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

The Detroit News
Cardinals right fielder Lars Nootbaar has an appetite for fly balls.
Cardinals right fielder Lars Nootbaar has an appetite for fly balls.
Charlie Riedel, AP
Someone is ready for summer.
Someone is ready for summer.
Eduardo Verdugo, AP
It looks like another one of Dr. Evil's "Scottie don't" plans didn't work out.
It looks like another one of Dr. Evil's "Scottie don't" plans didn't work out.
David J. Phillip, AP
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after finding a nasal strip that actually works.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after finding a nasal strip that actually works.
Andrew Medichini, AP
We don't recommend trying to play Frogger at a horse race track.
We don't recommend trying to play Frogger at a horse race track.
Julio Cortez, AP
According to our calculations, something is amiss with this golf swing.
According to our calculations, something is amiss with this golf swing.
David J. Phillip, AP
If soccer doesn't pan out, there's always the Radio City Rockettes.
If soccer doesn't pan out, there's always the Radio City Rockettes.
Eduardo Verdugo, AP
The weather in L.A. can be a bit seedy at times.
The weather in L.A. can be a bit seedy at times.
Mark J. Terrill, AP
Nothing like leaving a soccer match with smoker's lung.
Nothing like leaving a soccer match with smoker's lung.
Emilio Morenatti, AP
Twins outfielder Willi Castro's defense is really on one.
Twins outfielder Willi Castro's defense is really on one.
Ellen Schmidt, AP
It was at this moment Timberwolves forward Julius Randle realized he wasn't a fan of heights.
It was at this moment Timberwolves forward Julius Randle realized he wasn't a fan of heights.
Godofredo A. Vásquez, AP
Taking a nap outside is underrated.
Taking a nap outside is underrated.
Jose Breton, AP
At this point, even Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani thinks he's too good at this game.
At this point, even Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani thinks he's too good at this game.
Darryl Webb, AP
Hey! Give us back our hubcap!
Hey! Give us back our hubcap!
Matthias Schrader, AP
Somehow this isn't a foul in soccer. Truly disappointing.
Somehow this isn't a foul in soccer. Truly disappointing.
Matthias Schrader, AP
Back in Uncle Rico's heyday, he could hit a golf ball over those skyscrapers.
Back in Uncle Rico's heyday, he could hit a golf ball over those skyscrapers.
Seth Wenig, AP
It's much easier to skate on your feet than your stomach. Just saying.
It's much easier to skate on your feet than your stomach. Just saying.
Nick Wass, AP
He badly wants to be spotted for a better coaching job.
He badly wants to be spotted for a better coaching job.
Dolores Ochoa, AP
He filed a complaint to HR on the soccer ball making unwanted advances.
He filed a complaint to HR on the soccer ball making unwanted advances.
Ebrahim Noroozi, AP
This doesn't seem like great use of a timeout.
This doesn't seem like great use of a timeout.
LM Otero, AP
This is how Boston Celtics fans felt watching their team blow another 20-point lead in the playoffs.
This is how Boston Celtics fans felt watching their team blow another 20-point lead in the playoffs.
Fernando Vergara, AP
There's a baseball game being played down there somewhere.
There's a baseball game being played down there somewhere.
Julio Cortez, AP
He's trying to knock some sense into him, but something tells us it isn't working.
He's trying to knock some sense into him, but something tells us it isn't working.
John Locher, AP
He's checking to see if his feet pass the smell test.
He's checking to see if his feet pass the smell test.
Andy Wong, AP
It's official. MLB umpires have joined the dark side.
It's official. MLB umpires have joined the dark side.
Jeff Chiu, AP
I'm talking to you. No, I'm talking to you.
I'm talking to you. No, I'm talking to you.
Jose Breton, AP
And they say people aren't interested in Journalism nowadays.
And they say people aren't interested in Journalism nowadays.
Robert F. Bukaty, AP
"Hey, isn't this guy supposed to be playing for the Pistons?"
