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Thu Sep 17, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

Mr. Kendra Wilkinson signs with Indianapolis Colts

By Chris Chase

The lede is different depending on the source, but the story remains the same:

ESPN: The Indianapolis Colts will sign former Philadelphia Eagles receiver Hank Baskett(notes) on Thursday, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

US Weekly: Kendra Wilkinson's husband is employed again.

I feel strange for identifying more with the US Weekly intro, but since Baskett is infinitely more famous for being married to Kendra Wilkinson (Playboy model, second-best looking of Hef's three ex-girlfriends, reality star), than he is for being a third-rate NFL receiver, that is probably the bigger news.

Baskett was cut by the Eagles earlier this week in order to free a roster spot for Michael Vick(notes). This upset the dog-loving Wilkinson, according to one of the dozens of stories I've read about her in the past hour on various entertainment Web sites. (And, seriously, is Kendra Wilkinson so famous that she merits multiple stories on these sites? Surely there's news that Jennifer Aniston has a new man or that Britney Spears let her 5-year old drive her to Starbucks or something. But wall-to-wall coverage of somebody made famous by a creepy old man? This would be like Shutdown Corner endlessly blogging about Tom Cable.)

Anyway, Kendra is happy now after the signing:

"This is a great opportunity for Hank to be playing for the Colts. Peyton Manning(notes) is one of the best - if not the best - quarterbacks in the league, and I'm excited to see my baby kick some a--!" she says, adding: "So proud of Hank for staying strong and positive."

Back to football, though, Indy signed Baskett this morning after it was revealed that the team's No. 2 receiver, Anthony Gonzalez(notes), will miss up to eight weeks with a knee injury. That he was inked over ex-Colts star Marvin Harrison(notes) means one of three things: 1) Marvin is asking for too much money. 2) His "situation" is making teams keep their distance. 3) Jim Irsay didn't send his Playboy renewal card back in time.

And, in case you were wondering, the couple's pose in that picture isn't as weird as it looks. Wilkinson is pregnant and due to deliver on Christmas Day.

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  1. vertskate900
    1. Posted by vertskate900 Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    Good for Kendra Wilkinson to speak out. I wouldn't want to be on a team with Vicko.
    However, she probably has that old man smell ingrained in her skin and I wouldn't want to be with her either.
  2. fourgrand10741
    2. Posted by fourgrand10741 Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    He so deserves better treatment than that, I am too a dog lover and it hurts to see the priorities with some of the fottball teams are the same. welcome aboard the Colts, you will be a great addition.
    Die hard Steeler fan
  3. treythewop
    3. Posted by treythewop Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    So which one of Hef's ex did you considerer #1?
  4. treythewop
    4. Posted by treythewop Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:32 pm EDT

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    consider*
  5. Greg
    5. Posted by Greg Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:39 pm EDT

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    Never heard of either of them.
  6. Jason R
    6. Posted by Jason R Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:41 pm EDT

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    these posts are hilarious !!! luv it !
  7. Bruce S
    7. Posted by Bruce S Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:44 pm EDT

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    im pretty sure he was released to make room for jeff garcia, vik is already on the roster, just suspended
  8. Robin
    8. Posted by Robin Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:44 pm EDT

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    He was actually traded to open a roster spot for Jeff Garcia, but I guess that's not as exciting.
  9. Master Of Puppets
    9. Posted by Master Of Puppets Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    No clue who these two are, and I don't care I was curious why they would be on the Yahoo front page.
  10. Sharon
    10. Posted by Sharon Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    It's really sad that a professional athlete who has probably worked hard training his entire life to be where he is, and he's still referred to as Kendra's husband, not even by his name. The only reason Kendra's famous is because she slept her way to fame. He deserves to at least be referred by his name.
  11. goofyguy
    11. Posted by goofyguy Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:47 pm EDT

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    any word on any of the possibilities who the dad might be...or is she clueless about that too????
  12. DONNA J E
    12. Posted by DONNA J E Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    Vick is a dirt bag, and should have never gotten a job with any team.
  13. FoodReviewer
    13. Posted by FoodReviewer Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    Who cares!!!! Why does anyone care about these people. She is a dumb blonde who has been very lucky in life because she was willing to show her fine ass to a rich old man. What is this world coming to when people like this are rich and famous. Very depressing.
  14. Brittany
    14. Posted by Brittany Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    If people would actually have watched the show Girls next door, you would see she is not really dumb, just because she does not know some things does not mean she is not smart in other areas. i know people that have never had to have a job, and people that have never had to take care of themselves. Its not their fault for not knowing something if they were never tought. We are not born with infinite knowledge.
  15. dbull8935
    15. Posted by dbull8935 Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    I am excited for them. Joy just shines through their marriage.
  16. Evan
    16. Posted by Evan Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    he was released to make room for Jeff Garcia not Michael Vick. Shawn Andrews' IR trip made room for Vick.
  17. Ebays
    17. Posted by Ebays Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    Ho
  18. BrokeDog59
    18. Posted by BrokeDog59 Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    Why do the Colts continue to distance themselves from their best receiver of all time? I'm sure, (with the Irsay's), it's money, but, it really makes me wonder ... (you'd think Manning would be knocking their doors down, to get Marvin back).
  19. Katebug
    19. Posted by Katebug Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    Wow, what a bunch of haters! Even Chris Chase, the author of this article, can't seem to be positive. She's famous, and obviously she has fans, who cares why? Are people really so jaded that they have to say hateful things about the couple? Good for them, not many people get to be as happy as they are. I know lots of people that are famous for less than amazing reasons, (Samantha Ronson, Joe the Plummer, Kim Kardashian, Tila Tequila, for the short list). Despite the reasons, they have fans. It seems to me that Kendra is a nice girl, and Hank is a loving guy!! WHY do people feel the need to come off like that? It's reasons like these that people hate and fight all the time. Get over it. If you don't like them, don't pay attention to them. Don't spend all your time hating on someone you don't even know.
  20. Brandon
    20. Posted by Brandon Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    lay off vick kidos...he was wrong and he knows it but you dont control the business ethics of the nfl..and i am sure you have done some things or maybe doing some things that you shouldnt be....
  21. jliucf
    21. Posted by jliucf Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    To the brilliant person who is insulting Hank Basketts IQ. For your information he graduated high school with a 4.0 gpa and was a 4 time academic all american in college! So you must be quoting your own IQ. I wish Hank lot's of luck with the Colts and all the best for a happy, healthy baby!!
  22. Scott L
    22. Posted by Scott L Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    Who?
  23. Jimmy M
    23. Posted by Jimmy M Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    I'm glad for anyone who can leave the team that Sicko Vicko is on!!!!
  24. James F.A.
    24. Posted by James F.A. Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    thanks for the Yahoo US Weekly fantasy irrelevant/Indy practice squad report
  25. James F.A.
    25. Posted by James F.A. Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:51 pm EDT

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    thanks for the Yahoo US Weekly fantasy irrelevant/Indy practice squad report

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