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Celebs vs. the Pros


recreationally and at numerous charity events. Bush was often spotted bowling with his for- mer girlfriend Kim Kardashi- an, who was a nominee for 2010’s Bowling Hall of Fame celebrity wing. Lil Wayne is also a lover of


Out and About Chris Paul is hardly the only celebrity


who hit the lanes in December. Check out bowling fanatic and NFL star Terrell Owens (above left) as he gives some pointers to former Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon at 81 Cares Bowl presented by Terrell Owens and GQ Magazine at Star Lanes On The Levee on December 6 in Newport, Ky.


Chris Paul’s annual invitational brings out top athletes and entertainers.


NEW ORLEANS Hornets All-Star point guard Chris Paul has done a lot to bring popular recognition to bowling, and he’s at it again with his third annual Chris Paul Celebrity Invitational. This year’s lineup of celebrities includes Paul, New Orleans Saints running


back Reggie Bush, entertainer Nelly and rapper Lil Wayne (above) pairing up with pro bowling stars Jason Belmonte, Wes Malott, Pete Weber, Norm Duke and Rhino Page. While Paul is well known as


a bowling addict, both Nelly and Bush frequently bowl


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the lanes, bowling since he was a teenager. Wayne says he owns four custom-drilled bowling balls and told Katie Couric during an interview last year, “If you talk to a professional bowler, he would explain or she’ll explain how your own ball and your own shoes, and perfect lanes are important. I bowl with the curve and so it makes it curve.” Though there are hundreds


of celebrity bowling events every year, Paul’s is the only charity bowling event that airs nationally on TV. The show was taped in December, but don’t worry, we won’t spoil who won. Check it out on ESPN Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. Eastern. Check PBA.com for any time changes.


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