UNLESS YOU’VE BEEN glued to the internet all weekend, there’s a chance that some weird and wonderful sporting tidbits might have slipped through the cracks. Here’s a run-down of some of the stories you may have missed.
1. #HE FELL OVA’ Ian Harte is taken out by a sniper during Reading’s defeat to Aston Villa. Comical.
(h/t: OffThePost via WhoAteAllThePies)
2. #FISTICUFFS A mass brawl broke out between the Canadian and Mexican players at the World Baseball Classic after the Mexican pitcher fired the ball at his opposing batter… three times.
YouTube credit: ESPN
(h/t: BusinessInsider)
3. #OUT OF THIS WORLD An exquisite finish from Lionel Messi helped Barcelona on their way to a 2-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday night. The Argentine phenomenon broke yet another record with that goal – overhauling Teodor Peterek by scoring in 17 consecutive matches.
YouTube credit: fc barcelonalikers
4. #GET IN THE HOLE The Puerto Rico Open witnessed an incredible hole-in-one by Jordan Spieth over the weekend…
YouTube credit: pgatour
(h/t: Yahoo Sports Blog)
5. BASKETBALL And finally, dunk of the weekend goes to DeAndre Jordan of the LA Clippers.
YouTube credit: CL2013GOALS
And what about Shaq’s reaction…
