Alex Rodriguez

Michael Jordan makes wishes come true

Submitted by pma on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 12:33

The NBA star, who was named Chief Wish Ambassador of the Make-A-Wish Foundation last year, recently made a $140,000 contribution to the charity. His ninth-annual charity golf event, the "Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational," took place from January 20-24 2010 at the Ocean Club Golf Course in the Bahamas.

Big Papi's big event

Submitted by hlyons on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 11:37

via MLB

In his first public interview since Sports Illustrated broke the story, A-Rod admits to using performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-03.

"I did take a banned substance. For that I'm very sorry and deeply regretful," Rodriguez told ESPN in an interview that will be broadcast tonight. "I was young, stupid and naive. I wanted to prove that I was one of the greatest players of all time."

Rodriguez added that the "culture" of the Major League was different in that era, saying it was "very loose."

Donation with a vengeance?

Submitted by CelebsGoneGood on Mon, 08/18/2008 - 09:47

via popseries.com

The Yankees' highest-paid player, Alex Rodriguez, is back in the hot seat. What has A-Rod done this time? The slugger has reportedly donated a half a million dollars to charity. Make that Madonna's charity, Raising Malawi.

Madge created Raising Malawi in 2006 with co-founder Michael Berg to help orphans in Africa gain access to food, education, and medical care.

Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and Yogi Berra go the distance--the green way

Submitted by CelebsGoneGood on Tue, 07/15/2008 - 17:47

Red Sox's David Ortiz at today's MLB's All-Star Parade on 6th Ave.

via NYMAG.com

Alex Rodriguez

Michael Jordan makes wishes come true

Big Papi's big event

UPDATE: A-rod on roids?

Donation with a vengeance?

Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and Yogi Berra go the distance--the green way