In honor of People magazine’s annual “Sexiest Man Alive” issue, which features Jamie Foxx, Usher, and Lenny Kravitz, the publication has shared its top picks for the sexiest men in sports. From dazzling touchdowns to courtside charisma, these 21 athletes aren’t just scoring points in the game – they’re setting hearts ablaze. Amongst the list of athletically and genetically gifted men were a number of Black athletes, including Simone Biles’ new husband, Jonathan Owens.
This week, the Olympic gold medalist shared her reaction to her husband’s ranking on social media.
“Easy people…he’s mine,” Biles wrote on her Instagram story, per People magazine. “But he is sexy!!!!!”
Owens, who currently plays for the Green Bay Packers, is one of the six Black athletes on People’s 2023 Sexiest Men in Sports list. Some of the other men featured this year are:
Frances Tiafoe
Tennis player Frances Tiafoe is known for his determination on the court. This year, Tiafoe continued to reach new heights in his career as he became the third Black man to rank in the tennis top tens during the Stuttgart Open tournament.
Stephen Curry
In addition to winning NBA championships and MVP titles, Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry is well known as a family man. Throughout his career, Curry has proudly shown off his three kids, whom he shares with wife Ayesha Curry. Earlier this year, the All-Star Game MVP released a documentary, “Stephen Curry: Underrated,” telling the story of his rise to fame.
Jayson Tatum
Father and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum works to find a balance between life as a parent and an athlete. While Tatum reports building a bond with his son over sports, the Celtics’ forward uses his platform as an athlete to advocate for racial injustice and speak on current events.
Jimmy Butler
Known for his impressive court stats and frequent…
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