We were unaware of the scholarly bent of the ORLANDO SENTINEL, specifically their SPORTSSTUFF memorabilia blog. We do not know if writer Chris Olds attended one of the top Universities in the country, but we do see that he has a passion for his work and a research jones that beats Indy by miles.
Upon hearing that young Ashley Harkleroad has chosen to accept Hugh Hefner’s 40 pieces of gold for an appearance in PLAYBOY, Chris Olds spent a late night and early Memorial Day morning compiling a list of recent athletes, near-athletes, and people near athletes that have graced the pages of that fine upstanding publication.
He even bagged the magazines for us and put the receipt inside. Clearly, this was a labor of love. Chris Olds may be the greatest American ever. (He’s American, right? Maybe? Sure, why not?)
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Even though Ashley Harkleroad lost to Serena Williams on Sunday, many male fans felt like winners when they heard her post-match announcement - she’s going to be appearing in Playboy.
The ASSOCIATED PRESS reports that the 23-year-old Harkleroad is taking the road to further media exposure by flaunting all she’s got without the constraints of clothing. (Figures she would follow her French Open foe.)
But before any self-righteous souls get on Ashley’s case for posing, keep in mind that her decision came after a frightening medical episode.
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She was once thought of as the next Anna Kournikova. Then she flamed out. And now she’s back. Bless Ashley Harkleroad’s heart.
ESPN.COM recently caught up with the now more mature, 22-year-old Harkleroad. She’s been through a divorce and several career stages.
But some things haven’t changed.
FORK IN THE ‘ROAD? Tennis hottie Ashley Harkleroad:
No one can ever accuse SbB of being above below-the-belt humor.
