The Muppets and Sports

The Muppets and Sports

Derek Jeter and Elmo

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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

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Mark Fidrych and Big Bird

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Drew Stanton and Kermit the Frog

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Zoe, Jason Kidd and Elmo

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Terrell Davis and Big Bird

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Kermit the Frog

Joe Torre and Elmo

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Dale Jarrett and Miss Piggy

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Kermit the Frog and Michigan State Linemen

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Norm Stewart and Cookie Monster

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Kermit the Frog, Jason Giambi and Gonzo

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Hideki Matsui and Elmo

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Evander Holyfield and Sam the Eagle

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Kermit the Frog

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Franz Beckenbauer, Statler and Waldorf

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John L. Smith and Kermit the Frog

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Cookie Monster and Villanova Fans

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Kermit the Frog and Cheerleaders

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Big Bird and Yankees Fans

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Bobby Cassevah and Cookie Monster backpack

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Claude Giroux and Elmo Balloon

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