CARL FROCH – Q&A
Undefeated Super Middleweight—“The Cobra” Fears No One Emerging boxing star Carl “The Cobra” Froch made all the right moves in 2009. The man from Nottingham, England came to America in April and knocked out Jermain Taylor in dramatic fashion—in the 12th round of a close fight—to defend his WBC Super Middleweight title for the first time. Then in November, the 32-year-old Froch outpointed unbeaten American southpaw Andre Dirrell in his opening bout of the prestigious SHOWTIME Super Six Tournament. Standing supreme with a record of 26-0 with 20 knockouts, Froch has some more feats to accomplish before he retires from prizefighting by ...
THE MAN WHO NEVER SLEEPS
When pro athletes need to get somewhere in a hurry, they had better know Al Palagonia, The Man Who Never Sleeps WORDS BY john powell Al Palagonia has a cell phone attached to his left ear and a landline attached to his right. It’s just before noon on a Friday, and Palagonia is helping a client find a quick flight today. He’s only been at it for five days with his new company, Apollo Jets, a company that helps athletes and executives avoid the hassles of commercial flights via private airplanes, and he’s hustling to make a deal. “You’re not a difficult ...
JOHN NEYROT – PAINTED PICTURES
The old adage ‘a picture’s worth a thousand words’ in this case is an understatement. Meet John Neyrot, artist, photographer and famed body painter. His canvas, more than inspiring, beautifully sculpted naked women who at the end of his masterpiece become human murals of some of the most aesthetic pleasing art to the human eye. Beginning his creative journey at a young age doodling and drawing on his notebooks, Neyrot’s hobby became his bread and butter when he realized his passion and talent for photography could sustain him financially.
KARI KLINKENBORG
KARI KLINKENBORG Serves Up The Goods Standing at an impressive 6 ft tall and stunning to say the least, 24 year old Kari Klinkenborg, often referred to as jaw dropping gorgeous, has the nation asking…what is Terrell Owens thinking, this one is definitely a keeper! Former Gator volleyball player and model, Klinkenborg has graced the covers of many magazines and has appeared in Samsung Camera Ads as well as a plethora of others.
ATHLETE BY WALTER IOOSS
Walter Iooss never thought he would be a professional photographer. As a teenager, it was just a hobby. But then at age 18, he got his first assignment for Sports Illustrated. Michael Jordan Lisel, IL - 1987 No one captured Michael Jordan’s personality, his joy for the game, or his most personal moments, the way Walter Iooss has. For this photograph, Walter trekked to Jordan’s basketball camp for kids in Lisel, Illinois. He had one side of a parking lot painted red and another side blue, not knowing which uniform Jordan would wear to the shoot. When Jordan arrived, Iooss perched himself ...
JILL WAGNER
“The Mercury Girl” Making Her Mark In Hollywood You might have seen her on Maxim’s list of Hot 100 Women or possibly in FHM, perhaps you recognize her face from the Lincoln Mercury commercials; regardless of where, Jill Wagner standing at 5’ 8” is hard to forget! A North Cacalacky native, Jill graduated Sigma Cum Laude in Business from North Carolina State, which means, yes gentlemen she is more than just a pretty face. Packing her bags and heading to Los Angeles on gut feeling, Jill quickly made her mark in Hollywood. Initially signing with friend and modeling agent Alex Fox ...
FROM THE LENS OF GEORGE KALINSKY
Formally known as Madison Square Garden’s “official” photographer, George Kalinsky is easily one of the most sought-after professionals in entertainment, with a quick glance at his work you immediately understand why. Whether it’s sports, music, theater, or perhaps just a simple snap shot, Kalinsky’s photos seem to capture the attention of people round the world.
EVERYBODY LOVES RAY
With Ray Lewis, you can count on two things: 1.)The toughest middle linebacker in the game will eventually decleat you. 2.)He will then help you find your shoes. Ray Lewis loves to hit people. Maybe that’s why he’s been named to the NFL All-Pro first team as a middle linebacker for a sixth time this season. Even at age 33, after having played in over 170 NFL games, one of the fiercest tacklers in the history of the game enjoys the process. The recognition of what the offense is trying to run. The anticipation of where the ball is about to go. Moving ...
