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By now you've seen the photos of Cristiano Ronaldo for Emporio Armani... This post may just be serving as an excuse to post him.

BUT! I do have a minor upgrade to the site that I'm sure will thrill and delight all of you... I've modified the Hunk of the Day nomination process so that we will no longer see multiple photos of the same guy on the same day.

AND! Last year we quietly implemented the return of commenting with a new system using Disqus. Please note you must confirm your e-mail address with Disqus (or use another method of logging in) for your comments to appear.

FURTHERMORE! We've put the Hunk Guide on hiatus... but you should check out Charmants.com who has picked up right where we left off. (Plus you can vote-up the Hunk du Jour posts there!)

AND YET! I'm working on creating a blogroll system to spread more of the link-love mojo around to sites I love that don't link to us.

BECAUSE! I love you guys... Have a nice Thursday.

Some of our best ideas come from dedicated Hunk du Jour readers like yourself and Bill! Leave a comment and say thanks to Bill for recommending this post, then Suggest a Hunk of your own!

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Tonight's quickie is courtesy Novak Djokovic, the sexy Serbian tennis star.

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Tennis star James Blake is getting ready for a huge charity event taking place on December 1st in New York. Blake vs. Roddick: Serving For a Cure is the latest installment of his annual fundraiser to benefit the Thomas Blake Sr. Memorial Research Fund.

James Blake believes that progress against cancer should never be hampered by a lack of resources. The Thomas Blake, Sr. Memorial Research Fund, founded in memory of his father, supports early detection research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering--the nation's preeminent cancer center. The Blake Research Fund invests vital seed money at the leading-edge of science: speeding the most promising work, and shortening the time it takes for discoveries at the lab bench to become better treatments at patients' bedsides. One hundred percent of every dollar donated to the Fund goes directly to cancer research - One Set, One Match, One Cure.

[ James Blake - Official Site ]

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Enlarge Photo | Credit: Sarah A. Friedman/ESPN Magazine

ESPN Magazine brings a new spin to the swimsuit issue with their latest issue -- the Body Issue. The issue's choice of covers include NFL football player Adrian Peterson, NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, and NBA basketball player Dwight Howard.

Check out the entire issue on newstands, or go green and buy a digital edition.

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[ ESPN Magazine - Official Site ]

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Attitude has released their sex issue, and who better to grace the cover than Nick Youngquest? The ten-page spread by photographer Simon Harris is punctuated with an interview with Youngquest.

After his appearances in the Gods of Football calendars, Nick has acquired a huge gay following... solidified by many photo shoots and appearances in gay mags. Straight-but-not-narrow, Nick displays his laid-back attitude about being a gay sex symbol and optimism on the future of gay rugby players coming out.

Check out the story in Attitude... their digital issues are available at attitude.co.uk and are a quick (and environmentally-friendly) way to get your copy.

[ Previous HDJ Coverage: Nick Youngquest ]
[ Attitude Magazine - Official Site ]

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Readers Becky, Laura and Ant dropped us a note with a link to this photo of the Greek Water Polo Team, calling it the best picture ever taken.

Do you think you can beat it? Send us the link and brief description of what YOU think is the best photo ever.

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Congratulations to Jack Mackenroth on his Bronze medal win at Outgames 2009. Our friend medaled in the 200m IM (which he wasn't even thinking he would place in.)

UPDATE 07/28/2009: Jack won two silver medals today at the Outgames in Copenhagen in swimming - only .4 seconds from a gold!

UPDATE: Jack's final medal count: 2 Gold, 4 Silver, and 2 Bronze! Way to go!

Outgames isn't over yet, though -- who are your favorites in the games? You should tell us via Twitter, Facebook, or e-mail!

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[ Outgames 2009 - Official Site ]
[ Jack Mackenroth - Official Site ]

Some of our best ideas come from dedicated Hunk du Jour readers like yourself and Mr. Winky the Pug! Leave a comment and say thanks to Mr. Winky the Pug for recommending this post, then Suggest a Hunk of your own!

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Ok, so I'm kind of posting more tonight than I'd planned... but check out this fantastic cover of Attitude Magazine featuring the amazing Gethin Jones.

Our ideas come from the most interesting of places... this time one of our followers on twitter. Thanks, @mrwinkythepug! Are you following us?

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While the headline event this past Sunday was (of course) the Superbowl, Seattle fans of the other football tuned in to the post-bowl Sounders FC SuperSearch to watch ten talented soccer players compete for the final roster position in the Seattle Sounders FC.

The Sounders FC is the 15th Major League Soccer team, and has already sold more season tickets than any other MLS team in the league's history. (They even have a marching band... the only MLS team that does.)

But back to the SuperSearch!

