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Rafael Nadal Injured and Worried

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Rafael Nadal is worried by the injuries that have plagued him for months now. His knee injury will keep him sidelined for Spain’s Davis Cup match against Switzerland.  Spain’s Davis Cup captain says about Nadal that “It’s normal, after 22 years and winning everything, to have some down time.” Nadal is a Spanish tennis champion who has been suffering from a string of debilitating knee injuries since November, 2008. Nadal, who is currently ranked number 3 in the world, is a winner of the Australian Open, the French Open, and Wimbledon.

Would you like to own Rafael Nadal memorabilia or other tennis memorabilia? Hollywood Collectibles carries an expansive sports memorabilia inventory, which includes tennis memorabilia, golf memorabilia, and much more. With over 24 years in the sports memorabilia industry, Hollywood Collectibles is one of the most trusted and respected providers of authentic sports memorabilia. Owner Rich Altman has been featured on “60 Minutes” and on HBO’s “Real Sports” as an autograph expert.

Nike Continues to Support Tiger Woods

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Despite having been at the center of negative media attention for months, Tiger Woods still has the support of Nike. In November, Woods was involved in a car crash that sparked revelations of his marital infidelity. Since then, he has lost his sponsorship deals with AT&T and Accenture, and his future as a spokesperson for Gillette and Tag Heuer remains uncertain. Nike brand president Charlie Denson said, “We’ve been supportive of Tiger since the story broke and we continue to be supportive.”

Did you know that Tiger Woods has won 3 U.S. Opens, 3 British Opens, and 4 PGA Championships? Tiger Woods is a true golf legend, and Tiger Woods memorabilia are essential parts of any good sports memorabilia collection. Hollywood Collectibles carries authentic Tiger Woods memorabilia and other golf memorabilia. All our memorabilia come with a certificate of authenticity.

Shaquille O’Neal Injured

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Shaquille O’Neal will miss the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ Friday game because of a serious thumb injury. On Thursday night, O’Neal suffered what was later described as a “significant right thumb sprain” when one of his shots was blocked. A timeout was called to take O’Neal out of the game, and shortly thereafter, an injury report described the injury as serious and said that that he would not return to the game. Teammate LeBron James said “We need him out there… You need to establish the half-court offense. That’s what he does for us.” O’Neal’s condition will be re-evaluated on Friday.

Hollywood Collectibles offers authentic Shaquille O’Neal memorabilia, LeBron James memorabilia, and plenty of other basketball memorabilia. Sports memorabilia are great items by which to remember your favorite athletes and teams. With over 24 years in the sports memorabilia industry, Hollywood Collectibles is one of the most trusted providers of authentic sports memorabilia, including signed basketballs, game used jerseys, and much more. All our memorabilia come with a certificate of authenticity.

Kyle Busch Outruns Greg Biffle

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Last Saturday, Kyle Busch won the NASCAR Nationwide race in California by barely surpassing Greg Biffle in the final stretch. Busch secured his 31st Nationwide victory  with a lead of only 0.051 seconds. Biffle apparently noticed Busch’s last push, because he said about the final moments that “I figured he was going to beat me.” Kyle Busch is an accomplished American race car driver and the younger brother of racing great Kurt Busch.

Would you like to celebrate the achievements of Kyle Busch and other racing greats? If so, you are in luck. Hollywood Collectibles carries an outstanding variety of Kyle Busch memorabilia, Greg Biffle memorabilia, and plenty of other racing memorabilia. With over 24 years in the sports memorabilia industry, Hollywood Collectibles is one of the most trusted and respected providers of high-quality, authentic sports memorabilia, including signed jerseys, autographed photos, and much more. All our memorabilia come with a certificate of authenticity.

Hanley Ramirez Spent Offseason Building Leg Strength

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Hanley Ramirez spent this offseason building his lower body strength.  Although he managed to win a batting title, Ramirez claims that his legs were becoming sluggish towards the end of the season.  Last winter, Ramirez worked on building his upper body strength and improving his defense to great success.  The Florida Marlins are pleased that a player with such obvious natural talent still constantly finds ways to improve his game.

As the previous exclusive representative for Hanley Ramirez throughout the sports memorabilia industry, Hollywood Collectibles has the most impressive supply of authentic Ramirez memorabilia anywhere.  Our inventory of autographed and game-used items includes but is not limited to photos, baseballs, baseball bats, gloves, pants, and helmets.  All Florida Marlins fans should stop by our shop in Hollywood, Florida to check it out for themselves.  All items come with a certificate of authenticity backed by www.hollywoodcollectibles.com.

