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

The Detroit News
This fan is trying to get a September call-up.
This fan is trying to get a September call-up.
Lindsey Wasson, AP
He can't believe he burned the meatballs.
He can't believe he burned the meatballs.
John Minchillo, AP
How's the weather up there?
How's the weather up there?
Michael Conroy, AP
I swear I'm not in pain, I just love the smell of fresh cut grass.
I swear I'm not in pain, I just love the smell of fresh cut grass.
Gustavo Garello, AP
Alright, it's the first week of school and time for our annual fall class photo. Everyone, say cheese!
Alright, it's the first week of school and time for our annual fall class photo. Everyone, say cheese!
Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, AP
Is it just us, or are we the only ones confused on if this dude is crying or just happy to be at the game.
Is it just us, or are we the only ones confused on if this dude is crying or just happy to be at the game.
Natacha Pisarenko, AP
Hey you clown, check the scoreboard and shut your face!
Hey you clown, check the scoreboard and shut your face!
Joe Giddens, AP
You may not believe it if I told you...but I am actually controlling the ball with my mind!
You may not believe it if I told you...but I am actually controlling the ball with my mind!
Jason DeCrow, AP
Geez, I dropped an interception again knowing it's about to be cut week! I promise I won't do it again!
Geez, I dropped an interception again knowing it's about to be cut week! I promise I won't do it again!
Gerald Herbert, AP
Sha'Carri Richardson's teammates celebrate her anchoring her 4x100-meters relay team to gold at the World Athletics Championships by drilling her with a solid open-field tackle and planting her on the spot. Athletes, they're different than the rest of us.
Sha'Carri Richardson's teammates celebrate her anchoring her 4x100-meters relay team to gold at the World Athletics Championships by drilling her with a solid open-field tackle and planting her on the spot. Athletes, they're different than the rest of us.
Petr David Josek, AP
Noah Lyles wants everybody to know: Three. Or W. A hundred and eleven?
Noah Lyles wants everybody to know: Three. Or W. A hundred and eleven?
Petr David Josek, AP
Taiwan center fielder Lin Wei-Hong (2) makes a diving catch at the Little League World Series. Let the Detroit Tigers take note, making difficult plays in the outfield is doable.
Taiwan center fielder Lin Wei-Hong (2) makes a diving catch at the Little League World Series. Let the Detroit Tigers take note, making difficult plays in the outfield is doable.
Tom E. Puskar, AP
Green Bay Packers place-kicker Anders Carlson wants everyone to know: One. Or Capital I. Exclamation point?
Green Bay Packers place-kicker Anders Carlson wants everyone to know: One. Or Capital I. Exclamation point?
Kiichiro Sato, AP
Seattle Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas wants everyone to know: Double ones. Or Eleven. Railroad tracks?
Seattle Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas wants everyone to know: Double ones. Or Eleven. Railroad tracks?
Kiichiro Sato, AP
He's got the stadium going up on a Tuesday.
He's got the stadium going up on a Tuesday.
Matthias Schrader, AP
"How many times do I gotta tell you? There is no such thing as gabagool."
"How many times do I gotta tell you? There is no such thing as gabagool."
Fernando Vergara, AP
That feeling when you see your friend for the first time after the summer and realize how tall they've gotten.
That feeling when you see your friend for the first time after the summer and realize how tall they've gotten.
Matthias Schrader, AP
It's good to see someone is still putting those Burger King crowns to use.
It's good to see someone is still putting those Burger King crowns to use.
Petr David Josek, AP
We wish this is how we were greeted when we arrive home.
We wish this is how we were greeted when we arrive home.
Chris O'Meara, AP
Don't let MLB umpires see you doing that.
Don't let MLB umpires see you doing that.
Bernat Armangue, AP
We can tell he's a Trekkie.
We can tell he's a Trekkie.
Bernat Armangue, AP
That's what you get when you swing a plywood bat.
That's what you get when you swing a plywood bat.
Butch Dill, AP
Yeah, that's real gold, not chocolate.
Yeah, that's real gold, not chocolate.
Petr David Josek, AP
Hey, make sure you get a nice closeup so I can say hi to all of my haters!
Hey, make sure you get a nice closeup so I can say hi to all of my haters!
Martin Meissner, AP
Wait, did you just say I won? Let me show you my surprised face!
Wait, did you just say I won? Let me show you my surprised face!
Martin Meissner, AP
The competition at the Little League World Series is awesome, but can we admit the star of the show are the uniforms!?
The competition at the Little League World Series is awesome, but can we admit the star of the show are the uniforms!?
Tom E. Puskar, AP
"What am I thinking right now?"
