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Sports Sightings: A humorous look at the day's notable photos

The Detroit News
Siri, play "Lonely" by Akon.
Siri, play "Lonely" by Akon.
Abbie Parr, AP
We wish we were greeted with candy every time we got home.
We wish we were greeted with candy every time we got home.
Gene J. Puskar, AP
She has one heck of an uppercut.
She has one heck of an uppercut.
Abbie Parr, AP
According to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, the best trophies are the ones you award to yourself.
According to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, the best trophies are the ones you award to yourself.
Mark J. Terrill, AP
Mark Andrews is a fan of cool spots.
Mark Andrews is a fan of cool spots.
Nick Wass, AP
That's that Detroit bling.
That's that Detroit bling.
Carlos Osorio, AP
These cricket players really need baseball gloves. Somebody should hold a telethon or something.
These cricket players really need baseball gloves. Somebody should hold a telethon or something.
Kirsty Wigglesworth, AP
You know, we at Sports Sightings Inc. have been saving a lot of money on toilet paper since we installed our new Who Bidet. It gives you that fresh feeling all day long and saves a lot of wear and tear on your plumbing. So ask your home improvement specialist about the Who Bidet, you'll be glad you did. This has been a sponsored message from Who Bidet.
You know, we at Sports Sightings Inc. have been saving a lot of money on toilet paper since we installed our new Who Bidet. It gives you that fresh feeling all day long and saves a lot of wear and tear on your plumbing. So ask your home improvement specialist about the Who Bidet, you'll be glad you did. This has been a sponsored message from Who Bidet.
Aaron Doster, AP
Joe Mixon was asked for his ticket stub and when he couldn't produce one he was forced to move to the upper deck where he missed the rest of practice.
Joe Mixon was asked for his ticket stub and when he couldn't produce one he was forced to move to the upper deck where he missed the rest of practice.
Aaron Doster, AP
Indianapolis Colts Superman Michael Hopson walks though the displays in Colts City before the team practiced at NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind. I may have said this before, but the line between sports fandom and mental illness is a very thin one.
Indianapolis Colts Superman Michael Hopson walks though the displays in Colts City before the team practiced at NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind. I may have said this before, but the line between sports fandom and mental illness is a very thin one.
Michael Conroy, AP
Way to use your head.
Way to use your head.
Tertius Pickard, AP
We're digging the L.A. Angels' new hats.
We're digging the L.A. Angels' new hats.
Paul Sancya, AP
You can't catch what you can't see.
You can't catch what you can't see.
Kirsty Wigglesworth, AP
This isn't the time or place for a siesta.
This isn't the time or place for a siesta.
Katie Tucker, AP
Prayers to the locker room attendant getting those orange stains out of that white uniform.
Prayers to the locker room attendant getting those orange stains out of that white uniform.
Nick Wass, AP
It looks like someone is surprised to find out that water is wet.
It looks like someone is surprised to find out that water is wet.
Lee Jin-man, AP
Hey Mr. Semien, you got one more time to show my pitcher up like that and then it's on!
Hey Mr. Semien, you got one more time to show my pitcher up like that and then it's on!
Kevin M. Cox, AP
These heatwaves got all of us wanting to take some water from a pool home with us.
These heatwaves got all of us wanting to take some water from a pool home with us.
Lee Jin-man, AP
I'm sure we are all thinking the same thing...a 'Burger' sounds good right about now!
I'm sure we are all thinking the same thing...a 'Burger' sounds good right about now!
Charles Rex Arbogast, AP
Trust me, this is my first time trying to swing while laying on my side.
Trust me, this is my first time trying to swing while laying on my side.
Morry Gash, AP
Hey highest bidder gets my sweaty piece of equipment!
Hey highest bidder gets my sweaty piece of equipment!
Chris O'Meara, AP
Hey dude, just because I just got a big bag doesn't mean you can check my pockets!
Hey dude, just because I just got a big bag doesn't mean you can check my pockets!
Lynne Sladky, AP
Be one with the water.
Be one with the water.
Lee Jin-man, AP
We'd Louvre it if the cyclists would learn to stay on the sidewalks.
We'd Louvre it if the cyclists would learn to stay on the sidewalks.
Lewis Joly, AP
The key to the Reds' home run power? All the players are on a Viking diet.
The key to the Reds' home run power? All the players are on a Viking diet.
Jeff Dean, AP
New York Yankees Giancarlo Stanton and Billy McKinney get caught up in a sudden outbreak of The Field is Lava.
New York Yankees Giancarlo Stanton and Billy McKinney get caught up in a sudden outbreak of The Field is Lava.
Bebeto Matthews, AP
St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Lars Nootbaar disappeared into the ivy chasing a fly ball at Wrigley Field. He hasn't been seen since.
St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Lars Nootbaar disappeared into the ivy chasing a fly ball at Wrigley Field. He hasn't been seen since.
Erin Hooley, AP
Boston Red Sox's Triston Casas gives glory to God for helping him get a triple, but get this: When God was asked later he said he had nothing to do with it, he was watching the British Open! Can you believe that?
