Ah, it's the perfect hair whip. It's almost like you can see every strand. But on a second look, it's almost like she's a cartoon character suffering from electric shock. But hopefully, not. we have to say, this cheerleader has certainly sparked our attention, especially with that smile. But it's all part of the job.
A cheerleader is expected to be both physically strong and energetic and this cheerleader is certainly bringing that positive energy. Where does she get that from? It's truly a mystery - that and the mystery of what kind sh of shampoo she uses, because dang, her hair looks pretty great.
There are two possible things happening in this photo, and both of them are terrifying. Either there's a ghost playing football, or someone has lost their helmet and is headed for an injury!
Okay, sorry, there is a third possibility, and it's that the player is actually the invisible man.
In most cases, the 12th man refers to the crowd, or rather the fans that help keep the players motivated, but in this case, maybe it is a hidden player...
Either way, that guy next to his helmet really needs to get that thing back on. Head injuries are no laughing matter.
Why catch a ground ball when you can be the ground ball? Although, this is not exactly the best way to start your little league career. I mean, technically, it is because this kid is getting some free publicity right now but you can't really see his face. He knows he's in this photo though.
And he'll probably never forget it.
Is this kid all right? Probably not right now, but he certainly will be later. That is unless he broke his entire face when he plunged face-first in the grass. But it's a good thing that grass provides some decent cushioning. At least it's better than hitting he dirt or pavement - all fun things that happen to all of us children.
This is either a perfectly timed photo, or these football players have learned to fly. Honestly, it doesn't even look like they are jumping, so maybe they are possessed by demons or something. With jumps that high, you have you wonder if they are even in the right sport competition.
They might be better suited for something like basketball. But with skills like this on the football field, maybe there's more money to be made here. Does it count as a first down if you're moving ten yards up instead of ten yards forward? Who can say really? Except these two.
Those toned legs may be impressive enough, but it's the perfect timing these women (and the photographer) have that really takes the cake. The perfect harmony of those white boots flying in the hair - moments like this only come once in a lifetime, or maybe a few times a season...
On a side note: those white boots are pretty pristine. How do they keep them so clean? Or is this the first time they have worn them? Probably but they definitely aren't the most practical to wear off the field when you aren't dancing with synchronized leg movements. Anyway, go Panthers!
The Kent State baseball team had just won the championship when this photo was taken, and it's clear that they were in a celebrating mood. It's a good thing the game is behind them, because that does not look safe! That one guy is literally launching himself into that pile.
This almost looks like a different sport altogether. Isn't this the game of rugby? I don't know, because I'm not English. Hopefully, nobody breaks anything and if they do, hopefully its the end of the season and they have time to recover. They might need to get some Shout for all the blood stains as well.
It may look like this skater is in the middle of a bad fall, but he's actually trying to win the race. Whether he ends up with the win or not is up to the judges, but he's clearly doing everything he can to inch in front of his opponent any way he knows how.
Sadly, it looks like his efforts might be to waste and the guy to his right actually claimed the victory. That guy is just way too far over the line, but then again, maybe that guy has been holding that pose for a while now. Regardless, you gotta commend the dedication to winning.
Either this cheerleader is showing off just how bendable she is, or her body is being horribly contorted by a demon. How long can she hold this? It's difficult to say, but it's definitely not a usual yoga pose. The audience might appreciate this pose which is good for the game...
But is it all worth one moment of discomfort? The answer to that is also yes. The hard work and dedication it takes to become a cheerleader should not be underestimated and this just proves it. These women can just do the most unusual things with their body and we're loving every minute of it.
We're no polo experts, but it was a huge shock to learn that those mallets are a lot more flexible than they look! Whether crossing mallets is rare in the sport is anyone's guess, but this photographer managed to capture a well-timed and spectacular shot of these two players going head-to-head!
I wonder what happens if they fall off their horses when their mallets cross. Do they then have a battle? A sword, or ummm...mallet fight might certainly raise the stakes for this match and might just make for a much more interesting sport overall. Does it ever happen? Gawd, I hope so.
It turns out that soccer is for the birds...literally! This guy may have a great can-do attitude, but there's no way those puny legs are kicking a soccer ball. Although those are kids, so he's probably not that far away from them talent-wise. We're kidding, though; we're sure those kids are excellent.
