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A-Rod, Cameron Split

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:42:05 CDT

The 18-month storybook romance of Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez has come to an end. They've simply got no time for love, a source explains to Us : "She's very busy with her career, and he's had injuries and wants to focus on his game. They're dedicated professionals." The jet-setting former...

A-Rod Faces Suspension Over Poker Games

Tim Karan — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:17:34 CDT

Alex Rodriguez may have wagered more than he thought. The Yankees slugger is facing possible suspension over alleged involvement in high-stakes poker games, reports ESPN . The third baseman is accused of playing in at least two games—one at the Beverly Hills mansion of a record producer that included open...

Aging Yankees on Pace for Best Day-Game Record

Tim Karan — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:55:41 CDT

Maybe they can't concentrate when they're missing Wheel Of Fortune . The Yankees have the second-oldest lineup in baseball, and it may be the reason the team is on pace to have the best day-game record in history. They boast an .829 winning percentage under the sun, but a middling .476...

Texas Rangers Head to 1st World Series

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 05:35:01 CDT

Fireworks and confetti filled the Texas sky, flags were raised, and players doused each other with ginger ale last night—and with good reason: The Texas Rangers will advance to their first World Series in the franchise's 39-year history. And to make their berth even more satisfying, the Rangers earned...

Cameron Diaz-Obsessed Fan Busts Into Yankees Game

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:07:40 CDT

You’ve got to be pretty crazy to run onto a baseball field during a game, but Grim LeRogue is, arguably, crazier than most. LeRogue was carrying a picture of Alex Rodriguez with a gun pointed at his head and the note, “You have to go bud, you’ve ruined too many...

A-Rod (Finally) Hits 600th Home Run

Kevin Spak — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:31:31 CDT

You can stop holding your breath, world. Alex Rodriguez at long last hit his 600th home run today. It's been 12 games since Rodriguez hit his 599th round-tripper, a stretch that seemed even longer because of the hype surrounding the impending milestone. But it's probably unfair to complain too much,...

Tiger Still No. 1, but Endorsements Fall

John Johnson — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:17:05 CDT

Tiger Woods remains the nation's top-paid athlete in the Sports Illustrated rankings, even though USA Today notes his endorsements fell by $22 million and sales of his video game are sluggish . The top 5: Tiger Woods: $90.5 million (including $70 million in endorsements). Phil Mickelson: $61.7 million ($52...

Cameron: I'm Hotter With Wrinkles

Evann Gastaldo — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:33:43 CDT

In her last interview, Cameron Diaz talked about “traveling for c**k” ; in this one, she talks about her “tiny but juicy” booty. From her Harper’s Bazaar cover story: On her booty : “Most booties that propel girls are usually the bigger booties. I have a little tiny one, but it is,...

Cameron Diaz: 'I'm Always Traveling' to Get Laid

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:58:47 CDT

Cameron Diaz discusses whether she’s having an affair with Alex Rodriguez (she’s not), if there was drama working with her ex, Justin Timberlake (there wasn’t), and more in Playboy . Highlights: On Hollywood relationships : “Oh gosh, I can't even count how many times I've gotten on a plane for love. It's...