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Terrell Suggs Says “Ink Not Mink” For PETA

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs is the latest posterboy for animal rights group PETA. In the group’s latest campaign, Suggs appears shirtless exposing his tattoos with the words “Ink Not Mink.”

Suggs challenges his fans to watch footage of an undercover investigation of how animals are killed for their fur in China. “I hit people for a living, and even I couldn’t bear just to handle the cruelty to these animals. … If you can endure through 10 seconds of the video, you gotta watch it,” says Suggs.

Suggs has joined other athletes including Chad Ochocinco, and Amar’e Stoudemire in saying no to fur.

Athletes In Costume

Happy Halloween! Many athletes have been getting into the Halloween spirit, dressing up and sharing the pictures on Twitter. Here’s a round-up of a few athletes in costume:

Carmelo Anthony and son Kiyan both put on scary silver masks, but Kiyan’s trick-or-treating costume was a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

Shaquille O’Neal posted this “Happy Halloween” message on Twitter via Tout.

New York Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire dressed up as King Solomon.

Phoenix Coyotes hockey player Raffi Torres caught some criticism for his Jay-Z costume, complete with a “pregnant” Beyonce sidekick (his wife), because of his use of face paint.

Where’s Waldo? Rick Fox dressed up as Waldo while wife Eliza Dushku was Carmen Sandiego.

Happy Halloween from Queen of Sports. If you’re dressing up tonight as an athlete, send us your pictures and we will post them here on the site!

All photos: via Twitter

Amar’e Stoudemire Graces Cover Of Gotham Magazine

New York Knicks player Amar’e Stoudmire graces the October 2011 cover of Gotham Magazine. In the cover photo, Amar’e is wearing a lavender button down shirt and holding a black and lavender basketball. Lookin’ good Amar’e! Check out the full article here.

Amar’e was at Land Rover Manhattan earlier this week celebrating his Gotham cover and the launch of the 2012 Range Rover Evoque.

Photos: Gotham Magazine/WENN

Athlete Sighting: Amar’e Stoudemire

Always fashionable New York Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire was at a Foot Locker store in Manhattan promoting his shoe collection last night, in particular the Nike Air Max Sweep Thru.

While promoting his new sneaker, Stoudemire told ESPN he thinks if the lockout lasts long enough NBA players will start their own league. “If we don’t go to Europe, then let’s start our own league; that’s how I see it,” Stoudemire said.

Photo: WENN.com

Rachel Roy+Amar’e Stoudemire Now Available At Macy’s

We told you awhile back about the line New York Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire was helping design with Rachel Roy for Macy’s. The collaboration is now officially available on-line. Here are some of our favorites pieces from the limited edition collection:

We love this leather hooded vest that  features am embroidered leather “1″ on the top right. Available at RachelRoy.com for $229.

Amar’e designed a number of vintage-looking sports tees that will complete any rocker look. The Chicago Bulls shirt is shown above but there’s also a tee for Lakers, Heat, Celtics and Knicks fans. Available at RachelRoy.com and Macy’s.com for $49.

This letterman jacket really exemplifies Stoudemire’s style. The jacket features leather arms, with a “New York” patch on the back. Available on Macy’s.com or RachelRoy.com for $189.

The line also includes some long-sleeve tees, sweatshirts, leather shorts, and warm-up pants.

What do you think of the line?

Athlete Sighting: Amar’e Stoudemire At BET Hip Hop Awards

Amar’e Stoudemire was spotted this weekend among the rappers and hip hop stars arriving for the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta.

The awards show, which airs on BET on Oct. 11, was hosted by Mike Epps. Viewers can expect performances by Big Sean, Lupe Fiasco, Wale, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, T.I., DMX and others. LL Cool J will be presented with the “I Am Hip Hop” award and awards like “Best Live Performer” and “DJ of the Year” will be handed out to nominees.

Stoudemire was sporting his personalized Nike Sportswear Destroyer jacket, (LeBron James has his own that will be released soon) along with his shades and a matching pair of Nike kicks.

Photo: Kat Goduco/WENN.com

The Educators 2: New Series Of Foot Locker Commercials

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Last August, Nike and Foot Locker teamed up to release a series of commercials called “The Educators.” The retail chain and the footwear brand have come together again this year for another round of the series that features athletes as educators. Starring Amar’e Stoudemire, Larry Fitzgerald, Blake Griffin, Rajon Rondo, and runner Anna Pierce, the commercial provides sneak peeks at some new Nike dropping in stores this month.

Amar’e Stoudemire In Talks To Produce Horror Film

Amar’e Stoudemire is not satisfied with only being an NBA star. He’s added fashion designer to his resume, will appear in next season’s “Entourage” and soon may be adding movie producer to his list of accomplishments as well. The New York Post is reporting that Stoudemire is in talks to produce “The Strangers 2″ which is a sequel to the 2008 horror film that starred Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman. Stoudemire’s agent, Happy Walters, is president of Relativity Media’s music and sports-management firm, Rogue Sports. Relativity Media financed and distributed  movies like “The Fighter,” “Limitless,” and “The Social Network.”

Photo: Allen Berezovsky / PR Photos

More Athlete Sightings At Costume Institute Gala

Yesterday we showed you Amar’e Stoudemire and Ciara leaving an after party for the Costume Institute Gala benefit that celebrated the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty’ exhibition. Today, today we have some more photos with some nicely dressed athletes and stars! Feast your eyes on Tom Brady in a suit (doesn’t he look like he belongs in a Prada ad in a magazine!?) and his wife, model Gisele Bundchen. Bundchen paid tribute to the late McQueen by wearing one of his gowns.

Serena Williams was also at the gala, wearing an Oscar de la Renta gown and hat fit for a Royal Wedding. Her “bridezilla” look got her on some worst-dressed lists but we’re loving the gown. The hat may have sent it over the top, though.

What do you think of these star’s looks?

Photos: WUF / Splash News

Athlete Sighting: Amar’e Stoudemire And Ciara

Amar’e Stoudemire was spotted with singer Ciara last night as the two left an after party for the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institue Gala. The party was at the Boom Boom Room at The Standard Hotel in New York City. The two deny they are dating but  are seen together often, hitting up the clubs and Ciara is courtside at almost every Knicks game. They make a cute couple, we back it!

Photo: Christopher Sadowski/Splash News