FameCrawler : mvp

LeBron James is Most Valuable

Whit Honea — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:03:00 GMT

We here at FameCrawler would like to extend a hearty congratulations to Mr. LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers on his winning the NBA's MVP award.

James accepted the trophy at his old high school ("old" being relative as he's only 24) along with his partner Savannah Brinson and their boys LeBron Jr., and Bryce Maximus.

Well played, Sir.

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Coles Strikes Out in Malawi

Whit Honea — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:31:00 GMT

Madonna isn't the only American celebrity striking out in Malawi. It turns out that Phillies' pitcher Cole Hamels, the 2008 World Series MVP, and his wife Heidi Strobel of "Survivor" fame have also been trying to adopt there without any luck.

The African country requires two years of residency.

“There is no way we could live over there for two years,” said Cole. “It shouldn’t be so hard to try to give someone a better life. The government in that country, it’s shady.”

They should just ask Madonna if they can have some mail sent to her place. Maybe put the water bill in their name. It's a thought.

In the meantime the couple is filling out paperwork to adopt in Ethiopa.

Best of luck.

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Super Bowl Dad - MVP Santonio Holmes (and the Subsequent Disney World Video)

Whit Honea — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:26:00 GMT

Santonio Holmes made a catch for the ages on his way to earning Super Bowl XLIII MVP honors and securing victory for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

It appears that the football in his hands was quickly dropped for a more precious bundle. That's how a MVP rolls.

And this is where he rolls to:

Congratulations, Santonio!

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Kobe Bryant and Family at Disneyland

Whit Honea — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:26:00 GMT

While we're at Disneyland, may as well say hello to Mr. MVP himself, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Natalia and the $8 churro.

FYI- That whole thing about going to Disneyland when you win the championship isn't exclusive, the park is open to anyone.

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Ray Allen's Son: A Hard Week

Whit Honea — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:20:00 GMT

Boston Celtic star Ray Allen had to take an overnight flight to make Game 6 of the NBA Finals after staying in Los Angeles with his youngest son who has been hospitalized.

The Celtics have not released any information on Allen's son, but it is believed that he has been in the hospital for 3 days after being admitted for medical testing.

Despite fatigue Allen has started Game 6, but has missed a good portion of the first half (at the time of this post) due to an apparent eye injury.

Hope your boy is okay, Ray.

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Vanessa Curry Mask: Celtics Fan Tries To Distract Lakers' Kobe Bryant

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:05:00 GMT

TMZ is reporting that a Boston Celtics fan is pretending there is a way to stop the L.A. Lakers from winning the championship. The delusional individual is attempting to distract Kobe Bryant by creating cutout masks of Vanessa Curry, the former Laker Girl who allegedly had a fling with the Laker star.

I don't know if it'll work as a distraction tactic, but I think the mask is an accurate representation of what Curry would look like if Kobe's wife Vanessa got a hold of her. Although in addition to the scratched out eyes, every hair on Curry's head would be gone.

If you remember, Vanessa Bryant recently verbally attacked a reporter in front of her and Kobe's young daughters.

Hopefully she'll be in a better mood when the Lakers win the championship.

Vanessa Bryant: When Laker Wives Attack! Bloggers!

Did Kobe Bryant Get Some Sideline Action With Vanessa Curry?

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:15:00 GMT

Hey Kobe - keep your eye on the ball! No, not that one...Kobe Bryant may be leading the Lakers towards the NBA playoffs, but his personal life is anything but smooth. First his wife Vanessa verbally attacks a journalist, and now those rumors are back that he had an affair with Laker Girl Vanessa Curry.

The story is that Kobe was having an affair with Curry and that Laker management forced her to leave the Laker Girl squad after concerns that it was proving to be too much of a distraction. Kobe denied the story and threatened to sue the site that first ran the story, but they're apparently refusing to back down.

I wouldn't be so much afraid of any badass lawyers as I would be of Kobe's wife Vanessa, who sounds batshit crazy and could probably scratch out both your eyeballs on the first try. In front of her kids.

Just kidding, Vanessa! Put that knife down!

Vanessa Curry Mask: Celtics Fan Tries To Distract Lakers' Kobe Bryant

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Vanessa Bryant: When Laker Wives Attack! Bloggers!

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 28 May 2008 10:55:00 GMT

Hey, us bloggers have feelings, too, you know. Well, not really, but this one still hits close to home. Kobe Bryant's wife verbally attacked blogger Laura Lane over an article Lane wrote for ESPN The Magazine. On her personal blog, ridethefastlane.com, Lane recounts being chewed out by Vanessa in front of her young daughters after a Lakers game on Friday night.:

Last night, I got cussed out by Vanessa Bryant. Seriously. At the Lakers game. In front of her kids. In front of the Lakers locker room. It was awesome. She is mad about an article I wrote where I mentioned her. That means one of two things - she either reads the ESPN blog or she has herself on Google alerts. Both are fantastic.

So as I’m walking out of the Lakers locker room after some post-game interviews with the players, I pass Vanessa, who is sitting outside the locker room as usual with her two girls.

“Laura!” she screams (yes, she apparently knows my name). “F*ck you! You f*cking bitch!”

“Excuse me?” I say, completely baffled as I look around me to see if there is someone else named Laura. No, there’s not.

