Madonna denies relationship with A-Rod

By amNY staff

6:53 PM EDT, July 6, 2008

Singer Madonna yesterday denied reports linking her romantically to Yankees third-basement Alex Rodriguez, her first statement since reports of an affair with the slugger first emerged last week.

In a statement sent to People magazine, the Kabbalah-practicing singer said, "My husband and I are not planning on getting a divorce. I know Alex Rodriguez through Guy Oseary, who manages both of us. I brought my kids to a Yankee game. I am not romantically involved in any way with Alex Rodriguez. I have nothing to do with the state of his marriage or what spiritual path he may choose to study."

In recent front page stories, family and friends of A-Rod's wife, Cynthia, blamed the Material Girl for causing havoc in the Rodriguez marriage. A-Rod reportedly had been spotted leaving Madonna's Central Park West apartment.

Meanwhile, Cynthia Rodriguez is expected to file for divorce in Miami today, wnbc.com reported.