Curtis Granderson
Centerfielder - Detroit Tigers (MLB)

The Detroit Tigers centerfielder has only been in the major leagues 3 years, but he's already creating a tremendous legacy. Granderson broke out big during the 2007 season batting .302, with 23 homeruns, 74 RBI's, a .361 on-base percentage, and .552 slugging percentage. He became only the third player in major league history to join the "20-20-20-20 Club" -- hitting 20 or more homeruns, doubles, triples and stolen bases. Outside of the diamond, Granderson dedicates much of his time to kids and the community. He is the founder of the Grand Kids Foundation -- a non-profit designed to provide educational resources and assistence to schools in the Detroit area. Granderson also holds college degrees in business marketing and business management.

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Ernie Sims
Linebacker - Detroit Lions (NFL)

Ernie Sims has more tackles than any other linebacker in the league and if he doesn't make it to the Pro Bowl in 2007 -- the NFL should consider promoting basketweaving instead of professional football. Sims' speedy defensive tactics have earned him a much deserved reputation for being quick to the ball and a hard tackler. The ninth overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft leads the NFL in total tackles, is third in solo tackles, and is tied for sixth in assists. In early 2006, the Detroit Lions inked a 5-year deal with Sims and hopes his defensive domination helps the Lions control play in the NFC North.

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Sidney Crosby
Forward (Center) - Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)

Drafted #1 in 2005 by the Penguins, Sidney Crosby has quickly become the golden boy of the NHL. His unmistakeable skill and movie-star looks keeps opponents guessing and female fans swooning. During the 2006-2007 season, the 20-year phenom led his team in goals, power-play assists, overall assists, and points. Crosby also led the entire league with 120 goals and 48 power-play assists earning him the Art Ross Trophy. By winning the Art Ross Trophy, he became the youngest player and the only teenager ever to win a scoring title in any major North American sport. Crosby also became just the seventh player in NHL history to win the Hart Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, and Lester B. Pearson Award in the same season.

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Clarence Seedorf
Midfielder - AC Milan (UEFA Champions League - Soccer)

Superstar midfielder Clarence Seedorf has etched his name in soccer history by becoming one of the sports most respected player. Even the great Pelé has called him one of the best in history. The Dutch soccer star is the only player to win the Champions League trophy with three different teams: Ajax (1995), Real Madrid (1998), and AC Milan (2003, 2007); He has 4 trophies overall and is considered one of the most talented players to ever play in the league. In 2007, Seedorf continues to lead AC Milan in shots, shots on goal, and games started. Seedorf emerged as a talented right midfielder for Ajax Amsterdam during the early 1990s and has a total of 85 caps with the Dutch National Team.

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Amare Stoudemire
Center - Phoenix Suns (NBA)

One of the NBA's most underrated players, Amare Stoudemire gets plenty of attention in the Western Conference and his on-court play kindly complements the league's premier assist man -- Steve Nash. During the 2006-2007 season, Stoudemire led the Suns in scoring, games played, offensive rebounds, field goal percentage and free throws. After making the jump from high school to the NBA, he won the 2002-03 Rookie of the Year Award at 20 years old. Stoudemire made a hard fought recovery from microfracture knee surgery and earned his second All-Star appearance in 2007. Being one of only three NBA players (Carlos Boozer, Elton Brand) ranked in the top 20 in scoring, rebounding and field goal percentage -- many expect Stoudemire to be a formidable opponent for years to come.

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Tyson Gay
Sprinter - US Track & Field

Tyson Gay has established himself as one of the world's elite sprinters. Hoping to set new records at the 2008 Summer games in Bejing, China -- Gay grabbed victories at the AT&T Outdoor Championships in the 100m (9.84 meet record) and by running the second fastest time in history in the 200m (19.62, 0.3 meters-per-second headwind). Gay also had a 200m performance at the Championships in Indianapolis where he bettered Michael Johnson's 1996 meet record in world record time (19.66 seconds). But winning is nothing new to Tyson. He began his sprinting prowess in college at the University of Arkansas where he became the first athlete in school history to win the NCAA Division I Outdoor 100m title. Gay's noteworthy accomplishments include: 2007 World Outdoor 100m AND 200m champion; 2007 Visa Outdoor champion; 2007 USA Outdoor 100m and 200m champion; 2006 USA Outdoor 100m champion; 2005 World Athletics Final 200m champion; 2005 USA Outdoor Champs 200m runner-up; 2004 NCAA 100m champion; 2002 JUCO 100m champion; 2004 SEC 100m, 200m, 4x100m champion.

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Matt Holliday
Leftfielder - Colorado Rockies (MLB)

Matt Holliday led the world in batting in 2007. Regarded as one of baseball's top hitters over the past few seasons, Holliday edged out Atlanta slugger Chipper Jones (.337 average) to win the 2007 Batting title with a .340 average. Holliday also won the NL RBI race with 137 rbi's and finished second in slugging percentage (.607) -- propelling him to his second Silver Slugger Award in 2 years. The 3-year offensive powerhouse is expected to command an extraordinary salary for the 2008 season and the Rockies won't mind paying it. Holliday's endless hitting streaks in 2007 helped the Rockies reach the World Series for the first time in franchise history.

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Reggie Wayne
Wide Receiver - Indianapolis Colts (NFL)

Once you get past the star-studded egos of the league's top two receivers, you have another great receiver -- Reggie Wayne. The Indianapolis star has become Peyton Manning's favorite receiver and has currently racked up over 1000 receiving yards in 2007 -- only a few dozen behind Randy Moss and Terrell Owens. Wayne was selected to his first career Pro Bowl in 2006, owns three 1,000+ seasons (2004-06), 16 100+ receiving yard games, six multiple touchdown games and one 3+ touchdown game. He became 11th player in NFL history to increase his reception totals during his first six seasons. As the Colts make another Superbowl run 2007, look for the Manning-Wayne connection to be instrumental in bringing another championship to Indianapolis.

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