With thousands of spectators in Paris and millions tuning in globally, the Olympics are a rare opportunity to see the fittest athletes on the planet compete for glory. But it’s not all gold medals and elation in the pool, which means that a few athletes — both professional and casual — are bound to go viral.
From a dog saving a soccer goal to a “pommel horse guy” winning bronze and a spot on “Dancing with the Stars,” these are the wildest, funniest, and most head-scratching sports moments of 2024.
The prank was part of a larger story about Sherman and Crabtree’s long-running feud, one that began with Sherman trying to shake the hand of his rival at Larry Fitzgerald’s celebrity softball game, then led to a series of troll-tastic incidents in which both players embarrassed themselves on the biggest stage in sports.
Even though this moment was a tragic retread of the career arc that broke figure skater Michelle Kwan’s heart, it resonated with fans because of its deeply personal message: If you want something bad enough, anything is possible.
When a video of an NFL player getting a faceful of turf in his mouth goes viral, it’s not only because of the absurdity of it all but also because the content is perfectly suited for the internet age. It’s a perfect reminder of how the NFL has evolved to meet the demands of its audience. Its branded content efforts, such as this one, are designed to appeal to the audience’s attention span and bolster the league’s brand.