Tuesday's P.M. Hot Clicks: Athletes and Their Dogs

Athletes and Their DogsAccording to my bizarre holiday calendar, today is National Dog Day. So get up, grab your mutt and give him a little scoop of peanut

SI Staff | Aug 26, 2014

Tuesday's P.M. Hot Clicks: Athletes and Their Dogs /

Athletes and Their Dogs

David Ortiz

In this photo, David Ortiz kisses his dog Mikey following conditioning drills at the team's spring training facility in Fort Myers, Fla.

Vernon Davis

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis with his dog during an SI photo shoot in San Francisco.

David Price

Rays pitcher David Price plays with his dog Astro before a home game against Seattle.

Paula Creamer

LPGA standout Paula Creamer poses with Studley at her home in Windermere, Fla.

Michelle Wie

Michelle Wie with her Pomeranian, Lola at the Industry Hills Golf Club in California.

Greg Louganis

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis with his dogs, Dobby and Hedwig at his home in Los Angeles.

Jack Jablonski

Jack Jablonski with man's best friend days after a hockey injury changed his life.

Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha Sarcinella, celebrate with their dogs in Victory Lane after winning the a Nationwide Series race at Darlington in 2011.

Manny Acosta

Manny Acosta says goodbye to his dog before boarding the team bus for a road trip from New York to Toronto.

Lindsey Jacobellis

Lindsey Jacobellis, accompanied by her dog Gidget, talks with Luke Mitrani after he finished third in the FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup in Park City, Utah.

Serena Williams

Serena Williams and her dog only travel first class.

Tim Tebow

At the rate Tim Tebow's career is going, his dog may soon develop an identity crisis. The quarterback changed his Rhodesian Ridgeback's name from Bronco to Bronx after getting traded from Denver to the Jets. Following a disappointing season in New York, the Jets are reportedly hoping to trade Tebow.

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony and pup.

Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger's dog licks his face at his Pittsburgh home.

Maurice Jones-Drew

Maurice Jones-Drew and his dog Phillip strike a pose during an SI photo shoot.

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic's poodle, Pierre, made headlines in 2011 when Wimbledon officials banned Pierre from the All England Club. Pierre, who like Andy Murray's dog Maggie May also has his own Twitter account, is a regular member of the No. 1 ranked tennis player's travel crew.

Dario Franchitti and Ashley Judd

Dario Franchitti poses with Ashley Judd and their dogs after winning the 2012 Indianapolis 500.

Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao's pet dog "PacMan" jumps on him as he rests from his morning training in the northern Philippine resort city of Baguio.

Drew Brees

Before he was a Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Drew Brees would hit the books at Purdue with man's best friend.

Frank Thomas

Frank Thomas pets his dogs Bubba and Barbie during the "Dog Day" promotion at Comiskey Park.

Greg Biffle

Greg Biffle and his dog Foster appear at a press conference to launch the NASCAR Pets calendar.

Dan Marino

Dan Marino and his dog enjoy some time by the pool.

Tony Stewart

Tony Stewart makes sure to keep his dog close during an SI photo shoot in his hometown of Columbus, Ind.

Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova poses with one of her many dogs during the Family Circle Cup in Charleston, S.C.

Ben Sheets

Ben Sheets poses with his wife Julie and dog Bruiser.

Matt Birk

Matt Birk and his dog Jake get in a workout at Birk's gym in St. Paul, Minn.

Mark Calcavecchia

Mark Calcavecchia spends time at home with his children Eric and Britney and the family dog, D.J.

Joe Torre

Joe Torre plays in his backyard with his 11-month-old daughter Andrea and the family dog.

Mike Alstott

Mike Alstott and his dog get ready for some fishing.

Lenny Dykstra

Lenny Dykstra, his wife and their two sons hang out in the family's backyard while the family dog tries to stay out of mischief.

Todd Helton

Todd Helton and his dog pose together for a SI photo shoot outside Coors Field.

Pat Burrell

Pat Burrell and his dog Elvis arrive at a victory rally celebrating the Phillies' World Series victory at Citizens Bank Park.

Venus Williams

Venus Williams and her dog leave the press conference during previews for a WTA event in Rome.

Miles Austin

Miles Austin spends quality time with his family and the Austin family dog at their New Jersey home.

Charles Woodson

Charles Woodson and his dog enjoy a leisurely afternoon at Woodson's house in Oakland.

O. J. Mayo

O.J. Myao and his dog, Bum, hang out at their Memphis house.

