Unforgettable Funny Moments in Sports
If you like watching sports, then you must know that anything can happen in a game. We have to give a shout out to the sports cameramen who manage to capture such moments. If it hadn’t been for them, we would have missed these funny moments because of how quick they pass by. Check out the pictures that the cameramen took throughout the years and be prepared to more than smile.
Exerting energy to achieve results in your sport is quite common, especially when you want to be the best! Funny noises and especially funny faces occur when the most accomplished athletes are putting in 100%. For many professional athletes, winning is the goal, and being the best comes with that. Would you rather come in 2nd place because you’re so worried about displaying a funny face, or let your facial expressions go, and achieve 1st place? I’d choose the latter for sure! I think these superstars would agree with me.
Just 20 years ago, the picture quality was nowhere near what it is today. Over the years, cameras have improved, along with technology as a whole. Cameras today boast features no one even thought possible, capturing the most extraordinary moments. In this day and age, no one can escape the lens!
Sports fans go for the experience of the game, the rivalries and the overall talented players. It’s every fan’s dream to be surprised with the unthinkable while watching their favorite team. Imagine the catcher in a baseball game hopping into your row to catch a foul ball, or a basketball player ending up in your lap when trying to grab a pass from a teammate, or a baseball flying straight for your face? The craziest things happen at sporting events! Have your baseball gloves ready, your camera in hand and a first aid kit nearby, who knows what will happen!
Froggy
I’m quite sure that preschool teachers make this kind of face…or maybe just their students? Anyway, whatever the case is, this just looks super intense.
Froggy
Hero or Superhero?
A lot of news sources flooded the internet and TV screens with this amazing Superman moment. It may not have lasted for a long time but this picture will surely be remembered for a very long time!
Hero or Superhero?
Lesson Learned
Never ever take your eyes off the ball. Better yet, don’t get hit by it! I’m no baseball player or fan, but it doesn’t take a genius to figure it out.
Lesson Learned
Kobe!
Well, it’s not easy to get a snapshot of your favorite NBA player. Sometimes, you have to cease every opportunity available. This one is a classic case of rush and click. Great job!
Kobe!
Face First
Wow! This is one cool shot taken at the right place at the right time! If this isn’t cool, I don’t know what is.
Face First
No Hands
What more is needed to prove how cool A-Rod is? This picture alone shows how awesome he is with a baseball bat.
No Hands
Seeing Double
You cannot, NOT be impressed by this photo. It must be amazing seeing your reflection on the water while you’re horizontally gliding through it. We wonder how much practice and effort it took to get such a perfect shot.
Seeing Double
Wait, What?
Oh, wow! Is this supposed to be a person’s front or back? Well, whatever it is, it sure is both funny and interesting!
Wait, What?
Gelly-Ish
I swear this one could have come out straight from an X-Men film. Saying that it’s cool would be an understatement.
Gelly Ish
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
This sure is one effective way to win a bike race. Run in front of everyone once they are near the finish line!
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
Ay Batter, Batter
The bat literally cracked in this game. Around 80,000 fans watched in suspense when the sound of the bat cracking echoed throughout the stadium. Sounds like something out of a novel? Well, not in this case.
Ay Batter, Batter
Headless Horseman
An optical illusion you say? Absolutely not! This is one picture that you have to figure out on your own. Our heads are aching looking for the one in this photo.
Headless Horseman
Hey Ma! Bye Ma.
If you’re wondering what fighting against all odds looks like, it probably looks like this. Receiving a punch from Wladimir Klitschko can’t have been a very pleasing experience.
Hey Ma! Bye Ma.
Got It!
This definitely looks like the classic “I got it! Oh, no! I don’t!” moment. We hope you will have more luck in your next game, pal.
Got It!
Teamwork
It sure takes more than just good rhythm, synchronized swimming takes teamwork! We’re sure that’s what it took to get this stunning picture. Each member of the team sure gave something to make it look this good.
Teamwork
Om Nom Nom!
If you’re hungry, it’s probably best not to show it. This is especially true when it comes to sports. Who knows how the other team might take it?
Om Nom Nom!
Say It
It must taken a lot of self-control to hold himself back. I wish he would just let go and let it all out. I wonder what he wants to say.
Say It
Dance Off
It looks like a lot more than a basketball match, don’t you think? Get your groove on in the court! Awesome!
Dance Off
Say Cheese!
The Olympics sure have a lot of funny moments like this one. It’ll probably haunt him for the rest of his life, but at least he got his one shot of fame.
Say Cheese!
Tennis, Anyone?
