Tag: Viral

The 5 worst national anthems in sports history, from Ingrid Andress to Fergie to Carl Lewis

We’ve heard some pretty bad renditions of the Star-Spangled Banner in sports history. Here are the worst.

OK, look: singing the national anthem at a sporting event is an honor, and I’d add that The Star-Spangled Banner is a tough song to sing in general.

But sometimes? Well, you get a performance that leaves everyone on social media wondering “What was that?” or famous people in attendance trying to suppress a chuckle or two. Hey, it happens! Sometimes these folks interpret the song … differently.

So here’s a look at a few of the performances at events that have elicited that reaction, and they’re in no particular order. Here are the worst national anthem performances we’ve see in sports history:

1. Ingrid Andress, 2024 Home Run Derby

Alec Bohm reacted to this.

2. Fergie, 2018 NBA All-Star Game

At least we got some good remixes out of it.

3. Carl Lewis, Chicago Bulls vs. New Jersey Nets in 1993

This led to Charlie Steiner’s “Francis Scott OFF-Key” line. Classic.

4. Rosanne Barr, San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds, 1990

People forget this happened. But it did.

5. Steven Tyler, 2001 Indianapolis 500

It’s not the worst rendition, but, buddy: never change the words!

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Caitlin Clark gave a delightfully droll response to question on getting closer to rookie assists record in Minneapolis

Well, at least she was honest!

On Sunday, Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark got one step closer to breaking the WNBA record for assists in a rookie season.

Clark reached 194 assists on the season during her team’s 81-74 road win against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, officially passing Sue Bird on the list for assists in a rookie season.

Ticha Penicheiro still holds the record from her 1998 rookie season with the former Sacramento Monarchs with 225 assists, but Clark may well pass that mark by the time the regular season ends in September.

When asked about getting closer to breaking the rookie assists record and what it meant to do it in Minnesota, where she traveled for college games with Iowa, Clark didn’t seem phased about it either way.

“Not really,” Clark said on if the moment was more sentimental happening in Minneapolis, per Clutch Points’ Matthew Byrne. “Probably something I won’t remember. I don’t know, it’s cool. Yep.”

Hey, at least she was being honest!

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1 Paul Skenes stat proves his All-Star start is extremely not normal

This is how dominant the Pirates pitcher has been.

If you’re wondering: yes, rookie pitchers have been chosen to start MLB All-Star Games before.

But Paul Skenes is doing something that no other player has done in the history of the league.

The Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher has made just 11 starts in his career, all of them this year after he was the No. 1 pick of the organization in the MLB Draft. And on Friday, he was named an All-Star starter. AFTER JUST 11 STARTS! HE’S JUST THAT GOOD!!!

Per Sarah Langs, that’s the fewest number of games played before a player was selected as an All-Star. Yes, Skenes has truly been that dominant so far:

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Caitlin Clark posted a stat line that’s never been done before in the WNBA or NBA

This is just outrageously impressive for Caitlin Clark.

During Wednesday’s 89-84 home loss to the Washington Mystics, Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark achieved a stat line that’s never been posted before in the WNBA or the NBA.

Clark became the first WNBA or NBA player to ever record 29 points, 13 assists, five rebounds, five 3-pointers, five steals and three blocks in a game.

That is an absolutely jaw-dropping accomplishment for Clark so early into her WNBA career, as it’s abundantly clear that she’s a very special talent.

There is still plenty of WNBA regular season to go for Clark and the Fever, and we’re endlessly fascinated to see what’s ahead for this stellar rookie and growing team.

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Let the kids cartwheel: Teeball player flips ‘again’ on way to 1st base

This adorable teeball player experienced a viral moment after cartwheeling her way to first base — “again.”

It’s maybe the cutest viral play of the year — a teeball player hit a little ground ball toward the pitcher. The defense kicked the ball and scrambled after it. The hitter cartwheeled her way past them as she got to first safely.

Bat flipping isn’t enough for this gymnast. After she hit the ball, someone behind the camera (presumably her father) yelled “Go mami, go!” And go she did. The teeballer threw off her helmet to help maximize acceleration, raced down the line, and as soon as she passed the ball and clump of defenders, she went into a cartwheel. Based on not only her form but the fact that the person behind the camera let out an exasperated “again” after the cartwheel, it’s clear she’s had plenty of practice with this maneuver.

Don’t be surprised if the Savannah Bananas call her up sooner than later.

LSU security guard protecting goalposts goes viral after fans stormed field

Good luck trying to get through this guy.

We saw another chaotic scene at the conclusion of an Alabama loss on Saturday night as LSU fans stormed the field at Tiger Stadium following a 32-31 overtime win against the No. 6 Crimson Tide in a game that will likely result in a date with Georgia in Atlanta for the SEC Championship.

But unlike Alabama’s loss to Tennessee, which resulted in an unparalleled scene in Knoxville, the goalposts at Tiger Stadium were not uprooted, paraded around Baton Rouge or dumped in the Mississippi River. That’s because if you had any plans for those goalposts, you had to go through this man.

