Monday, 11 February 2013

Longest Sports Marriages: Sports marriages that go the distance---The Beckhams & others have unions that seem built to last. Bucking the trend: In the age of 72-day marriages — such as Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian's pairing, the latest on their divorce, Kim Kardashian + Kris Humphries divorce, — it is a special treat when athletes actually have lasting unions with their partners. Here's a look at some sports marriages that look built for the long haul.


Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf

When you have won eight Grand Slam singles titles and 60 ATP titles, made over $31 million in prize money and you're still the second-most successful tennis player in your household, just as Andre Agassi is, you know you've found the right lady. Andre Agassi + Steffi Graf married since 2001, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf + 2 kids.

Nomar Garciaparra and Mia Hamm

Hamm won two World Cups, two Olympic golds and four NCAA titles, mia hamm playing, while Garciaparra won consecutive batting titles and AL Rookie of the Year and made six All-Star teams during his career. Nomar Garciaparra + mia hamm married in 2003, nomar Garciaparra and mia hamm + twin girls and one boy, nomar Garciaparra and mia hamm + kids.

Candace Parker and Shelden Williams

With Parker's dunking skills and Williams' defensive prowess, there's a good chance their child will be 11 feet tall and average 50 rebounds a game. But a Blue Devil with a Lady Vol? If they can overlook it, so will we.  Shelden Williams + candace parker married 2008, Shelden Williams + candace parker + daughter lailaa, Shelden Williams + candace parker + daughter lailaa.

Misty May-Treanor and Matt Treanor

When is being a professional baseball catcher no big deal? When your wife has two Olympic golds and is half of the duo considered the greatest beach volleyball team of all time. Matt Treanor + misty may treanor married 2004, matt treanor + misty may treanor , misty may treanor retired.

Jennie Finch and Casey Daigle

Finch, a star softball pitcher and Olympian, and Daigle, a big-league pitcher, found their own field of dreams when they decided to marry. One of their three kids has the perfect name for the child of two pitchers. Jennie finch and casey daigle married in 2005, casey daigle kids ace + diesel + paisley, jennie finch and casey daigle + kids.

Nancy Lopez and Ray Knight

In 1978, Nancy Lopez won the LPGA Rookie of the Year, Player of the Year and the Vare Trophy all in the same season. Four years later, she married All-Star third baseman Ray Knight. Despite divorce rumors circulating in 2009, the couple is still married today. Nancy Lopez + ray knight married 30 years, nancy lopez + ray knight + 3 kids.

Sanya Richards and Aaron Ross

Hook 'em Horns! Sanya Richards, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in track and field (watch her compete), met husband Aaron Ross, a Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback, back in 2003 while they both attended the University of Texas. Sanya Richards + Aaron Ross married in 2010, sanya richards + aaron ross wedding photos, sanya richards-ross wedding "platinum weddings".

Curtis Conway and Laila Ali

Daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali and a star in the ring in her own right, Laila Ali was floored by former NFL player Curtis Conway when they met in 2005. Laila Ali + curtis conway marry 2007, laila ali + curtis conway and kids.

Kristi Yamaguchi and Bret Hedican

She has gold: an Olympic medal in figure skating. He has silver - Stanley Cup silver, that is - as a member of the 2005-06 NHL champion Carolina Hurricanes. We expect the couple's two daughters will grow up knowing how to do a triple axel and how to rock a sweet slap shot. Kristi Yamaguchi and bret hedican married in 2000, Kristi Yamaguchi daughters, kristi yamaguchi and bret hedican with kids.

Kerri Walsh and Casey Jennings

Life is literally a beach for volleyball standouts Kerri Walsh and Casey Jennings. kerri walsh jennings and casey jennings married in 2005, kerri walsh jennings kids, kerri walsh jennings pregnant with third, Kerri Walsh jennings and casey jennings with kids.

Nadia Comaneci and Bart Conner

To be a part of this relationship, requirements included an Olympic-level skill in gymnastics and multiple gold medals. And since reconnecting in 1991 bart conner and nadia comaneci met at 1976 american cup, Comaneci and Conner have proven to be a perfect 10. Bart conner and nadia comaneci married in 1996, bart conner nadia comaneci son dylan paul conner, bart conner nadia comaneci son dylan paul conner.

Laird Hamilton and Gabrielle Reece

Who is the bigger beach babe: this surfer dude or his statuesque volleyball-playing wife? That debate could go on forever. Bonus fact about this couple: Their first child is named Reece Viola Hamilton. Nice little nod to Mama Dukes! Gabrielle Reece laird hamilton married 1997, laird hamilton and gabrielle reece daughters reece and brody jo, laird hamilton and gabrielle reece with kids.

Angie Harmon and Jason Seahorn

Actress Angie Harmon filmography angie harmon filmography has been married to former NFL cornerback Jason Sehorn for over a decade. angie harmon filmography, jason sehorn and angie harmon married in 2001, jason sehorn proposes to angie harmon on tonight show, angie harmon and jason sehorn wedding pics.


Grant Hill and Tamia

Grant Hill may not have a championship ring, but apparently he takes his wedding band very seriously. He has been married to R&B singer Tamia for over a decade, and Shaq's ex-wife says he's the only player in the NBA who's faithful. Grant hill + tamia married in 1999,

Pete Sampras and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras

Pete Sampras, considered one of the best tennis players in history (watch him play), is married to actress Bridgette Wilson. Wilson (her filmography?) is best known for her role in the movie "Billy Madison." Bridgette wilson filmography, pete sampras + bridgette wilson married in 2000, pete sampras and bridgette wilson with kids.

Rodney Peete and Holly Robinson-Peete

Former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete moved from a successful career to a successful marriage with actress Holly Robinson-Peete. The couple founded this foundation together to assist those fighting Parkinson's disease. Rodney Peete + holly robinson-peete married in 1995, Rodney Peete children, Robinson James Peete, Ryan Petee, Roman Peete, Rodney Peete Jr.

Tim and Elisabeth Hasselbeck

Despite being a former NFL player, Tim Hasselbeck's notoriety pales in comparison to his wife, Elisabeth. Elisabeth Hasselbeck was a contestant on the TV show "Survivor" before she assumed her current position as co-host of the daytime talk show "The View". Tim hasselbeck and elisabeth hasselbeck married in 2002, Tim Hasselbeck children, Taylor Thomas Hasselbeck, Isaiah Timothy Hasselbeck, Grace Elisabeth Hasselbeck.

David and Victoria Beckham

David and Victoria Beckham have been one of the premier sports-celebrity couples for well over a decade. David and victoria beckham married 1999, David beckham + paris saint-germain.
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