Sports. What a daunting word to a lot of girls. But amidst the stats and jargon there is something I think all girls can appreciate: hot guys. Don’t be shy ladies, you know you can’t help but check out a sexy baseball star’s butt in those adorable baseball pants. And nothing’s left up to the imagination in football—it’s like our version of yoga pants. Then those soccer hunks start ripping off their jerseys (David Beckham) or causally wiping sweat off their face while exposing their rock hard abs. Oh yes, there is plenty to appreciate about sports.
I’ve compiled a list of 5 studly sports men for you to enjoy. I’ll also tell you why they’re great athletes so when you say to your boyfriend, “Tom Brady is sooo hot!” you can back up your claim with evidence that he’s not just a sexy face! Then challenge him to tell you every ad campaign his drop dead gorgeous wife, Gisele, has been in!
Major League Baseball (MLB) Cutie: Robinson Cano – New York Yankees
Position: Second Baseman
Key Facts: Signed as a free agent in ’01 by the Yankees. Made his debut in 2005. His batting average for 2011 was .302 and he had 28 home runs! His RBI (runs batted in, for those ladies who aren’t sports savvy) was 118, which is awesome. He’s been MVP four times and been in the All-Star game three times.
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 205 lb.
Best Feature: I don’t even have to say it. Just look at those eyes! Dreamy.
National Hockey League (NHL) Cutie: Henrik Lundqvist- New York Rangers
Position: Goalie
Key Facts: Henrik is the first Rangers player to earn the Rangers MVP five consecutive times. He’s the only goalie in NHL history to record six straight 30-win seasons. He currently leads the league in shutouts and has the highest save percentage (.940)
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 195 lb.
Best Feature: His nickname is “The King.” I think that says it all. Henrik is the example of a sexy renaissance man—he is the Rangers spokesman for the charity Garden of Dreams, owns his own restaurant, and has been on the Top 100 Beautiful list in People Magazine.
National Basketball League (NBA) Cutie: Serge Ibaka – Oklahoma City Thunder
Position: Forward-Center
Key Facts: Besides being on the leading team in the NBA, Serge leads the league in blocks per game and is second in triple doubles. He was also in the Slam Dunk Contest in 2011.
Height: 6’10”
Weight: 235 lbs.
Best Feature: Do I really need to point it out? ABS, ABS, ABS!!!
Major League Soccer (MLS) Cutie: Benny Feilhaber – New England Revolution
Position: Midfielder
Key Facts: He’s made 38 appearances with the U.S National Team and was in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He went to the Olympics in 2008 and is one of few Americans to score a hat trick (three goals in one game) in Europe.
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 150 lbs.
Best Feature: Eyes. Mouth. Jaw line. Yum.
National Football League (NFL) Cutie: Mark Sanchez – New York Jets
Position: Quarter Back (QB)
Key Facts: This season Mark had 26 touchdowns, 3,474 yards, and a passing rate of 78.2 He’s ranked 9th in the NFL for touchdowns. He’s also team captain!
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 225 lbs.
Best Feature: As you can see, Mark has perfected the smoldering stare. He has a soft spot for philanthropy and musical theater. He was a presenter at the 2010 Tony Awards.
— Now you know that these men are more than just eye candy! So next time your man turns on Sport Center, shout these stats in his face and watch his jaw drop! —