Taking a look at the significant others of professional athletes.
Dutch soccer player Matthijs de Ligt and his girlfriend, Annekee Molenaar, attend the Ballon d'Or 2019 awards ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Dec. 2, 2019.
Nevada punter Quinton Conaway proposed to his girlfriend before playing UNLV at Mackay Stadium in Reno on Nov. 30.
Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster hugs his wife, Jessie, after shutting out Pitt at Lane Stadium on Nov. 23.
Kings forward Jeff Carter stands with his family, including wife Megan, while he is honored for playing his 1,000 NHL game, against the Oilers at The Staples Center in Los Angeles on Nov. 21.
Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson meets with girlfriend Jilly Anais before facing the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium in Houston on Nov. 21.
Georgia football coach Kirby Smart celebrates beating Auburn with his wife, Mary Beth, and daughter, Julia, at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn on Nov. 16.
Athletes Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Andrew Pozzi watch the singles match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer during Day 5 of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 14.
Tennis couple Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina see Roger Federer take on Matteo Berrettini during Day 3 of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 12.
Seahawks quarterback and Sounders part owner, Russell Wilson, celebrates with his wife, Ciara, at the MLS Cup Champions parade in Seattle on Nov. 12.
Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich gives his wife a kiss prior to Tampa Bay hosting the Cardinals at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Nov. 10.
Former superstar basketball player Kobe Bryant and his wife, Vanessa Laine, attend the 2019 Baby2Baby Fundraising Gala in Culver City, California, on Nov. 9.
Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela stands with his wife, Saioa, and their son, Romeo, as they hold the MLS MVP trophy at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 4.
Pro Stock motorcyclist Matt Smith celebrates winning the 19th Annual Dodge Nationals NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series with his wife, Angie, in Las Vegas on Nov. 3.
Professional tennis player Caroline Wozniacki and her husband and former NBA center, David Lee, walk on the court during halftime of the Warriors-Spurs matchup at Chase Center in San Francisco on Nov. 1.
Golden Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck waves to the crowd while holding the hand of his wife, Heather, after Minnesota defeated Maryland at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Oct. 26.
LSU coach Ed Orgeron celebrates with his players and wife, Kelly, after LSU defeated the Auburn Tigers at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge on Oct. 26.
Angels manager Joe Maddon sits with his wife, Jaye, while he answers questions at a press conference where he was introduced as the Angels next manager at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Oct. 24.
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer talking with his wife, Connie, during the Clippers-Lakers matchup at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Oct. 22.
Stanford Cardinal head coach David Shaw talks to his family, wife, Kori, daughter, Keegan, and sons, Carter and Gavin, before playing UCLA at Stanford Stadium on Oct. 17.
Kurt Busch takes a picture with his wife, Ashley, prior to the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series in Talladega, Alabama, on Oct. 13.
Gamecocks head coach Will Muschamp and his wife, Carol, walk off the field in Athens after South Carolina upset Georgia at Sanford Stadium on Oct. 12.
Golfer Lanto Griffin and his girlfriend, Maya Brown, hold the winner's trophy after Round 4 of the Houston Open golf tournament on Oct. 13.
Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield sees his wife, Emily Wilkinson, on the sidelines prior to a Monday night affair against the 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Oct. 7.
Spanish soccer player Marco Asensio and his girlfriend, Sandra Garal, walking around Milan, Italy on Oct. 7.
Race car driver Kyle Larson hugs his wife, Katelyn, after winning the Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware, on Oct. 6.
Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn hugs his wife, Kristi, after the Tigers lost to the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Oct. 5.
Married track runners Shaunae Miller-Uibo and Maicel Uibo take a picture together during the IAAF World Athletics Championships at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Oct. 3.
Nationals outfielder Gerardo Parra hugs his wife, Tania Victoria Marin Carrizo, after the Nationals defeated the Brewers in the National League wild-card game in Washington D.C. on Oct. 1.
Former baseball player Alex Rodriguez and actress Jennifer Lopez attend the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on Feb. 24.
The wife of Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki takes a picture of him with their son to celebrate their comeback victory against the Brewers in the National League wild-card game at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. on Oct.1.
Soccer player David Beckham and his wife, Victoria, attend Sotheby's 275th Anniversary afterparty in London on Sept. 30.
German soccer player Marc-Andre ter Stegen and his pregnant wife, Daniela Jehle, arrive on the green carpet before the 2019 FIFA Best Football Awards ceremony in Milan on Sept. 23.
Astros owner Jim Crane along with his wife and grandson pose for a picture after the Astros clinch the American League West division title against the Angels at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Sept. 22.
