The Sound of the Suburbs

The Ten Most Intriguing Athletes At This Moment:

Usain Bolt:
Speed kills and this cat is off the charts. Rest in peace, Bob Hayes. And could he (UB) have a better name?

Mark Sanchez:
Well, he looked like a rookie against the Ravens' D other night, but who can't root for a guy who gets up and does it again after looking like a plush toy against the best NFL defense, albeit in an exhibition game? NYC is the toughest place to play in America but something tells me Senor Sanchez will rule the town within three years. But it won't be easy.

Steve Smith:
Plax copped a plea and who doesn't feel sorry for this victim of a political play by Bloomberg? For Smith, he not only bears the burden of being Eli's go-to guy, he's been called out as Burress' alibi. Smith had been held up at gunpoint three days before Plax went to the club. Plax was packing that night because he and Antonio Pierce were going to pick up Ahmad Bradshaw , who lived in the same complex as Smith. Here's saying Smith has a monster year and leads the Jints deep into the post.

Shaquille O'Neal:
Yet to suit up as a Cav and already rumored to be on the trading block? Don't believe a word. He will be there for Cleveland-Celts ECF faceoff in May.

Andy Roddick:
Off a tremendous showing at Wimbledon expect nothing less than a title at the U.S. Open in September.

Derek Jeter:
In the midst of an MVP year, the best shortstop in MLB history gets his last shot at another ring. Only Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels stand in his way. I'll take Jeter, standing up at second.

Manny Ramirez:
Love him or hate him, he controls the Dodgers' destiny. Four up on Colorado and in the playoffs either way, Manny has successfully captured LA's imagination while Kobe rests. As great as he is, it won't be enough minus Big Papi in October to get LA past St Loo or Philly.

David Beckham:
This guy's gotten a bum rap from idiotic LA fans who stupidly blame him for not taking pro soccer mainstream. Pele couldn't do it and neither can he. But he's still a fierce competitor and a fantastic athlete whose grace and style will long be remembered after the Galaxy fade into another dimension.

Brett Favre:
I have no allegiance to Minnesota, Green Bay or the Jets, but who's to blame a guy for wanting to work? Let's face it, football fans, who won't tune in to see the Vikes invade Lambeau Field? Drama is the bottom line in sports, not to mention life.

Michael Young:
Who doesn't respect and root for this guy? The quintessential baseball player, he is trying to lead the Texas Rangers to a wildcard slot, eliminating the beloved Bosox if his team can pull it off, and if he does, watch out. This guy has been a stud in every All-Star game he's played in and he is the rarest of athletic birds: young, fast, scientific.

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