We're not soccer experts but we're pretty sure that picking up the ball and flying away with it is not a legal soccer move. We challenge you to find it in the playbook, however. On that same note, probably flying into the face of other soccer players is likewise not allowed on the field.
Perfect for us, but a little unflattering for her. She looks as if she's about to projectile vomit. Or maybe she's gasping for hair? Whatever the case may be, she might want to take a break and be a little mindful about what she's doing because what is even going on here?
The camera always seems to catch us in the most unflattering way when we aren't prepared, and that seems the case with this cheerleader. She does have a rocking bod, though so maybe not too many people will be too thrown off by the fact that she's about to loose her lunch.
We know it's right there in the name, but sometimes extreme sports take the "extreme" part to ridiculous levels. That being said, anyone who tries to take a kayak down a snowy hill kinda deserves whatever comes to them. And what's coming to them is a giant headache and maybe some broken bones.
For real, though, hopefully, she's okay. I mean physically. obviously she's not quite right in the head. We aren't sure if she knows about this little invention but they invented something a long time ago called a sled that works a lot better than a kayak to be clear. But to each their own.
We would really like to know what was going through these guys' minds the moment this photo was captured. Hopefully, this is a rarity in the soccer world, because...ouch. Assuming he's a good sport about it, he can laugh about it later, and also assuming there was no permanent damage done.
The player doing the kicking should really watch where his foot is going. This aggressive gameplay really isn't going to win him any points, because that's definitely not the goalpost he should be aiming for. That being said, he owes this guy a huge apology and maybe some for health expenses.
Being thrown from a bull looks pretty cool, but we would imagine that this guy has other thoughts about the experience. Mostly, at least in this moment, he should have found a different career. But getting thrown off by a bull isn't all bad. He could have faced a lot worse.
For example, it's better than being gored by a bull! And that's thinking on the brightside, because with every negative, there's always a positive and vice versa. Another positive is that this is definitely a win for the bull.
On a side note: is that hat glued to his head?
Who knew that keeping the trophy in one piece would be harder than winning it? Judging by her face, this is clearly not an outcome she was expecting...nor the trophy she was expecting. Was this trophy from Walmart? Probably, more like it is from Dollar Tree, we'd guess. Even Walmart stuff lasts longer than that.
But seriously, imagine having a winning moment like this only for it to shatter quite literally in front of you. Perhaps, they'll give her a new one or at least superglue this one back together - or duct tape oughtta work. Moments like these only happen once in a lifetime.
Why should we compete when we could all just hold hands and get along? This might be an accident or these three players might be very close which is never a bad thing. We hope that it really works out for the three of them. I mean polyamorous relationships are becoming a bigger thing.
So good on them for making it work. Hopefully, they just don't lose track of the fact that they are trying to win in the pursuit of love. But something tells me that's not what was going through these competitors' minds when this frame-perfect photo was snapped! Rest assured, nobody is getting hurt here.
There's no one in this photo, human or animal, who look like they're having a good time. It turns out that horse riding is a lot more dangerous than we thought! Well, okay, every sport is dangerous but you don't quite see an accident like this on the riding arena.
Usually, riding can be pretty dangerous for the horses at times, so at least now, this levels the playing field is just a little more. Hopefully, the man and horse are not in the direct path of the incoming horse or this accident is just about to get a whole lot worse.
If you've ever wondered what it looks like to take a punch straight to the face, now you have your answer. It's never happened to us personally, but we're going to go out on a limb and say that this probably doesn't feel great. There are worse places to be punched, of course.
Particularly, if you consider the fact that these guys are at least wearing headgear. This honestly looks like a classic boxing film freeze-frame or slow-motion shot. We aren't sure who is more impressive: the boxer for his perfect shot or the guy taking the punch like a champ? A little bit of both.
Referees might make bad calls from time to time, but it's best not to anger them because they've clearly got magic powers. Who knew that this is how they ice a rink for a hockey match? We thought there was enough ice in the rink, but clearly, this man disagreed.
It almost looks like he might be trying to freeze the players with his icy powers, and that seems a bit like an unfair advantage. One thing is sure: man-made snow storms on the hockey rink aren't a normal occurrence, so its good the photographer was here to capture this moment.
