Tired of tracking Ben Affleck and Jen Garner? Crushed by the split between Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt? It might be time for you to follow the rumors and reports swirling around Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and professional golfer Natalie Gulbis.
Tuesday
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Las Vegas Review-Journal gossip columnist Norm Clarke reports “a romance has bloomed” between the two and that it started about five weeks ago.
Wednesday
ESPN.com follows up with a phone call to Gulbis’ publicist, who says Gulbis has been talking to Roethlisberger for about five weeks. The publicist also says Gulbis likely would be in Pittsburgh over the weekend. And if not, ESPN.com reported, she “definitely” would be there next weekend.
Friday
Gulbis celebrates her 22nd birthday.
Saturday
Roethlisberger is quoted in several newspapers as saying he has never met Gulbis. “I don’t know where it all came from,” he said. “I talked to her once on the phone, but there’s nothing there.”
Sunday
In a follow-up column, Clarke chronicles the week and writes that Gulbis could not be reached for comment. “Smoke rings, however, could be seen over her home,” he writes.
The vitals
According to Web site bios (nataliegulbis.com and BR-7.com), they have some things in common. Key word: “Some.”
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BEN NATALIE
Age 23 22
Residence Pittsburgh Las Vegas
School Miami of Ohio Arizona
Favorite food My parents’flank Mexican
steak and cheesy
potatoes
Favorite movies Gladiator, Bad Boys I, II, Beaches, also anything
Barber-shop I, II. with Brad Pitt
Favorite athletes Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Sacramento Kings,
Michael Jordan Oakland A’s, S.F. 49ers
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Favorite TV show Sports-Center Friends
Pets Dogs . . . no cats Cat named Casper
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