PORTRAITURE IN ACTION BY ROBERT SEALE
Robert Seale is a Houston-based photographer specializing in dynamic editorial, corporate, and advertising portraiture. A former staff photographer for the Sporting News, Seale photographed over 200 covers over his ten year career there. In 2006, he left SN to concentrate on his portrait work, and to take on work for a variety of new clients, including: Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Magazine, Rides, SLAM, Businessweek, Rolling Stone and Men’s Health. He recently completed work on a National ad campaign for Under Armour.
GROWING UP ROTHMAN – LIFETIME COMMITMENT TO BE THE BEST
For those of you familiar with the reality TV show Growing up Gotti, it is consider an Aesop’s fable compared to Growing up Rothman......Although the late” Teflon Don” John Gotti may have struck fear and respect in the five borough hoods of New York, maintaining control of the family in his castle was laughable at best. Just look at his sons today. During the same era, approximately 5,200 miles away on the North Shore of Oahu was a four year old toddler named Makuakai (guardian of the sea in Hawaiian) who vividly remembers all the armed forces of Hawaii except ...
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CARL FROCH – Q&A
Undefeated Super Middleweight—“The Cobra” Fears No One Emerging boxing star Carl “The Cobra” Froch made all the right moves in 2009. The man from Nottingham, England came to America in April and knocked out Jermain Taylor in dramatic fashion—in the 12th round of a close fight—to defend his WBC Super Middleweight title for the first time. Then in November, the 32-year-old Froch outpointed unbeaten American southpaw Andre Dirrell in his opening bout of the prestigious SHOWTIME Super Six Tournament. Standing... [Read more...]
JOHN NEYROT – PAINTED PICTURES
The old adage ‘a picture’s worth a thousand words’ in this case is an understatement. Meet John Neyrot, artist, photographer and famed body painter. His canvas, more than inspiring, beautifully sculpted naked women who at the end of his masterpiece become human murals of some of the most aesthetic pleasing art to the human eye. Beginning his creative journey at a young age doodling and drawing on his notebooks, Neyrot’s hobby became his bread and butter when he realized his passion and talent for photography... [Read more...]
ATHLETE BY WALTER IOOSS
Walter Iooss never thought he would be a professional photographer. As a teenager, it was just a hobby. But then at age 18, he got his first assignment for Sports Illustrated. Michael Jordan Lisel, IL – 1987 No one captured Michael Jordan’s personality, his joy for the game, or his most personal moments, the way Walter Iooss has. For this photograph, Walter trekked to Jordan’s basketball camp for kids in Lisel, Illinois. He had one side of a parking lot painted red and another side blue, not knowing... [Read more...]
JILL WAGNER
“The Mercury Girl” Making Her Mark In Hollywood You might have seen her on Maxim’s list of Hot 100 Women or possibly in FHM, perhaps you recognize her face from the Lincoln Mercury commercials; regardless of where, Jill Wagner standing at 5’ 8” is hard to forget! A North Cacalacky native, Jill graduated Sigma Cum Laude in Business from North Carolina State, which means, yes gentlemen she is more than just a pretty face. Packing her bags and heading to Los Angeles on gut feeling, Jill quickly made her... [Read more...]
KARI KLINKENBORG
KARI KLINKENBORG Serves Up The Goods Standing at an impressive 6 ft tall and stunning to say the least, 24 year old Kari Klinkenborg, often referred to as jaw dropping gorgeous, has the nation asking…what is Terrell Owens thinking, this one is definitely a keeper! Former Gator volleyball player and model, Klinkenborg has graced the covers of many magazines and has appeared in Samsung Camera Ads as well as a plethora of others. [Read more...] Read More →
FROM THE LENS OF GEORGE KALINSKY
Formally known as Madison Square Garden’s “official” photographer, George Kalinsky is easily one of the most sought-after professionals in entertainment, with a quick glance at his work you immediately understand why. Whether it’s sports, music, theater, or perhaps just a simple snap shot, Kalinsky’s photos seem to capture the attention of people round the world. [Read more...] Read More →
EVERYBODY LOVES RAY
With Ray Lewis, you can count on two things: 1.)The toughest middle linebacker in the game will eventually decleat you. 2.)He will then help you find your shoes. Ray Lewis loves to hit people. Maybe that’s why he’s been named to the NFL All-Pro first team as a middle linebacker for a sixth time this season. Even at age 33, after having played in over 170 NFL games, one of the fiercest tacklers in the history of the game enjoys the process. The recognition of what the offense is trying to run. The anticipation... [Read more...]
