A perfectly timed photo can either be a beautiful memory or an embarrassing one. Even in sports, players and the cheerleaders are often captured in their never seen before avatars. Well, we also have a collection of such pictures that many of us didn't even know existed. We are pretty sure that these photographs will definitely take you by surprise.
You will find it hard to depict what exactly must have been happening while the shot was being taken in most of the picture. So, let's take a walk down memory lane and have a look at some of these fantastic moments captured in the sports ground!
What's So Interesting There, Dude?
The specific moment caught in this picture is amusing yet confusing. However, one clearly visible thing is that the cheerleaders are in the middle of their act, but the duo visible in the picture were caught in an ambiguous position. While the two were performing a stunt, the photographer clicked the picture exactly when the man was using all his energy to lift her up for a spin.
Another possibility could be that the man is trying to save her from falling flat on the ground and hurting herself. While the man looks quite bewildered, the cheerleaders around him are busy with their performance.
Probably The Most Oops Moment in Cheerleading History
The picture seems fine until you look at the lower half of it. The expressions of the two girls standing below and facing the camera tell a whole different story. From the girls’ ridiculous expressions, we can only depict that they are displaying expressions of disgust. And perhaps, the girl on the left might have puked soon after.
However, the girls above have balanced themselves perfectly and do not seem to be aware of the ground situation. Well, as gravity would have it, the ones standing below would have to bear it. Perhaps, the group is excited as they are apparently anticipating what's going to happen next.
What is Going on There? Huh?
Indeed, cheerleaders make the sporting events a lot more fun and thus inspire the audience to cheer out even louder! Whether the team is winning or losing, these young and flexible ladies ensure to keep up the energy of the crowd. The cheerleader looks ecstatic here; perhaps her team has won the match! Another possibility could be that her boyfriend either scored a goal or saved one, and she couldn’t contain her excitement. We wonder what is going on in her mind!
Cheerleading has indeed come a long way in the last few decades and does play a significant role in enhancing players' confidence. Pretty evident in this picture!
That’s One Tremendous Effort
Every four years, the Olympic Games give us some of the most hilarious meme content. Well, this was no less. In this picture, an Olympic high-diver is seen jumping from a significant height. While his expressions may look super weird to you, it is probably the intensity of wind on his way down.
The competitor makes sure to execute a perfect dive which will not land him any serious injury. This is the reason why this diver right here is jumping in such a pose. Kudos to him! We won’t even be able to possess the mental or physical strength it takes to jump from such height.
Swim for Your Life
Your first look at this picture will make you believe that the girl is running from a pair of legs which might eat her up! Or an elongated woman, perhaps. Her firefly designed dress clearly resembles the fierceness of her performance.
However, in reality, there are two women who have taken synchronized swimming to a whole new level. That’s a one of kind sync, anyways. No wonder why it made us think that this woman is too too long! Not to forget, she has even matched her eyeshadow to the costume.
The Most Beautiful Cheerleaders in the World?
Laced in their signature uniforms, these gorgeous girls are ready to bring the crowd to their feet. Besides, a team with such gorgeous women cheering on them will obviously keep on scoring until they win! Also, the girls in either corner look like twins as they have resembling smiles and hair.
The girls are ready with their pom-poms and waiting for the match to begin. The crowd behind, too, seems to have shifted their focus on them instead of the match. Well, their bright smiles and a precious moment has been captured for life, and these pretty ladies will always recall this day.
Stealing the Show
The hard work of these pretty talented ladies is vividly captured at this moment. But the best part is that they are enjoying their performance to the core. They are in their own element and are least bothered about what someone might be thinking about them.
Apart from their smiles, their steps, too, are in sync, and their energy levels are at their peak. Cheerleading involves a lot of flexibility and practice, and these girls look like pros. And such amazing cheerleaders are sure to motivate their teams to give their best as well. Besides, the crowds love energy, and cheerleaders often become the center of attraction.
Jump High so All Could See
This girl’s jumping skills can easily be awed at, considering the height to which she raised her body like that. Besides, the beachy backdrop with sand and rising waves are making it look even more tempting.
