Photo Credit: Kayt Jones/Sports IllustratedHere you go, folks.
The first picture released from Sports Illustrated's upcoming swimsuit issue featuring U.S. Women's National Team forward Alex Morgan.
In. Body. Paint.
Not even worth trying to say anything else.
Setting the computer down.

By Richard Nash

2012 will see the inaugural Premier League Soccer competition take place in India. It follows in the footsteps of the hugely successful Indian Premier League cricket competition which began in 2008 and has now run for four seasons.

Penalty FAIL As Thierry Henry and Robert Pires can testify, you really do have to be as good as Johan Cruyff to do this penalty routine because when it goes wrong, it goes very wrong. Uzbekistan U23 striker Aleksandr Geynrikh is the latest player to fall foul of attempting to follow in Cruyff's footsteps.

After waiting through half the January window with hardly even a solid link to report, Liverpool made an exciting first move in the market today—though it's exciting far more for its future potential and for the way in which participation in the NextGen Series is already paying off for the club than exciting for the club's prospects in the present.

The Hermann Trophy winners announced Friday night in St. Louis had something going for them: precedent. Senior midfielder Teresa Noyola is the third Stanford player in as many years to win the women's trophy; Duke junior forward Andrew Wenger followed in the footsteps of his head coach, John Kerr, who won the men's trophy while [.

Congrats to Sevilla striker and Spanish international, Alvaro Negredo, who took advantage of the winter holidays to wed his girlfriend Clara Tapia at the El Salvador church in Sevilla. The bride looked beautiful in her dress with a gorgeous lace veil and the groom looked incredibly hot, which is really unfair since he's officially off the market.

LeBron James picked a team last year. And today, LeBron James has picked a wife. The Miami Heat superstar proposed to Savannah Brinson, who has been LeBron James' girlfriend since high school. LeBron and Savannah already have two children together.

Why did LeBron James decide to get engaged now?

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has voiced his 'huge pride' at emulating former club legends by wearing the number seven jersey at Anfield.
The Uruguay international has followed in the footsteps of Reds heroes such as manager Kenny Dalglish and ex-frontman Kevin Keegan by donning the revered shirt.

Raul Meireles is aware of the challenges confronting Chelsea after the West Londoners lost their second match at home to his former club Liverpool in a span of nine days but the Portuguese international is happy to be in the English capital.

Meireles followed in the footsteps of Fernando Torres to swap Anfield for Stamford Bridge and even though the departure of both men drew an almost equally severe wrath from the Reds' supporters, they have had different reactions to life in London.

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Victoria Beckham is having the best week ever. She's got the cutest baby on the planet, she's just won a major award and today she's debuted a fab video short for her S/S 2012 denim collection.

Done exclusively for AnOther Magazine's website and directed by Quentin Jones, the video is described as being:

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Jon Flanagan and Jack Robinson have set the blueprint for Liverpool youngsters hoping to make an impact at Anfield, reveals academy starlet Adam Morgan.
The 17-year-old striker is delighted to see two of his close friends settle so quickly into Kenny Dalglish's first-team squad, and revealed his aspirations to follow in their footsteps in the near future.

by Adam Bate

In 1999 the No.6 shirt of AC Milan's Franco Baresi was retired. That same
year, he was named Milan's best player of the twentieth century. More recently,
he was officially named as Italy's player of the century too. These are
extraordinary accolades to be given to a defender.

Liverpool are set to hand 15-year-old Swedish schoolboy Gustav Engvall a trial at the club.
The midfielder confirmed that he's set for the Anfield opportunity pre-Christmas, and is excited to make the trip from Färjestadens GOIF in Swedish 3rd division.
"I'm going over there and will train with them in December," he said on the trial with Liverpool.

By Alan Duffy

Following in the footsteps of Molde's title-winning boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Paul Scholes looks set to take over the Manchester United reserve team outright as current boss, Warren Joyce, moves back to his former club Hull City.