Craig Biggio

Craig Biggio gets his face licked as he looks out the window of his living room.

Picabo Street

Downhill skier Picabo Street washes her dog Dougan at an Aquadog in Portland, Ore.

Jamie McMurray

Jamie McMurray poses with his dog, Jake, at the Richmond International Raceway.

Martina Hingis

Martina Hingis and her dog enjoy the snowy weather.

Sparky Lyle

Sparky Lyle and his puppy pose for this Aug. 1972 cover.

Kordell Stewart

Kordell Stewart and his dog strike a pose during a 1995 photo shoot.

Christian Laettner

Christian Laettner and Chief relax by the fireplace at the forward's Minneapolis home.

Phil Jackson and Jeanie Buss

Phil Jackson, Jeanie Buss and their dog arrive at the 100th episode celebration for the "Dog Whisperer" With Cesar Millan. The three appeared on the show in 2008.

Nate Newton

Nate Newton builds a doghouse for his pit bull.

Vijay Singh

Vijay Singh and his dog take time out for a quick photo during a tour event in Ponte Vedra, Fla.

Sam Snead

Sam Snead and Buddy pose while sitting in a golf cart.

Sammy Baugh

Sammy Baugh pets his dog Cow Patty at his West Texas ranch near Rotan, Texas.

Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain jogs on a California beach with his dog.

Ted Williams

Hall of Famer Ted Williams plays with his dog at their home in Hernando, Fla.

Willie Mays

Willie Mays is comforted by his wife Marguerite and dog Pope after catching a virus during spring training in 1957.

Chris Mullin

Chris Mullin gives a bath to his dog, Kuma.

Ivan Lendl

Ivan Lendl is photographed at his mansion in Greenwich, Conn., with his German Shepherd Viky

Doug Flynn and Joel Youngblood

New York Mets teammates Doug Flynn (left) and Joel Youngblood play with their dogs during spring training in St. Petersburg Beach, Fla.

According to my bizarre holiday calendar, today is National Dog Day. So get up, grab your mutt and give him a little scoop of peanut butter to celebrate. Then sit back down and check out this gallery of Athletes and their Dogs.

Kobe Uncut

SI's Chris Ballard spent six days in China shadowing Kobe Bryant and the result is one of the best profiles you'll read about the Lakers guard. Ballard also had a bunch of material that didn't make the final story, most of which we posted online today. Among the topics Kobe hits upon are the players he most respects today, the veteran he is trying to emulate his game after and finding his inner zen.

Hot Clicks - What Do You Think?

Jimmy, your previous Hot Clicks landlord, and I just grabbed lunch, so this seems like a good time to check in with all of you readers. What do you like about Hot Clicks? What do you dislike? Have the LLODs been up to your lofty standards? Do you have any general questions about the process? Email me (andy_gray@simail.com) whatever's on your mind and I'll do my best to answer.

Lovely Lady Round-Up

Confession time: I am addicted to Revenge and may or may not have consumed the entire 22-episode first season in less than a week. Most people have told me the second season is a bit of a letdown but it picks up again in Season 3. Time will tell. In the meantime, Ashley Madekwe(who plays Ashley Davenport) has been one of the best parts of the show ... Jessica Hart has a must-see pictorial in the new GQ ... Hannah Davis and Ariel Meredith played water balloon baseball.

Hot Clicks Giveaway: The Walking Dead

If Revenge isn't your cup of tea, I suggest you check out The Walking Dead. The show's fourth season is now available on Blue-ray and DVD and it's loaded with hours of bonus features, including never-before-seen production footage, audio commentaries and deleted scenes. I have two copies to give away -- one DVD and one Blue-ray. The 30th and 60th person to email me (andy_gray@simail.com) the two people featured in the Vault photo of this morning's Hot Clicks will get them. Please make the subject line "Walking Dead."

Update (6:34 a.m.): Contest is Closed. Winners will be notified. Thanks for playing.

Full House 2.0?

Full House reruns are killing it on Nick at Nite and the success has John Stamos leading the charge for a revival of the hit show. And as luck would have it, most of the original cast is available and interested. Judging by the Instagram account of Kimmy Gibbler (or Andrea Barber, as she calls herself), the show's stars are as close as ever.

Doug Flutie and His 1979 Trans Am

@drewbrees you can borrow it anytime - thanks for making me buy it #smokeyandthebandit pic.twitter.com/4hmwgoH02L
— Doug Flutie (@DougFlutie) August 25, 2014