Her smile is enough to show her confidence while performing the stunt. Surely, it must have taken her years to reach this point of professionalism. It takes great control and effort of every muscle in the body to be able to hold such an amazing mid-air position. We are also sure that the people around her must have also felt awestruck after taking a look at her.
Curious Fingers
Limelight is one of the most important collaterals of being in the sports world. However, it has its downsides too, for instance, being caught in an embarrassing act. This picture of the NBA superstar LeBron James picking up his nose is a sheer example. Well, it definitely is one of his worst snaps ever shot. He probably got too comfortable sitting there.
To be honest, James looks so relieved, as if he just got rid of an itchy sensation in one of his nostrils. Although we understand what situation he might have been in, it certainly wasn't a good day for his photoshoot.
Up in the Air
This picture of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is one of the best examples of what we call a perfect click! These women are nailing their lock-step routine. The ladies in this photograph appear to be floating in the air, and that too in synchronization. Besides, not just their body is coordinating but also their hair and smile are in perfect sync.
Arm in arm with each other, they are also implying that supporting each other is the first step to teamwork. In fact, their harmonious jumps must have also pumped the crowd’s confidence and enthusiasm and the players.
That's How You Score!
With her amazing posture, this lady is all set to give a perfect demonstration of how to accomplish a dunk. She is also the perfect example of the fact that cheer ladies know the game they cheer. Doesn’t she seem to be enjoying her game? Not to forget her alluring smile and confidence, which might have raised the temperature inside the court and the crowd’s heart.
Besides, her toned body says a lot about the level of effort she must have endured reaching this point in her career! Well, we are sure that this young lady must be an inspiration for many.
He’s Got Invisible Wings!
Dennis Rodman is truly one of the greatest athletes in the world. Rodman is a former professional basketball player, nicknamed “the Worm” due to his fierce defensive and rebounding abilities. Rodman has played on different basketball teams during his career in the NBA.
However, he is also famous as one of the founders of the Chicago Bulls. In this picture, Rodman’s ability to rebound and defend has taken us aback! It looks like he is flying and we just couldn’t be more proud of him. He was truly a force not to reckon with in his active years.
Don’t Give Up!
Being a male cheerleader is not a piece of cake as they have to do a lot of tossing and picking in their act. And the same is visible in this picture! The man and woman in this image are in the middle of a stunt but look like he cannot bear the burden. Besides, both of them are trying really hard to keep themselves balanced.
The man sitting behind them seems to have anticipated what's going to happen in the next few seconds. But look at their strength and determination. They don't seem to give up until last! Go, TROJANS, you can do it!
We Definitely Found Waldo Now
This was when the Minnesota Vikings allowed their cheerleaders to ditch their signature uniforms and dress up in their favorite Halloween attire. The girls dressed up in colorful clothes and kept their midriffs bare for flexible mobility. The girl in the front looks the jolliest with her cool glasses and pom-pom striped cap. Though one may wonder how she secured the glasses from falling off.
One of the cheerers in the backdrop looks like Jasmine from Aladdin. Even though they are wearing different dresses, their arms and legs are moving in coordination. Just look at them so happy and cheerful, lightening up the surroundings! Must have been fun!
Hey There, it’s Me, You're Favorite NFL elf
If anything describes the best way to seek your teammates' attention, it is in this shot of Tom Brady. In the photo, we can see Tom Brady, one of the greatest throwers of the pigskin, being ignored by his squad. As he tries to wave hello to them in the ground, it seems as if he is not getting a response.
But oh, boy! Look at that cute smile; who wouldn't fall for it? Yet, his high five and cheeky expressions did win our hearts. We are so glad that this shot was captured at the right moment.
Such A Jolly Good Time
All of us are taught from the very beginning to enjoy what we do, even if it's a competition. Guess who took this too seriously? These lovely cheerleaders are having fun and spreading positivity around them! Their energy looks so infectious, without a doubt.
All the ladies look ecstatic and probably gearing up for the game. Or they are perhaps celebrating the victory of their team. With their expressive eyes and smile, we can say that these girls are truly living the life they had predicted for themselves. This is also presumably one of the best behind-the-scenes shots of these beauties.