Boston Red Sox's Triston Casas gives glory to God for helping him get a triple, but get this: When God was asked later he said he had nothing to do with it, he was watching the British Open! Can you believe that?
Michael Dwyer, AP
Ah yes, it's another lovely day at Royal Liverpool.
Ah yes, it's another lovely day at Royal Liverpool.
Peter Morrison, AP
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol asks everyone in sight if they've seen his sunglasses, he can't find them anywhere.
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol asks everyone in sight if they've seen his sunglasses, he can't find them anywhere.
Erin Hooley, AP
Who turned the sprinklers on?
Who turned the sprinklers on?
Chris Young, AP
Hold on tight. The weekend is almost here.
Hold on tight. The weekend is almost here.
Lee Jin-man, AP
We wouldn't recommend using a baseball to practice kissing.
We wouldn't recommend using a baseball to practice kissing.
Charles Rex Arbogast, AP
They don't make bunkers like they used to.
They don't make bunkers like they used to.
Peter Morrison, AP
That's one way to make a splash.
That's one way to make a splash.
Lee Jin-man, AP
Who coated the springboard with PAM cooking spray?
Who coated the springboard with PAM cooking spray?
Lee Jin-man, AP
She's got biking on the mind.
She's got biking on the mind.
Thibault Camus, AP
You know the key to hydration is actually drinking the water, right?
You know the key to hydration is actually drinking the water, right?
Anne-Christine Poujoulat, AP
Can't touch this.
Can't touch this.
Godofredo A. Vásquez, AP
This is nightmare fuel.
This is nightmare fuel.
David J. Phillip, AP
This is what peak performance looks like.
This is what peak performance looks like.
Kin Cheung, AP
He's bringing colonial wigs back.
He's bringing colonial wigs back.
Charles Rex Arbogast, AP
If you want to grow a manly beard, throw some dirt on it.
If you want to grow a manly beard, throw some dirt on it.
Matt Slocum, AP
When you're in last place in the standings, you'll take a win any way you can get it.
When you're in last place in the standings, you'll take a win any way you can get it.
Rebecca Blackwell, AP
It was at this moment, he realized he messed up.
It was at this moment, he realized he messed up.
Jeff McIntosh, AP
Are we the only ones that got a bit dizzy looking at this guy blend in with the car?
Are we the only ones that got a bit dizzy looking at this guy blend in with the car?
Frank Gunn, AP
Hey, the street lights are off. Somebody call this kid's parents and tell them he took their truck joyriding!
Hey, the street lights are off. Somebody call this kid's parents and tell them he took their truck joyriding!
Stefan Jerrevång, AP
They told us to strike a pose, and here we are!
They told us to strike a pose, and here we are!
Mathew Tsang, AP
She took the phrase "stay cool" literally.
She took the phrase "stay cool" literally.
Alberto Pezzali, AP
In the wise words of Rob Schneider, "You can do it!"
In the wise words of Rob Schneider, "You can do it!"
Daniel Cole, AP
Who knew diving was such a hair-raising sport?
Who knew diving was such a hair-raising sport?
Lee Jin-man, AP
You've gotta be a big boy to wear this chain.
You've gotta be a big boy to wear this chain.
Lindsey Wasson, AP
The loser here is whoever has to clean up all that confetti.
The loser here is whoever has to clean up all that confetti.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
You can't guard what you can't see.
You can't guard what you can't see.
Michael Conroy, AP
I promise you guys I'm not crying, just got crap in my tummy.
I promise you guys I'm not crying, just got crap in my tummy.
Alastair Grant, AP
What do you mean you can't give me Old Trapper beef jerky for free? Who says no to this face!
What do you mean you can't give me Old Trapper beef jerky for free? Who says no to this face!
LM Otero, AP
Hey wait, did anyone see where the ball just went?
Hey wait, did anyone see where the ball just went?
Ricardo Mazalan, AP
Believe me, my baby girl was just as surprised as you guys when I got named an All-Star too!
Believe me, my baby girl was just as surprised as you guys when I got named an All-Star too!
Lindsey Wasson, AP
Everyone, I would like you to meet my gorgeous date for the evening.
Everyone, I would like you to meet my gorgeous date for the evening.
Lindsey Wasson, AP
On three, everybody give your best pose 1for the class photo!
On three, everybody give your best pose 1for the class photo!
Ted S. Warren, AP
The St. Louis Cardinals took the field wearing the official Sports Sightings socks that all Sports Sightings employees are contractually obligated to wear when producing an installment of Sports Sightings. Lawyers have been notified.
The St. Louis Cardinals took the field wearing the official Sports Sightings socks that all Sports Sightings employees are contractually obligated to wear when producing an installment of Sports Sightings. Lawyers have been notified.
Erin Hooley, AP
Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC takes a shot from brush that's a little overgrown. Kind of like him. Ahem.
Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC takes a shot from brush that's a little overgrown. Kind of like him. Ahem.
Matthew Harris, AP
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur was penalized one point for what is being called the belch heard round the world.
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur was penalized one point for what is being called the belch heard round the world.
Alastair Grant, AP
The U21 Championship final between England and Spain got a little out of hand and a Detroit News staff meeting broke out. Hah! Hah hah hah! We're killing it over here.