Following the 25th anniversary celebrations last week, Gill admitted today that he dreads the day that he will have to replace Sir Alex Ferguson and had said the search for a successor has yet to begin.

One thing is clear, that the new manager, whenever he may come, will have to follow Sir Alex Ferguson in running the club the Manchester United way

"We are a great club whose values go back in history to our heritage to the 50s and 60s and the last 25 years with Alex.

Keegan: Carroll's the best

Kevin Keegan today hailed Andy Carroll's aerial prowess as the best he's ever seen and is backing the Reds' striker to follow in the footsteps of his former strike partner John Toshack, boss of Swansea when they last played at Anfield in the top flight.

Wayne Rooney is often considered one of England's brightest talents, however, there is one thing that stands in his way of following in the footsteps of fellow legends Allan Shearer and Paul Gascoigne - his temper.

After last month's horror lash out on Miodrag Dzudovic during the 2-2 draw with Montenegro in a Euro 2012 qualifier, it became apparent that Rooney has a problem handling his anger.

Since taking over at Mitra Kukar coach Simon McMenemy has been hunting for a reliable goal getter. He has Saktiawan Sinaga and Jajang Maulyana up front already but now has secured the signing of Marcus Bent and if you think I'm gonna list all his clubs you got another thing coming!
Among the clubs Bent has played for are Brentford, Birmingham City and Blackburn Rovers.

Cristian Zamora is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Javier Hernandez and make a major impact in the Barclays Premier League.
However, the Chivas teenager isn't interested in joining 'the little pea' at Manchester United, with two of the Red Devils' rivals on the player's radar.
"I hope to go down that same path, because I have the ambition to play at a big club in Europe.

Lawrence Appleby has seen his share of football clubs. From scouting for Hereford United FC during their Welsh FA Cup winning year to serving as joint manager at Morepth with ex-Premier player Trev Benjamin, Appleby's career inside the world of football has been filled with adventure and wisdom.

Liverpool is being touted with a move for PSV Eindhoven's Dutch starlet Georginio Wijnaldum.
The 20-year-old attacking midfielder, who has been likened to Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, is gaining the attention of a number of European clubs, after growing unsettled following his €5 million summer switch from Feyenoord.

Rangers starlet Gregg Wylde is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Charlie Adam and win a move to the Barclays Premier League.
The 20-year-old has graduated through the youth ranks at Ibrox, following a similar path to that of Adam.
Adam is now an establish part of Liverpool's side after his move from Blackpool last summer, and Wylde says his achievements gives him the belief he can make it to the big time.

Remember when you read that Joe Corona was all set to play for Mexico and pass on the chance to play for his actual country of birth, the United States?

Well, scratch that one. It seems the LA-born Corona is ready to follow in the footsteps of Jose Torres and Edgar Castillo and bypass Mexico to play for the United States.

Gael Kakuta has spoken out this week at his lack of first team opportunities so far at Bolton and it's no surprise really. Kakuta signed for Bolton on a season long loan in the summer hoping to follow in the footsteps of Danny Sturridge but so far has just been limited to a fantastic debut in the league cup against Aston Villa where he scored a cracker.

By Alan Duffy

Jackman rates Grant Holt's start to the season out of 10

Aussie superstar Hugh Jackman is the latest big cheese from the world of entertainment to flirt with part-ownership of an English football club, thus following in the footsteps of Jay-Z (Arsenal) and 50 Cent (Accrington Stanley).

Liverpool is the latest Barclays Premier League club to be linked with a move for non-league striker Dan Thompson.
TalkSPORT reports that the non-league 'prodigy' has emerged on Kenny Dalglish's radar in recent weeks, with the Reds looking to add the player to their impressive youth ranks at Anfield.

Seattle Sounders made history by becoming only the third team in American soccer history to win the Lemar Hunt US Open Cup three times in a row. Following wins in 2009 and 2010, this year's competition was secured with a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Fire in front of a healthy 35,615 crowd at the Sounders' CenturyLink Field Stadium.