This is Our Favorite Kind of High!
A smile says it all! If you have any doubts about that, look at the girl in this picture who is smiling ear to ear. Well, if you look at it for a little longer, you might notice that she has stretched her facial muscles to the maximum limit. That might have ached later, but is nevertheless an epic moment!
The three girls feel as if they are on top of the world. All of them seem to be screaming at their highest pitches. Well, if victory had a face, we are sure it would have looked like those in the picture!
Funny or Flattering?
We all have been through moments where we don't know if it's embarrassing or funny. It looks like something of a similar kind happened with this cheerleader's gang. Their expressions are telling that they are flexing their bodies really hard, and the stunt is probably a strenuous one.
But if this isn't the reality, these girls have definitely missed practicing in front of a mirror to see their expressions. Besides, some of them look very happy to have accomplished the most challenging part of their performance. Nevertheless, these girls are making us envious of their bodies and giving us primary fitness goals.
Getting A Bit Too Intimate There
This picture is one of the most baffling ones ever clicked in a stadium. Because if she fell, it might have hurt real bad. She is not even trying to protect her head from the fall. And honestly, if we could really figure out what might have happened after this click, our minds would be at peace!
The girl seems to have been in the middle of a stunt, and the man was perhaps supposed to catch her but missed. The male cheerleader gives an expression of bewilderment as if he has no clue what to do next. We just hope that the two end up without getting injured!
Falling from the cliff or passed out
We have often seen cheerleaders performing offbeat movements or, say, odd moves. You might have never witnessed something like this where you have no clue whether she is falling from a cliff or passed out midway or playing pole vault, but where is the pole?
The picture is a bit confusing as we don't know who is standing beneath to save her from hitting the ground. If I had to make a random guess, then I will say she might be doing a backflip, and the photographer clicked the shot when she reached halfway. Let's cross our fingers and hope she safely lands without getting hurt.
We really hope she landed well
At first glance, you may think that she is rolling upside down performing a quick backflip. However, this photo becomes quite frightening when you see how high she is from the ground.
Either the angle of the photograph is such that the distance between her neck and ground seems negligible. I really hope she doesn't have her neck broken and is able to move it around alright. It's impossible to know, looking at the photograph, that she completed the backflip fully or fell down halfway. That's how cheerleading works, but I can bet the girl is still killing sharp flipping moves.
Turn back and Smile
Chi Chi Cha Cha Rock n Roll n Turn back. Cheerleaders breathe in a new life to game with their synchronized moves. Cheering on the biggest stage like the NFL (National Football League) is what every cheerleader or dancer dreams about. These talented groups of ladies are familiar with the science of cheerleading and what it takes to entertain a massive audience.
Those smiling faces, same move, the gleam in the eyes and pom poms in both hands prove these ladies deserve to be here. They earned the place and are now rocking the entire audience at NFL by cheering heart out.
An Epitome of Strength With no strain
Look at this young lady full of vigor, or is she high? By high, we mean holding the weight of two different cheerleaders on her hands with no tint of strain on the face. Besides the weight pulling her down, her smiling face depicts another story. Either she is singing a choir alongside or preparing for a sneeze or laughing with eyes closed. Yes, some people's eyes shut when they laugh. Another guess can be that she is told to put on a smile on her face no matter what happens.
Whatever the reason may be, but her spirits are high, and definitely not struggling to lift another girl's up.
The game should go on no matter if your nose is bleeding
Whenever some incident happens, it is expected that someone will intervene and halt the game. This poor girl in the picture either got her face smashed by someone's fist, or a shoe landed directly on her left eye. She is most likely to be in pain as the blood is oozing out profusely from the nose and eye.
She might be on the verge of crying but still not backing out, which testifies her strength. We don't know what her teammates are thinking, or they might be feeling pity for her or may pacify her later. But whatever she is truly dedicated to her profession, keeping her emotions aside, which is rarely found.
Turned out scarier than Joker
The hard and fast rule of cheerleading is to keep smiling for a prolonged and be vivacious. The face this gentleman and lady made in the picture has put peppiness in the backseat and fright on the front. His facial expressions crossed those of Joaquin Phoenix in Joker. Is he trying to scare the kid in the audience or challenging the opponents after their performance?
