Sports can be a crazy and wild ride for spectators, especially when things don’t go exactly as planned. From “pommel horse guy” earning a bronze medal and a spot on “Dancing With the Stars” to Dwyane Wade’s statue reveal, this year has been full of head-scratching sports moments that have left fans in stitches and awe.
Despite its reputation as the beautiful game, soccer has its fair share of strange and unbelievable sports moments. One such occurrence was when a dog managed to save a goal in a crucial moment during a soccer match, leaving players and fans alike in awe of the canine’s incredible reflexes.
The famous 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, known as the Battle of the Sexes, went far beyond a regular game of tennis and became an iconic sporting event that was hailed for its wide-reaching impact on gender equality. In addition to tennis, 2024 has seen its fair share of unforgettable sporting events in everything from darts to heavyweight boxing. From a 16-year-old kid from northern England to a 58-year-old returning former heavyweight champion, here are the viral sports moments of 2024 that got everyone talking.
