The Muppets and Sports

Derek Jeter and Elmo

The Muppets - the latest movie about the pint-sized puppets - will be released on Wednesday. In honor of this major event, SI presents a gallery of Muppets and sports.

Grover, Carmelo Anthony, Amar'e Stoudemire

Mark Fidrych and Big Bird

Drew Stanton and Kermit the Frog

Zoe, Jason Kidd and Elmo

Terrell Davis and Big Bird

Kermit the Frog

Joe Torre and Elmo

Dale Jarrett and Miss Piggy

Kermit the Frog and Michigan State Linemen

Norm Stewart and Cookie Monster

Kermit the Frog, Jason Giambi and Gonzo

Hideki Matsui and Elmo

Evander Holyfield and Sam the Eagle

Kermit the Frog

Franz Beckenbauer, Statler and Waldorf

John L. Smith and Kermit the Frog

Cookie Monster and Villanova Fans

Kermit the Frog and Cheerleaders

Big Bird and Yankees Fans

Bobby Cassevah and Cookie Monster backpack

Claude Giroux and Elmo Balloon