Advent Calendar of Hotness: Day 16

You knew it was only a matter of time….

I have to do this eventually, I might as well do it now.

Well.

It was supposed to be the Yankees.

It wasn’t.

I’m going to miss you, you know. I’m going to miss that little sliver of hope that the rest of the team would play as well as they’d need to in order to deserve you, and I’m going to miss having someone to believe in every fifth day (or really, every day), and I’m going to miss everything about the way you affected the team and the city and the fans. Hell, I’m not just ‘going to’, I already do.

I’m not saying the Jays have nothing to play for anymore – just that it’s going to feel that way for a while.

So I’ll see you around, I guess.

I don’t know when I’ll be ready to say goodbye.

Advent Calendar of Hotness: Day 15

It’s shocking that it took me more than 5 seconds to make this pick.  How could I overlook one of the most delectable men in the NFL.  Thank God I was discussing the Dolphins this chilly December morn, jogged my memory right quick!

Here in all his beautiful glory… Jason Taylor!

Hanukkah Hunks: Night 4

This goes against everything I believe in as a Yankees fan. But after researching around my other choices for hot, young, Jewish general managers of baseball teams, he pretty much takes the cake. Night 4 I bring you Theo Epstein.

Advent Calendar of Hotness: Day 14

You wouldn't know it from the photo, but this was taken on Christmas 2005. I was at the game and it was probably Kyle's best as a Raven.

No guessing games from me this time.  Kyle Boller is our hottie of the day.  I’ve been in love with this man since the day he was drafted by the Ravens.  He may suck at football, but he sure is nice to look at.  He’d be even hotter if he stopped dating skanks. 

More Kyle Boller prettiness after the jump.

Hanukkah Hunks: Night 3

(Photo: Greg Layson/Guelph Mercury)

Lady Bee here with a Hab for tonight’s Hanukkah Hunk: meet Mike Cammalleri.

Advent Calendar of Hotness: Day 13

It’s 6 am and my neighbors dog was left outside in the cold and woke the whole neighborhood – except her parents. A friendly and cute police officer beat their door until they roused from their alchoholic stupor.

So obviously I’m a little bitter, but it does mean that today’s ACoH post is up bright and early!

There’s been a dearth of basketball hotties on this site recently, and as I explained to the other Ladies… in an email, I’ve had an inexplicable crush on this man recently, so today’s Advent Calendar window opens to reveal Dwyane Wade:

I’m certain the fact that he’s the biggest name to come out of Marquette has something to do with my crush, but also, the man knows how to dress! I love his grin, his style and his jump shot!

Also, his abs and outtie belly button!

Here’s some forearms, for those that like that sort of thing.

And one more to get you through your morning:

Hanukkah Hunks: Night 2

It’s pretty obvious that we’d have plenty of baseball players to choose from for our Hanukkah Hunks series. That’s why for night 2, I thought I’d toss in a Jewish gold medalist backstroker to honor: Lenny Krayzelburg. More photos to enjoy with your latkes after the break.

Advent Calendar of Hotness: Day 12

You knew that we couldn’t get too far into the ACoH without me starting to find some soccer hotties to send your way. You should all appreciate that I didn’t post more gratuitous Fernando Torres pictures. It was hard, but I spend long hours scouring to find you knew and adorable soccer players.

This is Curtis Davies who plays for Aston Villa in the English Premier League.

Not only does Mr. Davies have a charming smile, but he’s rocking some Louis Vuitton luggage. If he buys that for himself, imagine what his woman would get to carry!

Thanks to Kickette for the pic!

Hanukkah Hunks: Night 1

Sundown tonight marks the first night of Hanukkah, and we here at Ladies… would like to take the opportunity to recognize some of our favorite Hanukkah-celebrating sports hunks throughout the holiday.  Night 1 hottie is after the jump.

Ask the Ladies… Where the NFL Hotties Are (Part 2)

Cheesy, yes. But who can resist the smoldering eyes of Mark Sanchez?

  

Last week, we began the onerous task of helping a reader find an NFL team to cheer for. Karen has informed us that she has narrowed down her options to the Pats, Saints and Ravens. But Karen, before you make a decision, please consider a fourth option: the New York JETS. Games Mistress takes the handoff after the jump.

Advent Calender of Hotness: Day 11

We could do a whole series on hot Diamondbacks, but today is for Conor Jackson.
More, after le jump.

Advent Calendar of Hotness: Day 10

Oh, Boris Diaw.  You are a very pretty man.  Even in a slightly unflattering Bobcats uniform.  But especially ….

Advent Calendar of Hotness: Day 9

How adorable!?  It’s Day 9, and just let me tell you, I wish this hottie was under my tree in 16 days. Find out what hottie this adorable kid turned out to be after the jump!

Advent Calendar of Hotness – Day 8

Tiger who? I could not possibly be more tired of hearing about T. Woods, so let’s turn our attention to something positive in the world of golf… the complete and utter hotness of Adam Scott!

Heisman Hotties of 2009!

It’s that time of year again for the NCAA football boys – the Heisman Trophy will be awarded this coming Saturday, December 12 at 8pm! In between our delicious advent calendar of hotness posts, I bring you our five adorable finalists just announced tonight.

Advent Calendar of Hotness – Day 7

Saint Nick* just knew this baseball fan was lost in a sea of hockey, football and basketball and needed a pick-me-up, so he brought me Trent Oeltjen.

Saint Nick works in mysterious ways – how else could he know that what I needed in my long, cold Wisconsin winter was for the Brewers to offer a minor-league contract with invite to Spring Training to Oeltjen and his lopsided grin?

