Picture Perfect: Priceless Sports Photos Captured At The Perfect Time
An Unexpected Crown
No one bothers to recognize the referees in a basketball game, but Budweiser did by awarding a crown to this referee for a match well officiated. Thank you, Budweiser, for shedding a little light on the importance of appreciating everyone who plays a part in giving viewers the content they enjoy.
You can tell from the referee’s look that he wasn’t expecting such an honor. Even if it’s not a real crown, standing in the right spot at the right time is important. We bet if this picture didn’t come out like this, many people would not remember who officiated this match. Great job to the photographer!
A Tale of Two Beaches and a Hijab
Women’s Beach volleyball is a hot girl summer sport, so to speak, and we know where your focus probably is in this picture! You must be wondering what’s really going on here, but there’s nothing strange about it. Hijabs are totally hot girl beach outfits, as the Olympian Doaa Elghobashy has proven.
But we also know you’re dying to get a scoop on the hot ladies behind her, so we’ll just let you in on a little secret—we have no idea what they were talking about! At least Elghobashy wasn’t as distracted by them.
Cowgirl Splits
What’s better than seeing regular splits done by regular cowgirl cheerleaders? Seeing the famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders do impressive splits mid-air, of course! Known for being one of the prettiest cheerleader teams, they are also quite remarkable in their performances, as you can see.
This picture shows a lot of harmonies not just in their form and performance but also in their appearance, all the way to their flowing hair. It’s no wonder they constantly wow the crowds and even have their reality show “Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team.” They have earned their fame!
We’ve Found Waldo
You can’t put these young, vibrant cheerleaders in a box, and that also means they won’t be confined to the regular cheerleading uniforms. As you can see, these cheerleaders took on different costumes while enjoying their performances and giving everyone a worthwhile show. It’s this adventurous spirit that makes cheerleading truly fun.
This happened in 2013, where the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders carried out a full-on costumed performance for Halloween. The cheerleader in front particularly stood out with her Where’s Waldo costume and was the major highlight of the day for most people watching.
Bringing The Energy
Clearly, no one is more excited to participate in this routine than the girl in the middle. It’s a little too obvious that she may have made just made the team for the first time. Imagine her joy in being part of the cool girls. She’s bringing her A-game and living it up; indeed, grace and poise can come later.
Cheerleaders are considered the most popular girls, and almost every girl wants to be on the team. It’s an honor to be considered cool enough to take part in these routines, but some girls opt-out thinking they’re not the right fit for such elitist performances.
Synchronized Clowning
Apparently, swimming isn’t the only synchronized thing these swimmers are doing; they’ve also managed to synchronize their clown costume. But we are interested in the makeup they used because it’s impressive that it doesn’t wash off even with their activities in the water.
And it may look like synchronized swimming is just a dance routine in the water but the skills it requires are plentiful. Imagine a gymnast, a swimmer, and a dancer combined in one person and using all those skills for one sport. That’s what it means to be an artistic swimmer.
Stunt Gone Wrong
Were not sure what the plan here was, but it seems to have completely flopped. It appears to be that they were in the middle of a stunt, and he needed to have thrown her farther up so she wouldn’t land in this position that has caused him intense pain. It’s obvious he tried to jump back to avoid getting hit, but it was too late.
Fitness is important when you plan to do the heavy lifting in your stunts. Thankfully, it appears to be a training session from the looks of it, and this flop wasn’t in a real game. Unfortunately, the pain is the same in both situations.
The Future of Motorsport
Who knew motorcycles could hover in the air! We must have time-traveled into the future where motorcycle surfing is a thing. For someone who’s about to have a motorcycle crash, this rider has some great survival moves. The picture was taken at such a perfect time that it looked like hovering on the bike was a deliberate stunt.
From how the riders kit up, you’ll know motorcycle racing is dangerous, and you could crash at any time. From the looks of it, he’s going to make it out of that crash but not without some injuries, and we hope there’s injury insurance to cover that.
The Three Musketeers
Cheerleaders are probably one of the most stereotypical groups you can come across. It’s exactly like what you see in the movies, they are usually the most popular girls, and they always seem way out of anyone’s league.
It seems like groups like this always need to have at least three people to be complete and create a strong presence. It’s easier to dismiss two people, but three are more eyecatching. Cheerleaders don’t need any extra help getting people’s attention. With skills like that, one could scout them alongside the football players but for agency and advertising careers instead.
