A ranked list of 15 cutest sport couples in the world at the moment

A ranked list of 15 cutest sport couples in the world at the moment

Kevin Omuya
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:27 PM
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In famous sports couples, both partners share intriguing lives on and off the field. Celebrity couples with at least one athlete and preferably both are often held up as examples of a healthy relationship. They are usually admired and celebrated by fans and the media for their loving and supportive relationships.

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Julie Ertz of the USA taking a selfie with her husband Zach Ertz during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final match at Stade de Lyon on July 7, 2019, in Lyon, France. Photo: Daniela Porcelli
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Sports power couples must include Megan Rapinoe of the United States Women's National Team and WNBA champion Sue Bird. People in the sports industry tend to be attractive. It is no secret that many athletes end up in happy marriages with other professionals or famous people in their field.

15. T.J. Watt & Dani Rhodes

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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end TJ Watt and Dani Rhodes pose on the Red Carpet poses before the NFL Honors on February 1, 2020, at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, FL. Photo: Rich Graessle
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The outside Linebacker for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers is T.J. Dani Rhodes is a forward for the Besta-deild Vienna club Knattspyrnufélagi róttur. When they met, TJ was a senior, and Dani was a freshman at the University of Wisconsin. In July 2021, the cute sports couple announced their engagement.

14. Shawn Johnson East & Andrew East

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Shawn Johnson and Andrew East. Photo: David Buchan
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In artistic gymnastics, Shawn has won four Olympic medals. Andrew used to play long snapping in the NFL. East's brother, Guy East, set them up at the 2012 Olympics, where they first met. At the time, Guy was racing as a track cyclist, while Johnson had recently resigned from cycling but was still travelling with the team. A second child was born to the couple in July 2021.

13. Brianne Theisen-Eaton & Ashton Eaton

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Olympic athletes Ashton Eaton and Brianne Theisen-Eaton attended Life is Good at GOLD MEETS GOLDEN Event at Equinox on January 7, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Rich Polk
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Track and field athlete Brianne has won a bronze medal at the Olympics. Ashton has won the Olympic decathlon event, winning gold both times. They initially connected in Oregon, where they lived when the track and field team entertained prospective recruits. In 2013, they tied the knot.

12. Casey Daigle & Jennie Finch

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Softball player Jennie Finch (R) and her husband Casey Daigle arrive in Los Angeles, California, at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2014 on July 17, 2014. Photo: Amanda Edwards
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Jenna and Casey have extensive pitching experience; Jenna with the Arizona Wildcats and USA Women's Softball; and Casey in the Big Leagues (MLB). They met in 2002 in Tucson, Arizona, at MLB spring training. They tied the knot in 2005 and raised three kids together.

11. Amanda Nunes & Nina Nunes

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Nina Ansaroff poses for a post-fight portrait with Amanda Nunes backstage during the UFC Fight Night event inside Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 15, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Mike Roach
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Amanda and Nina are UFC MMA fighters. In 2012, they became gym partners in Florida, where they had their first meeting. The couple's first child, a daughter, was born in 2020.

10. Alex Morgan & Servando Carrasco

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Alex Morgan and her husband Servando Carrasco during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 at Concert hall Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, on February 27, 2023, in Paris, France. Photo: Daniela Porcelli
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Alex plays up front for the San Diego Wave FC in the NWSL. Servando is an ex-Major League Soccer (MLS) defensive midfielder. The two met while playing soccer for UC Berkeley. Wedding bells rang in the new year for the happy couple in 2014. In May 2020, the couple became parents to a beautiful baby girl.

9. Alyssa Thomas & Dewanna Bonner

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DeWanna Bonner #24 of the Connecticut Sun and Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Connecticut Sun during the 2022 WNBA All-Star Weekend on July 8, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois. Photo: Quinn Harris
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When playing in the Women's National Basketball Association for the Connecticut Sun, Alyssa holds the Power Forward (WNBA) position. The Connecticut Sun of the Women's National Basketball Association employs Dewant as a shooting guard/small forward (WNBA). They first joined the Connecticut Sun in 2020 and became teammates. They have been dating since 2020.

8. J. J. Watt & Kealia Ohai

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JJ Watt and girlfriend Kealia Ohai during Super Bowl LII week on February 3, 2018, at Northrop at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. Photo: Rich Graessle
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J.J. Watt is a defensive player for the Arizona Cardinals (NFL). Kealia plays for the Chicago Red Stars (NWSL) in the National Women's Soccer League. Ohai's sister Megan is married to Watt's ex-Texans teammate Brian Cushing, who introduced them. They tied the knot in the Bahamas at the beginning of 2020.

