Wacky Sports Photos of the Week (Aug. 31-Sept. 6)

SI Staff | Sep 7, 2016

Wacky Sports Photos of the Week (Aug. 31-Sept. 6) /

Wacky Sports Photos of the Week (Aug. 31-Sept. 6)

Nomads wearing burning clothes ride horses at the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games on Sept. 3, 2016 in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan.

Carlos Santana of the Cleveland Indians celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 31, 2016 at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

A fan who invaded the pitch kneels in front of Lionel Messi of Argentina as Gaston Silva of Uruguay looks on during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match on Sept. 1, 2016 in Mendoza, Argentina.

Linebacker Troy Dye of the Oregon Ducks is called for a penalty as he grabs the face mask of quarterback Ben Scott of the UC Davis Aggies during the game on Sept. 3, 2016 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

The North Carolina Central Eagles mascot takes a phone call during their game against the Duke Blue Devils on Sept. 3, 2016 at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.

A fan of Uruguay dressed in the country's flags appears in the stands before their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Paraguay on Sept. 6, 2016 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Lucas Pouille reacts after defeating Rafael Nadal during the fourth round of the US Open on Sept. 4, 2016 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

U.S. Olympic Gymnastics gold medalist Laurie Hernandez does a flip as she throws out the first pitch before the New York Mets game against the Washington Nationals on Sept. 3, 2016 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

Luis Concepcion of Panama celebrates with a flip in the air after beating Kohei Kono of Japan by a unanimous decision in their WBA world super flyweight title bout on Aug. 31, 2016 in Tokyo.

Adam Lallana of England celebrates with his jersey over his face alongside teammate Gary Cahill as he scores their first goal during their 2018 FIFA World Cup Group F qualifying match against Slovakia on Sept. 4, 2016 at City Arena in Trnava, Slovakia.

Adrian Gonzalez of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches a ball sail by during an at bat during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies on Aug. 31, 2016 at Coors Field in Denver.

Quarterback Clayton Thorson of the Northwestern Wildcats fumbles the ball after running into defensive back Sam Beal and linebacker Robert Spillane of the Western Michigan Broncos during the game on Sept. 3, 2016 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.

Jake Elmore of the Milwaukee Brewers reaches to touch home plate after sliding around the tag by catcher Francisco Cervelli of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on Sept. 3, 2016 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

Carlos Gomez of the Texas Rangers is soaked with a cooler after the team's 14-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 31, 2016 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

Caroline Wozniacki returns a shot to Anastasija Sevastova during their Women's Singles Quarterfinals match on Day Nine of the US Open on Sept. 6, 2016 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

Roberto Bautista Agut serves to Lucas Pouille during his third round Men's Singles match on Day Five of the US Open on Sept. 2, 2016 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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John Hunter Nemechek of the #8 NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet crashes into Cole Custer of the #00 Haas Automation Chevrolet at the finish line on Sept. 4, 2016 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Canada.

George Springer of the Houston Astros signals that he is safe after scoring on a sacrifice fly during the game against the Cleveland Indians on Sept. 5, 2016 at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

Quarterback Dallas Davis of the South Alabama Jaguars leaps over defensive back Brandon Bryant of the Mississippi State Bulldogs for a first down on Sept. 3, 2016 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss.

2016-0903-Arizona-State-Manny-Wilkins-NAU-Keith-Graham-WYP_4314.jpg — Bruce Yeung

Quarterback Manny Wilkins of the Arizona State Sun Devils hurdles over safety Keith Graham of the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks during the game on Sept. 3, 2016 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.

Quarterback Paxton Lynch of the Denver Broncos pushes safety Gabe Martin of the Arizona Cardinals out of bounds as Martin scores a touchdown after his interception of Lynch on Sept. 1, 2016 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

2016-0903-Antonio-Callaway-Khary-Bailey-Smith-Lee-Moses.jpg — Rob Foldy/Getty Images

Wide receiver Antonio Callaway of the Florida Gators has his helmet knocked off by defensive back Khary Bailey-Smith and safety Lee Moses of the Massachusetts Minutemen during the game on Sept. 3, 2016 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.

2016-0904-Yussuf-Poulsen-Arsen-Beglaryan-Gegan-Kadimyan.jpg — Liselotte Sabroe/AFP/Getty Images

Yussuf Poulsen of Denmark vies with Gegan Kadimyan and goalkeeper Arsen Beglaryan of Armenia during their World Cup 2018 football qualification match on Sept. 4, 2015 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Carlos Sanchez of the Chicago White Sox carries off teammate Tim Anderson after their 12-inning win over the Minnesota Twins on Sept. 4, 2016 at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Jack Miller of the Marc VDS Racing Team comes off his Honda during MotoGP qualifying at the motorcycling British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit on Sept. 3, 2016 in Northamptonshire, England.

Linebacker Robert Stanley of the Fresno State Bulldogs loses his helmet while tackling quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the game on Sept. 3, 2016 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.

Maikel Franco of the Philadelphia Phillies fails to catch a foul ball as catcher Cameron Rupp attempts to get out of the way during the game against the Atlanta Braves on Sept. 3, 2016 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Catcher Jett Bandy of the Los Angeles Angels misses a pop foul for an error in the game against the Seattle Mariners on Sept. 2, 2016 at Safeco Field in Seattle.

Melky Cabrera of the Chicago White Sox catches a fly ball during the game against the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 5, 2016 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.

Wade Davis of the Kansas City Royals is doused by teammate Salvador Perez after their 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 3, 2016 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.

Published Sep 7, 2016

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