"Hey, isn't this guy supposed to be playing for the Pistons?"
Godofredo A. Vásquez, AP
You might want to get those overactive sweat glands checked out.
You might want to get those overactive sweat glands checked out.
Chris Young, AP
European soccer fans are a different breed.
European soccer fans are a different breed.
Ian Walton, AP
Talk about a rough landing.
Talk about a rough landing.
Godofredo A. Vásquez, AP
Since when did Stone Cold Steve Austin become a NASCAR driver?
Since when did Stone Cold Steve Austin become a NASCAR driver?
Butch Dill, AP
Pacers forward Myles Turner doesn't know how to use his inside voice.
Pacers forward Myles Turner doesn't know how to use his inside voice.
Jeffrey Phelps, AP
Soccer fans are certainly passionate. Maybe even too passionate at times.
Soccer fans are certainly passionate. Maybe even too passionate at times.
Martin Rickett, AP
There are better ways to tell people that their breath is kicking.
There are better ways to tell people that their breath is kicking.
Alastair Grant, AP
We'll cheers to that catch.
We'll cheers to that catch.
Paul Sancya, AP
Someone won't be getting a Christmas card in the mail from Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff.
Someone won't be getting a Christmas card in the mail from Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Getting to live in Florida over Ohio is worth celebrating.
Getting to live in Florida over Ohio is worth celebrating.
Jeff Roberson, AP
Sorry, kid. Bear-hugging NFL commissioner Roger Goodell only leads to a fine in the mail.
Sorry, kid. Bear-hugging NFL commissioner Roger Goodell only leads to a fine in the mail.
Adam Hunger, AP
Good thing he wasn't swinging a torpedo bat because it might've exploded.
Good thing he wasn't swinging a torpedo bat because it might've exploded.
Jeff Chiu, AP
If you want an easy job just become an usher at Angel Stadium.
If you want an easy job just become an usher at Angel Stadium.
Eric Thayer, AP
He's letting the people know this is his first game he's watched this season. At least he's an honest bandwagoner.
He's letting the people know this is his first game he's watched this season. At least he's an honest bandwagoner.
Mark J. Terrill, AP
Fun fact: Charles Barkley used to wash his NBA uniform the same way during his playing days.
Fun fact: Charles Barkley used to wash his NBA uniform the same way during his playing days.
Joan Monfort, AP
Someone is excited the Detroit Pistons won a playoff game.
Someone is excited the Detroit Pistons won a playoff game.
Owen Humphreys, AP
Who knew L.A. Kings left wing Kevin Fiala was a descendant of Apollo the Sun God?
Who knew L.A. Kings left wing Kevin Fiala was a descendant of Apollo the Sun God?
Mark J. Terrill, AP
No shirt, no score. Those are the rules.
No shirt, no score. Those are the rules.
Rui Vieira, AP
Justin Thomas hits the crowd with the Pete Weber "Who do you think you are? I am" celebration.
Justin Thomas hits the crowd with the Pete Weber "Who do you think you are? I am" celebration.
Mike Stewart, AP
Don't worry, blue. Angels' Zach Neto will make the call for you.
Don't worry, blue. Angels' Zach Neto will make the call for you.
Wally Skalij, AP
With a flying crossbody like that, he should try out for the WWE.
With a flying crossbody like that, he should try out for the WWE.
Martin Meissner, AP
It looks like someone hasn't been skipping leg day.
It looks like someone hasn't been skipping leg day.
Sven Hoppe, AP
The smoking section in Europe is a bit different than in the U.S.
The smoking section in Europe is a bit different than in the U.S.
Kin Cheung, AP
Get a load of this modern-day He-Man.
Get a load of this modern-day He-Man.
Thibault Camus, AP
It's true that everything comes in threes. Just ask Mavericks guard Klay Thompson.
It's true that everything comes in threes. Just ask Mavericks guard Klay Thompson.
Godofredo A. Vásquez, AP
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham reacts after realizing he forgot to turn the crockpot on before he left home.