The big winner at the end of the evening was Vinicius 'Vini' Oliveira, who had a strong fan presence at the televised finals. He joins Swedish dreamboat (and Calvin Klein model) Freddie Ljungberg on the Sounders FC roster.

As my friends and I watched the SuperSearch finals, we were reminded how incredibly hot the players are... with Vini being no exception to that rule. (Okay, okay... and that football is an incredibly fast-paced and fun game.) We're looking into season tickets now, so maybe we'll see you alongside the pitch!

[ Seattle Sounders FC ]

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Here's a photo of sexy swimmer Mark Foster doing his best David Beckham impression. Mark was also a contestant on the UK show Strictly Come Dancing.

[ Mark Foster - Official Site ]
[ via Silver Feast ]

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STATS-
Age: 28
Height: 5' 5"
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Brown
Born: Garwood, New Jersey

If you are a fan of men's gymnastics, David Durante is a little hard to miss. Good looks, great body, and skills to back it up. David hit his high when he posted a 4th place finish at the 2007 Worlds. For the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he faltered during tryouts, and was selected as an alternate. Of the three alternates, he was the only one who was not used.

But it's ok David! We will still consistently watch you and your amazing skills!

Fact: David is a Standford graduate. He majored in human biology and minored in psychology.

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What would Boxing Day be without -- boxers? Vitali Klitschko and his younger brother Vladimir Klitschko are two boxers from the Ukraine who are hotter than a plate of Christmas leftovers.

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Ginch Gonch has had a knack for choosing noteworthy models in the past, and their latest pick is bound to cause some excitement around the blogosphere as well. They have tapped Mixed Martial Arts fighter Ryan Ford to be the face (and body) of The Load'N and Dump'N collection.

Ginch Gonch is known for their playful designs that are reminiscent of the undies we wore as youngsters, and during their launch they reveled in tackling what they saw as the "boring" world of men's underwear with their humor and playfulness.

Ryan "The Real Deal" Ford will be the first MMA contender to accept an underwear company's endorsement, but he seems to be taking it all in stride. "I'll knock out anyone who makes fun of me in my Ginch," he said, adding that the briefs remind him "to take at least two moments each day from my rigorous
training and smile. After all, I'm living my childhood dream."

We have a feeling he'll be making his way into the dreams of some new admirers very soon. The Load'N and Dump'N collection will be available for sale to retailers beginning Monday.

Surf Camp - Session 01 from Surf Camp on Vimeo.

Surf Camp is officially in session! Check out the video above, where in their first session our five handsome gay boys try their hands at surfing for the first time! Filmmaker Vincent Rommelaere and Aussie website Same Same bring us along as the boys struggle to find their footing. The pressure is on to perform, as the online audience will whittle the troupe down to a single surfer left standing.

Watch the episode above, then head to Same Same to vote for your favorite surfer boy.

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A quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, Brady Quinn started his career with Notre Dame. He has been dubbed, "The Fittest Quarterback in the World." Sadly, this fall he has been on the injured list. The good news is that his face has been spared -- he injured his right index finger.

We wish Brady Quinn a speedy recovery. He has many years ahead of him!

[ The Adonis Advantage - Men's Health ]

Here at Hunk du Jour, we fully encourage reader suggestions. This Wally Szczerbiak post is a reader suggestion from Howard. Thanks Howard!

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STATS-
Age: 31
Height: 6' 7"
Weight: 244 pounds
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Annual Salary: 12M

If you watch the NBA, Wally Szczerbiak is hard to miss. His size, sculpted body, and handsome chiseled face can be seen from the nose-bleed section of any arena. Wally started his NBA career back in 1999 with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Since then, he has played for Boston, Seattle, and is now playing for Cleveland.

You can see interviews and game highlights here:
Wally Szczerbiak In Action

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Freddie Ljungberg is one of the world's leading soccer players and one of the hottest to boot! Freddie is also now known for being Calvin Klein's new face for men's underwear. Until recently, Freddie has spent his soccer career in the U.K. However, starting in the 2009 season, he will be playing and leading for the Seattle Sounders here in the United States. I think it's time for me to invest in MLS tickets!

[ Source: Most Beautiful Man ]

And for your viewing pleasure!

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Name: Silvio
Stats: 25 / 5'5" / 115
Status: Single
Find him on: MySpace

Silvio sat down to talk with us about his budding tennis career, language, and what on Earth a Tauren Druid is.

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His job duties?
Fly Half: Fill in gaps, Penetrates
Fullback: Ball Kicker

Count me in! Nothing says fun like a field full of sexy, sweaty men.

STATS-
Age: 21
Height: 6'
Weight: 198 pounds
Occupation: Rugby, London Wasps
Nickname: Cips