Ouch! That Must Have Hurt
Whether it’s in a real game or just training, there’s no telling the type of injury that could happen to a football player. In fact, there are reports that say about half the time, training sessions are where injuries occur the most. There’s some type of preparation for different types of possible dangers, but no one can ever prepare for the kind of pain this player is about to feel. The other player knew it and tried to save him, but it was too late.
So when you see your favorite NFL star during a Super Bowl game, you’ll appreciate more the effort they put into making the sport so enjoyable for viewers because they are in a very hazardous profession.
The Aquaman Challenge
Here’s how you can explain this away to your kids quite easily. Just tell them worrying about appearances isn’t what makes an Olympic champion; after all, you’re the adult here and the one who made it to the Olympics. No one knows better than you about diving, and that includes the good, the bad, and the ugly!
Surely diving can’t be easy, and even those who do it professionally must have gone through tedious routines to perfect it. Imagine putting in all that work only to get this photograph as a souvenir? Hopefully, there’s a gold medal making up for this.
Lift Weights Before Girls
You’d think he appreciates the view, but in that position, of the several thoughts that could be running through his mind, the cheerleader’s backside is the least of them. He’s probably thinking about why he skipped his last workout and of all the terrible disasters that could happen if she falls. Oh, the horror!
When men join the cheerleading team, they must be in shape. You can’t afford to forget that one of your primary jobs would be lifting the full weight of stunning cheerleaders. Stamina is essential, especially when your masculine pride is at stake. Please don’t drop her!
What You See Is What You Get
No cheerleading role is easy. You may have run from being a flyer because you’re worried about how dangerous it could be, but trust us, you don’t want to be these back spotters right now. We can’t imagine what they saw with the looks of horror and shock on their faces.
It doesn’t help a cheerleader to be distracted when performing routines because some routines are pretty dangerous, and one small slip could be fatal. You can see how focused everyone is except the two, who can’t seem to control it.
A Dangerous Chance At Fame
American football is a pretty aggressive sport, and it explains why the players are clad in a lot of protective gear. But do you know who doesn’t get to be covered in helmets and shoulder pads? This cheerleader here. Hopefully, she realizes she’s on the floor and could be hurt.
The tackle from the footballer could easily have landed her in a wheelchair, but instead, it looks like she’s in utter disbelief that she had this rare opportunity to be tackled by a famous football star. We’re sure she cant wait to tell her friends about her fame!
What’s The Difference Between Football and Martial Arts?
Apparently, there may be no difference whatsoever. At least that’s if we consider that this player with martial arts skills is Antonio Brown, a famous receiver for the Tamper Bay Buccaneers, and he must surely know a lot about how football is played.
Although this picture is from his time with Pittsburgh Steelers, his days of flying kicks are not so far behind him. It’s no wonder that footballers suffer more concussions than many other sportspeople. We surely don’t wish to be the number 5 player on the other team right now!
How To Fight The Invisible Man
It’s the look on the face of the boy to the right that gets us. He, too, is wondering who the hockey player is fighting with, and here we thought the 2020 “Invisible Man” movie was science fiction. Clearly, we were wrong, or this photographer just captured the moment at a very confusing time.
In reality, it would appear the other player’s helmet had come off his head when the picture was taken. And with his head underneath the opponent’s hand, the illusion became perfect. We don’t know what caused this, but we hope the ice doesn’t melt off the hockey pitch with the way things look heated.
The No. 1 Dunk of Picture Season
Someone get Anthony Edwards off the No. 1 dunk position of the 2021 season so far and get this woman instead! And give the professional photographer some props because if we had pictures as exciting as this, we would be on the cover of some magazines.
Although, we’d like to see her try this in a real game because we know that’s surely not how you’d jump to dunk on the court, especially when you have opponents trying to get the ball away from you or block you out of a basket.
Not Your Regular Anatomy
You can’t believe what the human body is capable of, and we get to see that a lot in sports like figure skating. It’s certainly not a sport for regular people because most people cannot twist their bodies like this. We don’t know whether to be amazed or worried!
It’s still such an incredible talent that these people have, and although we may have seen splits and twists from gymnasts, it’s on an entirely different level when it is done on ice. This girl was spinning at a speed that made her hair and tassels spin sideways, and she did it on one foot!