One More Game

Goalkeeper Chase Harrison will remain with the Philadelphia Union for at least one more game, as the emergency back up is still the only active goalkeeper on the team's roster besides current starter Zac MacMath.

Harrison was signed by the Union as a temporary replacement for third string goalkeeper Thorne Holder, who continues to be hampered by symptoms relating to the 25-year-old's second concussion of the year.

Kenny Dalglish believes Luis Suarez should be able to carve out a Liverpool legacy of his own, rather than forever be compared to the Anfield king.
With the Scot's famous No.7 shirt now adorned by Suarez, comparisons between the pair were inevitable, but Dalglish wants to allow the Uruguayan the opportunity to be his own man.

Robin Van Persie get his 100th goal for Arsenal on the weekend after bagging a brace against Bolton in the league and the Dutchman's fine performance earned praises from his manager, Arsene Wenger, who believes that the captaincy given to Van Persie this season was the key of the striker's growth.

Why 12 managers have failed in the footsteps of Jose

There are certain shirts whose previous owners hold such mystique that anyone inheriting them are on a hiding to nothing. Liverpool's Number 7, Newcastle's Number 9, United's Number 7, Derby's Number 8.. It's the same with managers.

Chelsea's 18-year old midfielder Josh McEachran has revealed his determination to follow in the footsteps of Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey by using the Carling Cup to showcase his bright talent.

McEachran has been tipped as the long-term replacement for veteran Blues ace Frank Lampard but rather than looking too far into future, the youngster is focused on gradually making a positive impression.

Dean Saunders may have scored goals wherever he's been, but his heart - and footballing philosophy - will always belong to Liverpool.
The former Welsh international told Goals on Sunday that it was always his dream to follow in his father's footsteps and play at Anfield.
He did just that when the club paid a then-British record £2.

New Arsenal signing Mikel Arteta is eagerly awaiting his debut for the club this weekend after confidently describing Arsene Wenger's side as the best to watch in England.

The Spaniard, who spent six successful years at Everton, has been brought in to replace countryman Cesc Fabregas who moved to boyhood club FC Barcelona earlier this summer.

New Arsenal signing Mikel Arteta is eagerly awaiting his debut for the club this weekend after confidently describing Arsene Wenger's side as the best to watch in England.

The Spaniard, who spent six successful years at Everton, has been brought in to replace countryman Cesc Fabregas who moved to boyhood club FC Barcelona earlier this summer.

Chelsea new boy Raul Meireles has moved to quash widespread suggestions that his departure from Liverpool was inspired by a more financially lucrative contract at Stamford Bridge.

Despite becoming a fan favorite within a short period of time due to his consistently impressive performances over the course of the Reds' troubled last season, the Portugal international fell down the pecking order at Anfield.

Holy inappropriate Following in the footsteps of the first ever footballer to be canonised, Ian St. John, it appears that the church has decided that Stiliyan Petrov deserves to be sainted. It remains to be seen whether the same honour will be bestowed on all Aston Villa players who played under Gerard Houllier and avoided [.

Former Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand secured a deadline day transfer to Premier League newboys Queens Park Rangers. The 26 year old was faced with increased competition at the Stadium of Light this season after the summer arrivals of former Manchester United defenders Wes Brown and John O'Shea, and has opted for more playing time at QPR.

Downing wants to follow in Young's footsteps

Former Villa teammate has made a big impact for both club and country

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Closing in on a deal for Samir Nasri, Manchester City' manager, Roberto Mancini shared some interesting talks regarding the transfer market, not only about the incoming but also regarding the rumors about the Citizens players such as Carlos Tevez and Mario Balotelli.

While confirming the arrival of Samir Nasri, Mancini revealed to the press that he also has another dream signing, that he believes would definitely perfected the Eastlands, that player is As Roma's Daniele De Rossi.