Love in the Game: The athlete power couples taking over TikTok from Shelton-Rodman to Skenes-Dunne

Cate Schiller

Love in the Game: The athlete power couples taking over TikTok from Shelton-Rodman to Skenes-Dunne image

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Just last month, the news of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement broke the internet, stealing the hearts of pop-culture and sports fans alike.

While "Tayvis" might be one of the most popular celebrity relationships intersecting the two worlds, true fans know that sports power couples are aplenty, and that many of them are not shy about sharing their relationships online.

DOWNLOAD: From viral plays to power couples – TikTok keeps the sports buzz alive.

From professional athlete duos to influencers and musicians, here's a look at some of social media's favorite sports-world couples and their swoon-worthy content.

Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman 

Shelton and Rodman are the ultimate professional sports couple.

The Washington Spirit frontwoman and tennis phenom sparked relationship rumors earlier this year when the two admitted their crushes on each other over TikTok. Since then, Rodman has been seen supporting Shelton at his many tournaments, and they've both kept fans entertained with plenty of couples content. 

@trinity.rodman

Me telling him “I’m too heavy to do this trend”… 😳 IM SAT

♬ All Night - Beyoncé

Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne

Skenes and Dunne are a true LSU love story. 

Both were star collegiate athletes in their own right before pairing up, with Dunne heading the Tigers' women's gymnastics team, and Skenes playing a crucial role in LSU's 2023 College World Series victory. The two began dating around the same time, and Dunne now proudly supports Skenes in Pittsburgh, where he plays for the Pirates. 

@livvy how was this already 2 years ago🥹#lsu #baseball #omaha #mlb ♬ deja vu - 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 🍫

Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion

Megan might be a Houston girl, but she found love in Dallas.

Though this relationship is new, fans are already obsessed. In July, some sharp eyes noticed Thompson in the background of one of Megan's Instagram photos, and shortly after, the two were official. Megan now incorporates the Mavericks player into her already-popular TikTok daily vlogs and workout videos.

@theestallion

Not I got him working out with no shoes on lol 🏋🏾‍♀️🏋🏽

♬ BOA (Instrumental) - Megan Thee Stallion

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd

From teammates to something more. 

Bueckers and Fudd have been longtime friends, but officially became teammates at UConn in 2021 when Fudd joined the squad. Relationship rumors began picking up much later, particularly in Bueckers' senior year as the Huskies chased and won a national title. After much anticipation, the pair finally announced their relationship in July 2025.

@azzi35 Princess treatment every time I’m with her 😇💗 #spoiled @Paige Bueckers ♬ original sound - VicBlends

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens

It's only fitting the GOAT found her partner in the world of sports. 

Gymnastics superstar Biles and Chicago Bears player Owens first met in 2020 and then officially tied the knot in April 2023. Though the couple has faced some backlash in the spotlight, both are very supportive of each other. Owens was even able to get time off of training camp to watch Biles in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

@simonebilesowens 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 #honeymoon #married #southafrica🇿🇦 ♬ original sound - Harrison Njenga

Cate Schiller

Cate Schiller is a Global Content Coordinator for The Sporting News affiliate and commercial content team, focused on partnerships supporting live events, entertainment and travel. Originally from Northern California, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a bachelor's degree in journalism and sports communications. Prior to joining The Sporting News, Cate was the Life and Style editor at her college newspaper, and a sports reporter at her hometown newspaper. In her free time, she enjoys baking, getting outdoors and discovering new music.