-- Wade, on his decision to sign with the Bulls. In February 2018, TMZ reported that he was jumped at LAX. -- Dotun Akintoye, "You make hay while the sun shines, and if he keeps focused he can break every record out there." Over the years membership h. Numero uno? And unlike many male golfers who declined to play, Fowler proudly represented his country at the 2016 Olympics. -- Melissa Isaacson, "People who meet him for 30 seconds love him, and people who spend several hours with him think he's aloof and weird, while people who hang around long enough to know him end up both loving him and being oddly protective. When an 18-year-old Brazilian kid from Fluminense FC was signed by Real Madrid a decade ago, no one seriously expected Marcelo to one day surpass the achievements of the fullback he'd been hired to replace, compatriot and club legend Roberto Carlos. 1-ranked men's table tennis player; award for best male athlete of 2016 from CCTV, China state television; one of the most decorated players in table tennis history (23 ITTF World Tour singles titles). The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Inside the ring, the man called Canelo is a proponent of suffocating and sophisticated aggression (just watch the jab feint and overhand right that finished Amir Khan last May). There's no better bargaining chip than being the best. When he was 16, his local team beat their rivals 4-0. Hughley was a member of the Bloods growing up. In February, the 28-year-old Kohli joined the likes of Usain Bolt, Rickie Fowler and Thierry Henry as a Puma endorser. I was looking at a long time in prison. A list of the top 10 most corrupt cops in Californias history. (You can find the 2016 World Fame 100 here.) I have had dreams about gold medals, but when I touched the wall I didn't realize I had it." I would absolutely urge all those youngsters in the squad to watch and learn off him; they are extremely lucky to be on the same training pitch as him." So I always try to downplay it and be like that cat that was allowed to get away from it Yo man, once Nickelodeon called I locked in. Few soccer players love a tattoo quite as much as Marcelo. when the brilliant Argentine scored the goal that earned Manchester City the title in the 93rd minute of the last match of 2011-12 Premier League season ensured that Agero's name would always be written in English soccer lore. Griffin led Oklahoma to the Elite Eight of the 2009 NCAA tournament and then became the No. December 29, 2021. -- Jim Caple, "Everybody talks about the shorts. Then I remembered: 'It was Kenmare Street the Kenmare gang.' He was reportedly involved in a brawl at age 19 that eventually turned into a physical altercation with police who'd arrived on the scene. Some famous Crips rappers were officially initiated into the gang while other famous rappers are merely affiliated with the group for various reasons. Muhammad Ali mark reinstein/Shutterstock No list of the best athletes is complete without "The Greatest" Muhammad Ali. She was also the senior member of the 2012 squad. Wade is married to actress Gabrielle Union, and with three NBA rings and 20,000-plus career points under his belt, he can start writing that Hall of Fame speech. The two-time Masters champion is known for his colorful public personality and willingness to speak candidly. Has no one stopped to think that fame is s---?" However, not many stars can actually claim to have been in gangs in real life and those who can often may not be forthcoming about it, because, well, there's that whole "crime" aspect of organized crime. Famous rappersand hip hop artists who are Crips often openly associate with the gang, mentioning it in their lyrics and during interviews. (Note: NA means either an athlete doesn't have an official account for a social media site or an accurate endorsement figure could not be confirmed.). And regardless of his results, he has gained attention with his brightly colored fashion style on the course, sometimes wearing all orange or all blue. When Bayern Munich refused to raise Kroos' salary in 2014 to match those of more established stars like Bastian Schweinsteiger and Philipp Lahm, he simply shrugged his shoulders and left. The reigning Wimbledon champ and the No. -- Thomas Neumann, "As a point guard, I'm like the quarterback, so a turnover is like an interception. -- Paul, after a 20-point, 20-assist, zero-turnover game. Off the track, he launched the Jimmie Johnson Foundation more than a decade ago, helping families in need. He's not going to win another World Cup with the Chicago Fire, but he'll always have Brazil. -- Thomas Neumann, "I still feel pretty young. The 39-year-old signed on this year to play for Phoenix Rising FC, an Arizona club in the second-tier United Soccer League with aspirations of joining MLS. James returned to Cleveland after four years in subtropical exile, and in his second year back, the Cavs memorably overcame a 3-1 NBA Finals deficit to capture their first championship. -- Thomas Neumann, "I live for stuff like that, getting the ball in the last seconds. 