Most football coaches don't have to double as professional wrestlers, but this guy sure did! That body slam sure does look like it's gonna hurt. The one about to take it seems ill-prepared for what's about to happen but maybe he'll have a quick recovery with no real permanent damage.
We imagine they had some disagreement on the next play. We aren't sure this was the healthiest way to settle it, but then again, the sport itself isn't quite the safest to get into unless you don't mind broken bones and brain damage.
Note to any fans trying to run on the field--this guy or someone similar is almost certainly going to painfully drag you to the ground.
Two heads are better than one...or are they? We're pretty sure these guys would beg to differ and would have preferred to keep their heads far from one another! These knuckleheads sure do know how to take a hit, though, but even more so the guy on the left.
He's taking a ball to the face and a headbutt. Surely, that has to be some significant achievement in the sport, or is it a normal occurrence? Rumor has it: the players can't remember anyway. So, it's almost like it never happens.
Will somebody please get these guys a couple...or a few...icepacks?
Someone clearly needs a few more water polo lessons before they make their professional debut. In his defense, a head is basically the same shape as a water polo ball. And to be fair, he could just have water in his eyes. These kinds of things just happen in the game.
He thinks he's about to make his shot but that guy is just like "nope." Who knows where that ball is going to go once he lets go? We'd like to think that the next shot would be just as entertaining. Looks like a fun sport though, except for the silly hats.
One of these kids has clearly taken to rock climbing a little better than his brother. At least he realized climbing wasn't for him before he started up Mt. Everest! We're guessing big brother didn't even think his little brother could make the climb, which makes this photo so much sweeter.
To be fair, though, little kids can be a lot strong than they look and yet they are so little so carrying themselves up a wall is a whole lot easier than being a teenager or adult. I mean, don't get us wrong, this shot is still funny - just not for the kid who fell.
We're sure this guy was just playing sports with a mouthful of food, right? Right? Just kidding--those are definitely teeth! I bet his dentist is thrilled. I hope that guy has great insurance because we hear the dental implants are pretty darn expensive. When you think about it though, it's not so funny.
At the time of writing this, I'm actually clenching my teeth just thinking about it. But not too hard because I don't want my teeth to fall out. One shudders at the thought. But, even if he can't get the implants, it's important to remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
We're ignorant about the finer points of cricket, but something tells us this isn't supposed to happen. And it looks like that wire facemask is doing nothing to protect his head! Why do they even have the mask wire open that wide? What's the point if the mask isn't even protecting your whole face?
Apparently, the designers of the mask were more concerned about getting hit in the mouth rather than the eyes. Regardless, this guy should probably practice his batting skills a bit more or at least his dodging skills. That's not to say that we aren't grateful for this moment in time.
We know it's a baseball tradition, but this photo makes the whole "dump Gatorade over everyone" thing look so incredibly messy. Let's just hope that those orange stains come out easily in the wash! That thing is probably going to need a few washes before they get it all out.
But maybe enough Oxi-Clean and they can get it in one go? I'm not sure. But why do they even do this? If the players get hot or something, water would probably work a lot better at keeping the man cool, and it would be a whole lot less sticky.
They may be the Olympic athletes, but something tells us that the boat isn't supposed to look like that. And it seems like the guy in front has simply resigned himself to a new, aquatic life. He's not even trying to fight back. This is definitely a case of shipwreck.
But it's considerably less exciting as the Titanic. But just how that guy is managing to fall in the water in a perfect plank is truly spectacular. This failure is perfectly caught on camera and without a blur in sight. Truly a moment from the 2012 London Olympics that we never want to forget.
This one doesn't seem very exciting at first, but keep looking carefully and you'll spot it eventually! It might not be the most monumental well-timed photo of all time, but it's still very satisfying to see his wristband line up with the backboard! And what a nice looking shot too!
On closer look, it looks like his hand separated from his arm and his hand is doing all the work. That's not typically how it's handled (no pun intended) but we are also pretty sure it's not against the rules either. It's only a shame the people behind the backboard don't get to appreciate this moment.
