Wozniacki is the only tennis player from Denmark, woman or man, to be ranked No. In a sport that is currently being dominated by the attacking prowess of the inverted winger, the man with the melancholy eyes is the closest thing we've found to a spiritual heir to Juan Roman Riquelme. . 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. I never thought that would happen in my career. The County and City of Los Angeles is known as the gang capital of the nation. Scorsese told Vanity Fair that when he ran into De Niro at a Christmas party in 1971, "I said to him, 'Hey! His next stop, if there is one, is up in the air after he suffered a season-ending knee injury while on a one-year contract with Manchester United. He has documented multiple paintball excursions on social media, and when he couldn't train while recovering from a broken leg, he said he played lots of "Call of Duty." Believe me, there's a lot of celebrities out there that are popular. -- Wade, on his decision to sign with the Bulls. -- Anatoliy Byshovets, Russian coaching icon. He makes you believe everything he believes. He is the best one in the category 'modern keeper' for years." His eight-year deal with the shoe company is worth more than 100 crore rupees (approximately $15 million US), the largest ever for an Indian athlete. I achieved more than I ever expected." He's engaged to model and Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina Gretzky, and the couple has one child and another on the way. Michael Chang, who advises Nishikori, won a French Open but is an American of Chinese descent. -- Ibrahimovic, when asked why he had not mentioned his own name while listing the Premier League's best strikers. -- Jim Caple, He has that thing that you can't teach people, whatever it is that makes people gravitate toward you. Crips being one of the largest gangs began to spread across LA during the early 1980s with the crack cocaine epidemic primarily effecting black neighbourhoods. He wanted to emulate Bugsy.". 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). On top of that, the 24-year-old attacker already has five Bundesliga titles and three German Cup medals to his name. -- UFC president Dana White on Rousey after her loss to Nunes. CLICK HERE TO FIND CALI FACES ON INSTAGRAM! -- Vanderlei Luxemburgo, Brazil's former national coach. -- Ian Chadband, "Never feel sad because someone tells you you can't do something in your life." You don't want to wear the wrong color just to cause a problem Gangs are real. So we all had gas-chamber offenses, and we were taken to the hole and I remember saying: 'God, if you're there, everything will turn out the way it's supposed to. In his video for "Gummo," he hangs out with a large group rocking red bandannas. Endorsement dollars, however, reflect the ability to draw attention -- which is a good way to define fame. ", He then left the Bloods to avoid any more violence. Raised in the Watts area of South Central LA he made it out of the projects and into the NFL Phil Ivey is widely considered the best poker player ever. Fillmore Slim has lived a life most couldnt even imagine. According to theDaily Mail, many of the clubs Sinatra performed in early in his career were owned by the mob, and it seems ol' blue eyes family was at the very least acquainted with certain mobsters, including Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel, Dutch Schultz, and Lucky Luciano, who were reportedly friends with his parents when he was growing up in Hoboken, N.J. Sinatra's close friend Phil Silvers' wife told theDaily Mail that Sinatra was oddly fascinated with Siegel's violent tendencies. I'd be willing to put up anything of personal value that the court would accept [for bail]. 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. Eli isn't quite as prolific in the endorsement world as Peyton (is anyone? I think I have a number of years left in me [where] I can play at a high level." It's a testament to how magnificent Reus can be that despite his seemingly unending series of injuries, he's still coveted by Europe's top clubs. -- Olivier van Lindonk, Nishikori's agent. Beyond the bright colors, street cred, and cash, there's often a dark underbelly of drugs, violence, and fierce rivalries, and gang allegiances have been rumored to be behind the untimely death of some stars. Melo has benefited from the publicity of playing in America's largest media market for the past six years, but he also has weathered years of the dysfunction that now epitomizes the Knicks franchise. People want pictures and autographs all the time." -- Jim Caple, "I feel as a brand, I'm here to be around for a long time." He explained with a grin that it was just his matchday superstition. A four-time NBA scoring champion, his move from the Thunder to the Warriors sent shockwaves through the basketball world. If I don't focus on football, those other things won't come my way. -- Melissa Isaacson, "You'll never even find me at a red-carpet event. I quite like them. 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). Raisman was kiddingly called "Grandma Aly" by her teammates on the 2016 U.S. team because of her age -- at 22, ancient by Olympic gymnastics standards, she was the team's oldest member -- and her fondness for naps. He also received ownership equity in the team and plans to move into the front office when he's done playing. Actor James Caan starred as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather (1972) and has an actual real-life tie to the Mob: He's close friends with Colombo crime family bigwig Andrew Russo. They kicked my a** really well. Top that, Fed! Other rappers associated with the Bloods include Birdman, Cam'ron, and GZA. Outside the ring, he's been blessed with a superhero's jawline and a devoted fan base that's been following his exploits since he debuted as 15-year-old in Mexico. He famously dated actress Olivia Munn for three years before their recent split. The film of him robbing and outpacing Leo Messi to score a wondrous goal in a 2006 international against Argentina reminds us why Real Madrid once broke the world