40 Clocc is reportedly associated with the Colton City Crips. It has also been rumored that his group has ties with the "Gangster Disciples" street gang. Of course, Harden is much more than just a glorious beard. Prince Albert of Monaco was apparently none too impressed when Falcao left the club during his first spell in the principality, but, like everyone else, he's now hopelessly besotted once again. Just watch him. "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride" summed up the perception of Garcia for nearly two decades. Venus Williams - tennis player. There's no ceiling to his ambition. -- Jim Caple, "I am a little bit more famous now, but I don't have changes in my life. David Luiz, you are my champion." Now the linchpin of Real Madrid's midfield, Kroos was a role model for Manchester United legend Paul Scholes, who said, "When I neared the end of my career, I followed him closely and tried to play like Kroos." -- Durant, on his decision to sign with the Warriors in 2016, More: Why Durant sees world differently now. He also told Men's Journal (viaRadar Online) that he'd served time behind bars before he could even legally buy a beer. Are you surprised that so many rappers are Crips? -- Ian Chadband, "To replace Xavi is impossible. -- Rodgers, in January 2017, a month after he turned 33. "Sometimes they'd argue about whether Bugsy preferred to shoot his victims or simply chop them up with axes [I never forgot] the awe Frank had in his voice when he talked about him. What rappers are bloods that we left off this list? What he does touches the impossible. Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Play Golf Designs Inc. Katie Jones/Rex Shutterstock via ZUMA Press, Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images, Silverhub/Rex Shutterstock via ZUMA Press, David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for NBA, Stephane Cardinale - Corbis / Contributor, Andreas Metz/Rex Shutterstock via ZUMA Press, Waseem Gashroo/Hindustan Times via Newscom, Qamar Sibtain/India Today Group/Getty Images. -- Elaine Teng, "Muscles don't grow on me. I achieved more than I ever expected." But you have to admit, the beard is glorious indeed. He explained with a grin that it was just his matchday superstition. De Niro went by the nickname "Bobby Milk" because "he was pale and strange as milk," reportedVanity Fair. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. -- Elaine Teng, "He's young, he's fast, he's creative, he's enthusiastic. Being remunerated at around 300,000 a week allows Bale indulge his passion for golf, so that he even has recreated three legendary holes in the back garden of his Welsh home -- yes, the 17th at Sawgrass, the 11th on Augusta's Amen Corner and Troon's Postage Stamp all nestled in the Vale of Glamorgan. I grew up in a neighborhood in Southeast San Diego this public assistance area called Bay Vista. (No planet is named after a tennis player yet, unless you count Venus Williams.) So, basically, I put everything I had everything I had earned from a TV series I did into lawyers. Watt is one of the most feared players in the NFL, a sack-happy defensive end whose size, strength and quickness create matchup problems for even the most adept offenses. But no matter how many interceptions Eli throws -- he has led the league in picks three times -- he will always have those two glorious Super Bowl victories over the Patriots, justifying the Giants' trade to acquire him on draft day in 2004. -- Anthony Olivieri, "There are so many memes going around whenever I stand next to a tall person. Six Olympic medals (including three golds), two World Gymnastics Championship golds and three U.S. championship golds ain't too shabby. When you can come off the bench and achieve the frankly unreal feat of scoring five goals in nine minutes as Lewandowski did for Bayern Munich in a Bundesliga match against Wolfsburg, you know you're talking of somebody who's just a bit special. At age 27, there's still time for him to become the first Asian Grand Slam men's singles champion. How come no one's talking about me?' -- Olivier van Lindonk, Nishikori's agent. Well, the frizzy-haired Brazilian, who went to Paris Saint-Germain from Chelsea for 50 million and back again for another 38 million, has always been a very different sort of defender, a careering, daring talent whose risk-taking has your heart engulfing your mouth. -- Ian Chadband, "The kid is lightning; he can run through puddles and not make a splash." Melo famously led the Orange to the 2003 NCAA championship, and he later donated $3 million to help build the Carmelo K. Anthony Center. Winning world titles in a record eight weight classes ranging from flyweight (112 pounds) to super welterweight (154 pounds) is one of the major achievements in the history of sports -- in fact, it's one of the major achievements of the human body. His biggest splash in the pool came in 2015, when he became China's first male swimmer to win a FINA World Championships sprint event, taking the gold in the 100 meters. -- Jim Caple, "People look up to me as somebody who is able to switch the image of our country from negative to positive." -- Johnson. He has attended award shows and even appeared in Jay Z's "Show Me What You Got" music video. Fans once jilted by James adore him again, and, still dominating at age 32, he might be delivering them thrills for years to come. -- Anatoliy Byshovets, Russian coaching icon. Apparently, I'm the only one." Six Olympic medals (three of them gold) won, competing in the heptathlon and long jump events in four consecutive Olympic games (1984-1996). "Friday morning, I got in the gym about 6. Still, he steered