One Last Rodeo?
A rodeo is a perilous place for anyone to be. This picture is quite impressive, but we hope the person is still alive and well to have a copy in his gallery, and hopefully, it doesn’t cause PTSD.
The adrenaline rush in dangerous sports like this must be ecstatic, and we understand why it’s the choice for some people. But you’ve got to be careful because things could go from zero to 100 real quick, and we don’t want to have to tell your story in your absence. After all, a bull rider didn’t make it in September 2021 at Fresno county after an incident.
No, You Hit The Puck With Your Stick
There’s a reason why hockey players wear helmets and other protective gear. Accidents are never so far off. But the helmets don’t fully cover the face, and this player happened to get an unlucky reminder of that. He’s not alone though, there have been others hit in the face by the hockey puck, and he just had his rite of passage.
This picture was captured just moments before his nose was hit. If pictures could truly stop time, we could have saved him the money for a nose job. Because at the speed the puck must have been traveling, there’s no way he can avoid it.
Ding-Ding, Knockout!
No one anticipates flying punches in a soccer game. It’s why they don’t wear helmets or any protective gear at all. It’s supposed to be a relatively safe sport, but there are serious injuries sometimes. The goalkeeper here was diving superman style, and it looks like it packed the superhero’s strength too.
The Manchester City player looks like his face received some serious type of impact, and the moment there’s any direct physical assault in soccer, a foul is given. It’s not going to make up for his broken nose, but that’s all the justice he gets.
Kicked The Wrong Ball
This is the exact look that would be on the face of someone who was just stabbed at the back unexpectedly and is dying. You can almost see the light leave his eyes because that’s the worst imaginable pain that anyone can feel. We are cringing just thinking about being in his shoes.
The other player intended to hit the ball, and it seems like he hit one, just not the right one. And you know what’s worse, the best he can get is a foul in favor of his team, but that’s nowhere near enough compensation for the pain. At least soccer players are paid well!
The Perfect Wallpaper
This picture was captured at a time that reveals how amazing this cheerleader is. To be able to do a full split in mid-air requires a high level of flexibility and strength. It’s how she makes it look so easy that gets to us because anyone would think they could do it at first glance.
But when you see the strength in her legs and how they’re perfectly straightened out, you know there’s nothing ordinary about it. It’s a jump worthy of being seen in a national cheerleading competition, and combined with the fantastic view of the beach; it’s definitely wallpaper-worthy.
What Is He Digging For?
No LeBron James, we are reasonably confident that whatever you’re looking for cannot be up your nose. There’s no way the basketball star was aware this picture would come out like this or that it was even being taken. It’s not like he doesn’t know there are usually always cameras on him, but for goodness sakes, a guy needs to pick his nose sometimes!
LeBron James is a record-breaking basketball player with several accolades. Just like other world-acclaimed figures, whatever he says or does is usually taken as the gospel, and perhaps we should also publicly pick our noses since that’s what successful sportspeople do.
Who Knew Humans Flew?
It’s undeniable Dennis Rodman moved on instinct here because if he had given some thought to what the plan for landing was, he wouldn’t have thrown himself so head-on toward the ball. After getting the ball with that leap, there’s really no way for him to keep the game going, so it may have been better just to leave it alone.
It’s not strange to see Rodman leap towards a falling ball; after all, he is known for being one of basketball’s most excellent rebounders. This picture is from his time with the Chicago Bulls, but Rodman is currently retired from the sport.
When The Picture Captions Itself
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we agree. But whoever took this picture got some assistance with narrowing down those thousands of words to one. So if we had no idea what the picture was saying, then our dear no. 20 has done the work for us.
A sizeable number of NFL players revealed they were gay over the years. Seeing these two embracing on the pitch could be proof that there are quite a number of them with that orientation. It was common to assume the big jocks were always straight men, but we know better in modern times.
If You Can’t Beat Em, Lick Em
We know you’re probably as creeped out by the events displayed in this picture as Yao Ming clearly was by the look on his face. But here’s some insight. Ming was a popular basketball player who made notable impacts in the NBA world, and his opponents usually had a tough time with him on the court.
It may not have been on purpose, but the licking of Ming’s underarm by this opponent really looks like the last resort to stop him from making the basket since all else had failed. Ming still took the shot, but his opponent may have succeeded because that must have been very distracting.
