Hot Clicks: America celebrates July 4th; America Olivio

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The Fourth of July is nearly upon us and what better way to celebrate than with this gallery of athletes holding the American flag. But to answer my own question, here are two better ways to celebrate: this gallery of girls in American flag bikinis and this gallery of babes in baseball gear. If that didn't do it for you, here's a gallery of national flags made from food.

Happy Birthday America

Ervin and Amy Santana :: AP/Mark Avery

When Jimmy handed me the keys to Hot Clicks, he told me I could do whatever I wanted for July 4th. With that in mind, here are three random moments that made me particularly proud to be an American. The first is from Wrestlemania VII in 1991 when American hero Hulk Hogantook the WWF championship belt back from Iraqi sympathizer Sgt. Slaughter. The second is a song that should be required listening for all American school children - Charlie Kelly's patriotic ditty from season 1 of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Last, and most important, is Rocky Balboa's speech from the end of Rocky IV. "If I can change. And you can change. Everyone can change!"

Three Great American Moments

Ranker has compiled this collection of 13 horrible fireworks accidents. Keep this in mind of you are planning on using them.

July 4 Warning

BroBible has collected the best goals of Euro 2012.

Item That Has Nothing To Do With July 4

It's Independence Day. Nobody deserves to be Lovely Lady of the Day more than America Olvio.

Lovely Lady Of The Day

America Olivio :: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Mark Sanchezis datingEva Longoria..

Fun Rumor of the Day

The world's largest McDonald's is opening in London's Olympic Park ... Here's a video of Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkinplaying tennis at Wimbledon ... The Joe Johnson ski mask cracked me up ... Former Gamecock quarterback Stephen Garcia, who was signed by the CFL's Montreal Alouettes last week, injured his fingers giving the peace sign.

Random Links

Here's a great video of top American sports moments through the years (ht to Total Frat Move).

Great American Sports Moments Video

Marvin Gaye sings the National Anthem at the 1983 NBA All-Star game.

Patriotic Video of the Day

Dirk Nowitzki takes batting practice.

Dirk on the Diamond Video Of The Day