You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

[EX Q]: Category: RHYMES WITH ME 
Clue: Piece of equipment for Picabo Street
[EX A]: ski

[EX Q]: Category: HEY, J.J.! 
Clue: In 2001 his change of political affiliation tipped the balance of power in the Senate
[EX A]: jim jeffords

[EX Q]: Category: EARN, BABY, EARN 
Clue: On top of his $25 mil. purse, this "Golden Boy" got over $20 mil. in PPV receipts from the Mayweather title fight
[EX A]:
de la hoya