For the first time since the rumors began, Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has broken his silence about his relationship with Madonna — and he's denying any romantic involvement with the Queen of Pop.
"We're friends — that's it," A-Rod told People.
The 33-year-old baseball star also addressed the gossip that he and Madge, 50, have been jet-setting all over the country to have romantic rendezvous together. "I can tell you this," ...
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Madonna has stepped up to the plate to hopefully knock out of the park rumblings that she has been rounding the bases with New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez, to the detriment of each of their marriages. "My husband [director Guy Ritchie] and I are not planning on getting a divorce," the Material Woman of a Certain Age tells People. Explaining her connection with the Yanks' third-baseman, she adds, "I know Alex Rodriguez through Guy Oseary, who manages both of us. I brought my kids to a Yankee game. I am not romantically involved in any way with Alex Rodriguez. I have nothing to do with the state of his marriage or what spiritual path he may choose to study.”A-Rod's wife Cynthia, who has revealed her plan to file for divorce (citing "irreconcilable differences" and emotional abandonment), reportedly has been telling friends that his closeness with Madge caused a final rift in their already tenuous union. In fact, the divorce action will cite his relationship with Madonna as but "th...
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Having been raked over the coals by unforgiving New York Yankees fans for his contract renegotiations, Alex Rodriguez doesn't want to bobble the ball again, and has hired Madonna's comanager to improve his image. "As I embark on this new chapter in my career," A-Rod tells Variety, "I know that I have found someone... who has earned a lot of respect in the entertainment industry." That someone is Guy Oseary, whose clientele also includes magic man David Blaine and musician Lenny Kravitz. Oseary's game plan for the Yanks' third baseman? "To help [A-Rod] have more control of his image and brand" and explore "endless possibilities" for baseball's highest-paid player. Could one of those "possibilities" include a World Series ring? Please? — Matt Webb Mitovich
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As the national pastime approaches mid-season, Baseball Tonight (10 pm/ET, on ESPN) analyst John Kruk weighs in on Bonds, A-Rod and the game's other hot topics.
TV Guide: You never had a chance to play for a Wild Card playoff spot. How do you think that has changed players’ and teams’ mind-sets entering July and August? John Kruk: Well, it gives everyone a chance, but it’s more confusing to me. You look at the divisions and say, "This team’s out, that team’s out.... Oh, wait a second." The Phillies have been in back of the Mets all season but always have that Wild Card [chance]. It’s good for players because you stay motivated and have more meaningful games. The bad thing is that too many teams can’t realize what they have as a team, so they keep guys and t
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