"What am I thinking right now?"
Abbie Parr, AP
When "Jump Around" by House of Pain comes on, Noah Lyles obliges.
When "Jump Around" by House of Pain comes on, Noah Lyles obliges.
Petr David Josek, AP
Looks like Hulkamania is running wild in tennis.
Looks like Hulkamania is running wild in tennis.
Aaron Doster, AP
Would you believe her favorite song is "Levitating" by Dua Lipa?
Would you believe her favorite song is "Levitating" by Dua Lipa?
Petr David Josek, AP
She must've got the first overall pick in her fantasy football league.
She must've got the first overall pick in her fantasy football league.
Petr David Josek, AP
Clean up on lane three.
Clean up on lane three.
Martin Meissner, AP
Is your country winning, son?
Is your country winning, son?
Frank Augstein, AP
You wonder what causes traffic? Here you go.
You wonder what causes traffic? Here you go.
Michel Euler, AP
Sir, there's no sliding in the DMs around here.
Sir, there's no sliding in the DMs around here.
Andrew Harnik, AP
There is no foul for acting like a flying squirrel. Sorry.
There is no foul for acting like a flying squirrel. Sorry.
Mark Baker, AP
Baseball is fun.
Baseball is fun.
Nam Y. Huh, AP
He can see clearly now the rain is gone.
He can see clearly now the rain is gone.
Thanassis Stavrakis, AP
The only man who can make LIV Golf great again.
The only man who can make LIV Golf great again.
Mary Altaffer, AP
This is just the way they drew it up, right?
This is just the way they drew it up, right?
Chris O'Meara, AP
This is how Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez prefers to bathe.
This is how Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez prefers to bathe.
Lindsey Wasson, AP
Sir, there's a wall there.
Sir, there's a wall there.
Lindsey Wasson, AP
He just remembered he forgot to turn the Crock-Pot on before leaving the house.
He just remembered he forgot to turn the Crock-Pot on before leaving the house.
Gustavo Garello, AP
Carlos Alcaraz is ready to restore the roar. Are you?
Carlos Alcaraz is ready to restore the roar. Are you?
Mark Blinch, AP
So the White Sox's home run celebration is to dress up like a normal guy in 1953? OK, we're on board.
So the White Sox's home run celebration is to dress up like a normal guy in 1953? OK, we're on board.
Sue Ogrocki, AP
Miami Heat basketball player Tyler Herro throws out the first pitch before the Pirates-Brewers game. Give him a break, he's an NBA player, he doesn't own a pair of long pants.
Miami Heat basketball player Tyler Herro throws out the first pitch before the Pirates-Brewers game. Give him a break, he's an NBA player, he doesn't own a pair of long pants.
Jeffrey Phelps, AP
LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman reacts after Paul Casey asks him if he thinks they should feel guilty about taking the money.
LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman reacts after Paul Casey asks him if he thinks they should feel guilty about taking the money.
Sam Greenwood, AP
Finally, a reason to get excited about baseballs regular season.
Finally, a reason to get excited about baseballs regular season.
Sue Ogrocki, AP
Chaos reigned at the DC Open when Maria Sakkari had to ask the teacher if she could use the bathroom during the pledge of allegiance before somebody reminded her she was from Greece and didn't need to do it anyway. Whew.
Chaos reigned at the DC Open when Maria Sakkari had to ask the teacher if she could use the bathroom during the pledge of allegiance before somebody reminded her she was from Greece and didn't need to do it anyway. Whew.
Minh Connors, AP
All this conference realignment talk has people flipping their lids.
All this conference realignment talk has people flipping their lids.
Mark Blinch, AP
Nothing but net, baby.
Nothing but net, baby.
Alessandra Tarantino, AP
We were told it's never OK to jump to conclusions.
We were told it's never OK to jump to conclusions.
Morry Gash, AP
"No, you can't go home. Not on my watch."
"No, you can't go home. Not on my watch."
David Zalubowski, AP
No shirt, no shoes, no Sports Sightings service. You know the rules.
No shirt, no shoes, no Sports Sightings service. You know the rules.
Andre Penner, AP
You can't hide. We all saw that.
You can't hide. We all saw that.
Andrew Cornaga, AP
It's just a little glare. No big deal.
It's just a little glare. No big deal.
Kevin M. Cox, AP
There has to be a better way to try to slow down the opponent.
There has to be a better way to try to slow down the opponent.
Mark Baker, AP
This is why you always check out the seat view online before you buy tickets.
This is why you always check out the seat view online before you buy tickets.
Ivan Fernandez, AP
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
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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