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Erki
Nool, Olympic decathlon champion
By definition, the winner of the Olympic decathlon is
considered the world's greatest athlete. While that may or may
not be true, there's no doubt Nool of Estonia cuts quite an
impressive figure.
Can
you say `perfectly developed?' (Editor's
pick 10/31/00) |
Linemen
in Speedos
The Purdue offensive line decided to show their stuff
during a preseason photo session. Thanks to WeHo Bob for this.
We'll
take double-XL
(Editor's pick 10/30/00) |
Eric
Crouch, Nebraska quarterback
The day started great for the quarterback of top-ranked
Nebraska as they took a 14-0 lead at #2 Oklahoma. But it was
downhill from there. Oklahoma scored 31 unanswered points and
Crouch was left in a big pileup without a helmet.
Hey,
where's that plastic thing with the `N' on it? (Editor's
pick 10/29/00) |
Chris
Pronger, St. Louis Blues
Our friend Brent passed this one on, saying: ``Most
Valuable Player, Wealthiest, AND looks like this? Sometimes
life is just soooo unfair!''
The
$29 million man (Editor's
pick 10/28/00) |
A
World Series Scrum
The Yankees won the World Series for the third straight
year and fourth of the last five. So they've perfected the
post-game pile-on.
Nice
butt on Chuck Knoblauch (#11)
(Editor's pick 10/27/00) |
Mike
Kelley, Wisconsin basketball
College basketball is just around the corner. Last year's
Cinderella team was Wisconsin, which surprised everyone by
making the Final Four. Kelley and his teammates certainly had
a lot of fun hugging each other during their run.
OK,
everyone--group hug (Editor's
pick 10/26/00) |
John
Franco, New York Mets
Franco got the win as the Mets beat the Yankees, 4-2, to
get back in the World Series.
Yes,
we can
(Editor's pick 10/25/00) |
Ronnie
Coleman, Mr. Olympia
Coleman defended his professional bodybuilding title this
weekend in Las Vegas.
Look
at my six-pack (Editor's
pick 10/24/00) |
Tony
Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs
Gonzalez is an athletic marvel--a 6'5'' tight end
(probably the best in football) who was also a starter on his
college basketball team at Cal. On Sunday, in the Chiefs'
54-34 rout of the Rams, Gonzalez caught 7 passes for 115 yards
and a touchdown.
A
winning smile
(Editor's pick 10/23/00) |
Jose
Vizcaino, New York Yankees
We're not sure how many on the East Coast saw it, but it
was Vizcaino's single in the 12th inning that gave the Yankees
a 4-3 win over the Mets and a 1-0 lead in the World Series.
The game took 4:51 and ended at 1:04 a.m.
Great,
now we can all go to bed
(Editor's pick 10/22/00) |
Mike
Hampton, New York Mets
Hampton, the Mets' star pitcher, has captured the fancy of
many of our readers. One wrote on the Discussion Board:
``Maybe I'm just wishing. Maybe it's the change-up where he
touches
his butt. ... But for God's sake, Mike Hampton has just got to
be in our steam room.''
Hampton
shows his form (Editor's
pick 10/21/00) |
Mike
Alstott, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Alstott is a huge favorite of many Outsports readers but
he has struggled this year. On Thursday, his fumble was one of
the key plays in Tampa's 28-14 loss to Detroit. This pic is
from the Tampa Tribune after the Bucs' loss to the Jets.
Alstott
ponders a loss
(Editor's pick 10/20/00) |
Patrick
Roy, Colorado Avalanche
Roy, maybe the best clutch playoff goalie of his time, is
now the game's all-time winningest goalie. He has now won 448
games--that's a lot of pucks flying your way.
The
man without his mask
(Editor's pick 10/19/00) |
Manny
Rivera, ``El Duque'': New York Yankees
New Yorkers got their wish: An All-Big Apple World Series.
Closer Rivera, left, and starter Hernandez were two big
reasons why the Yanks are heading to their third straight Fall
Classic.
A
champagne shower
(Editor's pick 10/18/00) |
New
York Mets, National League Champions
We're always suckers for the obligatory celebration pile
after a team wins a title. The Mets are going to the World
Series for the first time since 1986.
On
top of the world (Editor's
pick 10/17/00) |
Matt
Hasselbeck, Ryan Longwell, Green Bay Packers
Ah, there's nothing like a game-winning field goal to make
a couple of guys smile. Hasselbeck is the holder and Longwell
(#8) the kicker as Green Bay beat San Francisco, 31-28.
