Thursday's P.M. Hot Clicks: Adventures of Serena and Woz
Feel the Love
Besties Off the Court: Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki
Serena Williams joins Taylor Swift onstage during The 1989 World Tour at Hyde Park on June 27, 2015 in London. Serena attended the concert with Caroline Wozniacki, and the two posted photos via Twitter and Instagram.
Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki and Eva Longoria attend the Champ'Seed party on May 19, 2015 in Monaco.
Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams laugh together while attending the New York Knicks game against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 4, 2014 in New York City.
Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams flinch at a loose ball as Spike Lee looks on during the New York Knicks game against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 4, 2014 in New York City.
Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki attend the 11th annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards at Spring Studios on Nov. 3, 2014 in New York City.
Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams pose with Stella McCartney during the 11th annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards at Spring Studios on Nov. 3, 2014 in New York City.
Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki hug as the media looks on after Wozniacki finished the New York City Marathon in Central Park on Nov. 2, 2014 in New York City.
Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki celebrate after Wozniacki received a medal for completing the New York City Marathon in Central Park on Nov. 2, 2014 in New York City.
Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki attend the New York Rangers game against the Winnipeg Jets at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 1, 2014 in New York City.
Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki enjoy some popcorn during the New York Rangers game against the Winnipeg Jets at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 1, 2014 in New York City.
Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams walk from the Marina Bay Sands Hotel to the draw ceremony prior to the start of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals at Singapore Sports Hub on Oct. 18, 2014 in Singapore.
Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki pose with Anna Wintour at the Serena Williams Signature Statement by HSN fashion show during Style360 Spring 2015 at Metropolitan West on Sept. 9, 2014 in New York City.
Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams chat with Alexis Stoudemire backstage at the Serena Williams Signature Statement by HSN fashion show during Style360 Spring 2015 at Metropolitan West on Sept. 9, 2014 in New York City.
Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki pose together in the water on May 31, 2014 in Miami Beach.
Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams laugh together on May 31, 2014 in Miami Beach.
Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki stand on the court after the Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 30, 2014 at American Airlines Arena in Miami.
Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki pose with Greg Oden and the Eastern Conference championship trophy after the Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 30, 2014 at American Airlines Arena in Miami.
Friendship has been a major theme in sports the past few days. Whether it's Tom Brady chasing Julian "My Guy" Edelman down in the endzone or Boogie Cousins fist-pounding Omri Casspi for fixing his headband, athletes are going the extra mile to show their love. On Sunday, Caroline Wozniacki ran the NYC Marathon and Serena Williams was at the finish line to greet her. The two tennis stars have become great friends in the months sinceRory McIlory unceremoniously dumped Wozniacki over the phone. Here's a closer look at their friendship.
A-Rod Urine Update
I don't think there are going to be any holiday card exchanges this year between Alex Rodriguez and the Sucart family. Yuri Succart is the cousin to whom A-Rod gave hush money to keep silent about his PED use. “I want you to put this in the paper,” Sucart's wife, Carmen, told the New York Daily News. “Alex is so poor, the only thing he has is money. He sleeps with his money, he will die with his money.” And if that isn't enough, Carmen also says that A-Rod once peed on a wall in the Sucart family home (which he owned) to mark it as his territory.
Best Rants and Meltdowns in Sports History
In honor of golfer Patrick Reed, we've collected the best rants and meltdowns of all time. Michigan women's hoops coach Kevin Borseth remains my fave.
Throwback Lovely Lady of the Day
Teri Hatcher ran the NYC Marathon. Now that she has been named the Hot Clicks Throwback LLOD, we can be sure that finishing the race was only the second-best part of her week (click here for full-size gallery).
Hot Clicks Giveaway: New Era Caps
It's getting cold. You need to keep your head warm. That's where we come in. Our friends at New Era are excited about their line of winter knit hats and have given me four to give away. New Era is the official headwear of MLB and the NFL, has hundreds of licenses, collaborates with high profile personalities (ranging from Jeremy Scott to Kid Cudi) and is regularly seen on such A-list celebrities as Ashton Kutcher, Jay Z and Rihanna. I'll send hats (you can choose your team) to the 25th, 50th, 75th and 100th emailers who can tell me (andy_gray@simail.com) the name of the singer who ignored Tim Tebow at the Country Music Awards last night. The answer was in A.M. Hot Clicks. Please make the subject line "New Era."
Update (6:23 a.m.): Contest is closed. Winners have been notified. Thanks!
Humble Brag
NFL in 3D
Photographer Mike Sternoff sent me this batch of photos from Sunday's game between the Raiders and the Seahawks. He shot the game with a Lytro Illum, a camera that takes 3D living pictures. Click to refocus, move the mouse to change perception and scroll to zoom.
Vince Wilfork License History
Cincinnati Tea Party
Odds & Ends
Tom Brady will make cameo appearances in two movies this summer ... David Ortiz got scammed by purchasing imitation diamonds ... Fun with photoshop and the NYC Marathon ... The president of a Korean baseball league team was forced to resign after he was caught spying on his own players ... Joel McHale nominated Russell Wilson for Sportsman of the Year ... You gotta be an enormous Derek Jeter fan to buy all this dirt ... As if college students needed another reason to love Taco Bell ... Power rankings of NFL announcers.Cris Collinsworth did not do very well ... This video of Devon Still meeting his daughter at the airport is everything.
Shake It Off
Steve Spurrier is feeling the Taylor Swift vibe.
Japan's Next/First Hockey Star
Meet 11-year-old Aito Iguchi.
Dwight Howard Gets Pranked
This is pretty solid, even for the non-Howard fans out there.
Music Video of the Day
It's Glenn Frey's birthday, which is a great exuse to show this clip from The Eagles documentary about the time Frey and Don Felder nearly came to blows during a concert.
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