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

Athletes and Their Dogs

Athletes and Their Dogs

David Ortiz

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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

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

David Price

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

Paula Creamer

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

Michelle Wie

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

Greg Louganis

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

Jack Jablonski

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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

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

Lindsey Jacobellis

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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

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Serena Williams and her dog only travel first class.

Tim Tebow

Courtesy of @TimTebow

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

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Carmelo Anthony and pup.

Ben Roethlisberger

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

Maurice Jones-Drew

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

Novak Djokovic

Courtesy of @PierreDjoko

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

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

Manny Pacquiao

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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

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

Frank Thomas

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

Greg Biffle

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

Dan Marino

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

Tony Stewart

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

Martina Navratilova

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

Ben Sheets

James Schnepf/SI

Ben Sheets poses with his wife Julie and dog Bruiser.

Matt Birk

Steve Wewerka/SI

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

Mark Calcavecchia

Joey Terrill/SI

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

Joe Torre

Lynn Johnson/SI

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

Mike Alstott

Bill Frakes/SI

Mike Alstott and his dog get ready for some fishing.

Lenny Dykstra

Rafael Fuchs/SI

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

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

Pat Burrell

2008

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

Venus Williams

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

Miles Austin

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

Charles Woodson

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

O. J. Mayo

AP

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

Craig Biggio

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

Picabo Street

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

Jamie McMurray

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

Martina Hingis

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Martina Hingis and her dog enjoy the snowy weather.

Sparky Lyle

Neil Leifer/SI

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

Kordell Stewart

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

Christian Laettner

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

Phil Jackson and Jeanie Buss

2008

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

Bill Frakes/SI

Nate Newton builds a doghouse for his pit bull.

Vijay Singh

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

Sam Snead

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

Sammy Baugh

AP

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

Wilt Chamberlain

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Wilt Chamberlain jogs on a California beach with his dog.

Ted Williams

Bill Frakes/SI

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

Willie Mays

AP

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

Chris Mullin

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Chris Mullin gives a bath to his dog, Kuma.

Ivan Lendl

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

Doug Flynn and Joel Youngblood

AP

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

Odds & Ends

USC is looking into whether Josh Shaw really saved his drowning nephew or if the whole story is a lie ... PGA tour players talk anonymously about Tiger Woods ... A Kansas City Royals fan put Derek Jeter's face on the Mona Lisa ... Every U.S. state ranked by beer ...  A Superman comic sold for $3.2 million on eBay ... Reddit tales of waiters coming to the table at the worst possible time ... Tennessee is using Beyonce to recruit top players ... The Yankees have an interesting good-luck charm these days.

Ejection of the Day

Tommy Thompson of the minor league Winston-Salem Dash loses his mind.

Women in Lingerie Get Vicious

Mayhem breaks out at the end of a Legends Football League game. Mucho swearing, so put on your headphones.

The Building of McLane Stadium

Time lapse video of Baylor's new home field being built.

Before They Were Famous - A Compilation

World Wide Interweb created this great mashup of celebrities before they were famous.

The Ultimate "Before They Were Famous...by worldwideinterweb

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