I have so many faves but I gotta say, that Dana Torres is inspiring. Her athleticism, perseverance, determination -- not to mention good grace and humor -- with regard to her age have defined her even among the other amazing competitors.

Hmm probably Ray Allen (basketball) and Michael Phelps (swimming).

uhmm Lionel Messi , Roger Federer and Richard Gasquet. oh and im a sucker for any french sports player basically

Rafael Nadal and Williams sisters... they get me through the summer before football season. Olympic season however, Phelps, and every track and field athlete possible lol.

Hmm.. I could give a long list for many sports but Albert Pujols (baseball) and Georges St-Pierre (Mixed Martial Arts).

Cesc Fabregas (soccer)and Alica Sacramone (gymnastics)

Melania Roach, female powerlifter is my choice of the moment. She is not only a stellar older athlete but is a mother to three children, one of whom has autism. She came back after a pretty serious back injury. I'm totally rooting for her!

That would be Melanie Roach...not Melania...had Trump's wife on the brain.

Williams sisters.

I really like Roger Federer and Steve Nash.

Baron Davis (even though he left Warriors to be with the Clippers) and Monte Ellis (still with Warriors); ladies the NBA is where its at, lots of hotties and beautiful muscles & bums to feast your eyes on. Great plays too of course! Can't wait for football season, even though I don't really have a fave player.

Dara Torres!!! What an inspiration this woman is!

I am all about tennis and soccer right now. But my present fave is Ana Ivanovic. Still think that the #1 ranking is a bit on shaky ground but she is fun to watch. But I still root for the Williams sisters (esp Venus) hard.

ARGHHHH! My apologies in misspelling Dara -- not Dana! -- in my previous comment (#1). In the future...

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Sidney Crosby (hockey)
Michael Phelps (swimming)
Ben Roethlisberger (football)

Shaun White (skate and snow boarder)

Gina Miles and her horse Mckinlaigh! Go US Eventing team!

I have a few: Georges St. Pierre (MMA) because he really persevered after his Matt Serra loss and I enjoy watching him; Diana Taurasi (WNBA) as I've been one of the few WNBA fans since I was 11 in 1997 and am a Phoenix lady; and definitely Amare Stoudemire (NBA) because after being shuffled through foster care and 6 high schools, he never gave up.

Josh Hamilton - Texas Rangers

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal (both tennis). Both great players and fun to watch.

I have two!!! Shawn Johnson, the 16 year old Olympic Gymnast and Dara Torres, the 41 year old Olympic Swimmer!!

Dara Torres is one of my least favorite cause I feel she is juicing.

I was rooting for swimmer Hayley McGregory at Trials cause she got 3rd twice in 2004 and then she got 3rd twice this year too !! :[

So my favorites athletes are: Manny Malhotra (hockey player - representin for the Indians woohoo), Alicia Sacramone (gymnastics), SCott Spann (swimmer, cause I used to swim with him when he was like 8 haha), Vince Young (Go UT!!!), Allen Iverson... the list could go on so I will stop now haha

ryan lochte. michael phelps. god bless olympic swimmers.

Sidney Crosby (hockey)
Roger Federer (tennis)
Leisel Jones (Australian swimmer)

ronaldo (cuz hes so fine)
jonathan papelbon, jason varitek, milan lucic, ray bergeron, bode miller..
oh and ray allen and paul pierce (gotta rep the celts)

Henrik Zetterberg of the Detroit Red Wings (hockey)
Vincent Lecalvalier of the Tampa Bay Lightning (hockey)
Michael Phelps

I really admire Kerri Walsh & Misty May-Treanor.

David Beckham!!!

Rafa Nadal and the Williams Sisters. Love them!

where are the runners?

I love dathan ritzenhein (ran against his team in high school) and kara goucher! Oh and of course deena kastor...amazing!

Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin--I love the summer olympics!

rafael nadal. VAMOS!

i have to say becks cause i really have been a fan for ages - and i can't ever walk away from that one. aside from that - i'm not really favoring anyone these days.

I'm loving Christian Vandevelde, who's currently in 6th place in Le Tour! (de France :] )He's so likeable (and cute), a great (cute) cyclist, and, ok, he's very cute. Don't tell my parents that's why I'm watching the tour this year!!!

Kevin Garnett! I also have really enjoyed watching Rocco Mediate and Greg Norman. Venus and Serena at Wimbeldon? That was fantastic.

hepsmom: Totally going to have to second KG. Him finally getting that championship was a pleasure to watch.

carolina klüft, a swedish heptathlon athlete, and chrissie wellington, ironman world champion

I've always loved Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, and Roger Federer.

Roger Federer (tennis), the incredible on-fire Rafa Nadal (tennis), the amazing new #1 seed Ana Ivanovic (tennis), and David Beckham (soccer), of course! Obviously I love tennis, always have and always will!

i really like venus williams, roger federer, and maria sharapova.

and tiger woods.