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has taught people how to be strong, classy, smart, kind and of course humorous. That’s how we know that she definitely laughed her socks off when she saw this picture, instead of feeling mortified.
Tennis, Anyone?
The Karate Kid
Not everyone could pull off this perfect kick, especially not during a football game! We think it must have taken months of practicing to deliver such an exceptional kick.
The Karate Kid
Up And Over
This one has got our heads shaking in amazement. Especially because this one’s a no-brainer, even we know you’re supposed to jump over this one.
Up And Over
Yikes
Where’s the head? I only see a foot. Well, apparently, for this particular sporting event, this is exactly what the picture is supposed to look like!
Yikes
Tag! You’re It
This one looks downright painful. You gotta feel sorry for the guy. It probably took months before he could sit up straight after this.
Tag! You’re It
Well Then
A picture indeed paints a thousand words. Looking at this picture brings up a lot of ideas. But I guess you can come up with your own conclusion for this one.
Well Then
So Close
Oh, no! Let’s hope his eye is not seriously injured. It’s a bit embarrassing but I guess, it’s more painful?
So Close
Bloopers
When LeBron James poses for you, you just gotta take a picture, man. Especially when he gives you one of these funny faces.
Bloopers
Gravity
Hey bud, I guess no one told you not to fight against gravity. Those who didn’t listen to this advice found out the hard way. I guess you did, too.
Gravity
Slip And Slide
We’re sure she didn’t have this in mind when she went along with the kids who wanted to “go sledding”. Well, a thing or maybe two could go wrong before you know what’s coming.
Slip And Slide
Guuuurl
This sure is a scene-stealer. While everyone is focusing on where the ball went, this guy just had to make this face. Man, he’ll never live this down.
Guuuurl
Roar
Cheerleading should be considered a sport, right. Just ask this cheerleader. That right, that is definitely a game face.
Roar
Nope.
This sheep looks quite mad for having been forced to participate in such an event. Oh, well. Find another ride next time.
Nope.
Swim Time
Was he not informed that this is not a swimming competition? We think he didn’t get the memo. Well, it sure is a hilarious picture.
Swim Time
Ripple Effect
This kick right here looks absolutely painful. The ripple captured shows just how much trauma this guy had to deal with. Let’s hope we don’t ever experience that!
Ripple Effect
Ouch
Sometimes it’s good not to know what’s coming, especially if it’s painful. These two women have no idea things are about to go down.
Ouch
Kodak Moment
This is purely one of those picture-perfect moments. There really is no other way to describe it. Next!
Kodak Moment
Oops
Whoever said women can’t do sports? They should watch this field hockey game. It clearly shows how women in sports can live up to the hype of the game.
Oops
Power!
This perfect hammer throw sure doesn’t look like an easy thing to do. Look at him, he definitely needed to exert a lot of strength for that.
Power!
Oh. Well Then
What an effective way to get the judges hooked with your routine! Just one look at these ladies would tell you that synchronized swimming sure is more than just a sport.
Oh. Well Then
Oh Hey
Okay, so we cheated by including this. But can you blame us for adding this? Look at that cutie. Where else can you see a camel smiling and posing in front of the camera?
Oh Hey
Flyin’ High
This looks like a pre-planned jump with a painful landing. How else does one get such a perfect moment without planning it in advance?
Flyin’ High
Nummy In My Tummy
We’re sure this player doesn’t want to be reminded of this moment. But picture is evidence, man. This proves just how funny, accidental moments in a baseball game are.
Nummy In My Tummy
Ooomph
His arm sure looks like it’s broken, but calm down people. We call that skill, posture, and strength. That’s how things go down in baseball.
Ooomph
Can’t Touch This
Don’t look at the blue arms or the basketball player. Focus instead on the background. You’ll see what I mean.
Can’t Touch This
Come Here
Oh! The ball can fly! Well, this guy certainly has a comedic look on his face, but we wonder what the guy holding his nose is up to…
Come Here
Size Doesn’t Matter
In sports, skills and athleticism certainly matter, not size. Point taken.
Size Doesn’t Matter
Is This How It’s Supposed To Work?
Ever enjoyed watching Kung-Fu? Well, you’ll surely love this one. Look at that perfect kick. Heyah!
Is This How It’s Supposed To Work?
Chomp!
We didn’t know the nose could receive passes now. Well, it doesn’t look like it should be done – ever.
Chomp!
Nummers
Oh no! Foot in the mouth! It looks pretty painful, but I guess this kind of experience goes with the job?
Nummers
Oh Heck No
We sure are pretty grateful we don’t have to go through that. But we are even more grateful to the photographer who took this picture. Priceless!
