Wed. P.M. Clicks: Kacy Vallencourt; Giancarlo Stanton gets body painted

Feb. 25 Hot Clicks, PM edition. Giancarlo Stanton body paint.

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Giancarlo Stanton Gets Body Painted

Behind the scenes of Giancarlo Stanton's bodypainting

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Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton signed a $325 million deal in November, but his most memorable off-season moment happened last Thursday when he was body painted with the help of Swimsuit model Erin Heatherton. The story about Stanton's transition into the model slugger (get it?) is a must-read. When you finish, go vote for Erin (an enormous Chicago Bulls fan, FYI) in the SI Swimsuit Rookie of the Year contest. Voting ends Friday.

This week's national cover: @Marlins slugger @Giancarlo818 is no paint-by-numbers star http://t.co/amCQTykcbw pic.twitter.com/RP7zt5DGep

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 25, 2015

Eric Lindros Sues Former NHL Referee

Over the summer,Paul Stewart wrote a Huffington Post story about life as an NHL referee and shared a not-so-flattering story about Eric Lindros. To summarize, Stewart wanted Lindros (then just 19-years-old) and teammate Mark Recchi to sign some posters for a charity auction, but Lindros tore up all the posters when he realized they were for Stewart. Lindros clearly didn't enjoy the story and has filed a $250,000 lawsuit against Stewart and the Huff Post.

Your New Bacon-Eating Champion

I'm a few days late on this but congrats to competitive eater Matt Stonie, who on Sunday broke the record for the largest amount of bacon consumed in five minutes (182 slices). As coach Taylor said, "Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose."

P.M. Lovely Lady of the Day

Thanks to the good people at Mandatory.com for introducing me to Kacy Vallencourt. I was so impressed, I had to make her the P.M. LLOD (click here for full-size gallery).

Leave Little LeBron Alone

That is the message Big LeBron has to colleges making scholarship offers to his 10-year-old son.

This Tidbit Blew Me Away

Braves Pitching Coach Roger McDowell gets a royalty check for $13.52 every time his Seinfeld episode airs. @buckandkincade

— John Kincade (@JohnKincade) February 25, 2015

Sneaky, Sneaky Nike

Looks like there are at least four Nike swooshes in the new Cleveland Browns "Dawg" @PhilHecken @UniWatch pic.twitter.com/46SHYRlBvC

— Paul Bentz (@prbentz) February 25, 2015

Steph Curry Makes Two New Friends

Stephen Curry visits President Obama, chills with Bo and Sunny http://t.co/ERlhr8WEyn pic.twitter.com/KH3AyTikta

— Next Impulse Sports (@NextImpulse) February 25, 2015

Tom Brady Has Fun With Photoshop

Whoever is running Tom Brady's Facebook page deserves a raise.

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Odds & Ends

An astronaut showed off his Orioles fandom while in space ... Derrick Rose's latest injury will cost Adidas a big pile of money ... Tonight's episode of Modern Familywas shot almost entirely on iPhones and iPads ... Robinson Cano was 20 pounds heavier last season due to the Seattle weather ... Gallery: Famous boxing fans.... Why can't there be an underground lingerie show during my morning commute? ... Rough night of travel for the Wisconsin basketball team ... Enjoyed this story on how the ladies love ESPN's Arash Markazi. I've hung out with Arash a few times (he used to work at SI.com) and this story is accurate ... Also enjoyed Anastasia Ashleyin this Zubaz-esque workout outfit and in this body paint spoof video.

NASCAR Fan of the Day

This 7-year-old lays down a rap about all the drivers.

America's Next Great Musician

Trent Harris, the 2-year-old son of Bengals long-snapper Clark Harris, sings the national anthem at a high school basketball game.

Maryland Student Flash Mob

Fantastic work by the Terps on this one.

Crab cakes. Flash Mobs annnnd winning B1G home games, that's what Maryland does! #GoTerps http://t.co/6fVJex4Lw3

— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) February 25, 2015

Marley and Me

This dog gets down to some Bob Marley. This is from earlier this month but I totally missed it.

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