Monday's P.M. Hot Clicks: Yovanna Ventura; USWNT collectors' covers
Hello all, Ryan Wong from Next Impulse Sports here with your Monday PM Hot Clicks. Feel free to follow me on Twitter for additional links and thoughts.
Each Member of the USWNT Gets Her Own SI Cover
SI covers: 2015 World Cup-winning U.S. women
Shannon Boxx, Midfielder
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Morgan Brian, Midfielder
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Lori Chalupny, Defender
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Whitney Engen, Defender
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Ashlyn Harris, Goalkeeper
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Tobin Heath, Midfielder
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Lauren Holiday, Midfielder
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Julie Johnston, Defender
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Meghan Klingenberg, Defender
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Ali Krieger, Defender
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Sydney Leroux, Forward
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Carli Lloyd, Midfielder
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Alex Morgan, Forward
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Alyssa Naeher, Goalkeeper
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Kelley O'Hara, Defender
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Heather O'Reilly, Midfielder
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Christen Press, Forward
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Christie Rampone, Defender
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Megan Rapinoe, Midfielder
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Amy Rodriguez, Forward
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Becky Sauerbrunn, Defender
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Hope Solo, Goalkeeper
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Abby Wambach, Forward
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Jill Ellis, Coach
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Simon Bruty for Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustratedhas released an astounding 25 covers to honor the U.S. Women's National Team's recent World Cup victory over Japan. Each of the team's 23 players and coach Jill Ellis has her own individual cover and a group shot accounts for the 25th cover. In my opinion, every one of the covers is outstanding; they can be viewed in the above gallery (here's the full-size version). And for all those collectors out there, take note that the covers will be randomly distributed across the country and available for special order here.
The Top 1,000 NFL Players, Ranked
Bleacher Report has somehow found the time and patience to rank the top 1,000 overall players in the NFL. You can argue with some of the rankings, but you can't argue with the amount of work that went into this one.
Don't Slide into Mia Khalifa's DMs
Adult film star Mia Khalifa apparently drew the interest of Bills safety Duke Williams, who sent several DMs Khalifa's way over the course of several months. Khalifa responded by posting the DMs for everyone to see (warning: graphic language). You all have been put on notice.
Lovely Lady of the Day
Mario from Parts Unknown wrote in to Andy requesting he choose a LLOD “with some curves and a little meat on the bones.” Andy asked him for a suggestion and Mario suggested Yovanna Ventura. She fits the bill (Here's the full-size gallery).
Not Dressed To Impress
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton was denied entrance to the Wimbledon Royal Box because he did not meet the strict dress code. You can check out his threads below.
Worst NHL Contracts of All Time
via Fansided
An 80-yard Field Goal
Texas kicker Nick Rose has some leg power, and he showed it off by nailing an 80-yard field goal in practice.
The Chizza
No, just no.
Jonathan Toews and The Cup
Not a bad place for a dog to hang out.
Odds and Ends
With the MLB All-Star festivities upon us, enjoy this gallery of the American League's All-Star WAGs. ... Jim Harbaugh is hanging out in France, and the trip has produced some hilarious images. ... Here is a look at College Football's top 25 most crowded stadiums. ... Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic had a wonderfully awkward Wimbledon disco dance-off. ... Big League Stew held a draft to put together the all-time home run derby dream teams. ... Lost Letterman took a look at the funniest, weirdest, craziest monikers in the FBS and assembled the 2015 All-Name Team. ... This Weightlifter at the Pan Am Games collapsed during the clean & jerk, and it was terrifying. ... The Pirates' new Sony-based PNC Park Scoreboard Control room is ridiculously cool. ... ESPN’s Adam Schefteropened up on his reporting of the Jason Pierre-Paul injury. ... Undefeated teamed up with Microsoft on a sick custom Xbox One controller. ... Find out what would happen if your favorite WWE wrestlers were on Tinder. ... 50 Cent has officially filed for bankruptcy. ... At a July 9 Foo Fighters concert, Dave Grohl invited a fan up to the stage to play drums.
The First BMX Quadruple Backflip
Jed Mildon is decent at this BMX thing.
Another Seagull Steals a GoPro
This happens way too often.
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Last To First In Three Laps
Check out Double F1 Champ Fernado Alonso navigate his way through the field in a Dmax Karts at the Daytona Sandown.
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