When it comes to pucks, this is too up close and personal...even for a hockey player! It might look still in this photo, but you can rest assured the puck was flying at the goalie's face at a very dangerous speed! And yes, hockey pucks can definitely be quite dangerous.
Luckily this player has some face gear to protect him. Had he not been protected, the results could have been quite gruesome. Don't believe us, try Googling it some time...or don't, because you probably won't like what you can see. This photo is definitely a case of a close call and perfect timing.
Some people are so good at basketball that they let it go to their heads. Some even quite literally. Or maybe this is some sort of genetically engineered super player that the NBA has been secretly working on...Those suits really are always up to something. How does it eat, though?
And can we also talk about that guy's face. He looks like he just saw the most horrific thing imaginable, which is in fact what a basketball player with a basketball head would be. Perhaps, the NBA should go back to using regular humans on the court, so as to not scare the children.
It turns out that courtside seats are not all that they're cracked up to be! Just ask former Michigan governor Rick Snyder--just as soon as he's done taking a foot to the face. He wanted to get as close to the game as possible and that's exactly what he got.
So, just be careful what you wish for.
Side Note: In case you don't know who Rick Snyder is, he's the 48th governor of Michigan who served from 2011 to 2019. He's also known for his role in the Flint water crisis and the evidence brought before pertaining to corruption. He faced charges of willful neglect and pleaded not guilty.
It's always a laugh when anyone takes a football to the face, but this one is special. If you'll look closely, you'll see that it's former President Bill Clinton who is failing miserably at catching the ball! I mean there are certainly worse things that the former President was caught doing...
But we don't need to get into that right now. The point is that its a funny moment for the ages. It's not often we get to see our Presidents engaging in sports activities. Although it would have been cool to see John Adams and Thomas Jefferson shooting hoops on the BBall court.
To our horror, this is not a photo of a painful sports injury--it's just business as usual. This is just what side-arm pitching looks like when you freeze the frame. That cannot be good for your joints! The way he is moving his arm right now, it looks like he's one of those demon girls in a horror movie.
Of course, most sports can't be too good for your joints, but at least some are better than others. Let's face it: the umpire has the best deal going on. He just gets to sit there and catch balls all day. And on top of that, he gets his face protected. Good for him!
There are lots of perfectly-timed photos that hilariously depict a sports fail, but not this one! For once, we've got a photo of when things go gravity-defyingly right! What an amazing backflip off the slop this guy is about to do and look at that sun just about to set!
This is truly a moment of beauty captured in one amazing shot. So, beautiful in fact, that wouldn't it be a shame...if someone pointed out that he probably didn't even really land this, and now he could be about to eat all his food from a straw for the next few months?
We don’t want to be accusatory, but is it just us or does this look entirely intentional? Here, Emily Heikes, waiting for a rebound throw, is elbowed in the chin by Liz Podmoninick at the Purdue vs Minnesota college basketball match back in 2004. Fortunately, it wasn’t all for naught as Purdue won 65 to 56.
That elbow to the chin had got to hurt but it doesn’t look like it slowed the team down any. Minnesota may have been poor sports about it but elbowing the competition in the face seems a bit unfair. Injuries like these may happen a lot on the court but maybe they should try a little harder not to hit each other in the face. Just saying.
There’s nothing quite as enjoyable as seeing a surfing wipeout and this one is certainly timed to perfection, which makes it all the more beautiful. Surfing is easily one of the most entertaining sports to watch whether there’s a wipeout or not and it's also one of the oldest sports around.
Surfing dates back to the 12th century in Polynesia – at least in some variations of it. Strangely enough, however, it wasn’t added as an Olympic sport until the 2020 Summer Olympics in Japan. The first gold medalists were the Brazilian surfer Ítalo Ferreira and Carissa Moore from Hawaii. And I’m sure even they wipeout from time to time.
Here you can see Austrian high jumper Ilona Gusenbauer performing at an athletics meeting for women at Südstadt stadium. The photographer here had perfect timing as she’s almost completely lined up with the top pole. The three-country meeting involved the countries of Austria, Switzerland and Italy.
From the time this photo was taken, back in 1969, Ilona Gusenbauer has since retired. The talented athlete had competed at both the 1968 and 1972 Olympics, finishing in eighth and third place, respectively. Starting in 1971, she had held a world record for over a year and she remained a champion of Austria for several years in her career.