Her daughters – ages 5 and 2 – are sitting next to her on the bench looking at their mom as she screams.

“F*ck you! How dare you write about me and my daughters and their schedule! You didn’t say you were writing an article! F*ck you! You f*cking bitch. You have no journalism ethics! F*ck you! You bitch -

I just stare at her. I’ve heard many stories about her from reporters, but this was unbelievable. Two of my friends from the LA Times told me how she cussed out one of them last season, because he said hi to her daughter. “Join the club, this means you’ve arrived,” said one reporter when word spread of my run-in with Vanessa. “She’s insane,” said another. “Everyone knows it.”

Here's what Lane wrote that pissed Vanessa off:

"Vanessa, who is usually prim and proper in all black, has decided to have fun tonight. … She's wearing a white tube dress, a purple tutu, black leggings, high-heeled short boots and a rhinestone-encrusted white leather jacket with the number 8 on the back, Kobe's old number. … Bryant's kids have recently started playing soccer in addition to gymnastics, ballet and hip-hop. 'I'm like a total soccer mom,' Vanessa says."

I can't imagine why this would get Vanessa's panties in a twist, unless as the other journalists said, she's insane. Either that or she was understandably embarrassed that the entire world now knows she actually owns a white tube dress.

Vanessa Curry Mask: Celtics Fan Tries To Distract Lakers' Kobe Bryant

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Kobe Bryant Finally Gets MVP Award

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:17:00 GMT

Finally, in his 12th year, Kobe Bryant has won an MVP award. Bryant earned the honor on Tuesday after leading the L.A. Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference. He'll receive his award on Wednesday before Game 2 against the Jazz.

Bryant, who attended a news conference with his wife and two daughters, called the award a "blessing and an honor" and made clear he's looking forward to another trophy this year. “It’s Hollywood, it’s a movie script. The perfect ending would be for us to hold a championship trophy at the end of it,”

“This is an award I couldn’t have won on my own. I can’t thank these guys (his teammates) enough. These are my guys, these are my brothers. Let’s get ready for tomorrow.”

Kobe's daughters are adorable. I'm betting they already call him an MVP - Most Valuable Papa.

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Beckham Boys Love Kobe

Whit Honea — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:30:00 GMT

David Beckham decided to stay out of trouble and bring the boys to the game. Nice move, Becks.

The boys are all decked out in Kobe Bryant's jersey, or as the kids call him, MVP.

David looks so happy with his boys, his basketball, and his Bryant that I'm not even going to beat the wolfman facial hair stuff into the ground. It just wouldn't be right.

Photo: Celebs and Bubs

Kevin Garnett Welcomes New Baby and a Win

Whit Honea — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:08:00 GMT

This is a good week for Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics. His team is on fire and looking to roll past Atlanta in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and his wife reportedly gave birth to their first child. It's a good time to be Kevin Garnett- or a Boston fan. MVP, anyone?

Source: ESPN

Photo: NBA

David Beckham Really Likes Miller Lite and/or Ass

Whit Honea — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:28:00 GMT

We've been seeing a lot of pictures lately of David Beckham going to Lakers games. Usually he has Posh or the boys with him, but sometimes he gets a little time to himself to watch a game and check out the hot-assed beer girl. These are special moments, Becks, cherish them.

As a man that enjoys basketball, beer (better beer though) and looking at hot women when my wife isn't around, I understand that David has needs. I'm actually more concerned about the other men in the crowd. They act like they see short, tight, short, shorts up in their grill all the time. We're not buying it, fellas. You can stop watching the MVP and give Miss Miller Lite some of your attention. She seems nice.

I'm also a bit worried that Tommy might not like this side of David.

Photo: ASL

Who is the MVP?

Whit Honea — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:16:00 GMT

I'm guessing that these signs mean that the daddy in question has already assured himself the title of MVP in his own home, but what about on the court?

I'm not much of a Laker fan, but I can't argue with the facts, Kobe Bryant has had an excellent season and I'm inclined to believe his family on this one.

Photos: Yahoo!

Tom Brady in a Cast?

Whit Honea — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:22:00 GMT

Tom Brady was seen gimping along in NYC wearing a walking boot type of cast on his right foot. The New England Patriot's quarterback was on his way to his girlfriend's apartment.

Doesn't it seem like he should be surrounded by overly-enthusiastic Giants fans?

Later reports suggest that Brady is fine. Looks like Gisele was able to make him better.

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Tom Brady Puts More Pressure on Season: Wedding Bells

Whit Honea — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:33:00 GMT

The surprisingly accurate National Enquirer is reporting that Tom Brady is planning to propose to his supermodel girlfriend Gisele Bundchen after the Super Bowl, assuming they win. How about assuming they make it there, Tom?

That seems like an unnecessary addition to the tons of pressure that Brady must already be feeling. Either he is the most confident man in the world or he needed an out and plans to throw the game.

Hey, it could happen.

Photo: People

Tom Brady is a Player, Offensive

Whit Honea — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:06:00 GMT

See, Bridget was right!

She just meant it in a different way. New England Patriots' quarterback and league MVP Tom Brady was named the Offensive Player of the Year for 2007. It's a banner freaking year at the Brady household.

Next stop, 19-0. Sure, why not?

Photo: FakeJazz