Paul Pierce Out with Thumb Injury and Flu

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Suffering from both a right thumb injury and the flu, Paul Pierce will miss his second consecutive game tonight.  The first game that he sat out for was a Tuesday night victory over the Knicks.  Tonight, however, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are heading to Boston.  The Celtics will face a much greater challenge as they attempt to defeat the Cavs without their leading scorer.

Celtics fans will be pleased to know that Hollywood Collectibles has an impressive inventory of authentic Paul Pierce memorabilia.  We offer several autographed photos, a rookie card, and even a 2008 NBA Championship basketball signed by the entire team, including Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen.  All of our sports memorabilia comes with a certificate of authenticity backed by www.hollywoodcollectibles.com.

Czechs Lose Quarterfinal Game Despite Jagr’s Return

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The Czech Republic lost Wednesday night’s Olympic hockey game against Finland, despite Jaromir Jagr’s return from injury.  During Tuesday night’s overtime win by the Czechs over Latvia, Jagr left the game early in the second period with an upper-body injury.  This was most likely a result of a hard hit that Jagr received from Russia’s Alex Ovechkin on Sunday.

Despite Jagr’s questionable status for Wednesday night’s quarterfinal game, he did play.  However, this was not enough, as Jagr was held scoreless and the Czechs fell to Finland 2-0.  Finland will now play the United States in the semifinals.

Luckily for fans, Jaromir Jagr can still be in your living room, as Hollywood Collectibles carries a ton of authentic memorabilia signed by the former NHL MVP.  Our inventory of signed Jaromir Jagr memorabilia includes autographed rookie cards, autographed photos, and an autographed hockey puck.  One of the most respected names in the industry, all items at Hollywood Collectibles come with a certificate of authenticity backed by www.hollywoodcollectibles.com.

MLB to Begin Testing Minor League Players for HGH

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The World Anti-Doping Association has developed a new method for human growth hormone testing.  This blood test recently detected the presence of HGH in a British rugby player’s body, making him the first athlete to be suspended for using it.  Major League Baseball is now planning to begin testing, beginning with minor league players.  This scientific breakthrough by WADA could change the current landscape of the sports world, particularly professional baseball.  The use of performance-enhancing substances in baseball has been extremely controversial in recent years.

Hollywood Collectibles has been in the sports memorabilia industry for over 24 years and, as a result, has one of the largest inventories of authentic baseball memorabilia in the world.  We carry memorabilia of players from all eras, ranging from legends like Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth to current stars like Albert Pujols and Hanley Ramirez.  Hollywood Collectibles has it all, including autographed photos, autographed baseball cards, autographed baseballs, autographed baseball bats, and much more.  All items come with a certificate of authenticity, so shop with confidence at Hollywood Collectibles.

Brian Westbrook Released

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The Philadelphia Eagles announced Tuesday that they were releasing Brian Westbrook.  Despite his popularity in Philadelphia and his overall career stats, an injury-laden 2009 for Westbrook left him with far too little offensive production.  Both the coach and chairman of the Eagles agree that Westbrook was one of the greatest to ever play for the franchise.  Westbrook made clear the following day that he had no intentions of retiring and that he bore no ill will for the Eagles organization.

Hollywood Collectibles offers a variety of Philadelphia Eagles memorabilia.  All of our sports memorabilia is guaranteed to be of the highest quality and completely authentic.  Our inventory of Eagles collectibles includes autographed photos, autographed football cards, and autographed football mini helmets signed by players like Steve Van Buren, Reggie Brown, and Donovan McNabb.  All of our memorabilia comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Michigan Found Not to be in Compliance

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Michigan Football has been found by the NCAA to not be in compliance with the rules regarding practice times.  This infraction marks another failure by head coach Rich Rodriguez, whose time in Michigan has been quite disappointing thus far.  Rodriguez admits that they “misinterpreted” the rules and made “mistakes.”An NCAA hearing is set to take place in August.  Meanwhile, Michigan is conducting an internal investigation which could lead to stricter self-imposed rules.

Hollywood Collectibles offers various pieces of authentic Michigan Wolverines memorabilia.  Although Michigan’s program has experienced a fall from grace, you relive their storied history by purchasing memorabilia which includes autographed photos of players such as Charles Woodson and Tom Brady, as well as a Chad Henne signed football helmet.  All of our sports memorabilia comes with a certificate of authenticity backed by www.hollywoodcollectibles.com.