Monday's P.M. Hot Clicks: Ben Affleck and Sports

Author:
Andy Gray
Publish date:
Oct 6, 2014

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Ben Affleck: Sports Fan

Sports Fan Ben Affleck

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Ben Affleck, wearing a Boston Bruins jersey, goofs around with Jimmy Fallon on the set of "Saturday Night Live" on Feb. 19, 2000 in New York City.

Ben Affleck looks up at the scoreboard during the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Washington Wizards on March 23, 2001 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Ben Affleck has an exchange with players in the Boston Red Sox dugout towards the end of the team's win against the Anaheim Angels on Aug. 21, 2001 at Edison Field in Anaheim, Calif.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck celebrate the Boston Red Sox scoring against the Anaheim Angels on April 27, 2003 at Edison Field in Anaheim, Calif.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez pose with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Russell as the Los Angeles Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 11, 2003 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Ben Affleck and K-1 fighter Bob Sapp greet each other on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Aug. 11, 2003 at NBC Studios in Burbank Calif.

Ben Affleck throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners on Aug. 22, 2003 at Fenway Park in Boston.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez cheer during player introductions prior to the start of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees on Oct. 11, 2003 at Fenway Park in Boston.

Ben Affleck plays a hand of poker during The Showdown at the Sands, a $1 million poker tournament, on Nov. 22, 2003 at the Sands Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J.

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Grand Marshal Ben Affleck is introduced to Dale Earnhardt Jr. along with honorary starter Whoopi Goldberg at the NASCAR Nextel Cup Daytona 500 on Feb. 15, 2004 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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Grand Marshal Ben Affleck and Jim Caviezel pose with Boston Red Sox pitchers Tim Wakefield (left) and Derek Lowe (right) prior to the NASCAR Nextel Cup Daytona 500 on Feb. 15, 2004 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Ben Affleck and his mother Chris attend the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Feb. 17, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Ben Affleck plays a hand of poker during the World Poker Celebrity Match on Feb. 25, 2004 at Commerce Casino in Commerce, Calif.

Ben Affleck smiles as Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal looks toward him during the Lakers' game against the Houston Rockets on April 1, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Ben Affleck and Peter Berg smile before the start of Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs on May 9, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Ben Affleck chats with Boston Red Sox catcher Doug Mirabelli during a game against the Oakland Athletics on May 26, 2004 at Fenway Park in Boston.

Ben Affleck points to the field as his brother Casey (bottom) and Jason Mewes (far left) look on during the Boston Red Sox game against the Anaheim Angels on July 17, 2004 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.

Ben Affleck calls for New York Yankees pitcher Jose Contreras to be ejected after Contreras hit Boston Red Sox batter Kevin Millar on July 25, 2004 at Fenway Park in Boston.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner watch the Boston Red Sox take on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game One of the World Series on Oct. 23, 2004 at Fenway Park in Boston.

Ben Affleck applauds the Boston Red Sox during Opening Day against the New York Yankees on April 11, 2005 at Fenway Park in Boston.

Ben Affleck poses with the 2004 World Series Trophy during the Welcome Back Dinner Hosted by the Boston Red Sox Foundation on April 11, 2005 in Boston.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner smile at Boston Red Sox catcher Doug Mirabelli as they attend a game against the New York Yankees on Oct. 1, 2005 at Fenway Park in Boston.

Ben Affeck and Jennifer Garner cheer for the Boston Red Sox during a game against the Los Angeles Angels on July 30, 2006 at Fenway Park in Boston.

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Ben Affleck greets Florida quarterback Chris Leak during an interview on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Jan. 9, 2007 at NBC Studios in Burbank Calif.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner smile as they sit next to the Boston Red Sox dugout prior to the start of their game against the New York Yankees on June 2, 2007 at Fenway Park in Boston.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon compete in the Ante up for Africa poker tournament during the World Series of Poker on July 5, 2007 at the RIO Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner attend Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic on May 17, 2009 at TD Garden in Boston.

Ben Affleck talks to players in the Boston Red Sox dugout during their game against the Florida Marlins on June 16, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston.

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Ben Affleck poses with LeBron James backstage at the ESPY Awards on July 17, 2013 at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

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Ben Affleck looks on and smiles as he watches the Detroit Tigers game against the Texas Rangers on May 25, 2014 at Comerica Park in Detroit.

I saw Gone Girl over the weekend and thought it was fantastic (largely, but not entirely, because of Emily Ratajkowski). I didn't even notice the two seconds Ben Affleck wore a Mets cap, which was a major story late last week. In honor of Boston's second favorite actor (I'm a Matt Damon guy), I present this gallery of Ben Affleck and Sports.

New Feud Alert: Mario Lopez vs. Tiger Woods

Mario Lopez is not a Tiger Woods fan. In his new autobiography, the artist formally known as A.C. Slater describes an event he attended with Woods in which he asked the pro golfer to pose for a photo. Woods denied the request and offered a handshake instead. This did not go over well with Lopez, who said of the incident, "I was steamed. Why was a handshake preferable to a photo? Did he think we were going to make copies of his likeness for profit? ... That was sort of a textbook ‘how not to be gracious.'"

The Never-Ending Wedding

The Giants and Nationals played the longest postseason game in MLB history and nobody was more affected than the playersfans in attendance this random bride and groom (who happen to be huge Giants fans). The two vowed not to cut their wedding cake until the game ended, which, unfortunately for them, took six hours and 23 minutes. But there's a happy ending: The Giants won the game.

Lovely Lady Round-Up

Chelsea Salmon hung out with Eddie Vedder over the weekend, and according to the Hot Clicks Bylaws, that is immediate grounds for LLOD status (click here for full-size gallery) ... Merethe Hopland stopped by the SI office for a 2015 Swimsuit Casting Call ... Jessica Lowndes continues to be sexy ... Bryana Holly looks good in lingerie ... I forgot to get a Monday Night Football prediction from Anastasia Ashley, so pretend she's holding up a "Seahawks over Redskins" sign in this pic.

World's Priciest Hot Dog

The Hawks' New Court Design

Usain Bolt Enjoys Oktoberfest

Odds & Ends

Xavier basketball coach Chris Mack lost a bet and must use Bill Belichick as his Twitter avatar for the next week ... The best football GIFs and Vines from the weekend ... The Royals celebrated their ALCS victory by partying with fans late into the night ... A list of good fantasy basketball team names for the upcoming season ... Love and hate were in the air at Saturday's Ole Miss-Alabama game ... Someone needs to keep Marcus Vick off Twitter ... Northwestern will wear these goth-inspired uniforms for its Oct. 18 homecoming game against Nebraska ... Jon Kitna is now coaching high school in Tacoma, Wash., and his team squeaked out a 91-0 victory on Friday ... 20 bold predictions for the 2014-15 NHL season ... The best NFL photos from the first month of the season.

Pride of Canada

Mark Donnelly, who sings the Canadian National Anthem before every Canucks game, wipes out while singing at a British Columbia Hockey League game.

Pie to the Face

Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick stopped by the SI office and threw pies in the faces of several staff members and one swimsuit model (Kate Bock). I worked from home that day and was spared the mess.

Dating Advice From Hannah Ferguson

Everyone's favorite Marine sniper's daughter on the do's and don'ts of dating.

Music Video of the Day

Rumors are circulating that The Black Crowes may be done as a band. I hope this isn't true. In the meantime, here's one of their best songs, Appaloosa.

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