7. Bastian Schweinsteiger & Ana Ivanovic

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Bastian Schweinsteiger, national soccer player, and his wife Ana Ivanovic at a customer event of the label Brax in the building "Fabrik 23". Photo: Jens Kalaene
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As a former Premier League and MLS central midfielder, Bastian has seen action on the sport's biggest stages (MLS). Tennis star Ana snagged the French Open trophy. The "Palm Court" hotel in New York is where they initially connected. This couple tied the knot in 2016 in beautiful Venice, Italy. They have two sons, born in 2018 and 2019.

6. Ali Krieger & Ashlyn Harris

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Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris speak onstage at the 2019 Glamour Women Of The Year Awards at Alice Tully Hall on November 11, 2019, in New York City. Photo: Jamie McCarthy
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As an NJ/NY Gotham FC member of the National Women's Soccer League, Ali plays as either a right-back or a centre-back, and Ashlyn plays in goal for the team in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). They first met at a USWNT training camp in 2010. They tied the knot in December 2020. The couple publicly shared the news that they had adopted Sloane in 2021.

5. Caroline Wozniacki & David Lee

Sport couples that do tiktok
Caroline Wozniacki and David Lee attend the 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022, in New York City. Photo: Jeff Kravitz
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A former Grand Slam tennis champion, Caroline, is married to an NBA champion power forward/centre, David. A friend introduced them at a dinner party in 2015, where they met. Olivia, their first child, was born in June of 2021.

4. Jrue Holiday & Lauren Cheney Holiday

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Jrue Holiday, daughter J.T. and wife Lauren Holiday smile during the NBA Summer League on July 06, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Cassy Athena
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In the NBA, Jrue plays point guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, and Lauren plays forward and midfield in the NWSL. They initially crossed paths at a UCLA women's basketball game in 2008. In basketball, he was a sensation as a freshman with the UCLA Bruins. In women's soccer, she was a standout player. Two years after their 2013 wedding, the couple had their second child, a baby boy, in 2020.

3. Julie Ertz & Zach Ertz

Sport couples that go together
Zach Ertz and Julie Ertz pose for a photo on the red carpet during NFL Honors at the Symphony Hall on February 9, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Cooper Neill
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While Zach is a Super Bowl champion Tight End for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League, his wife Julie has won the USWNT Female Soccer Player of the Year award twice (NFL). They are among the sports couples that do TikTok.

Zach Ertz and Julie Ertz first met at a Stanford Cardinal baseball game while still in school in 2012. Zach played college football at Stanford, while Julie starred in soccer for rival Santa Clara. Zach says, "When I saw Julie, I knew I had to be in her company." Later in 2020, the couple welcomed their first child together.

2. Sloane Stephens & Jozy Altidore

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Sloane Stephens and Jozy Altidore attend the 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021, in New York City. Photo: Cindy Ord/MG21
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Jozy is a striker for the New England Revolution of the Major League Soccer (MLS) and is ranked third all-time in goals scored for the United States national soccer team, while Sloane is a U.S. Open champion tennis player. They first met in the fifth grade in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On December 31, 2022, the couple tied the knot.

1. Simone Biles & Jonathan Owens

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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens at Minute Maid Park on October 28, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Photo: Carmen Mandato
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Simone has won seven Olympic medals in women's artistic gymnastics, including four gold, one silver, and two bronze. Jonathan plays safety for the Houston Texans National Football League (NFL). Texans started exchanging messages in their Instagram pictures in March 2020 and engaged in 2022. They are termed as one of the best sports couples.

Who is the biggest power couple in sports?

PGA Tour pros Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky. As one of the most prominent couples in sports, Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky are unrivalled. It made headlines when Johnson, a two-time major winner, decided to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf. Wayne Gretzky's daughter, Gretzky, is a hockey superstar in her own right.

Do athletes date athletes?

Dates between athletes are expected since they spend so much time close to one another. Friendships develop quickly with the same class, practice, and bedtime routines. Emily Lewis, a women's volleyball player, has claimed that athletes frequently date inside their profession because they spend so much time together.

Sports couples often share a passion for the same sport and can be seen cheering each other on during competitions. They may also serve as each other's motivation and source of strength during challenging times. These couples can inspire others and be role models for maintaining a healthy and loving relationship while pursuing a shared passion.

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Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.