Overall it is scary, but what about the girl? Her expressions depict disgust, and we have no idea what they are doing. The timing of the photo is perfect but perplexing. The team seems excited or maybe settling up for scary poses requested by the photographer.
Someone tell this poor girl her facial expressions don't match dance moves
Your moves and facial expressions have to be in sync, but this girl has gone a little too far. The timing of the photo is unusual, and I bet she never wanted to get clicked with such an expression. From the photograph, you can analyze she is totally drenched in her performance. What about other girls at the back, they are not as enthusiastic as her? Perhaps she is lip-syncing to the music running in the background or meant to make expressions different from others.
After looking at her bizarre expressions, she must have abruptly changed the way of cheering from now on. Overall it's an act of perfect derp.
Clicked halfway trying the thigh stand
Looking at the photo at first glance, you can conclude the girls are trying hard for thigh stands. But is it so, do they succeed or fall down like a stack of cards? The way they are pushing hard for thigh stands with struggling expressions make the overall act seem complicated.
This photo is clicked from a different angle definitely without alerting the cheerleaders. You can look at it another way, which is highly absurd. I hope after the photo was out, the girls were able to justify what exactly they were doing.
She never knew her photograph will land among the funniest cheerleaders expressions
Cheerleading is not all about dancing or making synchronous moves; it is a serious sport. The cheerleaders don't always seem smiling and prepared for the pose; some photographs are taken randomly. Like this one, her expressions are a little too overdramatic and definitely not cringy. While preparing for the performance, I am sure she must haven't noticed her facial expressions, and her photograph landed among the funniest cheerleaders.
Her expressions reflect enthusiasm, excitement, and dedication. The good thing is, all the girls are performing in sync with one girl behind exaggerating. She must have laughed or gasped after seeing her arduous photograph.
Clash of Titans
Why is the referee lying over Devonta Freeman, or is he trying to intervene to stop the heated argument? No one likes the intervention of the ref during a match, especially when it's the NFL. But things go out of control rapidly; he has to jump in and cool down everyone. Either he is trying to pacify Devonta Freeman involved in a fight with Aaron Donald or issuing some guidelines to follow.
From the picture, we know what has happened. But imagine the reverse, where Freeman is sprawled over the referee; he must have got a red card warning or asked to pay a hefty fine.
Fuming Jay Cutler
Throughout his career, Jay Cutler has been the target of criticism due to his arrogant behavior. By coaching, you can mend any flaw but not the attitude. He is hyped as a strong player with a solid arm and quick skills.
When you think of Cutler, an aggressive, unapologetic, and harsh personality comes to our mind. This picture denotes the same. The career of Cutler ended with Bears rapidly, and we don't know whether the audience will say "He left the game himself" or "We can't believe he played with an injured thumb."
Reserved For Packers Only
If you are going to witness the Green Bay Packers Game in the NFL, then ensure you don't jump over the stands in haste and become part of the audience unless invited. That area is strictly reserved for packers. Keep the rule in mind or be ready to face the consequences like the poor fellow in the picture. No one seems glad to have him. Just look at agitated faces!
Fortunately, the packers fans, popularly known as second best fans, behaved well, and the player is alright. Next time you thought to take a Lambeau leap for celebrating the victory, ensure you are a packer.
Brown in another hilarious act
Antonio Brown hilariously hugged the goalpost like a panda clinging to a free after securing a victory of 45-10 over the opponent team. Looking from the photographing angle, it's clearly a good goofy goal post jump hug celebration picture. This hilarious moment from the 2000s made the NFL full of fun, which is now "No Fun League."
Thankfully the goalpost was padded; otherwise, the worst could have happened. Brown was apparently fined for this act, but bigger things are on the way. Perhaps Brown did this bizarre act after losing little sense. Enough thrashing. Let's keep this hilarious moment locked in our hearts.