If this photo isn’t timed to perfection, I don’t know what is. Three pole vaulting champions jumping at the same height at nearly the exact same time and the photographer caught it perfectly. The talented athletes clearly knew what they are doing at the World Athletics Indoor Championships 2022.
Photographed here are American pole vaulters Katie Nageotte and Sandi Morris, as well as Slovenia’s Tina Sutej. Sandi Morris placed first, while Katie earned second place at the competition. Sutej had placed third. The three of them took this photo to celebrate their victory at Stark Arena in Belgrade.
One of the most fascinating things to watch in track running competitions is watching runners take on the hurdles. It undoubtedly takes a lot of practice to jump over those things and you have to time it just right much like capturing a perfect photo like this also takes impeccable timing.
How people can run track for a living is beyond me. I get tired walking back from my car most of the time. Throw hurdling into the mix and I don’t think I’d ever leave my house. I think the hurdles that life gives us daily are quite enough. But more power to the runners who make a career out over jumping over them.
Behold two Female tennis players at Holton Arms School in Washington in the early 1920s. I’m not exactly aware of all the rules of tennis, but I’m pretty sure this is not quite how its played. Maybe they are testing how well their tennis rackets are balanced or maybe they are just messing around.
This photo either has great timing or the player on the left is working some magic. Or the tennis racket itself is magic and defies the very laws of physics. Sometimes if you want to be the best athlete, you just need to push the limits, including the limits of reality itself. Don’t let science get in the way of being the best!
A perfect block caught on camera. Swedish goalkeeper Zecira Musovic went head-to-head with Spanish forward Alba Redondo at this international soccer match at the Estadio Nuevo El Arcangel in Cordoba. The photographer caught this epic moment at just the right time, allowing us to see Musovic’s technique.
Zecira Musovic plays for the Women's Super League club Chelsea and the Sweden national team.She’s been playing soccer since she was 9 years old. After her youth career ended in 2011, she began her senior career and remains active to this day. Thus far, she’s made seven national team appearances.
Here the iconic Jackie Robinson slides safely to home base – well, somewhat safely. We imagine it doesn’t feel too good scraping your backside against the dirt. The famous Dodgers player was in the eighth inning of the 1955 World Series opener at Yankee Stadium. During this time, there was a bit of a tussle with Yogi Berra and the Yankees ended up winning.
Jackie Robinson, for those not aware, was the first black American to play in MLB. He had signed on with the Dodgers in 1947 and it was a historical landmark because it marked the end of segregation in professional baseball. He has since become a legend and his number, 42, has been retired in every major league team.
Two heads are better than one unless those heads are clashing, quite literally. We’re sure this happens a lot as it's not even the only headbutt in this gallery but we have to say, its enjoyable every time and getting it caught perfectly on camera must be a rarity to some extent.
Here heads collide at the the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. French midfielder Adrien Rabiot and Monaco's Almamy Toure have a moment they won’t forget – depending on how hard they hit their heads. We don’t mean to take pleasure in other people’s pain, but we can’t help but laugh - okay maybe a little, but these guys will be all right. Just put some ice on it!
NASCAR certainly isn’t the safest sport but really what sport is? Nevertheless, it’s still quite alarming to see moments like this. Maybe in a cartoon fire on a car indicates incredible speed but in real life it’s a sign of danger. In case you didn’t know: fire + car = bad.
This moment happened back in August 2003, when Rusty Wallace's #2 Penske Racing Dodge Intrepid was running the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan as part of the NASCAR Winston Cup GFS Marketplace 400 competition. Rusty was fine but this was certainly a scary moment.
They aren’t birds, they aren’t planes, and they aren’t supermen – they are just great athletes. But just to make it perfectly clear, they aren’t flying, as cool as that would be. This is just a perfectly timed photo that really shows off their amazing form for this men’s gymnastics competition.
Sebastien Martiny and Allan Morante of France in the image depicted are competing at the National Gymnastics Arena for the Men's Gymnastics Synchronised Trampoline Qualifier for the seventh day of the Baku 2015 European Games. What’s even more amazing than their form is how the one gymnast seems to be floating above the heads of the judges.