Real Madrid to another Champions League triumph and Portugal to the European Championship in 2016 and lifted the Ballon d'Or as the world's premier player again. Frank Sinatra's exact mob ties are unclear, but he was friendly with several Italian organized crime family members. Day has done pretty well for himself as a pro golfer, earning more than $35 million in prize money since turning pro in 2006. In 1996, investigative journalist Gary Webb wrote a series of stories exposing the connection between the CIA and the crack cocaine that was being T. Rodgers has been linked to the West Coast Black P. Stones for over 50 years. -- Jim Caple, He has that thing that you can't teach people, whatever it is that makes people gravitate toward you. And boy has he remade his life, as a successful cricketer, businessman, philanthropist and new husband to actress Hazel Keech. -- Larry Merchant, legendary boxing analyst. Which California rapper has donated the most money to charity? Turns out he'd been cruising around in his Aston Martin with a fake Dutch license for years, and he was fined 540,000 (approximately $650,000). 1. How dull that all anyone wants to talk about now are his goals, goals, goals as the Golden Shoe winner in 2015-16 as Europe's leading marksman. -- Ian Chadband, "He's a world star in soccer like Michael Jordan was in basketball. I'm connected to this motherf**king flag right f**king here. He went on to win a gold medal with Team USA in in the 2016 Rio Games. -- Alessandro Nesta, former teammate. He was asked to compete on "Dancing with the Stars" shortly after the Rio Olympics, and more controversy ensued when two men wearing anti-Lochte T-shirts tried to attack him during his debut on the show. The legal docs also claimed that Young Thug threatened Lil' Wayne on Instagram leading up to the incident. Lil' Wayne, Young Thug, and Birdman are rumored to be affiliated with the Bloods gang and in a bizarre twist, that gang was accused of trying to murder Lil' Wayne. YWC's blue hoodies for men and crop tops for women are particularly popular. Dhoni was played by Sushant Singh Rajput in what became one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2016. Crips and Bloods: Made in America D Duane Davis (gangster) Dazzie Dee Dead Homiez Drew Deezy Daz Dillinger Snoop Dogg Asian Doll Dolla (rapper) Domino (rapper) The Dove Shack Dresta Dusty Locane E Dave East MC Eiht F Joey Fatts Jayo Felony Fire with Fire (2012 film) Fivio Foreign G O.T. You don't earn 13 trophies without being a serial winner. -- Melissa Isaacson, "I have never forgotten where I came from, and I am thankful to have an opportunity to play for the team that first fueled my love of the game." All currency figures were converted to U.S. dollars using March 27 rates. Wawrinka has an interesting tattoo on his left forearm, a quote from playwright Samuel Beckett that reads, "Ever tried. Famous people who have been members of the Bloods or Crips gangs include rappers Snoop Dogg and Lil Wayne and actor and rapper Ice-T. "And for the carrots! Snoop Dogg YG Kendrick Lamar Dr. Dre E-40 Time is Up! Paul, along with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony, made a powerful statement about race relations and gun violence at The ESPYS last year and encouraged fellow athletes to speak out about social issues. Fail again. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Take a look at this list to find out. For his part, Lil' Wayne frequently references the Bloods gang. -- Vanderlei Luxemburgo, Brazil's former national coach. And so he did, scoring the extra-time goal that crushed Messi and Argentina's dreams of World Cup glory. -- Wright Thompson in his 2016 piece in ESPN The Magazine. 3 player in the world is Spain's only representation on espnW's list of the 25 most famous women athletes. A 2014 incident in which a Villarreal fan threw a banana on the field as Alves was taking a corner kicked caused an international anti-racism social media campaign after Alves picked the fruit up and took a bite. -- Harden, on his reluctance to take games off. Album, dedicated to the lifestyle. -- Melissa Isaacson, "It's not like I have decades left of opportunities to win majors, so each one of these means a lot to me." Children as old as 14 were now viable candidates for gang membership, but . Soccer's greatest actor? -- Guadalupe Loaeza, Mexican writer and cultural commentator during turbulent months in 2011. There are only a few rappers today who can say theyve actually changed the course of Hip Hop and Too Short is one of them. Twelve years ago, Brady was bizarrely pictured snuggling a goat in a GQ photo spread. In Paris, he promised he would stay on at Paris Saint-Germain only "if they replace the Eiffel Tower with a statue of myself," while his latest boast is that he should be the next James Bond. Dive into the best new hip hop with our list of 2020's top rap songs, The Best Solo Artists Who Used to Front a Band, The Best Singers Who Only Need To Go By One Name. Although he received attention earlier in his career for wearing sleeveless shirts and capri pants on the court, he's updated to a more conventional look (yet his odd habit of picking at his shorts continues). -- Thomas Neumann, "I never really set out to change the game. ","number_error_text":"This field must be a number! 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