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham reacts after realizing he forgot to turn the crockpot on before he left home.
Manu Fernandez, AP
Sure, it's fine when Rory McIlroy throws his putter on the green. But when we do it, we get booted off the course.
Sure, it's fine when Rory McIlroy throws his putter on the green. But when we do it, we get booted off the course.
Matt Slocum, AP
That's the look of someone who realizes she'll be taking a pay cut to play in the WNBA instead of college.
That's the look of someone who realizes she'll be taking a pay cut to play in the WNBA instead of college.
Pamela Smith, AP
Fernando Tatis Jr. is swinging a hot bat.
Fernando Tatis Jr. is swinging a hot bat.
Denis Poroy, AP
We don't recommend putting someone who can't stand on ice skates in net.
We don't recommend putting someone who can't stand on ice skates in net.
Julio Cortez, AP
Gentlemen, there are better ways to test how strong your chins are.
Gentlemen, there are better ways to test how strong your chins are.
Nick Wass, AP
Jason Day can smell the birdies coming.
Jason Day can smell the birdies coming.
Ashley Landis, AP
You've got to be one with the green.
You've got to be one with the green.
Matt Slocum, AP
Who thought repurposing cobblestone into a trophy was a good idea?
Who thought repurposing cobblestone into a trophy was a good idea?
Thibault Camus, AP
He's trying his hardest to make sure the Dallas Mavericks don't see the NBA playoffs.
He's trying his hardest to make sure the Dallas Mavericks don't see the NBA playoffs.
LM Otero, AP
He really thought he could tame a bucking (Western Michigan) bronco.
He really thought he could tame a bucking (Western Michigan) bronco.
Jeff Roberson, AP
In Russia, you don't hit the soccer ball. The soccer ball hits you.
In Russia, you don't hit the soccer ball. The soccer ball hits you.
Andre Penner, AP
After a closer look, the ball still isn't in the hole.
After a closer look, the ball still isn't in the hole.
George Walker IV, AP
If you pick a fight with the wall, the wall is going to win every time.
If you pick a fight with the wall, the wall is going to win every time.
Pamela Smith, AP
And some people said Luka Doncic doesn't like to be the center of attention.
And some people said Luka Doncic doesn't like to be the center of attention.
Julio Cortez, AP
The golfers on the PGA Tour keep getting younger and younger.
The golfers on the PGA Tour keep getting younger and younger.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP
Part of Manny Machado's contract with the Padres requires him to serve as the team photographer at least once a week.
Part of Manny Machado's contract with the Padres requires him to serve as the team photographer at least once a week.
Erin Hooley, AP
This is the only time Florida coach Todd Golden will be caught wearing nylon.
This is the only time Florida coach Todd Golden will be caught wearing nylon.
Eric Gay, AP
Smoke 'em if you got 'em, even when it's breakfast time.
Smoke 'em if you got 'em, even when it's breakfast time.
Ashley Landis, AP
Ian Happ checks his helmet for bugs. You don't want bugs in your helmet. You just don't.
Ian Happ checks his helmet for bugs. You don't want bugs in your helmet. You just don't.
Erin Hooley, AP
The winner of the Augusta National Women's Amateur golf tournament, Mrs. Dorf.
The winner of the Augusta National Women's Amateur golf tournament, Mrs. Dorf.
Matt York, AP
Yashasvi Jaiswal at the Indian Premier League cricket match. He's closed out on 20 and 18 but is having trouble hitting his 19s and the score is getting away from him.
Yashasvi Jaiswal at the Indian Premier League cricket match. He's closed out on 20 and 18 but is having trouble hitting his 19s and the score is getting away from him.
Surjeet Yadav, AP
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates his qualifying time with a dance as the Bee Gees play over the PA.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates his qualifying time with a dance as the Bee Gees play over the PA.
Shuji Kajiyama, AP
UConn center Jana El Alfy won the bet, she actually can hold her breath for so long her hair stands straight out. Go figure.
