Sports stars show their sweet and romantic sides on Valentine’s Day

We can’t all be big spenders on Valentine’s Day, but there’s something sweet in seeing our favorite sports stars show their romantic sides. Some even do it with a simple “I love you”. Here’s a sampling from the NFL and NBA.

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Happy Valentine's Day to my love. I'm so excited to call you my wife soon! @elisepollard

A post shared by Golden Tate (@showtimetate) on Feb 14, 2017 at 5:59pm PST

Happy Valentine's Day

A post shared by Lesean Mccoy (@shadymccoy) on Feb 14, 2017 at 6:07pm PST

Happy Valentine's Day everyone. Flower cupcakes are clearly her favorite. Lol ❤️ 🎂❤️

A post shared by Victor Cruz (@teamvic) on Feb 14, 2017 at 5:08pm PST

Happy Valentines Day Lover

A post shared by Tyson Chandler (@tysonchandler) on Feb 14, 2017 at 7:16pm PST

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY Baby hope I made this day special for you 😘😘😘😘🌹🌹🌹🌹 pic.twitter.com/QJycH6CdTh

— Chris Baker (@cbaker92redskin) February 15, 2017

‪At some point u look at the gals that will always be in ya life and wonder… do I have to ask them to be my valentine? Or is it a given?‬ #GODSGREATGIFTS🙏🏾

A post shared by Cameron Jordan (@camjordan94) on Feb 14, 2017 at 8:56pm PST

Ain't No Women Alive that can Take mY MAMA Place ' Dear MaMa .. No limit To the Love ❤️

A post shared by Desean Jackson (@0ne0fone) on Feb 14, 2017 at 9:01pm PST

Mon Amour 😍 pic.twitter.com/4aZBJZ3xZN

— Ciara (@ciara) February 15, 2017

Happy Valentine's Day pretty lady. Ok I love you bye bye. 😜 #hulksmash

A post shared by Brandon Bolden (@bbhulksmash) on Feb 14, 2017 at 12:57pm PST

😍😍😍 I love this girl so much. She just loves life and people and it's so contagious.

A post shared by Martellus Bennett (@martellusb) on Feb 14, 2017 at 1:12pm PST

And some folks just showed their funny sides:

#HappyValentinesDay Share the Love & A Delicious Cupcake Today! #LoveConquersHate Who doesn't love a great cupcake!!!! pic.twitter.com/eQzUtju5dR

— Wanda Durant (@MamaDurant) February 15, 2017

For those asking, Kyrie left the court early with a coughing fit. Said he's going to go home and get his girlfriend sick for Valentine's Day

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 15, 2017