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Most athletes can date just about anyone that they want. From high-profile actresses to Instagram models, they have options. Lots and lots of options. So why does it seem like so many of them turn to adult film stars when they're looking for love?
Over the course of the last 20 years, there have been quite a few athletes from different sports who have dated porn stars. Some of their relationships have been serious, while others have been sexual in nature (because duh!). But more and more, athletes like Notre Dame wide receiver Justin Brent and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Michael Del Zotto—who have both been connected to porn star Lisa Ann in the last few weeks—have added adult film stars to their Little Black Books.
Here's A History of Athletes (Allegedly) Dating Adult Films Stars. Who's going to end up dating a porn star next?!
Barry Bonds
Adult Film Star: Devon Shire
When: 1994
Body Of Work: Seymore Butts in Paradise
Back at the beginning of his career, long before he set the MLB record for home runs, Bonds allegedly cuddled up with this porn star. Shire even claimed that the slugger knocked her up during the summer of 1994 and, less than a year later, Bonds and his wife split up. He wasn't the only athlete tied to Shire, either. She also reportedly had a relationship with former NFL player Al Cowlings and even claimed that Cowlings told her that O.J. Simpson had committed the double murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Not surprisingly, she wasn't tied to any other athletes after that.
Jennifer Capriati
Adult Film Star: Dale DaBone
When: 2003-2009
Body Of Work: Big Bouncing Boobies
Think it's only the fellas seeking out adult film stars? Nah, son! Tennis wild child Jennifer Capriati had a lengthy relationship with Dabone throughout most of the 2000s. In fact, when Capriati overdosed on prescription pills a couple years ago, DaBone attributed it to the fact that she missed tennis and that he returned to porn. Uhhh...OK, whatever you say, homie.
The two have since broken up for good.
Tiger Woods
Adult Film Star: Joslyn James
When: Mid to late 2000s
Body Of Work: Bruthas Who Luv Muthas 1
Tiger was linked to a number of porn stars during his scandal in November 2009, but none were more vocal than Joslyn James. She released sext messages she received from Woods, wanted to speak with his ex-wife, and even claimed that he got her pregnant. Yikes.
Chuck Lidell
Adult Film Star: Jayden James
When: 2006-2009
Body Of Work: Assilicious 2
Chuck and Jayden were spotted at several events in the mid 2000s. But rumors of a relationship really took off when photos like the one above surfaced of them partying in Cabo San Luca for New Year's 2009. James denied the rumors on her blog and, months later, Liddell did the same. He said that there was nothing serious going on between the two and that James was just using him for publicity. Whatever the case, that didn't stop people from talking—and all of the photos that they took together over the years certainly seemed to indicate that something went on between the two.
Tito Ortiz
Adult Film Star: Jenna Jameson
When: 2006-2013
Body Of Work: Fluffy Cumsalot
You've got to be pretty crazy to fight in the gruesome sport of MMA. And you've also got to be pretty crazy to get into a long-term relationship with one of the most famous porn stars in the entire world. So it's probably safe to say that Ortiz doesn't give a #^%$ when it comes to, well, anything. He conquered the MMA world—and then won Jameson's heart back in 2006. The two had a pretty nice run, too, and were together for almost seven years before domestic violence charges derailed their relationship in 2012 and eventually led to them breaking up for good.
Dwight Howard
Adult Film Star: Mary Carey
When: 2006
Body Of Work: Kick Ass Chicks 41: Vaginaterians
According to Carey, she was never coupled up with the Rockets center. But she says that he did try to pursue her back in '06 when she was dating Chris Kirkpatrick of 'NSYNC. He was apparently so thirsty that he showed up at Kirkpatrick's house one day and tried to holler at her. It didn't lead to anything, but Carey said that it wasn't because Howard didn't try. She was also connected to MLB player Melky Cabrera a few years later.
Hines Ward
Adult Film Star: Lisa Ann
When: 2008
Body Of Work: Who's Nailin' Paylin?
This photo was taken at a Christmas party. So we probably shouldn't look too far into it, right? Wrong. It was actually taken at the Adult DVD Empire Company Christmas party and...wait, why was Ward there? We have no clue. But judging by that Kool-Aid smile, he certainly appeared to be happy in the company of adult film royalty.
