Sports aren't all grace and glory. Sometimes you get nailed in the back of the head with a ball. These should make you happier to be sitting in a room somewhere. For more high-scoring fails, check out these 15 wonderful sports fails that are all winners in our eyes.
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Via The Masters
Tiger Woods is the King of Comebacks. The recent Masters Winner stepped up to silence the critics and doubters alike, after his brutal fall from the top amidst his whirlwind of scandals the last few years. But now, look at him: back on top, and showing the rest of the world that you can in fact rise above your darkest days. Some inspiring work from a true legend of the game right here.
Maybe you're the best Smash Bros or Ping Pong player among your friends. Nothing will prepare you for seeing someone who's actually really good at it. Sure, stay humble and learn from your failures, but here are some things to not get too cocky about before seeing someone who can really do it.
Via Kreisi Make
We're not sure what compels someone to strap on some skates and bomb downhill in an all out slippery race to break their own tailbones, but it sure is thrilling to watch. Here's a compilation of falls, fails, and action from the scary-looking, action-packed sport of competitive downhill ice skating.
Via ESPN UK
TOBIAS. Mate, what are you doing? This is way more entertaining than I expected, and that is a wonderful thing. Apparently this particular showing comes from A-League referee Jarred Gillett. He was mic'ed up for a match between Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers.
WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD! That being said. We were pleased to see a broken Game of Thrones meme roll in on the Twitter tide, amidst the frenzy of excited fans reacting to the show's new trailer.
Via Coach Jeremy
This dad's idea to mic up his 4-year-old son at hockey practice was pure genius. Naturally, what ensues is a heartwarming assortment of quotes from kids being ridiculously adorable, and unintentionally hilarious.
If you thought Wendy's was the only company with a solid line on witty banter in the Twitter-verse, you thought wrong. Turns out Pizza Hut UK is packing a powerhouse punch of their own. Look no further than this brief, yet brutal exchange they had with Leeds United on Twitter, in regards to "delivery time."
Via Bradley Peterson
To do this once is already full cringe, but twice....? Woof. The recovery from that would be excruciatingly difficult. Gotta have nerves of steel, and be a master of your mind.