Grossman high on attitude
Rex Grossman often became the target of hate due to his unusual acts during his tenure. The Chicago bears immensely hate him, and there is a solid reason behind it, i.e., his attitude and absurd mentality. Above this, the bears, besides having a strong defense, always stayed on the field during Rex's tenure.
Even though they played well but still unable to carry the burden of Grossman on their shoulders. Chicago's defense always had to sit on the backseat. Anyhow, enjoy the hilarious picture of Rex with an opponent teammate in a complex position.
NFL's King of Facial Expressions
Eli Manning is best known for two things in the sports industry. One is for making different faces while playing, and second for beating Tom Brady and Bill Belichick twice in the Super Bowl. By now, we are sure that the photographers now know where to focus their cameras on - the expression king - Eli Manning, all through the game.
This picture of four of Manning’s expressions shows off his process of expressing his mind and heart on his face. In the first one, we can make out that he is going through the “what the hell?” moment, whereas he is rolling his eyes in the one below it.
Watch Out There Sanchez!
The infamous ‘butt fumble’ is one of the most embarrassing match losses for the Jets in the 2012 season. Even today, the team and its player Mark Sanchez, get some funny and haunted memories about the day. This picture gives a glimpse of the moment when Mark committed one of the blunderous turnovers in NFL history.
However, it does feel a little disturbing to watch these professional players horribly crumble down in the field. Besides, in this match, the New England Patriots won the New York Jets with a 14-0. Mark can be seen falling and fumbled between the ball and Brandon Moore’s butt. Sending oops and ouches his way!
Who's The Most Unlucky One?
This picture is truly the worst nightmare for any cheerleader. A stunt is going wrong, and the cheerleader team is probably going to receive injuries. Just looking at the picture, you’ll feel like saying ‘ouch.’ It appears that the girl falling from the top has failed at the somersault and hits her butt on one of the girls who were supposed to catch her.
Although the other three are trying their best to grab her securely, the poor girl at the bottom seems helpless. Moreover, one thing that we learn from this picture is the team unity, and instant decision making might have saved all of them from getting injured.
Got Any Space For A Partner?
The cheerleader pictured in this image seems tiny enough to fit into the airplane's overhead compartment. Isn't it a smart way to save on a plane ticket while traveling with the team? Well, she really seems to be enjoying her balcony view atop other passenger seats.
Another possibility could be that she and her teammates are playing a prank. Hmm, how witty! Whatever it is, the girl doesn’t feel bad about taking up the luggage space. In fact, she is comfortably lying and talking to her friends standing on both of her sides. Maybe there was more to the act that didn't get captured in this click.
Are You Strong Enough To Be My Fan?
We all have a notion about the cheerleaders being all girly, little, and lovely dresses in mini skirts and shorts. In this picture, the two cheerleaders are posing together. One of these girls will shatter all your perceptions about cheerleaders with the toned muscles on her arms.
She looks like a big-time fitness and body-building enthusiast. In fact, her biceps and muscles might give a competition to the plates as well. However, the other one posing with her makes a sad face but is surely in awe of her partner. Looking around in the picture, you will see that she has drawn all the attention from the crowd as well.
The Linebacker’s Madness
This vintage photo of Matt Millen has pictured the linebacker's aggression from the late 1980s. The picture was taken exactly after he punched the former New England Patriots general manager Patrick Sullivan. Other teammates are trying to save the two from indulging in a scuffle, but probably in vain.
The incident took place on the field where the two teams, Los Angeles Raiders and New England Patriots, played against each other. The Pats won the game by a 27-20 score. The hilarious remarks from the owner of the Pats triggered Matt to take this action. However, that looks like one solid punch out there.
Need Some Help There, Buddy?
This picture is of the two notable NFL players and has caught a one of a kind moment in sports history. In the snap, you can see Antonio Brown making his move as he jumps so high that his foot lands on the Punter’s head. The Punter is none other than Spencer Lanning, who was trying to obstruct his way.
However, soon after, both of them stumbled to the ground. Although Brown was flagged with a penalty for his roughness in the field, it all turned out to be worth it in the end. And so, this picture has captured the right move of the legendary player.
Any Shampoo Company Looking For A Model?