Nate Robinson
Adult Film Star: Samone Taylor
When: 2010
Body Of Work: Bust a Nut or Die Tryin'
A short time after MediaTakeout claimed that the NBA little man was dating Taylor, the adult film star hopped on YouTube to deny that the two were anything more than friends. However, reports seemed to indicate that there was more to their relationship than that. Either way, is that "Body of Work" title the best adult film title of all time or what?
Tanard Jackson
Adult Film Star: Jemini
When: 2010
Body Of Work: H.T.'s Black Street Hookers 68
A few years ago, a reportcame out indicating that Jackson was expecting a child with former porn star Jemini. Jackson confirmed the report and said he was going to try and make the relationship with Jemini work for his unborn child. We respect Tanard for taking responsibility, unlike some other athletes.
The Philadelphia Flyers
Adult Film Star: Gina Lynn
When: 2010
Body Of Work: Gina's Very Merry Christmas Orgy
In October 2010, photos surfaced of porn star Gina Lynn chilling in an apartment with a few members of the Flyers. She's also been seen out and about with Philly sports figures like Ryan Howard and former Eagles quarterback A.J. Feeley. Pictures can only prove so much. But Gina hasn't been shy about hanging around famous Philadelphia athletes.
Justin Brent
Adult Film Star: Lisa Ann
When: 2014
Body of Work:Who's Nailin' Paylin?
Brent, a freshman wide receiver for Notre Dame, hasn't played in a single game for the Fighting Irish so far this season. He's also just 19. But did that stop him from going to a Knicks game and lying around in bed with Lisa Ann last month? No, it didn't. And the 42-year-old porn star was more than happy to let the world know just how happy she was to be kicking it with a (much!) younger man on Twitter. "Older men have had beautiful young women on their arms in the past," she wrote, "Now it is MY turn to mix it up!" Brent didn't look too upset about being Lisa Ann's boy toy, did he?
Rob Gronkowski
Adult Film Star: Bibi Jones
When: 2011
Body Of Work: Midnight Prowl 21
Bibi claims that nothing actually happened between her and Gronk. But during one of his first seasons with the Patriots, he posted this photo to Twitter. She said that he only did it to pick up new followers. But regardless of his intentions, it linked Bibi and Gronk together forever—and gave us a photo that we'll never forget.
Rashad Butler
Adult Film Star: Mya G
When: 2011
Body Of Work: Azz And Mo Ass 6
Right after the Rob Gronkowski/Bibi Jones story broke in 2011, it was revealed that Butler—who was playing with the Texans at the time—was in a legit relationship with former porn star Mya G. Our reaction? If you're happy, then do you, Rashad. Do you.
War Machine
Adult Film Star: Christy Mack
When: 2013
Body of Work: Planting Seeds 3
War Machine and Christy Mack were involved in a relationship that did not end well. They have different accounts of what ultimately broke them up. But earlier this year, War Machine viciously attacked Mack after he walked into her Las Vegas home and found her with another man. He then fled the scene and was on the lam for several days before police were able to find and arrest him.
Shinji Kagawa
Adult Film Star: Ameri Ichinose
When: 2012
Body Of Work: Catwalk Poison Vol. 46
Kagawa made headlines in June 2012 when he transferred to Manchester United. But when you join one of the most storied franchises in sports, fans and the media get to know everything about you, including who you're bon-, er, "dating." At the time, the media went wild and started reporting that Japanese porn star Ameri Ichinose was his girlfriend. And while that turned out to be false—he was actually dating a girl named Margaret Natsuki who just so happened to look like Ichinose—it didn't stop people from connecting the two for awhile.
Marcus Jordan
Adult Film Star: Rachel Roxxx
When: 2012
Body Of Work: Masturbation Nation 11
MJ's son has committed one fail after another on social media. But his biggest fail by far occurred when he tried to holler at Roxxx through a DM—and accidentally sent it out as a tweet. He later claimed that someone had tried to play a prank on him by hacking his Twitter account. But c'mon, son! Did you really think we were going to buy that?
Michael Del Zotto
Adult Film Star: Lisa Ann
When: 2013
Body of Work:Who's Nailin' Paylin?
As you've probably noticed by now, Lisa Ann seems to have a thing for professional athletes. This is now her third appearance on this list. But Del Zotto—a defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers—is not her proudest conquest. Because according to her, the two dated briefly last year when he was with the New York Rangers before he started acting strange and asking her to hook him up with girls. She ignored his requests at first but, in the end, she decided to call it quits with him when he didn't stop. And then, she aired him out for doing it on Twitter this month.
Bet he wishes he would have handled his relationship with her a little bit differently, eh?