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Marc Anthony can check off yet another life achievement on his aspirational wish list:

1) Smokin' music career

2) Hot Wife #1

3) Hot Wife #2

4) Kids

5) Ownership of American football team

Yesterday Marc Anthony joined celebs Gloria Estefan and Jimmy Buffet as a part owner of the Miami Dolphins. The forty-year-old Anthony purchased his stake in the team from real estate mogul Stephen Ross, who snapped up 95% of the Dolphins ownership share this past January.  Marc and wife Jennifer Lopez were presented with team jerseys after their big ticket purchase (who spends dough on bling anymore?!)

During the Manhattan-based press conference, the N.F.L. announced it would be a major player in a campaign that is dear to our hearts -- Hispanic Heritage Month.  Given his new relationship with the NFL and his Latin roots, Anthony has committed to performing on ESPN's Monday Night Football when the Dolphins go head-to-head with the Jets on October 12th, the month in which Hispanic Heritage kicks off.

A few highlights from the press conference?

1) The questions were asked and answered in Spanish.  Now there's some orgullo puertorriqueño!

2) JLo made a brief appearance to snap some press pics in a spicy (not sporty) coral slip dress

3) JLo and Marc, both NY natives and residents, admitted they would be spending more time down south now that they've inked a deal with the Dolphins

About his touchdown purchase, Marc told reporters:

I’m not doing this as a singer; I’m not doing this as an actor... It’s just because I love football. Steve [Ross] and I, our visions are in sync, and this is a great, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of [his] vision.

Fun Fact: JLo's dad stands by the New York Jets.  Will Marc's new investment cause some family friction?

[MTV News, Popvine, New York Daily News]

Photos via Kevin Mazur/WireImage

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