The man with luscious locks, Clay Matthews, definitely has the best set of hair in the world of sports. Don’t believe us? Have a look at this picture. Though the picture was taken during a match, the legend seems to be prepping for a commercial hair endorsement.
Only a confident player like him can afford to perform this hair flip in the middle of a match with a large crowd watching him play. Indeed, with his sporting skills and agility, he can make his team even in the last quarter. Well, to us, it looks like flipping hair is one of his pregame rituals.
The Future Superfan
In this picture, a pregnant Raiders fan who seems to be in her third trimester is standing in the crowd to cheer for her favorite team. Indeed, the true fans would never miss out on a Raider's match, but soon to be mom ensures that there’s another fan coming soon? Well, that's something even we didn't expect.
Though most moms to be in a similar stage would prefer watching her fav team play on TV, this one is a supermom. Just look at that cute smile who is saying nothing but praying for her team to win. Besides, she has even written "Just Win Baby" on her baby bump.
Head over Heels, Literally!
You might ask for some extra time to decipher what you view in this camera shot. Anyway, let’s dive into the picture and take a look at player 26. What caught our immediate attention is the o color of the teeth, which looks like those of gold. And there’s little to no chance that it's a mouthguard.
It might be a head-on collision or a dive gone wrong. Not sure what led to what, but the other player most probably fell on his head. We can only hope that none of the teeth were knocked out. The other player was also safe.
Save the Jewels
This picture has some serious ball stopping moves. Both players are on the verge of collapsing, though one is at the greater risk of sustaining injuries down there. And while the most important part in the NFL is to catch the ball, it's even more important to stay fit.
And that’s because only a fit player can get in the ground next time. And one injury could mean game over for a long period. Hopefully, both players were safe, though this picture will continue to bring them embarrassment for a long period of time.
A Fight or Some Modern Kind of Dance?
Even with two referees around them, continuously warning them to leave, Tristan Thompson and David West won't get rid of each other. The tempers of the two NBA players were at the peak when this picture was clicked.
A player is trying really hard to set them apart, but it's too late, and the two big men have got under each other's skin. They have become the center of attention of the entire stadium. Well, a fact is that once things get heated up in between the match, it's hard to bring them back to normal. Sports is always rife with emotions.
There's A Spider in The Court
It is yellow and black with four arms. If we had to put this picture into the shortest possible sentence, this would be it. However, it’s not a wasp, but two players captured with great precision by the photographer. Must appreciate the photographer’s quick wits to capture such moments while the heat of the game is in full swing.
Since both the players had their arms in the air, the player behind became completely hidden at one point with only his arms visible. And his arms seem like coming off the body of the player in front. Besides, that’s team spirit at its best display. Isn't it?
Hair Doesn't Want You To See
The hair getting in the way is not a new thing while playing tennis. But, how often have you seen hairs completely covering the eyes, making it look like a blindfold? In this picture, this tennis player seems to have hit the ball so hard that her blonde mane got in the way.
Besides, it's hard to determine whether the tennis shot paid her off well or not, but indeed no one would have noticed this moment until the picture got released. If you wonder why such moments only happen to occur for split seconds, and perhaps the photographer just got lucky.
This is All Kinds of Ouch!
We all have been here at some point in our life, that’s how we know how bad it hurts! Any time a player is on the field, he needs to be prepared for the worst. But we guess No. 9 didn't imagine the impossible! In this picture, you can see two players, with one in a very uncomfortable situation.
It looks more like a misguided swing where the player at the back was attempting to kick the ball but hit the most sensitive spot instead. The player at the front obviously wasn’t ready for such a play from the back and was caught unaware! His expressions are nevertheless priceless.
There's Nothing as Moving as An "Awww" Moment With A... Pole!
Do you ever feel like you need a hug out of the blue? Well, we guess this is what happened with the man in black. He probably didn't get a companion to hug, and the next moment he was snapped hugging the goal post. It's also possible that he was possibly exhausted, and the pole was the nearest thing he could grab and get support for at that moment.
Irrespective of all the facts - he took forever alone to another level! There are times when we want someone to hold us, and for those of you on the field, a goalpost isn’t a bad option!