Sports aren’t for everyone. I mean, yes, of course it’s a good idea to stay in shape and be active, but I’m not going to pretend I was an excellent shortstop in high school — I did enjoy my homeruns, however.
What we’re talking about here is more along the lines of the absurd or unbelievable.
Stuff that made you go: “Wait, what just happened?”
Let’s get it on.
Mike Tyson bites Evander Holyfield’s ear (1997)
Heavyweight champ Tyson bit a chunk out of Holyfield’s ear mid-fight. Twice. Yeah, twice.
The Malice at the Palace (2004)
A full-blown brawl between NBA players and fans in the stands. Chaos.
The Butt Fumble (2012)
We all know what this one is. Jets QB Mark Sanchez ran straight into his teammate’s tuchus and fumbled. It lives in infamy.
Disco Demolition Night (1979)
A baseball promotion gone wrong: a riot broke out when fans blew up disco records on the field.
The Fog Bowl (1988)
A thick fog rolled into a Bears–Eagles playoff game, making it nearly impossible to see anything.
Zinedine Zidane headbutts Marco Materazzi (2006 World Cup Final)
This was a legit meme.Legendary French star Zidane ended his career by headbutting an opponent in the chest. At least it’s funny.
The Jose Canseco Head Home Run (1993)
Man with huge head hits small ball. A fly ball bounced off Canseco’s head and over the fence. Home run. Well done, big head.
Tanya Harding vs. Nancy Kerrigan scandal (1994)
Figure skating meets true crime. A plot to injure a competitor. Unreal.
The Pine Tar Incident (1983)
George Brett loses his mind after being called out for too much pine tar on his bat.
Randy Johnson kills a bird with a fastball (2001)
A pitch strikes a dove mid-air. Feathers … everywhere. We’ve all seen this by now, right? Just poof, no more bird.
The Hand of God goal (1986)
Diego Maradona scores a goal with his hand in the World Cup. Ref misses it.
The No-Call in the Saints v. Rams NFC Championship (2019)
One of the most blatant pass interferences in history ,.. not called.
Shaq breaks multiple backboards (1990s)
Dude just kept tearing them down like they were made of paper. I mean … he’s Shaq, what else was he gonna do?
Dennis Rodman kicks a cameraman (1997)
Because of course he did. Can’t imagine why he doesn’t have a career anymore.
The Red Sox Chicken and Beer Scandal (2011)
I mean, I can think of worse things than players eating fried chicken and drinking beer in the clubhouse during games.
Bobby Knight throws a chair (1985)
So famous it was on Parks and Rec, the legendary temper flares as he launches a chair across the court.
Japan wins a baseball game in 15 innings … on a walk-off bunt (2009)
Yes, a bunt. After 15 innings. Vicious.
Bill Belichick’s sleeveless hoodie era
A fashion choice so confusing it became iconic. I mean … why, man? I don’t, but you certainly do!
The Lance Armstrong saga
Drop a ball (yes I know that was a terrible joke) for the guy who went from hero to scandal jerk in a whirlwind of doping admissions and stripped titles.