ERIN ANDREWS
Erin Andrews – Puts Sexy Into Sportscasting Looks like the sports world is taking a new approach to tackling sideline reporting. When Playboy runs online polls for “Sexiest Sportscaster,” and ESPN roster talent Erin Andrews is bestowed the sexy title, a new day in sports has arrived. I introduce to you Erin Andrews, a self-professed sports junky. Although this blonde bombshell didn’t participate in any particular sport per-say she grew up on the couch next to her dad an avid sports fan watching the... [Read more...]
PORTRAITURE IN ACTION BY ROBERT SEALE
Robert Seale is a Houston-based photographer specializing in dynamic editorial, corporate, and advertising portraiture. A former staff photographer for the Sporting News, Seale photographed over 200 covers over his ten year career there. In 2006, he left SN to concentrate on his portrait work, and to take on work for a variety of new clients, including: Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Magazine, Rides, SLAM, Businessweek, Rolling Stone and Men’s Health. He recently completed work on a National ad campaign for... [Read more...]
GROWING UP ROTHMAN – LIFETIME COMMITMENT TO BE THE BEST
For those of you familiar with the reality TV show Growing up Gotti, it is consider an Aesop’s fable compared to Growing up Rothman……Although the late” Teflon Don” John Gotti may have struck fear and respect in the five borough hoods of New York, maintaining control of the family in his castle was laughable at best. Just look at his sons today. During the same era, approximately 5,200 miles away on the North Shore of Oahu was a four year old toddler named Makuakai (guardian of the sea in Hawaiian)... [Read more...]
ANA IVANOVIC
get 2 know Ana Ivanovic Meet the new “It” girl of tennis. Her name is Ana Ivanovic and she has already overtaken Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams and Venus Williams in the Sony Ericsson WTA tour rankings. “(Fame) happened quite fast for me,” says the 20-year-old beauty from Belgrade, Serbia, now ranked #4 in the world. Last year the affable, pleasant and popular Ivanovic proved she can not only compete with the best, she can beat them too. Three WTA singles victories in Berlin, Los Angeles and Luxembourg... [Read more...]
BEATS BY DR. DRE – WHERE SPORTS, MUSIC, FASHION AND CULTURE WORLDS COLLIDE
Christmas came early to the locker room of the Cleveland Cavaliers. When the team came back from morning practice one day in early December, everyone got a surprise – a custom-made pair of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones – the unmistakably cool “must have“ style and sound accessory made by Monster cable that’s turning the pop music, culture, fashion and sports worlds on their ears. Dr. Dre and LeBron James had the customized Beats in Cav colors made for each member of team. Thanks to the emergence of the... [Read more...]
THE MAN WHO NEVER SLEEPS
When pro athletes need to get somewhere in a hurry, they had better know Al Palagonia, The Man Who Never Sleeps WORDS BY john powell Al Palagonia has a cell phone attached to his left ear and a landline attached to his right. It’s just before noon on a Friday, and Palagonia is helping a client find a quick flight today. He’s only been at it for five days with his new company, Apollo Jets, a company that helps athletes and executives avoid the hassles of commercial flights via private airplanes, and he’s... [Read more...]
UTAH JAZZ
Utah Jazz – Housing the Best of Both Worlds One of the great debates when analyzing teams with dynamic duos…who is more important the guard or the big man? Magic or Kareem, Bird or McHale, Jordan vs. Pippen, Stockton and Malone; the question now flutters around Utah Jazz young’ins Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer. The answer? One cannot exist without the other. With the stats these two youthful ballers are putting up, it’s impossible to argue one side over the other. Williams is adding an impressive... [Read more...]
VICTORIA’S SECRET TAKES MIAMI BEACH BY STORM
If there were a holiday for sexiness, it would be the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. Each November, the most beautiful women in the world gather to show off the company’s most lustful creations. And each year, the show becomes bigger, better, and a lot more sexier. In case you missed it, Moves brings you a front-row look from the most recent showing at the magnificently renovated and historic Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel. The world-famous hotel was once the scene where Frank Sinatra and friends played... [Read more...]