Former USA soccer player Abby Wambach poses with her wife, Glennon Doyle, and their daughter, Tish Melton, during her induction ceremony at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco on Sept. 21.
USC coach Clay Helton hugs his wife, Angela, after the Trojans defeated Utah at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sept. 20.
French racing driver Pierre Gasly and his girlfriend, Caterina Masetti Zannini, appear at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sept. 19.
Athletics outfielder Mark Canha poses for a picture with his wife, Marci, and daughter, Cami, after hitting a walkoff RBI double against the Royals on Sept. 18.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank and his wife, Angela, watch the Falcons play the Eagles from the sideline at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sept. 15.
Golfer Tiger Woods and his girlfriend, Erica Herman, watch UCF against Stanford at Spectrum Stadium on Sept. 14.
NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick poses with his family, including his wife, DeLana, after winning the Big Machine Vodka 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sept. 8.
Former Georgia football coach and athletic director Vince Dooley stands with his wife, Barbara, while watching the university name the football field at Sanford Stadium in his honor before the Bulldogs hosted Murray State in Athens on Sept. 7.
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch smiles with his wife, Samantha, in the winner's circle of the Indiana 250 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sept. 7.
Xisca Perello watches her boyfriend, Rafael Nadal, face Matteo Berrettini in the 2019 U.S. Open semifinals on Sept. 6.
Dodgers outfielder Max Muncy and his wife, Kellie, with their French bulldog take a picture on the field before playing the Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 4.
Rugby player Dale Morris walks out onto the field with his wife, Gemma, and their kids during a Western Bulldogs AFL media announcement in Melbourne on Aug. 30.
Professional golfer David Drysdale gets ready to putt on the 18th with his wife and caddie, Vicky, by his side on Day 1 of the Omega European Masters at Crans Montana Golf Club in Switzerland on Aug. 29.
The wife of rugby player Matt Scott (not pictured), Lauren, and their two children, Hugo and Will, walk onto the field holding Matt's jersey during a matchup between North Queensland and Canterbury in Townsville on Aug. 29.
Professional golfer Rory McIlroy embraces his wife, Erica Stoll, after winning the TOUR Championship in Atlanta on Aug. 25.
The wife of Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (not picture), Nicole, emotionally watches her husband announce his retirement after a preseason game against the Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Aug. 24.
Pro golfer Justin Thomas receives congratulations from his girlfriend after winning the BMW Championship golf tournament at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, on Aug. 18.
Indianapolis 500 car driver Scott Dixon stands next to his wife, Emma Davies, and his team members prior to the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway on Aug. 18.
The wife of Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev smiles as she watches her husband accept the trophy for winning the Western & Southern Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, on Aug. 18.
Former Yankees closer Mariano Rivera with his wife, Clara, accepts his plaque for Monument Park at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 17.
Fire defender Jonathan Bornstein kisses his wife after facing the Montreal Impact at SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago on Aug. 10.
Liverpool owner John W. Henry and his wife, Linda Pizzuti, watch Liverpool face Norwich in Liverpool on Aug. 9.
Reds outfielder Derek Dietrich kisses his girlfriend and professional tennis player, Monica Puig, before she throws the first pitch prior to the Reds hosting the Cubs in Cincinnati on Aug. 8.
Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson poses for a picture with his wife, Mariangel, and son, Zion, during a training camp joint practice against the Rams on Aug. 7.
Raiders tight end Derek Carrier takes a picture with his wife, Dora, and their two kids, Dominic and Dahlia, during a training camp practice at Napa Valley Marriott on Aug. 7.
Manchester United signee Daniel Jones and his girlfriend, Ria Kate Hughes, walk around in Cheshire on Aug. 5.
French racing driver Pierre Gasly walks with his girlfriend, Caterina Masetti Zannini, at the Hungarian GP in Budapest on Aug. 3.
Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his girlfriend, Brittany Matthews, share a laugh while attending training camp at Missouri Western State University on July 27.
Cowboys tight end Jason Witten and his wife, Michelle, at Dallas training camp in Oxnard, California, on July 29.
Cyclist Egan Bernal kisses his girlfriend, Xiomara Guerrero, after winning the 106th Tour de France in Paris on July 28.
Austrian soccer player Konrad Laimer and his girlfriend, Ines-Sarah, attend the GRK-Golf Charity Masters gala in Saxony, Leipzig on July 27.
Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Edgar Martinez's wife, Holli, and his daughter Tessa watch the 2019 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown on July 21.
Golfer Shane Lowry celebrates with his wife, Wendy Honner, and their daughter after winning the 148th Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush on July 21.
Golfer Lee Westwood walks with his girlfriend and caddy, Helen Story, on the 18th green during the second round of The Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Portrush Golf Club - Dunluce Course on July 19.
