Athletes and Their Dogs

Tim Tebow is in the news after revealing that he changed his dog's name from Bronco to Bronx after being traded from the Broncos to the Jets. In honor of Tebow and Bronx, here's a gallery of athletes and their dogs.

In this photo, David Ortiz kisses his dog Mikey following conditioning drills at the team's spring training facility in Fort Myers, Fla.

Rays pitcher David Price plays with his dog Astro before a home game against Seattle.

Ben Roethlisberger's dog licks his face at his Pittsburgh home.

Novak Djokovic and his dog Pierre were in the news earlier this year when Wimbledon officials banned his dog from the All England Club.

Chris Mullin gives a bath to his dog, Kuma.

Phil Jackson, Jeanie Buss and their dog arrive at the 100th episode celebration for the "Dog Whisperer" With Cesar Millan. The three appeared on the show in 2008.

Dan Marino and his dog enjoy some time by the pool.

Willie Mays is comforted by his wife Marguerite and dog Pope after catching a virus during spring training in 1957.

Manny Pacquiao's pet dog "PacMan" jumps on him as he rests from his morning training in the northern Philippine resort city of Baguio.

Wilt Chamberlain jogs on a California beach with his dog.

Maurice Jones-Drew and his dog Phillip strike a pose during an SI photo shoot.

Carmelo Anthony and pup.

Before he was a Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Drew Brees would hit the books at Purdue with man's best friend.

Serena Williams and her dog only travel first class.

Frank Thomas pets his dogs Bubba and Barbie during the "Dog Day" promotion at Comiskey Park.

Hall of Famer Ted Williams plays with his dog at their home in Hernando, Fla.

Greg Biffle and his dog Foster appear at a press conference to launch the NASCAR Pets calendar.

Tony Stewart makes sure to keep his dog close during an SI photo shoot in his hometown of Columbus, Ind.

Martina Navratilova poses with one of her many dogs during the Family Circle Cup in Charleston, S.C.

Ben Sheets poses with his wife Julie and dog Bruiser.

Matt Birk and his dog Jake get in a workout at Birk's gym in St. Paul, Minn.

Vijay Singh and his dog take time out for a quick photo during a tour event in Ponte Vedra, Fla.

Ivan Lendl is photographed at his mansion in Greenwich, Conn., with his German Shepherd Viky

Mark Calcavecchia spends time at home with his children Eric and Britney and the family dog, D.J.

Joe Torre plays in his backyard with his 11-month-old daughter Andrea and the family dog.

Mike Alstott and his dog get ready for some fishing.

Lenny Dykstra, his wife and their two sons hang out in the family's backyard while the family dog tries to stay out of mischief.

Todd Helton and his dog pose together for a SI photo shoot outside Coors Field.

Pat Burrell and his dog Elvis arrive at a victory rally celebrating the Phillies' World Series victory at Citizens Bank Park.

Downhill skier Picabo Street washes her dog Dougan at an Aquadog in Portland, Ore.

Venus Williams and her dog leave the press conference during previews for a WTA event in Rome.

Charles Woodson and his dog enjoy a leisurely afternoon at Woodson's house in Oakland.

Craig Biggio gets his face licked as he looks out the window of his living room.

Jamie McMurray poses with his dog, Jake, at the Richmond International Raceway.

Sam Snead and Buddy pose while sitting in a golf cart.

Sammy Baugh pets his dog Cow Patty at his West Texas ranch near Rotan, Texas.

Martina Hingis and her dog enjoy the snowy weather.

Miles Austin spends quality time with his family and the Austin family dog at their New Jersey home.

Sparky Lyle and his puppy pose for this Aug. 1972 cover.

Kordell Stewart and his dog strike a pose during a 1995 photo shoot.

Christian Laettner and Chief relax by the fireplace at the forward's Minneapolis home.

Nate Newton builds a doghouse for his pit bull.

Grizzlies guard O. J. Mayo and his dog Bum hang out at their Memphis house.

New York Mets teammates Doug Flynn (left) and Joel Youngblood play with their dogs during spring training in St. Petersburg Beach, Fla.