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Indochino Celebrating Their Steve Nash Collection With A Contest

Steve Nash collaborated with made-to-measure suit maker Indochino, designing a line of suits, ties, and accessories. Nash is an investor in the company whose suits he’s been wearing for three years now.

To celebrate the Steve Nash Collection and their partnership with the basketball star, Indochino just launched a contest on Facebook. Fans who enter can be eligible to win two custom suits, tickets to a Suns game with travel and lodging included, $500 and a hand shake from Mr. Steve Nash himself. To enter, fans must “like” Indochino on Facebook.

Photos: Indochino

Nick Cannon Giving Out Free Hugs At Friday’s Mets Game

Nick Cannon, who hosts New York radio station 92.3 NOW’s Morning Show and NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” is teaming up with the New York Mets to attempt to break a Guiness World Record for most hugs in one hour this Friday at Citi Field. Cannon will need to hug more than 1,800 people in one hour in order to break the current record.

The Mets are providing the first 100 people to line up to hug Cannon free tickets to that night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, and everyone who hugs Cannon to help him break the record will receive a free commemorative t-shirt. Paper Jamz, the brand that makes toy guitars, will also donate a free toy for every hug given out to benefit patients in the Mets Care Room at New York Hospital Queens.

Hines Ward Takes Home DWTS Trophy

Hines Ward has another trophy to add to his collection: he and dancing partner Kym Johnson took home trophies after winning the Dancing with the Stars championship last night. The victory was Johnson’s second on the show. Ward said he had to work very hard to not let Kym down, especially since he said he had never danced before signing up for the show.

This morning, Johnson and Ward appeared on Good Morning America along with fellow DWTS finalists. Ward was met by a crowd of fans waving “Terrible Towels” and came out holding his mirrorball trophy. He attributed his win to the support of Steelers fans who helped get the duo fan votes.

Photo: Doug Meszler / Splash News

Tom Brady Hosting Draft Party For Fans

Tom Brady is one of our favorite athletes so we were super excited to hear this news! The New England Patriots quarterback will be hosting an exclusive event for fans on April 29th during NFL Draft weekend. With sponsor Under Armour, Tom will do a private Q&A session for 12 lucky fans who enter a contest via the Under Armour facebook page.

The contest asks fans to submit photos of themselves “Getting Charged Up” until April 22nd. Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank will select 12 winners who will be invited to join him for the chit chat with Tom.

If you miss out on going to the event don’t worry because it will stream on Under Armour’s Facebook Page and Ustream Live.

What an awesome experience for football fans. What question do you want to ask Tom? We’d probably grill him about his choice in hair cuts…

For official rules and to enter the contest, click here. Good Luck!

Photo: Splash News

Athlete Sighting: Nicklas Bendtner

Check out Arsenal soccer player Nicklas Bendtner leaving C London restaurant last night. Lookin’ good! The 23-year-old who plays for the Denmark national team became a first time father in December. His girlfriend, Baroness Caroline luel-Brockdorff gave birth to a son in London’s Portland Hospital.

Photo: WENN

Support Kidney Disease Research And Be Entered In Celebrity Charity Weekend Giveaway

One of former NFL player Jason David‘s commitments in regards to his charity, Jason David’s Corner, is kidney disease research. After losing his cousin to the disease in 2007, he has become involved in raising funds and awareness for the cause. One of the ways the foundation accomplishes this is through its annual Celebrity Golf Tournament wherein all proceeds of the event go toward increasing awareness and funding for research. To further promote the cause, Jason David’s Corner is putting on a contest, and we are encouraging you, our lovely Queen of Sports readers, to participate!

Here are the details of the contest: from now until March 18th, participants can enter the giveaway by following @JDsCorner on Twitter or @JasonDavidsCorner on Facebook and sending the following message from either their Twitter of Facebook account: “I support kidney disease research because [insert reason here]. Why do u support JDCF’s cause of kidney disease research? #TeamJDCF“.

One winner will be revealed on March 21 and will receive two comp tickets to the foundation’s red carpet cocktail party taking place on June 23 as well as two comp golf spots to the foundation’s celebrity golf classic at the Industry Hills Golf Club on June 24. Celebrities attending the golf classic include actor Flex Alexander, ABC 7 news anchor Phillip Palmer, professional golfer Troy Grant, Lou Pizzaro of Operation Repo, a number of NFL players, actors Kyle and Christopher Massey, Desperate Housewives actor James Denton, as well as many other celebrities and athletes.

Those participating in the giveaway can read the rules of the contest here. Thank you!

Sports Halloween Costume Contest!

We posted a picture earlier this week of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco dressed up as the Jersey Shore crew member, “The Situation.” We are really looking forward to seeing more athletes in their Halloween costumes, but we want to see you guys in your sports-themed outfits!

If you are dressing up as a sports figure for Halloween make sure to send us a pic and you could win a Coke Prize Pack or Queen Of Sports goodie bag! Send your pics to info@queenofsports.com and we’ll post them on the site!

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween!

Win Coke Prize Pack – Last Day To Enter Shaq Nickname Contest!

Newly acquired Boston Celtic, Shaquille O’Neal did a radio interview last week where he made it official. His new nickname for the coming season with the Celtics is “The Big Shamrock.”

Shaq is famous for giving himself nicknames, some from the past include “The Big Aristotle,” “The Big Daddy,” “Superman,” “The Big Agve,” “The Big Cactus,” “The Big Shaqtus,” “The Big Baryshnikov,”  “The Real Deal,” and “Dr. Shaq” (after earning his MBA). Now we can add “The Big Shamrock” to the list.

So we thought we’d have a little fun with this, we are holding a contest to see who can come up with the best nickname for the big fella. The prize? A $200 Coke Zero prize pack that includes:

• Rolling (foldable) Cooler (1 per pack)
• Long Sleeve T-shirts (1 per gift pack)
• Cinch Totes (1 per gift pack)
• Stadium Cushions (1 per gift pack)
• Cups with Lids- (2 per gift pack)
• Nerf like footballs- (2 per gift pack)
• 100 points for redemption on MyCokeRewards.com

This is a perfect prize for all you sports fans out there! So leave your nickname in the comments section and we’ll pick the best one! Contest ends today!

*Side note: it’s still super weird to us that Shaq is a Celtic!

*The prize was provided by The Coca-Cola Company.  The Coca-Cola Company is not a sponsor, administrator or connected in any other way with this sweepstakes.

Last Day To Enter Rick Fox DWTS Caption Contest!!!!

Hey everyone! Do you want to win a Queen Of Sports prize pack? We know you do! All you have to do is come up with the best caption for the above picture of Rick Fox!

Included in the prize pack is:

• Queen Of Sports t-shirt
• Queen Of Sports beach ball
• Queen Of Sports apron
• Queen Of Sports thong
• Queen Of Sports water bottle

Such a fun goodie bag! Leave your best caption in the comments section below! Today is your last day to enter!!!

Photo: Twitter

Tailgate Recipe Contest Winners!!!!!

Thank you so much for all the wonderful recipes that were submitted for our tailgate recipe contest!

There were so many good ones it was hard to choose just one so we have a few winners.

Grand prize ($100 Nike gift card) goes to Tara in Rocky River, Ohio for her “Beer Macaroni and Cheese.”

First runner-up ($50 Nike gift card) goes to Liz in Culver City, California for her “Seven-Layer Dip.”

Honorable mention (Queen Of Sports gift pack) goes to Martha from Santa Ana, California for her “Football-Shaped Salmon Pate” and Leona from West Hills, California for her “Doctored Up Bake Beans.”

We will post each of these recipes this week in preparation for this week’s football games!