We’re taking it slow, now that football is gone, but we’ve still got Grade-A #content for you to enjoy from a weekend filled with non-football action. If you missed the players shit-talking each other, an owner shit-talking his own fans, or the mascot videobomb a reporter, feel safe in the knowledge that VICE Sports has you covered and welcome our comforting embrace. To the GIFs!
Kevin Durant Scoreboards Chris Paul
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God, this is perfect. Who even knows what Chris Paul was thinking, but Kevin Durant doesn’t have time for it. Great job. You’re down 20, now, homie. Way to keep fighting.
As far as videobombs go, this is pretty solid. There’s the element of surprise, Bango doesn’t linger, and he makes it playful enough that we all laugh instead of feeling creeped out. Also he’s on a motorized scooter, which adds grace to the whole affair, somehow.
Pitt Fans Taunt Jim Boeheim’s Nasal Spelunking
He laughs because behind every good joke there is the truth. The flaky, stuck-to-the-hairs-inside-your-nose-so-it-makes-you-tear-up-a-bit-when-you-pick-it truth.
The Curtain of Distraction Twerking Zoo
This wouldn’t necessarily distract any big-time athlete in terms of shock, but just all the questions, like, “why?” And…well, mostly just that one.
Jalen Reynolds Dunks off the Backboard
It’s always fun when plays from the schoolyard make it into truly organized sports that can sometimes get buttoned up with rules of sportsmanship, decorum, and a fear of losing. Remember when you tried doing this on an 8-foot rim? Well Jalen Reynolds did it on a 10-foot rim and he, and everyone else on the court, is way better than you ever were. But it takes you back, doesn’t it?
There was a bicycle kick goal, but this one looks better to me. And since I’m writing this, I get to decide.
I’m weak; I can’t decide. This isn’t the best bicycle kick you’ll ever see, but it’s still a bicycle kick. Think of it like meeting a celebrity. Sure, you want to meet Brad Pitt, right? Who wouldn’t. But you’d still tell people if you met Tom Hanks.
BBC Reporter Accidentally Interviews Former Liverpool Keeper
This guy unwittingly walked into a tremendous interview with what he thought was just some old dude on the street. As it turns out, this old dude was the Liverpool keeper from the game he was trying to get folks to remember. Spoiler: he remembered.
Leicester Manager Involved in Bizarre Choking Incident
Man, this was so weird. Nigel Pearson definitely put his hands around McArthur’s throat, and then after that, who knows what happened. Mcarthur definitely seemed uncomfortable and tried to get away, but Pearson locked onto his shirt and had to be pulled away by someone else. After the game he downplayed it, but the next day it was reported he was sacked. Then the team denied he was sacked. Just completely nutty.
It’s always sort of shocking when wild animals attack their trainers, but it really shouldn’t be. There are entire Greek myths and cautionary tales built around the folly of humanity’s love affair with its own power. Shit’s bound to go wrong.
I feel like the fable of the wild animal attacking the human who thinks they’re in control is instructive for any team owner looking to exchange words with a fan.
Iman Shumpert Caught Carlos Boozer Napping
“Go to Cleveland, Iman Shumpert, because the Knicks don’t want you.” – Jim Dolan
[Packed and at the airport before he said “Shumpert”] – Iman Shumpert
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