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Athlete Sighting: Derek Jeter

New York Yankee star Derek Jeter was spotted taking in some US Open action in Flushing Meadow, New York with his girlfriend, actress Minka Kelly over the weekend. We love these two together, so cute!

Yankees Want Fans To Stand Up To Cancer

The New York Yankees announced a special triple play during the month of September, with three upcoming cancer awareness events at Yankee Stadium. In conjunction with Major League Baseball’s commitment to Stand Up To Cancer, the Yankees are striving to raise awareness and take the proper steps in prevention and detection for their fans by offering free cancer screening and a marrow drive to those in attending the following three games:

On Sunday, September 5th: the Yankees will host a free skin cancer screening for all ticketed fans from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on the Main Level behind home plate, just prior to the Yankees-Blue Jays game at 1:05 p.m. Dr. Darrell Rigel, M.D., and his team of dermatologists and medical assistants will conduct the skin cancer screenings, just as they do for the Yankees players during each spring training. The screenings – which cover exclusively the arms and face – take under a minute to complete.

In conjunction with the free screenings, Neutrogena will sponsor a sunscreen giveaway to the first 30,000 fans in attendance at Sunday’s game.

On Tuesday, September 7th: the Yankees will partner with Ed Randall’s Bat For The Cure charity for the second straight season to help fans fight the battle against prostate cancer by providing free prostate cancer screenings for adult men age 40 and over attending that evening’s game vs. Baltimore (7:05 p.m. first pitch). Doctors and medical technicians from St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center will provide the safe and simple screening and participants will be notified of the results within two weeks.

The free tests will begin when gates open at 4:30 p.m. – when the Yankees open select gates (near the Great Hall) one half-hour earlier than normal for a night game – and last until approximately 8:00 p.m. The screenings will take place on the Main Level behind home plate. Last year, over 300 fans were screened for the deadly disease.

On Wednesday, September 22: the Yankees, New York Blood Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital will team up for a bone marrow drive at Yankee Stadium. Marrow has the ability to help patients defeat diseases like leukemia or sickle cell anemia through the receipt of a marrow transplant. Ticketed fans are urged to participate in the possible life-saving effort from 5:00 p.m. until the top of the seventh inning on the Main Level behind home plate while the Yankees play the Tampa Bay Rays (7:05 p.m. first pitch). With a simple swab from inside a cheek, participants will be added to the Be The Match Registry, which allows for patients to find a needed marrow match. The New York Blood Center and hospital staff will help swab and register all participants.

Even if you aren’t in New York it’s a good reminder to take care of your health!

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs The Official Dog Of Los Angeles?

Local food company Farmer John has teamed up with Los Angeles Dodger and self-proclaimed foodie Andre Ethier to launch a campaign to make the Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog the Official Hot Dog of Los Angeles.

Yesterday, Ethier kicked off a whistle stop tour to rally the people to sign the petition at Vote LA Hot Dog and in return, for every signature collected in support of the Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog, Farmer John will make a donation — up to 25,000 pounds — to local food banks.

“From the amazing people to world-class food, I love everything about the great city of Los Angeles,” said Andre. “That is why I chose to partner with Farmer John on its campaign to make the Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog an official part of our city’s history, while at the same time, providing food to people who need it the most.”

Check out the campaign video:

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Have you tried a bacon wrapped hot dog?

Eat, Breathe And SLEEP Sports

With the NCAA football season just underway, the opening of the NFL so close and the height of the MLB season right around the corner, do you or someone you know need a little extra sports memorabilia? Well, check out these sports team themed bedroom sets!

With think that this could be a great gift idea for the big sports fan in your life. They have pillows, sheets, comforters, etc. in a variety of teams! One executive said the best sellers are New York Yankee and Chicago Cubs gear.

Happy Birthday Jennie Finch!

USA softball pitching princess Jennie Finch is celebrating her 30th birthday today!

Fun Facts About Jennie: She won an Olympic gold medal in Athens in 2004 and followed up with a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Time Magazine named her the most famous softball player in history.