Good luck.

The photo of the intimidating went viral on Saturday night as LSU’s upset win was the talk of college football. He couldn’t prevent all the pandemonium on the field, but he did his job and protected those goalposts.

We salute you, sir.

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Oliver Kahn hace berrinche viral tras empate del Borussia al Bayern

Partidazo en la Bundesliga este fin de semana entre Borussia Dortmund recibiendo al Bayern Munich con berrinche de Oliver Kahn incluido

Partidazo en la Bundesliga este fin de semana entre Borussia Dortmund recibiendo al Bayern Munich que terminó 2-2 con gol del Dortmund de último minuto que provocó un berrinche de Oliver Kahn que se hizo viral.

Los fanáticos del Borussia Dortmund estallaron de júbilo en el Signal Iduna tras el empate en tiempo de compensación luego de ir perdiendo 0-2 ante el odiado rival, el poderoso Bayern Munich y rescatarlo en el último momento.

Pero fue la reacción del director general del Bayern Munich, Oliver Kahn la que enamoró a los fanáticos del Borussia pues el emblemático portero del equipo bávaro hizo un berrinche de tal magnitud que las cámaras no pudieron dejar pasar la oportunidad de mostrarlo en la repetición del gol.

Kahn y su equipo no la están pasando muy bien en la Bundesliga y el triunfo era indispensable para alcanzar el segundo puesto general y no seguirse rezagando en el campeonato pues el equipo no convence a la afición y marchan en tercer sitio.

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¡Otra vez el 19S! Los videos del sismo en México son escalofriantes

Varios estados en México sintieron el movimiento de la tierra, especialmente en Michoacán donde comenzó todo.

Nuevamente el 19 de septiembre la tierra se movió en México y un sismo de 7.4 grados en escala de Richter se registró a las 13;05 horas con epicentro en las costas de Michoacán.

Varios estados en México sintieron el movimiento de la tierra, especialmente en Michoacán donde comenzó todo.

Estos vehículos se movieron con mucha fuerza en el momento del sismo de 7.4 grados.

La fachada de esta iglesia no soportó la fuerza de la naturaleza.

Las estanterías de este supermercado no soportaron el embate del sismo registrado esta tarde en México.

La fuerza del sismo se puede ver en la fachada de este edificio.

En Puerto Vallarta, uno de los destinos turísticos más importantes de México el sismo se sintió con fuerza y los visitantes no daban crédito al movimiento de la tierra.

Algunos hoteles sufrieron daños importantes en sus fachadas.

El agua de las albercas de estos hoteles hacen evidente la fuerza del sismo.

En la Ciudad de México hacía apenas una hora se realizó el simulacro nacional de una época muy sísmica en México.

El metro de la capital mexicana sintió el fuerte embate del movimiento de la tierra.

Los columpios en esta área infantil demuestran que el sismo de 7.4 grados en escala de Richter fue de movimiento oscilatorio.

El Zócalo capitalino aún tenía invitados de Protección Civil por el simulacro realizado con una hora de anticipación cuando la alerta volvió a sonar, esta vez de manera real.

Impresionante el movimiento de los edificios en la Avenida Reforma en el centro de la capital mexicana.

Noticia en desarrollo…

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A Jozy Altidore no le gustó el suero de coco y su reacción fue épica

El delantero del Puebla Jozy Altidore conoció el suero de coco en el partido ante el Querétaro, no le gustó nada y su reacción se hizo viral

El delantero estadounidense del Puebla, Jozy Altidore conoció el suero de coco en el partido de anoche ante el Querétaro, no le gustó nada y su reacción se hizo viral.

Un video compartido en redes sociales mostró al internacional estadounidense bebiendo Electrolit de coco, un suero que permite a los deportistas recuperar energía y que es usado por el equipo Puebla para sus jugadores.

Sin embargo el sabor no fue del agrado de Altidore quien no ocultó su malestar y puso una cara de disgusto que fue captada por las cámaras de televisión e inmortalizada en redes sociales.

Foto ESPECIAL

El propio Jozy Altidore se burló de sí mismo en Twitter al compartir el video de su reacción y la frase “Elecrolit de cocono mames weyy” con dos emojis de carcajada.

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Keenan Allen trolls Russell Wilson’s viral ‘Let’s Ride’ video

This meme will probably continue all season.

Everybody’s a comedian.

In the spring, Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson went viral on social media after the team shared a video of him repeating “Broncos Country, Let’s Ride!” during media day.

The video has more than four million views and other athletes have spoofed it, including several college football players. Wilson’s been a good sport about it.

The latest impersonation comes from Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen, who trolled the video at a recent practice by repeating “Bolt Fam, Let’s Ride!”

The Chargers shared footage from Allen’s trolling on Twitter and the video already has more than one million views.

It seems clear that this meme isn’t going to go away anytime soon.

The original video is cheesy and awkward, but Broncos fans won’t mind having a meme-worthy quarterback if he gets results on the field. Wilson’s reached two Super Bowls in his career so far and he’s now aiming to reach a third in Denver.

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