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Love her or hate her, Anna Wintour has the ability to make and/or break careers in the fashion world and beyond. Every couple of seasons she seems to take a shining to certain athletes, increasing their overall exposure in the fashion world and introducing them to an entirely new portion of the public. In the past she has been seen at shows with Amare Stoudemire, Serena Williams, and Roger Federer. So, in anticipation of Fashion Week, what better way to combine the worlds of sport and fashion than by placing odds on who Anna will pick as her next front row companion? More»

I took a trip to Indiana to watch our good ol' Giants make Tom Brady cry. It was a barn burner but the G-Men did the job and took home their second Super Bowl in five years. Dynasty anyone? Check out my adventure... More»

It's time ladies and gents. The most testosterone driven sporting event in the history of mankind; THE SUPERBOWL. There is extra excitement this year because our cities own New York Giants are facing off against the New England Patriots, led by the one and only Mr. Giselle Bundchen. The crowds are guaranteed to be out in force to support the G-Men, so planning is paramount. Here is a roundup of some of the best places to watch the big game (and for some the commercials and Madonna half-time performance) in the city. More»

Blondes v BrunettesIt's August, which means three things in young Washington: Congress is out of session, Dewey Beach is calling your name, and Blondes vs. Brunettes donation soliciting emails are pinging your inbox.

After observing the phenomenon of fifty young women hitting the same small circle of friends for cash, giving to this organization has become an art form. How horrible would it be to donate your allocated BvB budget of $100 to a girl you didn't particularly mesh with, only to realize your favorite coworker is on the other team?

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From die-hard football fans to fair-weather followers who rely on alliteration and grade-school geography to remember which team is which, there will be no shortage of New York City revelers this weekend for the 45th Annual Super Bowl. Keep reading for the best sports mania the city has to offer for February 6th.

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Not into soccer? You will be after you meet the adorable Thierry Henry. He's French. And he has a thick accent. And he can kick a ball really hard. And he loooovves New York. More»

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Last night guests gathered around a red soccer ball at the Ico Gallery to raise money for disadvantaged children all over the world. The Nuru Project put on the event in order to benefit Right to Play, an organization that allows all children to play sports. Photos by Chris Steele-Perkins/Magnum, Yuri Kozyrev/NOOR, Ami Vitale/National Geographic were auctioned off and donations were made. More»

If you haven't been watching the FIFA World Cup, and especially haven't heard of the U.S.A.'s triumphant successes, we've got a bone to pick with you... More»

  • No one actually gets charged with adultery anymore . . . unless they get it on in a public park in Batavia, New York. [NYDN]
  • What does Philadelphia have that we don't? Drunken toddler sports fans and the accompanying street cred. [WSJ]
  • Dinner reservations are going the way of the dinosaurs. [NYT]
  • Elton John sang at Rush Limbaugh's wedding. Elton, we hardly knew you. [Village Voice]
  • Jimmy Fallon is falling in slo-mo; NBC is freaking out at hyperspeed. [Post]

There's no better way to celebrate the District's sprintime warmth and water than with a Dragon Boat race. Our favorite team name this year was Ready Oar Not, but we're also partial to Booz Allen BetaFish and Hua Fu Youth. The last one sounds authentic. Unlike Team Bank of America, which DCist sadly lists as one of the competitors. More»

We sat down with journalist Laura Lane, who covers both professional poker for ESPN and professional fame-seekers for OK! Magazine. The reporter dished on the millions at stake in those increasingly trendy poker tournaments, on cozying up to celebs, and on why Britney Spears had the saddest birthday ever. More»