Sports stars get naked for ESPN’s Body Issue

Professional sports stars strip for ESPN’s Body Issue, and although the hard bodies won’t be on newsstands until July 11, the gods have blessed us, because ESPN has released a few advanced images through USA Today.

The sixth edition of the Body Issue will feature six different covers and captures 22 athletes, including . . .

Omar Gonzalez, LA Galaxy defender:

Michael Phelps, Olympic swimmer:

Nigel Sylvester, BMX rider:

Tomas Berdych, tennis:

Jimmy Spithill, yachtsman:

Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/centre:

Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver:

Prince Fielder, Texas Rangers first baseman:

Keep Reading

A pink background with two hands made out of American dollar bills in a handshake; behind the hands are women playing sports

Womens sports is booming. Can it continue ethically?

ANALYSIS: The WNBA and PWHL are thriving, but will problematic partnerships in the interest of profits threaten their success?
Protestors under a silhouette of a singer.

Is it time for Eurovision to face the music over Israel’s participation?

Pressure is mounting for the über-popular song contest to drop its most controversial contestant
Six members of the Rideau Speedeaus hold a sign with the league's name on it in front of a pool

Queer sports leagues offer safety and joy

Recreational sports leagues across Canada are offering LGBTQ2S+ people something essential: the freedom to just show up and play
The cover of 'I Remember Lights'; Ben Ladouceur

‘I Remember Lights’ is a time machine trip to Montreal’s gay past

Ben Ladouceur’s rigorously researched new novel is romantic, harrowing and transportive