Thurs. P.M. Hot Clicks: Kylie Minogue; Hardest Names To Spell In Sports

Thursday P.M. Hot Clicks: lovely lady of the day Kylie Minogue; Hardest Names To Spell In Sports

SI Staff | May 28, 2015

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Hardest Names To Spell In Sports

Hardest Names to Spell in Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Pronounced: YAHN-iss ah-deh-toh-KOON-boh)

Used in a sentence: Antetokounmpo was named to the All-Rookie second team after the Bucks picked him 15th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia (Pronounced: sal-tuh-la-MAH-kee-yuh)

Used in a sentence: Saltalamacchia boasts the longest last name in MLB history, with 14 characters.

Adeiny Hechavarria (Pronounced: a-DAY-nee etch-eh-var-EE-ah)

Used in a sentence: Hechevarria came to Miami as part of the blockbuster Jose Reyes deal in 2012.

Ndamukong Suh (Pronounced: in-DOM-ə-kin SOO)

Used in a sentence: Ndamukong Suh is disruptive on the field, in ways both good and bad.

Erisbel Arruebarrena (Pronounced: ehr-ees-BELL Arr-ru-eh-BAHR-ena)

Used in a sentence: No word on if Dodgers announcer Vin Scully can pronounce Arruebarruena yet.

Mike Krzyzewski (Pronounced: Shuh-SHEV-skee)

Used in a sentence: Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is beloved by ESPN announcer Dick Vitale.

Steve Wojciechowski (Pronounced: woe-juh-HOW-skee)

Used in a sentence: Longtime Mike Krzyzewski assistant and former Duke guard Wojciechowski was named Marquette's head coach in 2014.

Louis Oosthuizen (Pronounced: WUUST-hayzen)

Used in a sentence: We wonder if Oosthuizen and CBS Golf Analyst Peter Oosterhuis are friends.

Dustin Byfuglien (Pronounced: BUHF-lihn)

Used in a sentence: Byfuglien scored 18 goals and added 27 assists on the Winnipeg blue line this season.

Patrick Wiercioch (Pronounced: WEER-kawsh)

Used in a sentence: The young Wiercioch appeared in 56 games for Ottawa this season.

Sokratis Papastathopoulos (Pronounced: so-KRA-tees pa-pa-sta-THO-po-los)

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Used in a sentence: Papastathopolous captained Greece in the 2014 World Cup.

Anatoliy Tymoshchuk (Pronounced: a-na-TOH-lee TIM-oh-shuke)

Used in a sentence: Anatoliy Tymoschuk captained the Ukrainian national team, who failed to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.

Wojciech Szczesny (Pronounced: VOY-chek sher-shez-nee)

Used in a sentence: Wojiech Szczesny debuted for Arsenal in 2009 at the age of 19 and established himself as the starting keeper a year later.

Ifeadi Odenigbo (Pronounced: if-AH-dee o-DEN-uh-bo)

Used in a sentence: Ifeadi Odenigbo recorded 8.5 sacks for Northwestern as a third-down pass-rusher over the last two seasons.

Marc Rzepczynski (Pronounced: zep-CHIN-skee)

Used in a sentence: Rzepczynski goes by the nickname "Scrabble" in the clubhouse.

Jeff Samardzija (Pronounced: suh-MAR-jah)

Used in a sentence: Samardzija started a game at an empty Camden Yards on April 29, 2015.

Mark Buehrle (Pronounced: BURR-lee)

Used in a sentence: Buehrle pitched a no-hitter in 2007 and a perfect game in 2009.

Ben Roethlisberger (Pronounced: RAWTH-lihs-bur-gur)

Used in a sentence: Roethlisberger inspired the "Roethlisburger" sandwich at a Pittsburgh restaurant.

Valtteri Filppula (Pronounced: val-TEHR-ee fihl-POO-luh)

Used in a sentence: Valtteri Filppula recorded 58 points in his first season with Tampa Bay after spending his first eight in Detroit.

Niklas Hjalmarsson (Pronounced: JAHL-muhr-suhn)

Used in a sentence: The gritty Hjalmarsson is always among the leaders in blocked shots during the NHL playoffs.

Jenrry Mejia (Pronounced: HEN-ree meh-HEE-ya

Used in a sentence: Jennry Mejia received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Stanozolol.

