Hot Clicks: May 15, 2007
By Jimmy Traina
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Athletes Love The Rain
This story says that boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the latest athlete to hit Sin City and throw money around. Unlike Pacman Jones, though, Mayweather did his raining at a regular club and not a strip club.
A Different Kind Of Olympics Controversy
Here's a fascinating story from today's New York Times about an amputee who wants to compete in the Olympics, but may not be allowed. Why? Not because he has no legs, but because some think he'll have an unfair advantage.
Best Promotion Ever!
If you're lucky enough to be going to this Friday night's Marlins-Devil Rays game in St. Petersburg, you are in for a treat. Following the game, the Rays will host "Legends of Wrestling Night," featuring matches and appearances by old-school WWF wrestlers, including Bret Hart and Mean Gene Okerlund.
We Hope It Wasn't Worn
AOL Fanhouse sends along this you-have-to-read-it-to-believe-it tale of a heckler who was given an interesting gift by Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. at Saturday's Dodgers-Reds game.
Speaking Of Things That Are Hard To Believe
Can someone live after having their head run over by a truck. Apparently, yes.
More Friday Night Lights News
The women of Friday Night Lights (from left to right: Minka Kelly, Adrianne Palicki, Connie Britton and Aimee Teegarden) appeared at NBC's upfront presentation on Monday.:: AP
Yesterday we told you Friday Night Lights would be back this fall. Here's what you can expect to see in Season 2.
Exactly How Many Skittles Would That Be?
The only way to explain this story is by reprinting the first two paragraphs: "A little candy can add up to a rainbow of trouble. A man caught removing tires from a truck has been charged with stealing the tractor-trailer containing $250,000 worth of Skittles, police said."
Video of the Day
More Impressive Than Jordan With A Basketball
You gotta give this guy credit.
Wanted: Bernie Williams
If you know where Bernie is, alert "Yankees Chick."
Last But Not Least
Penelope Cruz attended a fashion show in L.A. on Monday.::Mark Von Holden/WireImage.com
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