The Mom Squad: All-Star Athletes' Biggest Fans

Mom holds a special place on their team.

Victor Cruz - In honor of Mother's Day on Sunday, BET.com presents a round-up of sports stars with their leading ladies: their moms! — Britt Middleton New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz shared a smooch with his mom, Bianca, at an event celebrating the release of his memoir in 2012. (Photo: Jerritt Clark/WireImage)

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Victor Cruz - In honor of Mother's Day on Sunday, BET.com presents a round-up of sports stars with their leading ladies: their moms! — Britt Middleton New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz shared a smooch with his mom, Bianca, at an event celebrating the release of his memoir in 2012. (Photo: Jerritt Clark/WireImage)

Gabby Douglas - U.S. Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas with her mom, Natalie Hawkins. (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images)

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Gabby Douglas - U.S. Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas with her mom, Natalie Hawkins. (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images)

Cam Newton - NFL quarterback Cam Newton had a tender moment with his mom, Jackie, after being selected the no. 1 overall pick at the 2011 NFL Draft. (Photo: Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

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Cam Newton - NFL quarterback Cam Newton had a tender moment with his mom, Jackie, after being selected the no. 1 overall pick at the 2011 NFL Draft. (Photo: Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

LeBron James - LeBron James shared his NBA Most Valuable Player award with his mother, Gloria, in 2009. (Photo: The Plain Dealer /Landov)

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LeBron James - LeBron James shared his NBA Most Valuable Player award with his mother, Gloria, in 2009. (Photo: The Plain Dealer /Landov)

Rick and Teresa Kaepernick

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Colin Kaepernick - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick with his parents, Teresa and Rick.(Photo: twitter/Kaepernick7)

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Steven Jackson - NFL running back Steven Jackson attended a breast cancer awarness function with his mother, Brenda, in 2006. (Photo: Bill Greenblatt /Landov/UPI Photo)

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Steven Jackson - NFL running back Steven Jackson attended a breast cancer awarness function with his mother, Brenda, in 2006. (Photo: Bill Greenblatt /Landov/UPI Photo)

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Eric Berry - NFL safety Eric Berry (center) poses with mom Carol and family at the 2010 NFL Draft. (Photo: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Dear Mama - One thing Kobe Bryant may write in his Mother's Day card is this: Mom, hands off my stuff! The Lakers star has filed a countersuit against an auction house, claiming his mother, Pamela, stole his old jerseys, championship rings and other memorabilia, valued at more than $1 million, from his home and sold them without his consent. (Photos from left: Donato Sardella/Getty Images for EIF, REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson /Landov)

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Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and mom Pamela.(Photos from left: Donato Sardella/Getty Images for EIF, REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson /Landov)

Serena Williams - Serena Williams and mom Oracene Price watched sister Venus play during the London Olympics last summer.(Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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Serena Williams - Serena Williams and mom Oracene Price watched sister Venus play during the London Olympics last summer.(Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)