Hottest Sports Couples
Hall of Famer John Elway and ex-Raider cheerleader Paige Green
Relationship Status: Recently engaged to be married
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US star Michael Phelps and Aussie gold medalist Stephanie Rice
Relationship Status: Rumored to have "swapped spit" at a party outside the Olympic Village
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Eagles wideout Hank Baskett and Playboy model Kendra Wilkinson
Relationship Status: Reportedly dating and engaged
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Tennis star Andy Roddick and fashion model Brooklyn Decker
Relationship Status: Currently engaged
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Islanders player Mike Comrie and actress Hilary Duff
Relationship Status: Currently dating
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Los Angeles Kings player Jarret Stoll and model Rachel Hunter
Relationship Status: Reportedly engaged
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Tennis legend Boris Becker and jewelry designer Sandy Meyer-Woelden
Relationship Status: Reportedly engaged
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1999 Playmate of the Year Heather Kozar and former NFL QB Tim Couch
Relationship Status: Married since 2005, with one son
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NBA star Richard Jefferson and former Nets dancer Kesha Nichols
Relationship Status: Currently engaged
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MMA fighter Tito Ortiz and adult film star Jenna Jameson
Relationship Status: Dating since 2006
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In case you missed it, here's what Avery said to a video crew before Tuesday's Stars-Flames game in Calgary:
"Uh, I'm really happy to be back in Calgary. I love Canada. And I just want to comment on how it's become like a common thing in the NHL for guys to fall in love with my sloppy seconds. I don't know what that's about. Enjoy the game tonight."So the NHL followed up by suspending Avery. The league explained the ruling with the following press release:
Dallas Stars forward Sean Avery has been suspended indefinitely, pending a hearing with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, in accordance with the provisions of NHL By-Law 17 and Article 6 of the NHL Constitution for conduct "detrimental to the League or game of hockey," the National Hockey League announced today. The suspension was imposed following inappropriate public comments, not pertaining to the game, made by Avery earlier today.The suspension was probably the only thing standing between Avery and a possibly historic confrontation with Phaneuf later Tuesday evening when the Stars played the Flames in Calgary. (Dallas won 3-1.)
According to the New Jersey Devils blog, Fire and Ice, the hearing has yet to be scheduled. But if I were a betting man, I'd guess that Commissioner Bettman won't be in any rush to get Avery to Manhattan for a hearing. The next question has to be the following: does this suspension mark the breaking point with the league and Avery, or will a league that's been desperate to add some personality -- even one as toxic as Avery has proven to be from time to time -- give him one more break?
Elisha Cuthbert Photos
Actress Elisha Cuthbert is seen in Los Angeles in this April 26, 2005 file photo. Cuthbert is the former girlfriend of Dallas Stars forward Sean Avery, who has been indefinitely suspended by the NHL for remarks he made in reference to Calgary Flames defenceman Dion Phaneuf and Cuthbert. REUTERS/Fred Prouser/Files (UNITED STARES)
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Actress Elisha Cuthbert and New York Rangers player Sean Avery are seen in this March 28, 2007 file photo.The NHL has suspended Avery, who now plays for the Dallas Stars, indefinitely pending a hearing with commissioner Gary Bettman. Avery was suspended for remarks he made in reference to Calgary Flames defenceman Dion Phaneuf and Cuthbert, who previously had a relationship with Avery. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STARES)
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Actress Elisha Cuthbert and New York Rangers player Sean Avery are seen in this March 28, 2007 file photo.The NHL has suspended Avery, who now plays for the Dallas Stars, indefinitely pending a hearing with commissioner Gary Bettman. Avery was suspended for remarks he made in reference to Calgary Flames defenceman Dion Phaneuf and Cuthbert, who previously had a relationship with Avery. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STARES)
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Actress Elisha Cuthbert arrives at the 2008 GQ Man Of The Year Party at the Chateau Marmont on November 18, 2008 in West Hollywood, California.
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Actress Elisha Cuthbert arrives at the GQ Men of the Year party held at the Chateau Marmont Hotel on November 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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Actress Elisha Cuthbert arrives at the GQ Men of the Year party held at the Chateau Marmont Hotel on November 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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Actress Elisha Cuthbert arrives at the 13th Annual GQ "Men of the Year" Party at the Chateau Marmont on November 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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Actress Elisha Cuthbert arrives at the 13th Annual GQ "Men of the Year" Party at the Chateau Marmont on November 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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Actress Elisha Cuthbert arrives at the 13th Annual GQ "Men of the Year" Party at the Chateau Marmont on November 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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Actress Elisha Cuthbert arrives at the 13th Annual GQ "Men of the Year" Party at the Chateau Marmont on November 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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