Kim Clijsters Interview and the Most Cringe-Worthy Moments in Sports

After Kim Clijsters moved on to the next round of the Australian Open, the stage was set for a post-match interview with reporter Todd Woodbridge.

But Clijsters had a bone to pick with Woodbridge, who had apparently said that Clijsters looked pregnant.

That's pretty much the last thing you want to say about a woman who isn't actually pregnant.

And as the interview goes on, things get rather, um, awkward rather quickly when Clijsters confronts Woodbridge about the comment. 

Some say Clijsters was joking, and it was all in good fun.

But something about the conversation still made it uncomfortable to watch.

Of course, that isn't the only time where sports made us feel more awkward than a kid walking into his parents' bedroom on their anniversary.

Here are the 20 most cringe-worthy moments in sports.

20. Mike Tyson Doesn't Care About Anything

How difficult do you think it is to conduct an interview with Mike Tyson?

It's like dipping your hands in a tub of Vaseline and then trying to catch a snake.

It just can't be done.

19. Kim Clijsters Isn't Pregnant

It's pretty much impossible to recover from saying a girl looks pregnant when she clearly isn't.

The only way this could have turned out good for Todd Woodbridge was if Kim Clijsters is indeed with-child.

Then, of course, he could have said he thought she was pregnant because of her "wonderful glow."

That's convincing, huh?

18. Kevin Love Gets Hung Out To Dry

Kevin Love really, really wants a high-five.

The problem is that Wes Johnson doesn't see him.

Hilarity ensues, though I do slightly feel bad for Love.

How you gonna leave him hangin', Wes?

17. Lebron James: The Decision

Do you hear that sound in the background after LeBron James makes his decision?

It's the entire city of Cleveland preparing for another 40 years of losing. 

16. That's How Kevin Borseth Feels

No offense to Kevin Borseth or any former WNBA player who might be reading this, but this is women's basketball we're talking about here.

Calm down, dude. 

15. Carl Lewis Attempts To Sing The National Anthem

Don't go to a performing arts school. 

Don't hire yourself an overly expensive voice coach.

I promise it takes zero training to sing better than Carl Lewis. 

14. Bruce Pearl Goes Shirtless

There are two places I refuse to go with my dad: The water park and any social gathering where music will be played.

Because one involves a shirtless middle-aged man, and the other involves a dancing middle-aged man.

But Bruce Pearl—well, he's got you covered in both categories.

13. Terrell Owens Cries Over Tony Romo

Terrell Owens can do push-ups in his driveway, stomp on stars and sign footballs with Sharpies.

He's also really good at cheering with pom poms and crying over his quarterback.

I cringed watching this, only because I knew that people will make fun of T.O. for this incident until the day that he dies.

12. Boomer Esiason Is an Idiot

Rarely do you see a sports analyst who wants to kill a co-worker on air.

Then again, not every co-worker is like Boomer Esiason. 

He has quite the gonads, and Dan Marino has quite the death stare. 

11. Pedro Martinez Vs. Don Zimmer

Rule No. 1 you learn in like pre-k or kindergarten: Respect your elders.

Apparently Pedro Martinez must have skipped straight to second grade.

Even though Don Zimmer did instigate it, I felt like I was watching someone beat up my grandpa out there.

10. The LA Marathon Takes a Turn For The Worst

"Let's be honest here—they see a white guy out in front, and they don't take him seriously."

Ten seconds of dead silence.

Longest awkward pause in sports history? I think so. 

9. The Forgetful National Anthem Singer

It takes a lot of courage to sing the national anthem in front of an arena full of people.

But it takes even more courage to forget the words, leave the ice, then come back and attempt to sing it again.

I think this chick ran out of courage after she slipped on the ice, though.

8. Bob Huggins Gets a Little Too Close For Comfort

I found this incredibly hard to watch, because you could just tell that Da'Sean Butler shredded his knee into like a thousand pieces.

Then, Bob Huggins came to Butler's aid and added a double dose of awkwardness.

Not trying to hate on Huggins, but it came across as very, um, "unique" on TV. 

7. Brian Kinchen:

Forget the fact that Brian Kinchen was dropping sexual innuendos all over the place while talking about playing with his children.

This thing really went downhill when he realized what he was saying and said: "This is kinda gay."

Congratulations, Kinchen. I hope your comedy hour was worth getting fired for.

6. Kelly Tilghman Wants To Lynch Tiger Woods

As soon as you hear the words come out of Kelly Tilghman's mouth, your immediate reaction is, "Wow, she's getting fired."

I literally can't believe she said that.

5. Charles Barkley Swaps Spit With Dick Bavetta

Who was the tortoise and who was the hare in this race?

Better yet, why is an NBA analyst locking lips with a 67-year-old referee?

The NBA truly is where amazing happens.

4. Mike Tyson Bites off Evander Holyfield's Ear

Huh?! What?! Did that just happen?!

I mean, millions of people tuned in to see Mike Tyson take on Evander Holyfield.

Instead, what we got was a really expensive look at what it's like to be a cannibal. 

3. Joe Namath Wants To Kiss Suzy Kolber

As a man, I understand that all men have certain needs.

But there's a time and a place, Joe!

And no, it's not on national television.

Clearly, Mr. Namath made it to happy hour that day.

2. Brotherly Love

There's being excited and happy.

And then there's being too excited and too happy.

I hope the Pounceys' mother sent them straight to their rooms after this, or perhaps maybe to a therapist.

1. Ellis Lankster:

Try watching this—it is brutal.

I would usually laugh at someone if they did this, but I just can't.

I felt so bad watching this guy, especially knowing how nerve-wracking it is to speak in front of a big crowd.