The U21 Championship final between England and Spain got a little out of hand and a Detroit News staff meeting broke out. Hah! Hah hah hah! We're killing it over here.
Tamuna Kulumbegashvili, AP
The scouting report on Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Touki Toussaint says that he blows. His nose, that is! Haw haw haw haw! Pretty funny, huh?
The scouting report on Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Touki Toussaint says that he blows. His nose, that is! Haw haw haw haw! Pretty funny, huh?
Erin Hooley, AP
Did you know that Wimbledon was sponsored by Life Alert?
Did you know that Wimbledon was sponsored by Life Alert?
Alastair Grant, AP
That's quite the sand trap and water hazard.
That's quite the sand trap and water hazard.
Darron Cummings, AP
This is one way to go about dealing with hotheaded people.
This is one way to go about dealing with hotheaded people.
Alberto Pezzali, AP
Rain delays just mean there's more time to indulge in some bubbly in London.
Rain delays just mean there's more time to indulge in some bubbly in London.
Kirsty Wigglesworth, AP
Act like you've made it to first base before, pal.
Act like you've made it to first base before, pal.
Ross D. Franklin, AP
Show-off.
Show-off.
Alberto Pezzali, AP
Whoever put this wall here that wasn't there last week has some explaining to do!
Whoever put this wall here that wasn't there last week has some explaining to do!
John Minchillo, AP
I figure since that was game, might as well get my nap in now.
I figure since that was game, might as well get my nap in now.
Andreea Alexandru, AP
Hey your face, meet my bestfriend!
Hey your face, meet my bestfriend!
Roberto Pfeil, AP
These last few days have left everyone hazed and confused.
These last few days have left everyone hazed and confused.
Gene J. Puskar, AP
You can't hit what you can't see.
You can't hit what you can't see.
Gustavo Garello, AP
This is an excessive amount of water for a face wash commercial.
This is an excessive amount of water for a face wash commercial.
Chris Young, AP
Sorry, lady. There's no hazard pay in this line of work.
Sorry, lady. There's no hazard pay in this line of work.
Godofredo A. Vásquez, AP
Should've bought a shirt that said "Just Don't Do It" and listened.
Should've bought a shirt that said "Just Don't Do It" and listened.
Mike Egerton, AP
He was one of the Faceless Men in "Game of Thrones."
He was one of the Faceless Men in "Game of Thrones."
Jorge Saenz, AP
Say hello to my new finishing move!
Say hello to my new finishing move!
Andreea Alexandru, AP
Dude, look! You stepped on my new pair of Jordan cleats, what were you thinking?
Dude, look! You stepped on my new pair of Jordan cleats, what were you thinking?
Julio Cortez, AP
Boy, these look like safe playing condintions with good air to breathe.
Boy, these look like safe playing condintions with good air to breathe.
Charles Rex Arbogast, AP
We dress up too when we watch "Downton Abbey."
We dress up too when we watch "Downton Abbey."
Alastair Grant, AP
Ouch.
Ouch.
Arnulfo Franco, AP
Victor Wembanyama doesn't give high-fives. He gives high-10s.
Victor Wembanyama doesn't give high-fives. He gives high-10s.
Darren Abate, AP
They look the type of people who would attend The Hunger Games.
They look the type of people who would attend The Hunger Games.
Alastair Grant, AP
Ever heard of personal space?
Ever heard of personal space?
Jeff Dean, AP
These boots are made for No. 1 draft picks.
These boots are made for No. 1 draft picks.
Eric Gay, AP
He was born in the darkness...molded by it...
He was born in the darkness...molded by it...
Abbie Parr, AP
Introducing: Golf wand! Just point where you want the ball to go, and voila!
Introducing: Golf wand! Just point where you want the ball to go, and voila!
Seth Wenig, AP
When you're in the middle of making SportsCenter's Top 10 but you remember you left the coffee pot on.
When you're in the middle of making SportsCenter's Top 10 but you remember you left the coffee pot on.
Carlos Osorio, AP
Yeah, you teach that club a lesson.
Yeah, you teach that club a lesson.
George Walker IV, AP
It's not a real Vegas party until you're drenched in alcohol.
It's not a real Vegas party until you're drenched in alcohol.
John Locher, AP
Instead of falling back an hour for Daylight Savings, Europe tends to fall back a century.
Instead of falling back an hour for Daylight Savings, Europe tends to fall back a century.
Christophe Ena, AP
MLB is experimenting with electrically shocking batters who take too much time in between pitches.
MLB is experimenting with electrically shocking batters who take too much time in between pitches.
David J. Phillip, AP
In America, we call this taking a dip. In France, this is called taking a bath.
In America, we call this taking a dip. In France, this is called taking a bath.
Thibault Camus, AP
We bet you can't beat him in a staring contest.
We bet you can't beat him in a staring contest.
Paul Chiasson, AP
Tag, you're it.
Tag, you're it.
Paul Sancya, AP
This is the only way to get rid of floppers in soccer.
This is the only way to get rid of floppers in soccer.
Andy Wong, AP