Wacky Sports Photos of the Week (March 9-15)

Wacky sports photos from the week of March 9-15.

SI Staff | Mar 16, 2016

Wacky Sports Photos of the Week (March 9-15) /

Wacky Sports Photos of the Week (March 9-15)

Philadelphia Phillies mascot The Philly Phanatic imitates Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista while he stretches in the outfield before a spring training game in Clearwater, Fla.

Los Angeles Angels baserunner Kole Calhoun safely slides under Texas Rangers third baseman Joey Gallo in the second inning of their spring training game in Tempe, Ariz.

Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee is fouled by Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut during the first half of their game in Oakland, Calif.

New York Rangers right wing Jesper Fast collides with Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury in the third period of their game in New York City.

Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris and Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. go after a loose ball in the first half of their game in Washington, D.C.

2016-0312-Tripp-Walsworth-Michael-Porter,-Jr.jpg — Jeff Roberson/AP

Barstow guard Tripp Walsworth and Father Tolton Catholic guard Michael Porter, Jr. fall into a courtside table while chasing a ball headed out of bounds during the first half of their Missouri Class 3 boys high school championship basketball game in Columbia, Mo.

Tyrann Mathieu and Patrick Peterson strike a pose at the 3rd Annual Arians Family Foundation Arizona Celebrity Golf Classic in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Larry Fitzgerald pushes Drew Stanton into a sand trap at the 3rd Annual Arians Family Foundation Arizona Celebrity Golf Classic in Scottsdale, Ariz.

West Virginia forward Devin Williams hangs on the rim after dunking against Kansas in the first half of their Big 12 Basketball Tournament game in Kansas City.

Nikita Shleikher and Yulia Timoshinina of Russia compete in the Mixed 10m Synchro Final during day three of the FINA/NVC Diving World Series in Beijing, China.

Simona Halep of Romania holds an oversize likeness of her face at the WTA All-Access Hour during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin dodges a basketball as it sails out of bounds during the first half of their SEC Tournament game against Georgia in Nashville.

2016-0309-Chancellor-Angela-Merkel-German-National-Handball-team.jpg — Michael Sohn/AP

German Chancellor Angela Merkel poses with the National Handball team at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany.

Nicolas Chilard of France grapples with an upside down Igor Pereira of Brazil at the International Judo Tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Vanderbilt guard Wade Baldwin IV dunks over Tennessee forward Armani Moore during the second half of their SEC Tournament game in Nashville.

Tennessee forward Admiral Schofield falls as LSU guard Antonio Blakeney shoots during the second half of their SEC Tournament game in Nashville.

LaDainian Tomlinson showcases his patented "Electric Glide" for host Tara Hitchcockas as Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Vick look on during the Kurt Warner Ultimate Football Experience Draft Party in Phoenix, Ariz.

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James wait for play to resume during the first half of a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers in Los Angeles.

Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images

Nico Rosberg poses with Mercedes GP teammate Lewis Hamilton during the Mercedes Benz Motorsport Kickoff in Stuttgart, Germany.

2016-0311-Isaiah-Briscoe-Riley-Norris-Michael-Kessens.jpg — Mark Humphrey/AP

Kentucky guard Isaiah Briscoe battles for a rebound against Alabama forwards Riley Norris and Michael Kessens during the first half of their SEC Tournament game against Georgia in Nashville.

Cal State Bakersfield coach Rod Barnes dances while surrounded by his team following their WAC Tournament victory over New Mexico State in Las Vegas.

San Jose Earthquakes forward Quincy Amarikwa is mobbed by teammates after scoring against the Portland Timbers during the first half of their MLS game in San Jose, Calif.

Novak Djokovic poses for a selfie with a fan as he signs autographs during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.

UNC mascot Rameses poses with Notre Dame mascot The Leprechaun before their ACC Tournament game in Washington, D.C.

Upperman guard Akira Levy pulls East Nashville guard Erica Haynes-Overton as they chase the ball during the second half of the Tennessee Division I AA girls high school basketball championship game in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Long Beach State guard Justin Bibbins is knocked to the floor after shooting by UC Irvine guard Aaron Wright during the first half their Big West Conference Tournament game in Anaheim, Calif.

Florida State guard Benji Bell jumps past Virginia Tech forward Zach LeDay as Bell is fouled during the second half of their ACC Tournament game in Washington, D.C.

Texas A&M forward DJ Hogg and Florida forward Justin Leon chase a loose ball over Florida guard Chris Chiozza during the first half of their SEC Tournament game in Nashville.

Jockey Jamie Moore is thrown from Le Boizelo at the last in The Team Army Handicap Hurdle Race at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, England.

England rugby fans arrive at Twickenham Stadium dressed as knights under the 'Core Values' sculpture in the lead up to the England vs. Wales 6 Nations fixture in Twickenham, England.

Milwaukee Bucks Dancers perform in Wonder Woman costumes during their game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Milwaukee.

A young Reading fan is pumped prior to their Emirates FA Cup sixth round match against Crystal Palace in Reading, England.

Atlanta Braves baserunner Mallex Smith reacts after being tagged out after an attempt to steal third base during the fourth inning of a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter, Fla.

Brittany Reese lands in the pit on her way to winning the women's long jump at the U.S. Indoor Track and Field Championships in Portland, Ore.

Oregon forward Dwayne Benjamin writhes in pain on the court after a play against Arizona during the second half of their Pac-12 Tournament game in Las Vegas.

Charl Schwartzel of South Africa reacts after a putt on the 18th green during the final round of the Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor, Fla

Bayern Muenchen midfielder Franck Ribery reacts after a missed chance during their Bundesliga match against Werder Bremen in Munich, Germany.

Maurice Manificat celebrates with Team France after winning the Cross Country Men's 15.0 km Pursuit Classic in Canmore, Canada.

Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders pose with a parachute jumper as he shows off the new Arians Family Foundation logo in Superman fashion at the 3rd Annual Arians Family Foundation Arizona Celebrity Golf Classic in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Jordin Sparks lets her niece Ava take the wheel of her golf cart at the 3rd Annual Arians Family Foundation Arizona Celebrity Golf Classic in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Matthew Griffin of Australia tees off during day four of the New Zealand Open in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Sam Houston State guard Kamry Orr grabs the ball on the floor in front of Central Arkansas forward Taylor Baudoin during the first half of their Southland Conference Tournament game in Katy, Texas.

Boise State guard Anthony Drmic lies on the court after being called for blocking on Colorado State guard Joe De Ciman during the second half of their Mountain West Conference Tournament game in Las Vegas.

Four-year-old Porter Udall motions to throw while waiting for the gate to open to watch a spring training game between the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers in Phoenix, Ariz.

A young Kentucky fan waits outside before their SEC Championship Tournament game against Texas A&M in Nashville.

2016-0313-NASCAR-Sprint-Cup-Series-Good-Sam-500-fans.jpg — Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Race fans enjoy the action during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.

Published Mar 16, 2016

SI STAFF