On July 20, 2010 Finch officially announced her retirement from softball to focus on her family. Jennie married MLB pitcher Casey Daigle on January 15, 2005. Casey proposed to Jennie on the softball field at the University of Arizona, her Alma Mater. In an interview, Jennie said about the proposal, “He blindfolded me and took me to the mound and said, ‘You have been the queen of the diamond for four years. Now I want you to be the queen of my heart.’ ”

Casey and Jennie have a son, named Ace who was born on May 4, 2006.

Happy Birthday Jennie!

The McCourts In Court

The Frank and Jamie showdown is well underway! We haven’t decided if we are on Team Frank or Team Jamie yet, I think we agree with this fan, it’s time to let someone else take the reins. But the estranged couple is putting up a fight, battling it out in court. Frank was grilled by Jamie’s lawyers yesterday and this morning and sources inside the court room said he struggled.

Will be interesting to see how Jamie does since she has a law background.

Thinking back it seems that Dodger fans were never enthusiastic about the McCourts as owners, perhaps that’s because Frank is a Boston boy and was turned down when he tried to purchase the Red Sox. Their purchase of the Dodgers seemed like a consolation prize. Or maybe it is because of their plan to reduce player payroll while increasing parking and ticket prices. Their number one goal was about turning a profit, not winning titles.

We will continue to bring you updates as the trial unfolds… but in the meantime, which side are you on? Who would you like to see own the Dodgers if the McCourts are forced to sell the team? Let us know!

Athlete Sighting: Alex Rodriguez

Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez and his rumored girlfriend Cameron Diaz were spotted having a romantic dinner at The Lioin in New York City last night. The couple was celebrating the actress’ 38th birthday. Although the couple was coy and left the restaurant separately, they later met up at A-Rod’s NYC bachelor pad.

Manny To Cut Famous Locks?

Manny Ramirez is on his way to Chicago to join the White Sox after the Dodgers put the slugger on waivers last week. Sources are speculating that Manny will join his new team tomorrow in Cleveland.

But what is really interesting to us is that owner, Jerry Reinsdorf has a long-standing rule that players must keep neat haircuts. Sources say that Manny has agreed to go along with the hair policy.

The White Sox hair rule was enforced in 2006 when two players were asked to clean up their looks, AJ Pierznyski and Joe Crede.

Very different approach than the Dodgers took with the slugger, who ending up selling wigs with Manny’s famous dreads in the team store.

We’re looking forward to seeing Manny’s new look!

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McCourts Head To Court

The fight for the Los Angeles Dodger ownership got underway today as Frank and Jamie McCourt both arrived at a Los Angeles courthouse this morning.

Jamie’s lawyer opened court proceedings with a quote from Sir Walter Scott: “Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.” Yikes!

The McCourt’s bought the team in 2004 and both have been active within the organization. On October 14th, 2009 the couple announced their separation. In the months that followed Frank and Jamie have taken shots at each other through the media and court documents.

They are in court because Jamie believes that she is part owner of the team and Frank believes he is the sole owner. Both of them signed a post-martial agreement that said Frank was sole owner of the team and Jamie owned all the couples properties. Jamie and her team claim that this was done for financial reasons and believes that she still has the rights to a portion of ownership.

Jamie’s lawyers used this piece in their opening arguments, it’s a statement that was made when the couple bought the team, “Frank and Jamie McCourt were confirmed as the fourth owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers…”

There are a few other documents in circulation, one that names both Frank and Jamie as joint owners and another one that says Frank is the sole owner.

It’s been messy already and we only see it getting worse. As Frank entered the court room today, he said “It’s unfortunate that it’s come to this. It’s the beginning of the end.”

So what do you think? Does Frank own the team or do they own it jointly? We want to hear from you!

Athlete Sighting: Kim Clijsters

Pro tennis player Kim Clijsters was spotted visiting the New York Mets baseball team at Citi Field Park yesterday afternoon. Currently ranked number 3 in the world, Kim and her husband, basketball player Brian Lynch greeted members of the Mets before the game started.

Kim who is in town to compete in the US Open threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field before the Mets hosted the Houston Astros last night. Kim wore a personalized number 4 Mets jersey.

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