Xander Bogaerts (Pronounced: ZAN-der BOH-gahrts)

Used in a sentence: Bogaerts, once a top Boston farmhand, batted a disappointing .240 last season.

Jedd Gyorko (Pronounced: JERK-oh)

Used in a sentence: Gyorko hit 23 home runs for the Padres as a rookie in 2013, but has struggled since.

Dwyane Wade (Pronounced: duh-WAYNE)

Used in a sentence: Dwyane Wade just flopped.

Cedric Ogbuehi (Pronounced: ah-Boo-hee)

Used in a sentence: Ogbuehi was the Bengals' first-round draft pick in 2015.

Kirk Nieuwenhuis (Pronounced: NEW-en-Hi-S)

Used in a sentence: Nieuwenhuis is batting only .079 and was just traded to the Angels.

Matthew Dellavedova (Pronounced: dell-ah-veh-DOH-vuh)

Used in a sentence: Not even National Spelling Bee kids can spell Dellavedova.

In honor of the 88th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, we compiled the above gallery of some of the toughest names of athletes to spell (click here for full-sized version). Or as some may call it, The Mike Krzyzewski All-Stars.

The Rock's 15 Funniest WWE Moments

Good work by our old friend Jimmy on this compilation.

Happy National Burger Day

Coed is celebrating this important occasion with funny burger-related memes, photos, jokes and images. This also seems as good a time as any to introduce you to the next Carl's Jr. Girl—Samantha Hoopes.

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Throwback Lovely Lady of the Day

It seems like just yesterday I was watching Kylie Minogue do the Locomotion on MTV. The Australian beauty turned 47 today and earns Throwback LLOD honors (click here for full-size gallery).

The Nation's Best Hitter

Meet Zoe Casas of Aquinas (San Bernadino, Calif.) High. Zoe is batting .740 this season and set a state record with 250 career hits against two (yes, just two) strikeouts. She also has 74 stolen bases in 74 attempts.

12 GIFs of Segway Spills

You know you want to look.

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UGA Face

@UGAAthletics 10 ft UGA face in our office, we're committed! #CommitToTheG pic.twitter.com/OStXQvJ1sK
— Georgia Bulldogs All Access (@UGA_GBSM) May 26, 2015

Only in New York

Interesting first pitch by the @Mets last night: pic.twitter.com/LL4JH8YXbd
— SI Vault (@si_vault) May 28, 2015

Little Kevin Harvick

The early days of my racing career. #TBT pic.twitter.com/oJfFBK3TZ0
— Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) May 28, 2015

End of an Era

The iconic 'Late Show with David Letterman' marquee is no more http://t.co/GS55m0TFWu pic.twitter.com/BR2AxedRsk
— Splitsider (@Splitsider) May 28, 2015

Odds & Ends

A history of stadium designs ... Entourage creator Doug Ellin is still angry with Eli Manning ... Tom Thibodeau has been fired by the Bulls.President Obama is sad to see him go ... Great story about Magic guard Victor Oladipo visiting a school for the deaf. His sister, who lost her hearing in the second grade, is a substitute teacher at the school ... John Calipari has no plans to leave Kentucky (according to John Calipari) ... Complex has the definitive timeline of Lil B's "Based God's Curse" ... Geno Smith and Brandon Marshall are now living together in Smith's New Jersey home ... The FIFA-related covers of British newspapers are outstanding ... A husband and wife golfed together and ended up acing the same hole in consecutive shots ... A detailed comparison of every "Jordan 1 Chicago" ever released.

NBA Coaches as Players

Ever wanted to see Gregg Popovich lace his sneakers and take the court? Now you can—granted it's via NBA 2K15—thanks to YouTube user MkElite.

Welcome to Griller Park

Brewers fan Matt Tyler created a grill that replicates Miller Park. It's outstanding.

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Japanese Kids Sing Day Man

According to Charlie Day, this song has now been shared over 20,000 times. Yet Modern Family has won the Emmy for Best Comedy Series the past five years and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has never been nominated. Is Roger Goodell FIFA running things over there?

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Burn On

Take a second and appreciate Randy Newman's ode to the Cuyahoga River.

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Published May 28, 2015

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