UConn center Jana El Alfy won the bet, she actually can hold her breath for so long her hair stands straight out. Go figure.
Chris O'Meara, AP
The Tigers' home opener has a way of giving people a skip in their step.
The Tigers' home opener has a way of giving people a skip in their step.
Kirsty Wigglesworth, AP
Auburn's Dylan Cardwell still has to check in with his mom everywhere he goes.
Auburn's Dylan Cardwell still has to check in with his mom everywhere he goes.
Eric Gay, AP
On this day, the lord has no mercy.
On this day, the lord has no mercy.
Jon Super, AP
Teamwork makes the dream work.
Teamwork makes the dream work.
Vincent Thian, AP
We found the culprit for why the water bill is so high.
We found the culprit for why the water bill is so high.
Gustavo Garello, AP
You're not the only one wondering when the weather gods will bless us with warmer temperatures.
You're not the only one wondering when the weather gods will bless us with warmer temperatures.
Gerald Herbert, AP
He even surprised himself with that dunk.
He even surprised himself with that dunk.
Michael Conroy, AP
Who thought giving a giant ball of ice was a good idea for a trophy? She kissed it and now her lips are stuck to it.
Who thought giving a giant ball of ice was a good idea for a trophy? She kissed it and now her lips are stuck to it.
John Locher, AP
To be fair, his coach did tell him to face guard the opponent.
To be fair, his coach did tell him to face guard the opponent.
Stephanie Scarbrough, AP
He has expensive taste when it comes to showers.
He has expensive taste when it comes to showers.
Matt York, AP
That's a lot of dry skin on those hands. We recommend using some moisturizer to fix that issue.
That's a lot of dry skin on those hands. We recommend using some moisturizer to fix that issue.
Ian Walton, AP
We remember our first time trying to catch a snowflake.
We remember our first time trying to catch a snowflake.
Brynn Anderson, AP
There's always one person who stands out from the crowd.
There's always one person who stands out from the crowd.
George Walker IV, AP
Nobody cared about who I was until I put the helmet on.
Nobody cared about who I was until I put the helmet on.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP
Must be nice to have a ref on the team.
Must be nice to have a ref on the team.
Julio Cortez, AP
How nice. The winner of the race also got a free haircut.
How nice. The winner of the race also got a free haircut.
Gian Ehrenzeller, AP
He can't stand to watch all of Michigan basketball's tight games and narrow wins.
He can't stand to watch all of Michigan basketball's tight games and narrow wins.
Jon Super, AP
We should all strive to have somebody we can lean on.
We should all strive to have somebody we can lean on.
Antonio Calanni, AP
I can't believe I ate the whole thing,
I can't believe I ate the whole thing,
Erin Hooley, AP
Wooow, I thiiink sooomethiiiing waaaas iiiiin thaaaat driiiink soooomeboooodyyyyy gaaaave meeeeee.
Wooow, I thiiink sooomethiiiing waaaas iiiiin thaaaat driiiink soooomeboooodyyyyy gaaaave meeeeee.
Charlie Riedel, AP
Sometimes his teammates think Bol Bol's game is too focused on getting a good view of the scoreboard.
Sometimes his teammates think Bol Bol's game is too focused on getting a good view of the scoreboard.
Erin Hooley, AP
Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki went on a big run shortly after turning into a werewolf but his day took a turn for the worse when he was hit with a cease and desist order from Michael J. Fox's lawyers.
Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki went on a big run shortly after turning into a werewolf but his day took a turn for the worse when he was hit with a cease and desist order from Michael J. Fox's lawyers.
Kayla Wolf, AP
That guy, that guy right there. That's the guy. Oh yeah we saw that. Uh huh. That guy right there for sure. Mmmm-hmmm.
That guy, that guy right there. That's the guy. Oh yeah we saw that. Uh huh. That guy right there for sure. Mmmm-hmmm.
Kayla Wolf, AP