I
love you, man
(Editor's pick 10/16/00) |
Josh
Heupel, University of Oklahoma quarterback
Heupel had a day Saturday, going 29 for 37 for 374 yards
and two touchdowns as the #6 Sooners went into Manhattan and
drilled #2 Kansas State, 41-31.
Sorry, but this link is broken :-(
(Editor's pick 10/15/00) |
Ben
Wallace, Mike Miller: Pro Basketball
Yeah, it just seemed like the Lakers won the NBA title a
week ago, but it's already exhibition season. At least it's
something good to look at.
Hey,
watch where you're putting your knee (Editor's
pick 10/14/00) |
Ivan
Ivankov, Gymnast
Not sure how we missed this one from the Olympics. Ivankov
was the classic Sports Illustrated cover jinx. Coated in gold
paint for a photo spread, Ivankov was the cover boy for the
magazine's Olympics special issue. Of course, he failed to
medal.
With
these rings, I do thee wed. (Editor's
pick 10/13/00) |
Andrea
Tafi, Cyclist
Tafi, who won a cycling World Cup stage, is the very
definition of exhausted. Photo by AFP linked through
Sportasia.com
Sorry, but this link is broken :-( (Editor's
pick 10/12/00) |
Freddie
Garcia, Seattle Mariners
Jeff, a reader sent us this link prior to Game 1 of the
ALCS. He may have had a vibe that Garcia would shine on the
mound against the Yankees and he was right: 6 2/3 scoreless
innings of three-hit ball as Seattle took Game 1, 2-0.
Sorry, but this link is broken :-(
(Editor's pick 10/11/00) |
Alex
Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners
A-Rod is loving life as his M's are in the American League
Championship Series against the Yankees.
Even
his teeth are perfect (Editor's
pick 10/10/00) |
Drew
Brees and Friends, Purdue Football
This shot is from last year, but it's hard not to like the
facial expression of Brees (15) and his teammates.
We're
hot and we know it.
(Editor's pick 10/9/00) |
Barry
Zito, Oakland A's
Ah, to be 22, have a great arm and pitch in the baseball
playoffs. With his A's facing elimination, Zito came up big
Saturday night shutting down the Yankees to force a deciding
Game 5.
Zito
gave the Yanks Zero
(Editor's pick 10/8/00) |
Trent
Croad, Hybrid
Frankly, we have no idea what sport hybrid International
Rules is as mentioned in this caption from Allsport via the
Sydney Morning Herald. But at first glance it looks like Croad
has three legs.
Sorry, but this link is broken. :-( |
Andy
Pettitte, New York Yankees
Pettitte's pitching performance in Game 2 helped the
Yankees tie its series with Oakland. Some Outsports readers
can't get enough of Andy. ``Does anyone in the game have
greater eyes than Andy Pettitte?'' asks one. ``Or greater
lips?'' said another.
Those
lips, those eyes
(Editor's pick 10/06/00) |
Guiseppe
Maddaloni, Judo
A great Olympic moment as Guiseppe, a 145-pound Italian,
celebrates his gold medal win during the recent Games.
Sorry, but this link is broken :-( (Editor's
pick 10/05/00) |
A
Trio of Iowa Quarterbacks
For those of you into fresh-scrubbed Midwestern types we
present University of Iowa football quarterbacks Kyle McCann
(4), Jon Beutjer (16) and Scott Mullen (18). Photo linked from
Hawkeyefootball.com
Everybody's
All-Americans
(Editor's pick 10/04/00) |
The
World's Dumbest Sport
This is a bit of a departure from the type of photo we
usually feature, but we couldn't resist this one from the
Irish Times. It's of the Japanese rhythmic gymnastics team,
who actually got to complete in the Olympics. As Outsports
columnist Charlie in the Trees says: "I prefer to call
that 'sport': `prancing with a ribbon.' It's a more accurate
description than `rhythmic gymnastics,' as it is neither
rhythmic, nor gymnastic.''
Sorry, but this link is broken. :-((Editor's
pick 10/03/00)' |
Paul
Edinger, Brent Bartholomew, Chicago Bears
Edinger, a 5-10, 160-pound kicker, is one of the few
players punter Bartholomew can handle.
A
real Bear hug
(Editor's pick 10/02/00) |
Allan
Admundson, Oregon football
Last week the Ducks knocked off 8th-ranked UCLA. On
Saturday they were at it again, whipping 6th-ranked
Washington. Admundson had a touchdown rushing and after the
game celebrated with the fans.
A
Gang of Green
(Editor's pick 10/01/00) |