record transfer fee to buy him. If she was indeed 20 weeks pregnant, as her Snapchat post indicated at the time, that means she was with child when she won the Australian Open in January. Melo famously led the Orange to the 2003 NCAA championship, and he later donated $3 million to help build the Carmelo K. Anthony Center. To identify the 100 most famous athletes in the world, we . Did we dare suggest last year that El Tigre had lost his roar and become a bit of a toothless tabby? Even if I lost the championship by one point, I managed to achieve many dreams. While Murray has 3.7 million Twitter followers, he gets additional attention thanks to his mum, Judy Murray, who also tweets about him to her 200,000 followers. -- 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." ", Caan also wrote a letter to the court for a bail hearing for Russo that said, "Our two families are intertwined. Created by Cali Faces. 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. -- Bouchard, on the Genie Army. (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.). He had long been one of the world's most popular golfers, but his failure to win a major championship despite 22 top-10 finishes helped define his career. Indeed, Brees has come a long way since being benched in favor of 41-year-old Doug Flutie back in 2003. Are you surprised that so many rappers are Crips? I can never just be 'Hope Solo, the longtime goalkeeper for the national team.'" (PHOTO GALLERY) 97.9 The Beat Staff. -- Curry, after becoming the NBA's first unanimous MVP in 2016. Salary is not used as a factor because of differences among sports. Has no one stopped to think that fame is s---?" The epitome of an unsung hero, it's easy to see this gifted Swiss-born Croat as being some glorified water carrier in a Barcelona side gleaming with stars such as Messi, Suarez, Neymar and Iniesta. Known as the man who founded the Los Angeles blood gang. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. -- Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid manager. They call him Fillmore Slim, the Pope of Pimpin and the best to ever do it. A 2018 SMS TV documentary on the Bloods. -- Thomas Neumann, "It's no secret that I am not afraid to shine bright and be festive, and I like to encourage that in others." There is no declaration of love in Italy like having a pizza named after you, which is exactly what happened to Salah when he played in Florence. Edinson Cavani, the brilliant Paris Saint-Germain striker, also hails from there. Of course, during the early '90s when it was glorified I definitely was wearing my Dickies and certain colors and the Chucks. I was talking to some basketball people the other night, and I said, 'I don't think any of these guards can beat him in a one-on-one game.' I want to win. 4 seller worldwide in the NBA rankings, behind only Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Durant. -- Silva. Now I look back and think, 'Careful what you wish for.'" Controversial. -- Rose, comparing The Open trophy, which he hasn't won, to his Olympic prize. I know Latin Kings.". -- Newton. The occasional starbursts of magnificence amid the underperforming at Old Trafford, though, suggest a talent that cannot be subdued for long. Brees will be forever beloved in New Orleans for delivering the Saints an emotional Super Bowl championship four years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Johnson appeared as himself, along with Jeff Gordon, in the 2005 movie "Herbie: Fully Loaded" and had a cameo as a pilot in the 2016 music video for The Avett Brothers' "Ain't No Man." Ever failed. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with the city expecting nothing less than a return to former glory for its team. He has won five majors. Hip-Hop Database Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. 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. The 1980s were a prolific decade of expansion and diversification for the Bloods. 1 Xie Xingfang. He's out of this world. Lin is one half of badminton's golden couple, married to former world No. Check the rsum: No. He also will go down as one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history, currently ranked third in career passing yards and touchdowns. We have to be critical of that and remind him of the chances he missed. He has attended award shows and even appeared in Jay Z's "Show Me What You Got" music video. Still only 28, McIlroy already has won four majors -- he's a Masters shy of a career Grand Slam -- and spent 95 weeks as the world's top-ranked golfer, the fourth most in history. Will he add an Oscar to his four MVP trophies? -- Biles, who is 4-foot-8 and has become a target of photographers when around high-rise celebs such as Magic Johnson and LeBron James. They fight to the death. There's no better bargaining chip than being the best. If he's playing well, you have a chance of winning." "Getting by" on an average of $11 million a year while winning two MVPs under his current four-year deal, Curry has been one of the league's greatest bargains. When my form came back, or when I picked up wickets, or when I got the big scores, or when I got player of the match, or hit six sixes, had I ever asked God, 'Why me?' -- Ian Chadband, "Kak has the technique of a Brazilian and the physical qualities of a European. He just missed out on a second major when he lost a playoff with Sergio Garcia at the 2017 Masters. In 1992, the LA riots tore through the city, bringing complete destruction to the community and its businesses. 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. And he gained additional attention while winning the French Open thanks to his pajama-like plaid shorts that created quite the social-media sensation. -- Alves. 