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Mark Sanchez Donates to American Cancer Society

Former USC quarterback and current NY Jets player Mark Sanchez has donated an autographed quarterback towel and NY Jets hat to the American Cancer Society. The items will be up for auction on eBay until April 2nd.

All funds raised will support the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives from cancer.

Click here to bid on the items for a great cause!

Nivea New Title Sponsor for AVP

Nivea has signed a five-year title sponsor deal for the AVP. The deal includes changing the AVP’s logo from its current yellow to the deep blue color used in packaging by Nivea, which calls itself “the world’s largest skin and beauty care brand.”

“Their vision is to create a sea of blue at our events,” said AVP CEO Jason Hodell. Beiersdorf VP/Marketing Nicolas Maurer called it more of a lifestyle hookup than a sports play

The AVP’s 2010 season begins on April 10th in Fort Lauderdale.

Caron Butler Parodies Old Spice Commercial

This Old Spice commercial was one of the funniest ads I’ve seen in a long time.

Well, Dallas Mavericks player Caron Butler has created a parody for the spot for Mavs Musk. Check out the spot here. Well done.

The Dallas Mavericks currently have the second best record in the Western Conference.

Vail Welcomes Home Lindsey Vonn

Vail Resorts is holding a homecoming celebration for Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn today.

The homecoming festivities will kick off at 3:30 p.m. in Vail Square, located in Lionshead. Supporters will be greeted with Lindsey Vonn commemorative pins and memorabilia as well as complimentary cookies, hot cocoa and entertainment including a DJ and jumbo screen videos of Vonn’s racing career highlights to date.

“We could not be more proud to welcome Lindsey home to Vail after a season of unprecedented success on both the World Cup and Olympic stages,” said John Garnsey, co-president of Vail Resorts’ Mountain Division and chief operating officer of Beaver Creek Resort.

Albert Pujols Endorses OhYeah!

Three-time national league MVP Albert Pujols has signed an endorsement deal with nutritional company OhYeah!

The OhYeah! was launched in 2004 and includes nutrition bars and ready to drink nutritional shakes. OhYeah! products are available at GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, fitness and health food locations, and convenience stores.

Athlete Sighting: Golden State Warriors at California Pizza Kitchen

Members of the Golden State Warriors, Reggie Williams, Stephen Curry, Anthony Tolliver and Chris Hunter were spotted having dinner at California Pizza Kitchen in Utah on Tuesday night.

The Golden State Warriors will take on the Utah Jazz tomorrow night at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City.

Drew Brees Tapped to be National Spokesperson for AdvoCare

New Orleans Saints Superbowl MVP Drew Brees was named the first-ever national spokesperson for AdvoCare.

AdvoCare is a health and wellness company offering world-class energy, weight-loss, nutrition, and sports performance products along with a rewarding business opportunity.

“All of the products I take help me feel like I’m getting the maximum amount out of my workouts and out of my practice work,” said Brees. “They’re a big part of preparing and recovering each week.”

AdvoCare supports the Drew Brees Foundation, started by Drew and his wife Brittany and will participate in the upcoming “The Amazing Race” event in New Orleans presented by the foundation.

Athlete Sighting: DeMar DeRozan and Jarrett Jack

Toronto Raptors players DeMar DeRozan and Jarrett Jack were spotted supporting another Toronto team, the NHL’s Maple Leafs on Tuesday night at the Air Canada Centre.

The Maple Leafs lost to the Atlanta Thrashers, 2 – 3.

Athlete Sighting: Nick Barnett

Green Bay Packer player Nick Barnett was spotted enjoying dinner at Pasquale’s International Cafe in De Pere, Wisconsin on Tuesday night.

Athlete Sighting: Reggie Bush

Newly single Superbowl champ Reggie Bush was spotted enjoying a Black Eyed Peas concert at Staples Center on Monday night.

The running back called it quits (AGAIN) with reality TV star Kim Kardashian last week.