NASCAR driver Kurt Busch kisses his wife, Ashley Van Metre, after winning the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta on July 13.
Cyclist Jasper de Buyst and his girlfriend during Stage 3 of the 2019 Tour de Frane in Epernay, France on July 8.
Astros ace pitcher Justin Verlander and his wife, Kate Upton, appear on the red carpet prior to the 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field in Cleveland on July 9.
Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka and his wife, Mai Satoda, on the red carpet prior to the 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field in Cleveland on July 9.
Rangers outfielder Hunter Pence and his wife, Alexis Cozombolidis, on the red carpet prior to the 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field in Cleveland on July 9.
Pro golfer Justin Rose and his wife, Kate, watch Rafael Nadal face Joao Sousa on Day 7 at Wimbledon in London on July 8.
United States Women's National Team forward Megan Rapinoe kisses her girlfriend, Sue Bird, after beating the Netherlands to win the FIFA 2019 Women's World Cup in Paris on July 7.
United States midfielder Julie Ertz kisses her husband, Zach, after defeating the Netherlands to win the FIFA 2019 Women's World Cup in Paris on July 7.
Basketball Hall of Fame member Magic Johnson and his wife, Cookie, watch the Dodgers play the Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 6.
Olympic sailor Sir Ben Ainslie (left) with his wife, Georgie, alongside Jackie Stewart on Day 9 at Wimbledon in London on July 5.
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman with his wife, Chelsea, and their son, Charlie, as he is honored with his All-Star jersey before playing the Phillies at SunTrust Park in Atlanta on July 2.
Pro golfer Nate Lashley hugs his girlfriend, Ashlie Reed, on the 18th green after winning the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit on June 30.
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Austrian Grand Prix with his girlfriend in Spielberg on June 30.
Real Madrid soccer player Marcelo Vieira and his wife, Clarisse Alves, arrive at 'Yo Dona' International Awards 2019 in Madrid on June 24.
Pistons coach Dwane Casey and his wife, Brenda, arrive at the red carpet of the 2019 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on June 24.
3 Headed Monsters (a team in the BIG3 League) forward Larry Sanders proposes to his girlfriend during a game against the Trilogy at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on June 22.
Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard and his girlfriend watch a baseball game between the Blue Jays and Angels at Rogers Centre in Toronto on June 20.
Lightning coach Jon Cooper and his wife, Jessie, appear on the red carpet during the 2019 NHL Awards at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on June 19.
Flames defenseman Mark Giordano with his wife, Lauren, on the red carpet before the 2019 NHL Awards at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on June 19.
Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno and his wife, Janelle, attend the 2019 NHL Awards at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on June 19.
Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman and his wife, Sanna, get their picture taken on the red carpet at the 2019 NHL Awards at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on June 19.
Raptors guard Kyle Lowry holds the Larry O'Brien Trophy next to his wife, Ayahna, and teammate Fred VanVleet during the team's championship parade in Toronto on June 17.
Former Twins catcher Joe Mauer and his wife, Maddie, watch as the team retires his number before a game against the Royals at Target Field in Minneapolis on June 14.
Olivia Naylor watches her boyfriend, English soccer player John Stones, during the Nations League semifinal at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques, Guimaraes on June 6.
Former NHL player Mike Fisher watches on as his wife, Carrie Underwood, meets friends before the 2019 CMT Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 5.
Professional race car driver Steve Torrence hugs his girlfriend, Natalie Jahnke, after winning the Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway on June 2.
Spanish soccer player Alvaro Morata and his wife, Alice Campello, attend the ELLE Charity Gala 2019 to raise money for cancer in Madrid on May 30.
Professional car racer Simon Pagenaud poses with his girlfriend, Hailey McDermott, and his dog, Norman, in the winner's circle at the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 27.
Former third baseman Adrian Beltre sits with his wife, Sandra, during a ceremony retiring his No. 29 prior to a game between the Rangers and Athletics in Arlington on June 8.
Professional car racer Oriol Servia next to his girlfriend, Jaclyn Becker, during the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 26.
Professional golfer Kevin Na poses with his wife, Julianne, his daughter, Sophia, and the trophy after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club on May 26.
Professional car racer Ryan Hunter-Reay with his wife, Beccy Gordon, during the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis 500 Speedway on May 26.
Dave Holcomb began working as a sports writer in 2013 after graduating from Syracuse University. Over the past six years, he has covered the NFL, NHL, MLB, fantasy sports, college football and basketball, and New Jersey high school sports for numerous print and online publications. Follow Holcomb on Twitter at @dmholcomb.
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