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. I think you earn respect and earn what you're worth by the way you present yourself, by the way that you play, by the way that you work." -- Roberto Carlos, when asked about his successor. That's where his focus is, not on money or endorsements." And in the context of his career, those 11 near misses, along with 23 top-three finishes and 38 top-10 finishes at majors -- and his longevity (700-plus weeks in the top 10 of the world rankings) -- puts him in some experts' top 10 of all time. That's where soccer's peacock would still expect to be, his glory as one of the all-time great players still dazzling us as much as his ego, even if a few boos from Real Madrid's absurdly spoiled fans have this season hinted at CR7's fading powers at 32. Venus and Serena Williams. ","quiz_processing_message":"","not_allow_after_expired_time":"","scheduled_time_end":false,"error_messages":{"email_error_text":"Not a valid e-mail address! Need we say more? Referred to as the Michael Jordan of gymnastics, Biles won four golds in Rio -- something no other American female gymnast has accomplished in a single Games. Genasis Gospel Gangstaz Gunna (rapper) H Sleepy Hallow I want to be known for how I play, how I treat people and how I am as a role model. He's capable of leading an unlikely comeback or making a game-changing mistake. After spending his first 13 NBA seasons in Miami, Wade signed a two-year contract last year with his hometown Bulls worth $47 million. -- Ian Chadband, "You will retire me one day, but this kid will retire us both." Randolph has also made a name for himself in the NBA after shattering Rueben Patterson's eye socket with a cheap shot while Patterson was arguing with a teammate who was allegedly part of Randolph's group. In reality, the zero represents the letter O, a nod to his hometown of Oakland, his college town of Ogden, Utah, (home of Weber State) and his pro state of Oregon. According toTMZ, Crip members began to threaten her on Instagram. Venus Williams - tennis player. -- Colleen Taylor, one of Federer's many devoted followers, on how he treats his fans, More: Federer is having too much fun to quit now. And he's still on course to take over from Messi as the world's finest. When asked several times about playing alongside Durant and other Warriors players, he instead answered each time by discussing sartorial subjects. Coolio is reportedly associated with the Mona Park Compton Cripsand has also been linked to the Poccet Hood Compton Crips. I know they have standards for all ages watching the networks. The two-time African Footballer of the Year helped Chelsea win four Premier League championships and a Champions League title. I've never seen anything like it." I lost a lot of friends to senseless gang violence. Endorsement amounts cover 2016 and were compiled by ESPN researchers. -- Surez, in his autobiography. We're still waiting, Theo. Funny, that's exactly what Celtic defender Mikael Lustig said, unimpressed by Neymar's diving in a Champions League game. Despite coming off a 13-month hiatus, Rousey commanded a purse of $3 million for her most recent fight -- 30 times more than her opponent, UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes, was guaranteed. Before Danny Trejo was a tough guy onscreen, he was a self-described crazy guy in gangs and in and out of prison. Six Olympic medals (three of them gold) won, competing in the heptathlon and long jump events in four consecutive Olympic games (1984-1996). Is he the real deal or just another overhyped English soccer hope who's a triumph of 21st-century excess over real substance? De Niro went by the nickname "Bobby Milk" because "he was pale and strange as milk," reportedVanity Fair. -- Benzema. The Northern Irishman has serious global appeal, having been named PGA Tour Player of the Year twice and European Tour Golfer of the Year three times. Kohli took over India's one-day international captaincy and scored over 2,500 runs in ODIs. -- Beckham. Matthias Sammer called him "one of the greatest talents we have ever had," Felix Magath said he was a "once-in-a-century talent," and Pep Guardiola, when he became Bayern Munich's manager, put Gtze at the top of his wish list. By age 30, he had won 10 majors and seemed sure to eclipse the all-time record set by Jack Nicklaus. Despite a history of knee injuries that have limited his availability and effectiveness, the Knicks were still willing to trade for Rose and pick up the last year of his contract ($21.3 million) in a five-player deal in 2016. For someone who has courted as much controversy as Uruguay's hero, whose bad behavior has included episodes of biting -- thrice -- kicking, punching, racial abuse and cheating down the years, it's amazing how becalmed his life seems to have become at Camp Nou as one of a now legendary striking trident with Neymar and Leo Messi. -- Aishwarya Kumar, "I never have issues in handling the fame. After Howard departed the Lakers for the Rockets as a free agent in 2013, former teammate Kobe Bryant created headlines by unfollowing him on Twitter. Lillard wears uniform No. 2 in the world rankings. For his part, Lil' Wayne frequently references the Bloods gang. Twelve years ago, Brady was bizarrely pictured snuggling a goat in a GQ photo spread. A lot of people still locked up right now. We're used to it, but it is a delight and a privilege to have the best player in the world in your team." So when the Super Kings were suspended in 2016 and the Lions tabbed Raina to lead them, he grabbed the opportunity with both hands, signing a $2 million deal. Still, his luminous ability will ensure no lack of suitors if the widely predicted parting comes this summer. Take the racial barrier he's broken, his decade of dominance, his swashbuckling dare-it-all style on the track, his effortless panache, and you've got Formula One's only legitimate crossover driver. They reckon Benzema is as good in the air when he's indulging in a passion for piloting helicopters as he is on the soccer field with his swooping headers. The County and City of Los Angeles is known as the gangs capital of the nation. That narrative ended this spring when Garcia, a five-time Ryder Cup champion who once ranked as high as No. The ultimate sweeper-keeper, he's as good with his feet as with his hands. They've given us so much support, so we owe it all to our fans." -- Lillard. 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