Wacky Sports Photos of the Week (Dec. 28-Jan. 3)

Here are the offbeat, unusual, weird, funny or just plain wacky sports photos from the week of Dec. 28-Jan. 3.

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Jan 4, 2017

Wacky Sports Photos of the Week (Dec. 28-Jan. 3)

2016-1231-Washington-Huskies-cheerleader-Chick-fil-A.jpg — Jim Dedmon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Chick-fil-A cow looks to cheer with the Washington Huskies cheerleaders during their Peach Bowl game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Dec. 31, 2016 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Freddie Lenclud saddles up Oscietra before finishing third in Race 1 during Melbourne Racing on Jan. 1, 2017 at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia.

Amanda Nunes punches Ronda Rousey in their UFC women's bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 207 event on Dec. 30, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jared Coreau lies on the ice after the net toppled over as a player skated by it during a game against the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 29, 2016 at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada.

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates the win with his daughter during day five of the Second Test match against Pakistan on Dec. 30, 2016 at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.

Rafael Nadal holds a koala on day two of the Brisbane International on Jan. 2, 2017 at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, Australia.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Qua Searcy is tackled by Kentucky Wildcats safety Mike Edwards on Dec. 31, 2016 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla.

Oklahoma Sooners cheerleaders pose for photos before the Sugar Bowl game against the Auburn Tigers on Jan. 2, 2017 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

2016-1231-Clemson-Tigers-John-Simpson-Gage-Cervenka-Maverick-Morris.jpg — Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Clemson Tigers guard John Simpson (74), offensive linemen Gage Cervenka (59) and Maverick Morris (69) play in the confetti after their team's 31-0 win over Ohio State Buckeyes in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31, 2016 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

2016-1230-Red-Bull-Crashed-Ice-Athletes-Kilian-Braun-Claudio-Calouri-Bernhard-Kuffer.jpg — Sebastian Marko/Red Bull via Getty Images

Red Bull Crashed Ice Athletes jump over ice numbers on the Heid Lake during a practice session on Dec. 30, 2016 in in Lenzerheide, Switzerland.

Kobey Cameron of the Fujitsu Frontiers celebrates with teammates after winning the Rice Bowl match against the Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters on Jan. 3, 2017 at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan.

Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka blocks a shot by Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller on Dec. 28, 2016 at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Lindsay Allen and NC State Wolfpack guard Ashley Williams struggle for possession of the ball on Dec. 29, 2016 at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, N.C.

Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson is called for intentional grounding while throwing the ball as he is pressured by LSU Tigers linebacker Duke Riley during the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31, 2016 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.

New Orleans Saints cornerback B.W. Webb breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones on Jan. 1, 2017 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen intercepts a pass intended for San Diego Chargers wide receiver Isaiah Burse on Jan. 1, 2017 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.

Markus Eisenbichler of Germany soars through the air during his trial jump at the third stage of the 65th Four Hills Tournament ski jumping event on Jan. 3, 2017 in Innsbruck, Austria.

Yeovil Town defender Bevis Mugabi and Portsmouth winger Kal Naismith vie for the ball as the fog settles during the Sky Bet League Two match on Dec. 30, 2016 at Hush Park in Yeovil, England.

Washington Redskins cornerback Kendall Fuller walks onto the field prior to a game against the New York Giants on Jan. 1, 2017 at FedExField in Landover, Md.