The second episode of "Are You Hot?" aired on ABC Thursday night, and Page 2 is aghast ... that someone thought of that kind of crap before we did.

In the tradition of Picasso, who said, "A genius can steal anything he needs," Page 2, in a desperate attempt to catch up, presents 16 of the hottest male sports personalities on the planet. Vote for your favorite, and stay tuned for Episode II next week, when we offer up 16 of the hottest female athletes.

Now ... meet our 16 contestants.

THE CONTESTANTS
Alex Rodriguez, Texas Rangers	Derek Jeter, N.Y. Yankees	Tiki Barber, N.Y. Giants	Jon Gruden, T.B. Buccaneers
Barry Zito, Oakland A's	Jason Taylor, Miami Dolphins	Tony Gonzalez, K.C. Chiefs	Oscar de la Hoya, Boxing
Andy Roddick, Tennis	Landon Donovan, S.J. Earthquakes	Kobe Bryant , L.A. Lakers	Ray Allen, Milwaukee Bucks
Chris Webber, Sacramento Kings	Rick Fox, L.A. Lakers	Jose Theodore, Montreal Canadiens	Eddie George, Tennessee Titans