Oh Heck No
Hair Pulling Isn’t Allowed, MOM!
Pulling your opponent’s hair should be done – especially when you’re desperate to stop them! Although these two look like sibs who are fighting over a piece of pizza, but we assure you, they are not.
Hair Pulling Isn’t Allowed, MOM!
Yee-Haw
Pig rodeo? I’ll watch it any day. Just don’t ask me to participate. I don’t think I could stay that long on top of a pig.
Yee-Haw
Power Guy Makes A Comeback
It’s him again! This shot-put athlete keeps making it on this list with his funny expressions. Maybe it’s a sport requirement? We should check.
Power Guy Makes A Comeback
AHHHHH!
Anybody would be mortified to see a volleyball this close, right? Especially when it’s about to hit your face – hard.
AHHHHH!
Most Valuable Picker
I guess even celebrities forget how much the cameras love to follow them. Too bad this one would haunt LeBron forever.
Most Valuable Picker
Take A Seat, Son
This surprising moment for the basketball player is a sure treat for the fans, even when he was sitting on him!
Take A Seat, Son
Teddy Bear Hugs
We’re not exactly sure what this athlete is doing or how this gesture is related to the particular sport he’s playing. But our best bet is that he is trying to hug the air. Yeah. Maybe.
Teddy Bear Hugs
That’s Not How It Works
We’re pretty sure that’s not how you hit a homerun. Hmmm… whatever is the case with this one, we sure enjoyed the look on his face!
Thats Not How It Works
Sparta!
If he thinks he looks determined, he should look at himself in the mirror. The worry lines are obviously showing and that uncertainty on his face? Yeah, we spotted that, too.
Sparta!
Umpire
On stage, these two may even get an award for their performance. But on the field? This may be a bit too dramatic. What do you think?
Umpire
Not Swimming Lessons
Here’s another one who didn’t get the memo. He may have thought it was, but this isn’t a swimming lesson! This is supposed to be a table tennis competition, right?
Not Swimming Lessons
Scoop
I’m no ping pong expert but you’re supposed to use the paddle, right? Not your hand, or nose?
Scoop
Cheese!
I’ve got to admit, I’d probably have that same look on my face if I ran that fast. That’s why I don’t do it. Thank you very much.
Cheese!
Missed The Ball
Umm.. girls? You’re supposed to kick the ball. Not each other. This is painful to look at.
Missed The Ball
Same Person?
Now wait a minute. Am I looking at the same face on three people? Or are these three making the same faces? Wow. I can’t decide.
Same Person?
Smile For The Camera
Who knew posing for the camera would be so hard? We can probably excuse the expression on her face because of the tough landing she’s trying to make. No wonder we have to always use the expression, “Say cheese!”
Smile For The Camera
Perfect Timing
Talk about perfect timing, right? We’re sure many feminist are happy to see this picture. What a landing indeed!
Perfect Timing
Fierce
Apparently, Serena Williams is not the only woman who looks intense on court. This one could very well rival her just by the looks of it. Right?
Fierce
He He
This certainly looks interesting. When you can’t make the shot you’re trying to make, you might as well pose.
He He
Get Back Here!
Don’t go! I said, don’t go! They look like fighting children instead of pro-ballers in this. I wonder what their parents – I mean coaches – thought about it.
Get Back Here!
Don’t Know
I didn’t do it! I have no idea who did. He will not get himself out of this mess. Highly unlikely.
Don’t Know
Oh No!
Oh, no! I dropped it! He just looks so hysterical that he lost the ball. Hmm… this one is a bit difficult to wrap our minds around.
Oh No!
Whoops
Oops! It looks like someone has to say sorry. Whether they have patched things up or not, we’re sure that these two will not forget this moment.
Whoops
All Smiles
They may fall head first into the water, but at least they look happy doing it. In sports and even in life, sometimes that’s all that matters.
All Smiles
Don’t Move!
Any sane person would not want to experience this. You definitely wouldn’t want to be caught in this situation. This makes any other job look a lot more appealing.
Don’t Move!
Back Flip
You can say that Michelle Kwan is an ice princess with her talent and skills on ice. But maybe with this one, things may not have gone as planned.
Back Flip
Bit Of A Tumble
When you’re gliding on ice using a sharp metal strapped on your feet, it is right to prepare for situations like this one.
Bit Of A Tumble
Tennis Face
If you’re a tennis fan, then you’d know that faces like this are quite normal. You no longer get surprised by them. It’s not really about talent though, some things are just part of the game.
Tennis Face