Celebrations Are Risky
There’s excitement in the air, and these baseball players are the ones sending them out, particularly the excited flying man who’s about to join the pile of players. It’s normal for teams to celebrate big after a win, and for these guys, it’s done by piling on top of each other. We wouldn’t want to be part of the players at the bottom of this set up though.
Baseball is generally accepted as the oldest professional sport in America, and it dates back to the 18th century. The sport is relatively safe, but this celebration looks very dangerous. For us, there’s no difference between this and a stampede.
When The Horse Says No To Teamwork
Riding a horse is a fun thing to do, but without experience, it’s not very safe to do so. Different sports involve horse riding, but in the end, it is the rider’s skill that is praised. In this man’s case, the horse probably wanted the glory for itself and simply got rid of the rider.
He seems to be hanging on for dear life, and the horse doesn’t care at all. It’s as if he has become part of the horse’s show. When we remember what happened to Christopher Reeves in 1995, seeing this picture makes us very concerned for the rider’s well-being.
How Fast Can You Grow A Mustache?
The Miz is a famous wrestler signed to WWE and performs under the Raw brand. If he was ever having trouble growing a mustache, this right here has solved that problem. It’s funny how well the mustache fits onto his face, and with that snarly look, we’re almost rolling on the floor.
Many people think wrestling is scripted and not real, but there’s no denying that his opponent is in real need of help with the way he is locked into that position by Miz. The photographer could have signaled for help, but this picture trumped everything else at that point.
An Unexpected Crown
No one bothers to recognize the referees in a basketball game, but Budweiser did by awarding a crown to this referee for a match well officiated. Thank you, Budweiser, for shedding a little light on the importance of appreciating everyone who plays a part in giving viewers the content they enjoy.
You can tell from the referee’s look that he wasn’t expecting such an honor. Even if it’s not a real crown, standing in the right spot at the right time is important. We bet if this picture didn’t come out like this, many people would not remember who officiated this match. Great job to the photographer!
More Than He Can Handle
It can’t be easy being a male cheerleader, especially because the girls you’ll be lifting come in all shapes and sizes. It’s only the photographer who really knows how much this guy is struggling right now. Even the girl on top has no idea, but it’s up to him to see it through. You can do it!
Bodybuilding is perhaps one of the most important things you can do to help yourself as an aspiring male cheerleader. It goes beyond just trying to stay healthy and fit; you must be capable of carrying the female cheerleaders during performances, and you’ll need some muscle for that.
Tom Brady Is A Goofy Jock
Who knew Tom Brady had this goofy side to himself. We see him serious on the pitch more often than in any other scene, so it’s understandable we don’t really know much of his character away from the professional spotlight. That’s why this picture is so priceless; we are still trying to imagine who he’s giving that look to.
This picture was taken when Brady was still a member of the New England Patriots, where he enjoyed the most of his fantastic career. But since 2020, he now plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Jazz Fingers Say Hi
When cheerleaders splay their fingers with their palms to the audience, those fingers are referred to as spirit fingers or jazz fingers. And if you remember a particular scene in “Bring It On,” you’ll know those spirit fingers are gold!
Cheerleaders are perhaps the happiest people in a game. Their entire purpose is to bring in the cheer, so how can they not be happy? From the smiles on the faces of these cheerleaders from the University of Oregon, you can see that they know exactly what being a cheerleader entails. And it’s also why they have such a vast number of followers on Instagram.
How To Win A Screaming Challenge
If there’s ever going to be a challenge to see how wide mouths could open, we’ll bet heavily on these girls and make some great money. Cheerleading is an exciting sport, no doubt, but these cheerleaders must be more excited about something else if our original theory of a challenge doesn’t hold.
Maybe their team has won a competition, or it’s just a big smile for the photographer, but whatever the case may be, the enthusiasm is surely getting them somewhere. We hope their performance put a smile as wide as theirs on the faces of their audience.
Does Something Stink?
Cheerleaders are always excited when performing their routines. Their facial expressions are very important not only to the audience but to themselves as well. Credible studies show how smiling can lift your mood, and that same smile on a face as a cheerleader can dictate how the audience perceives your routines.
This cheerleader seems enthusiastic in her routine, and it looks like she’s putting some energy into it. Although her face has balled up in a way that makes you wonder if something stinks, we’re sure she’s just putting her back into swinging her hands for this move.
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