Kill a Kangaroo, Get a Shoe

Each year, millions of kangaroos are killed in what is widely regarded as the largest wildlife massacre on the planet.

Shockingly, the number one supporters of this barbaric trade are sports shoe manufacturers, who purchase the skins and turn them into football boots. Adidas, one of the industry’s biggest customers, is a major driving force behind the industry.

In 2006, David Beckham, who is paid millions of pounds to promote Adidas products switched to synthetics after years of wearing kangaroo football boots. However, despite Beckham's change of heart Adidas continues to make many other football boots out of kangaroo leather.

The sports world could use a major overhaul (two words: Michael Vick) with its "higher-than-any-law" attitude that even justifies the killing of innocent animals for a shoe, enough said!

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David Beckham Increases Competition in Looks and Soccer

Soccer heartthrob David Beckham's presence, who will be playing in the United States soon with Los Angeles Galaxy, may pressure other athletes to reinvent their image and groom themselves a bit more than usual.

With David Beckham here, American athletes may need to work harder to get on par with him. No, not at soccer.

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Chanel Football, Too Pointless

Perhaps it's just me, but I'm not a big fan of designer logos. I will gladly purchase a chic leather bag from a generic company instead of a Louis Vuitton Speedy 30. Once again, perhaps that's just me.

As much as I love Chanel, I can't stand this Chanel football. Who would actually buy this oval-shaped rubber hunk of mass for $195?

A very fashion-conscious football player, I must say.

Venus Wins Big

Venus Williams won her eighth Grand Slam title yesterday at the Australian Open, when she beat Maria Sharpova 6-1, 6-2. At the time of her win, Venus was unseeded (considered having less skill) and ranked 81st. She is only the second unseeded female player to win the Australian Open. According to Fox Sports, Venus will now be ranked No. 14 in the world.

25-year-old Venus overcame harsh criticism this year after many speculated that she was out of shape, since she missed most of last season with a knee injury. She clearly proved them wrong with her tremendous comeback.

Venus dedicated her trophy to her half-sister Yetunde Price, who was killed in a shooting in 2003. Venus thanked her half-sister as she became teary-eyed when talking to reporters.

Here's proof that you can overcome obstacles, both physical and psychological, and bounce back in life. Go Venus!