The 50 Funniest Faces in Sports
By (Featured Columnist) on January 3, 2012
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Amidst the breathtaking athleticism and inspirational determination featured in the sports world is an endless array of humorous moments.
Sometimes entertaining, other times baffling, these instances subtly shadow the iconic realm of sports.
Saliva airborne, smiles far from intact and anxiety at full force, these emotional occurrences continue to excite eager sports fans.
Here are the 50 funniest facial expressions in sports.
Enjoy.
50. Say Cheese
Uncertain whether to be excited or petrified, the impending victim seems destined for a nightmare.
49. Relieving the Pain
Don't push too hard.
48. Yearning for the Spotlight
Despite being notorious for his controversial reactions, Andy Roddick still manages to surprise us with yet another arrogant response.
47. David vs. Goliath
Yao Ming's face may be synonymous with disturbing and baffling, but his opponent has intrigued fans with his own unique way of defending a 7'6" mammoth.
46. Shaq Attack
As if his 7'1" frame wasn't intimidating enough, Shaquille O'Neal's facial expressions reek of a fearless nature.
45. There's Waldo
As we give one shout out to a bewildered fan, we'll wish we hadn't.
44. Tongue Twister
This kick to the head may actually tighten several screws.
43. Diaper Dandy
As this diver immediately regrets signing up for the Olympics, he remembers feeling the same way after stepping on a roller coaster.
42. Switching the Call
This referee seems to be thinking twice about his career choice.
41. Barking Up the Wrong Tree
This may be the patented face of the annoying yet legendary Charles Barkley, but it still makes us cringe.
40. Reaching Stardom
We'll have what he's having.
39. Picture Perfect
He may not be a ferocious superstar, but Drew Gooden always makes it look good.
38. Icing on the Cake
Competitive dancing never ceases to engage the camera.
37. Head Hunting
Searching for his next victim.
36. Dilated Pupils
Brian McCann always keeps his eyes on the ball.
35. Invincible
Consistently passionate.
34. Facing the Crowd
Jeremy Roenick was always one with the glass.
33. A Game of Inches
At least he won't need to kick himself afterward.
32. Sphere of Hope
Giving a tennis ball the curious eye might actually work.
31. Eye of the Tiger
Whatever look he intended failed mightily.
30. Shockingly Loyal
Second baseman Rickie Weeks sacrificed more than an at-bat.
29. Target Practice
With so much energy exerted on every return, she can't possibly focus on the cameras.
28. Disguising His Excitement
Jay Cutler may look like this on a routine basis, but not usually when his Bears score a touchdown.
27. Tough as Nails
The bottoms of football piles have been known to get a bit feisty.
26. The Crying Game
English footballer Phil Jones exudes inspirational leadership.
25. Defining a Career
Just in case you needed any other reason to despise former N.C. State star quarterback Philip Rivers.
24. Up Close and Personal
Robinho never shies from the spotlight.
23. A Promising Future
While he did have a phenomenal 2011 in winning three majors, Novak Djokovic seems a bit too happy with hitting this ball.
22. Hidden Feelings
Peter Crouch is seemingly jealous of Cristiano Ronaldo's endless list of conquests.
21. Passing the Time
This game was clearly lacking in excitement.
20. Making a Memory
This performance puts DeSean Jackson's celebrations to shame.
19. Phenomenon
Perhaps making faces at the ball can hinder its intended path.
18. Fearless Dedication
Shoulder shrugging and baffling looks aside, Eli Manning always makes us simultaneously happy and sympathetic.
17. The Key Ingredient
As focused divers continue to flood this list, it becomes clear that humor is the key to swimming prowess.
16. Relentless Determination
As he attempts a stare-down with the tennis ball, it becomes obvious that his career is dwindling.
15. Caught in the Moment
As his team passionately backs him up, he leads his troops to battle.
14. Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Channing Frye doesn't seem comfortable, either with the gargantuan defender clinging on to him or with the two interfering fingers up his nose.
13. Earning Respect
Perhaps a ping-pong ball can be intimidated.
12. A Pipe Dream
Tyler Hansbrough attempts to be inspirational.
11. Throwing Gas
His flatulence seemingly increases with every curveball.
10. Unable to Focus
Speechless.
9. The Art of Determination
He earned more points for visuals than for form.
8. A Second Childhood
Once known for their acting with regard to flops, soccer players continue to teach fans about their whining prowess.
7. Intimidation at Its Finest
Whether he's worried or overly confident is insignificant, considering that his opponents have likely left the track long before the start of the race.
6. Fading Away
As she falls towards a soft rectangle of foam, her life flashes before her eyes.
5. Breakfast of Champions
His determination is quite apparent.
4. Vying for the Top Spot
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar had the numbing determination to become arguably the best ever.
3. Powerful Domination
This intimidation would reign supreme on the gridiron.
2. Jumping for Joy
Diving has yet to seem like a fun activity.
1. An Adaptation
Either the wind was treacherous that day, or Marcos Baghdatis morphs into an extraterrestrial being in between matches.
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