Not only is Trent here a serious hottie upgrade from recently-traded SS J.J. Hardy, but he’s also Australian, meaning I’m anxiously awaiting any and all television and radio interviews because I’m a serious sucker for an accent.

Unfortunately for Trent, his nickname is “The Thunder From Down Under.” While I appreciate his reputation as a contact hitter (he hit .243 with 3 HR in just 24 major league games with Arizona,) it’s never good to have a nickname that associates you with male strippers.

*While feasts of Saint Nicholas are not observed nationally, cities with strong German influences like Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and St. Louis celebrate St. Nick’s Day on a scale similar to the German custom.^[5] On December 5, the Eve of St. Nicholas Day, each child puts one empty shoe outside their bedroom door or on a staircase before they go to sleep. The following morning of December 6, the children awake to find that St. Nick has filled their footwear with candy and small presents (if the children have been good) or coal (if not). For these children, the relationship between St. Nick and Santa Claus is not clearly defined, although St. Nick is usually explained to be a helper of Santa. The tradition of St. Nick’s Day is firmly established in the Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Cleveland and St. Louis communities, with parents often continuing to observe the day with their adult children. Widespread adoption of observing the tradition has spread among the German, Polish, Belgian and Dutch communities throughout Wisconsin, and is carried out through modern times. (from Wikipedia)

Advent Calendar of Hotness – Day 6

Here’s Vancouver Canucks centre Ryan Kesler, currently #2 on the team in points behind Henrik Sedin and #1 in our hearts.

Advent Calendar of Hotness – Day 5

So I was all ready to look beyond baseball players to find a hottie for today. I really was. And then I came across this picture of Chase Utley.

This may have been better suited for an Advent Calendar of Adorableness, but I don’t think anyone is going to complain.

Ask the Ladies… Where the NFL Hotties Are (Part 1)

I'm sorry...what was the question again?

As though the Advent Calendar of Hotness was not enough, here’s a complete buffet of NFL sizzle to wrap up your Friday. The Ladies… were recently presented with a challenge. Karen of Fredericton, New Brunswick writes:

So, in a strange twist of fate, I found myself watching football this weekend. And liking it…Can you recommend a team with the most hotties? ;) I typically have liked the Patriots, but I could potentially be swayed.

We love a challenge almost as much as football booty. Can we successfully encourage this loyal reader to avoid the “victim of regional coverage” trap? (I know a lot of Pats fans in this province. Also, Red Sox fans. It hurts.)

We begin dishing the advice in one of two parts after the jump.

Advent Calendar of Hotness – Day 4

Yes, I’m alive. So I’ve been MIA for awhile; 7 classes will do that to you. But I have returned and I come with some hotness.

He may have some questionable taste in facial hair but Longoria is still a hottie.

15 Yards for Fugliness: A Photographic Survey of Nike’s New Football Uniforms

Over the last few weekends, Nike has been previewing their latest attempt to “improve” athletic apparel on several premiere NCAA Division I (yeah, that’s what I still call it) football programs.  Now, perhaps these uniforms, designed to be ultra light and form fitting, are functionally a worthy advance, but from a sartorial viewpoint, well, my inner Tim Gunn was making this face. A lot.

A brief survey of some of Nike’s designs after the jump.

Advent Calendar of Hotness – Day 3

The weather is just now starting to drop and you know what that means? Hotties in scarves.

There’s something so dashing about a man in a coat and scarf (though to be fair, his neck might be warmer if he buttoned his shirt past his belly button.)

Sports Fan Conundrum: Am I Really That Biased?

How can you hate when he loves the game so much?

A lot of controversy has surrounded a couple of my favorite athletes recently.  First, it was the Tiger Woods’ accident and, most recently, his “transgressions”.  Then it was the 2-game suspension handed to Alex Ovechkin for a knee-on-knee hit on Carolina’s Tim Gleason.  Many folks have had harsh words for both of these guys, but I’ve been trying to avoid the frenzy surrounding both incidents.

The whole thing has made me wonder whether I am blinded by sports-related bias.

Advent Calendar of Hotness – Day 2

Me? Hilariously predictable? Well, I never.

He’s one of exactly one people who can be hot while wearing those extra sleeve-under-the-sleeve things.

Advent Calendar of Hotness – Day 1

In order to make up for today’s hotness being late and in honor of the Saints’ performance last night and to get you in the holiday mood, here’s Reggie Bush and Santa…

Happy Holidays!

Advent Calendar of Hotness

MaggieSox Tweeted this evening about a tradition she has every holiday season and I couldn’t resist stealing the idea and using it for the benefit of our readers.

Presenting the Ladies… Advent Calendar of Hotness (ACoH).

New Hottness Alert on the Buffalo Bills!

And yes, that’s hottness with a double ‘t’. No, not talking specifically about Perry Fewell, the Bills’ new head coach (though he is pretty damn hot right now). I’m talking first of all about the Bills as a whole yesterday (are we sure that was them out there?!) and about their newest addition on the sidelines: Brian Brohm ♥

The Ladies … Give Thanks

Games Mistress is thankful both of these men wear Cardinal red.

Happy (American) Thanksgiving from the Ladies!

While we’re thankful for family, friends, and the chance to stuff ourselves with food while in the company of said family and friends, we here at Ladies… are also thankful for what the sports world has given us over the past year.

I Was There…With Glowing Heart

Now that's hot!

Forgive us for the large buffet of tasty offerings just prior to Thanksgiving, but we’ve had so much to share today. Me? I was fortunate to have a real hottie come to my city tonight.