used to treat narcolepsy, but it can be used as an exercise prolonging stimulant, giving users the feeling they are exerting less energy while sustaining high-energy results.<span id="more-22"></span>Professional basketball is certainly no stranger to drug use, with Damon Stoudamire and friends giving Portland&#8217;s &#8220;Blazers&#8221; nickname a new take, in terms of PEDs the sport has been assumed to be relatively clean by comparison to its major sport counterparts. Particularly alarming is that Taurasi, the player in question, hails from the WNBA, since female competitors are less naturally predisposed to PED use than male athletes, according to trends and studies. One must ask, where does it end? Will there ever be a day in which athletes compete purely using God-given gifts rather than substance sustained talent?At this point, why not just legalize it all. Let pro athletes sign health waivers to compete and put whatever they want in their bodies. Freeze the record books as they are (or retroactively freeze them before substance use took flight in the late 80&#8242;s), and let the players have it their way. To be honest, was there ever a more compelling baseball regular season than the 1998 McGwire-Sosa Slamfest? Not in the post-strike era. By transitioning from an already prolific &#8220;look the other way&#8221; culture to a &#8220;I see you but go ahead at your own risk&#8221; mentality, perhaps we can finally break the 100 HR plateau and every fan seated in the outfield can walk away with a souvenir long ball.</p>
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		<title>A Year to Forget for Athlete Marriages</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The year 2010 may have been a great year for sports, what it was not, however, was a great year for sports marriages. May the coming year bring more matrimonial bliss to the athletes we love to watch and the women they love to love (well, the ones the public knows about). On the bright [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The year 2010 may have been a great year for sports, what it was not, however, was a great year for sports marriages. May the coming year bring more matrimonial bliss to the athletes we love to watch and the women they love to love (well, the ones the public knows about). On the bright side, it seems as if more eligible females are returning to the marketplace for all you eligible men out there with sub-4.5 40 times, silky smooth jumpers, rocket-launching arms and refined short games. In this annual recap, we&#8217;ll take at a look at the ladies on the prowl and those more likely to be officially un-caged than one might have guessed just 12 months ago.Elin Nordegren  You can&#8217;t talk about the 2010 year in sports without a mention of the epic Tiger Woods sexcapades, resulting in a multimultimillion (not a typo) dollar divorce settlement. The former <a href="http://www.myswitzerland.com/en/home.html">Swiss</a> model has not yet been sighted returning to the dating arena, though her ex-husband is back on the golf course after a brief hiatus in which he unsuccessfully left the Tour in order to prioritize his marriage. Regardless, bachelors on both sides of the pond will soon be swooning once again for the blonde bombshell.Eva Longoria  Technically still Eva Longoria Parker, at least until the divorce paperwork is final, the former bride of San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker. Amid allegations of infidelity on the part of the French basketball star, the split went public in November, rumored to also involve the once happy household of Brent and Erin Barry (Parker&#8217;s one-time teammate). Before their high profile celebrity wedding, Eva was a bona fide Hollywood star in her own right, most famous for her lead role in the popular TV show <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0410975/"><em>Desperate Housewives</em></a>.<span id="more-19"></span>Deanna Favre  In the rollercoaster ride that has been her relationships with NFL legend and prolific passer Brett Favre, Deanna and Brett have overcome alcohol and painkiller addictions, along with personal tragedies, yet have stuck together through thick and thin. The allegations against Favre of sending inappropriate texts and voicemails to New York Jets Gameday host Jenn Sterger may not be enough to break up the Favres, though would be more than enough to dismantle most couples. Deanna has done a lot of good with her fame by association, raising both money and awareness for breast cancer victims across the nation, as she is a survivor, diagnosed in 1994.</p>
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		<title>Secret(s of an) Agent Man</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Josh Luchs, not just your average real estate agent. The current house-seller used to sell dreams to college to kids, trying to make it to the NFL and all that it entails, not just football but a lifestyle. Recently in the tell-all Sports Illustrated article about his time paying players at the collegiate level, Luchs [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Josh Luchs, not just your average real estate agent. The current house-seller used to sell dreams to college to kids, trying to make it to the NFL and all that it entails, not just football but a lifestyle. Recently in the tell-all <em>Sports Illustrated</em> article about his time paying players at the collegiate level, Luchs named names and dished juicy gossip, why come out now? His kids, according to Luchs. Not to say sorry for defrauding the system, after all, Luchs was one of many agents with his checkbook out according to his story, though he does express an appreciation for his switch to a cleaner practice later in his career, but apparently Luchs confessional is a saving grace effort to salvage his good name. Decertified as an agent by the NFL Players Association for an offense far less egregious than those he claims took place in his book, Luchs would rather vindicate his position on a smaller issue even if it means sinking a much bigger ship. He wants his kids to know there father as an honest man who provided for his family the best he could, and in the end an honest man. The question remains? Can we believe Luchs or he is he what Jose Conseco was to professional baseball, an exaggerating (notice the word choice as opposed to &#8220;full of sht&#8221;) whistleblower.In this opinion, yes. While Luchs&#8217; reasoning may be less altruistic than he lets on, perhaps driven by revenge more so than the sake of his offspring, as far as the seedy underworld sports agents goes, there is at least a healthy degree of truth here. Just look at the reaction <em>SI</em> got on follow up to the story (from the article):
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<li><em>Greg Townsend confirmed the details of his relationship with Luchs.</em></li>
<li><em>Carl Greenwood, Othello Henderson, Matt Soenksen, Chris Alexander, Bruce Walker, Jonathan Ogden and Singor Mobley confirmed receiving money or extra benefits from Luchs. </em></li>
<li><em>R. Jay Soward confirmed receiving money from Luchs. <span id="more-14"></span></em><em></em></li>
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<p>Yes, the more high profile names drug through the mud, your Santonio Holmeses, Mel Kipers and Ryan Leafs may have denied their cooperation in corroborating the story, but after all, these people are out to save their own hides. What&#8217;s more impressive is that a host of athletes and industry professionals seem to be giving credence to this story, unlike Canseco, with little objection. It seems as if perhaps today&#8217;s recruiting scene has long operated under even more of a &#8220;don&#8217;t ask don&#8217;t tell policy,&#8221; than many onlookers ever imagined, with coaches and schools looking the other way all too often. This could very well be the next &#8220;steroids in baseball issue&#8221; paradigm shift. No one was shocked to see the big fish turn up guilty, but when minor leaguers, relief pitchers and journeymen were caught juicing public perception was altered all-together. Will the 80&#8242;s, 90&#8242;s and 2001&#8242;s be known as the &#8220;professional era&#8221; in college football? Every story has different perspectives, no two people in the same room will ever see exactly the same thing, so when recounting stories from years ago there are likely to be a few &#8220;creative differences&#8221; to put it lightly, but the meat the on this bone seems ripe for a sandwich. It looks like Luchs&#8217;s tale might be a winner looking forward to the inevitable book and Hollywood movie deal, which will take the seeds of truth and squash them into nearly pure fabrication.</p>
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