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Anna Kournikova Sells Miami Mansion For $7.43M

According to the Daily Business Review, retired tennis star and ‘Biggest Loser’ coach Anna Kournikova has sold her water-front Miami mansion for $7.43 million.

The original asking price for the 7-bedroom home was $9.4 million. The home, on Miami Beach’s Sunset Island and only a short boat ride away from Gloria Estefan’s Star Island home, features a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, a 2-story guest house, and a large dock. The 6,000-square foot mansion was purchased by Kournikova in 2000. Kournikova seems to be consolidating her own assets, perhaps to prepare to take things to the next step with boyfriend Enrique Iglesias? Kournikova and Iglesias, who have been together for about 10 years now, are reportedly building a new home in an undisclosed waterfront island location.

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Athlete Sighting: Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez was spotted in normal fashion last night, walking several steps ahead of his new girlfriend, Torrie Wilson, after leaving a private party at a Miami hotel.

The pair were seen hanging out at a table with Sammy Sosa and other friends. Rodriguez has been spotted all over town with Wilson, an ex-WWE wrestler. They were even caught kissing in his pool earlier this month. So, why does he still insist on leaving her in the dust if the secret’s out?

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Vh1′s Basketball Wives Making A Pitch For Vanessa Bryant

It seems obvious that Vanessa Bryant would be the basketball wife most sought by Vh1′s “Basketball Wives” producers. So, why is Vh1 reportedly prepared to make a major pitch for Vanessa now?

Well, TMZ is reporting that now that Vanessa has split from Kobe, she may be more receptive to the idea. Plus, the show has a larger budget now that it’s one of the network’s highest rated shows. Vh1 is preparing an “extremely lucrative pitch” for Vanessa to come on the show as a recurring character.

Let’s be honest though, Vanessa won’t exactly be strapped for cash after the divorce and will likely turn down any offers from the network.

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Jay Cutler And Kristin Cavallari Are Expecting!

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and reality TV star Kristin Cavallari are expecting their first child together. The off-again, on-again couple announced the news via an interview with People Magazine. She said they were both “thrilled.”

No news on a due date yet, the pair became engaged last April but broke it off in July. Rumors circulated during the fall that they were reuniting and they officially announced getting back together in November.

Congrats to the happy couple!

Clayton And Ellen Kershaw Launch New Book

Left-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw and his wife Ellen held a press conference yesterday at Dodger Stadium to launch their book, Arise. The book chronicles the couples trip to Zambia where Clayton and Ellen along with the organization, Arise Africa are building an orphanage.

“Look where we are now. We’re at Dodger Stadium talking about a book,” Clayton said at the presee conference. “There’s something to be said for that. I think that’s a platform for us. Ellen and I were talking about how awesome it is to have baseball for other things. That’s sort of the whole purpose.”

Like another very popular athlete right now, Clayton and Ellen are devout Christians and share their experiences with faith and giving to others in the new book. You can order the book here.

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Lindsay Davenport Is A Mom Again!

Tennis star Lindsay Davenport and her husband, Jonathan Leach, welcomed their third child. a little girl on Monday, January 16th.

Lindsay posted the exciting news on her Twitter feed saying, “We are so excited to say our third child arrived this a.m.,” and described the new edition as “a big, beautiful, healthy baby girl … 10 lbs!!! Everyone is doing great.”

The couple have yet to pick out a name for their newborn daughter. Lindsay and Jonathan have two other children, Jaggar Jonathan (4 1/2 years old) and Lauren Andrus (2 1/2 years old).

Congrats!

Katy Perry’s Mother Wants To Set Daughter Up With Tim Tebow

From Russell Brand to…Tim Tebow?

After her highly publicized split from actor Russell Brand, Katy Perry’s mother is already keeping her eye out for potential suitors for her pop star daughter. OK! magazine is reporting that Mary Hudson, Perry’s mother, hopes to introduce her daughter to the Broncos quarterback and devout Christian. According to the magazine, Hudson said that, “Tebow is the perfect guy for her daughter. He’s handsome, charming, intelligent and above all, a good Christian.”

Katy Perry may not be so innocent now, but she started out as a Christian singer and both her parents are pastors.

Tebow was last romantically linked to Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn, according to rumors, shortly after her divorce. However, Vonn insisted the two were just friends.

Cleveland Indians Slugger Engaged To Playmate

Cleveland Indians slugger Grady Sizemore recently proposed to his girlfriend, Playboy Playmate Brittany Binger.

Sizemore, who has a strong following of fans in “Grady’s Ladies,” proposed on Christmas Day. Sizemore signed a one-year contract with the Indians in November.

A date for the wedding has not been set but Kendra Wilkinson, who is friends with Binger, is already thinking about the bachelorette party. She tweeted, “be careful I might get female strippers 4ur Bachelorette party n have them dance 2 @50cent on u” < OMG!”

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Elin Nordegren Donating Parts Of Demolished Mansion To Habitat For Humanity

We reported last week that Tiger Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren had the $12 million home she purchased demolished in order to a build a new one from scratch. The builder of the new home, talking to People magazine, cleared up the reasoning behind the demolition: the home was not built to code to withstand Florida hurricanes.

Another problem with the home was discovered when Nordegren allowed Habitat for Humanity to go through and salvage “tens of thousands of dollars” worth of cabinets, fixtures, and hardware. A carpenter-ant and termite infestation was found in the cabinets and walls of the home. A spokesman for Habitat for Humanity involved in the salvaging said, “When we pulled out the windows, the bugs were everywhere,. To rebuild that house would have been ridiculous. We’re so grateful to Elin. It’s rare we get this kind of donation.”

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Athlete Sighting: A-Rod Chats With Cindy Crawford At Lakers Game

Alex Rodriguez was spotted at Staples Center last night for the Lakers vs Rockets game, sitting courtside with some other familiar faces. A-Rod and his new girlfriend, Playboy model and retired WWE wrestler Torrie Wilson, were on a double date with Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber.

The two couples chatted, laughed, and snapped a picture of themselves on Crawford’s blinged-out iPhone. A-Rod looked sharp in his leather jacket and glasses. He and Wilson started dating about a month ago, when photographers snapped them riding bikes in Miami.

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