The best (and worst) April Fool’s Day jokes from the sports world
Sometimes when I’m on social media, I feel like every day is April Fool’s Day.
But Wednesday was the real deal, and there were plenty of sports-related gags. Here are some of the best ones.
The Indianapolis Colts “introduced” their all-white uniforms:
You asked. We delivered. #WHITEOUT http://t.co/MV1FVbzl9s pic.twitter.com/cwxfzoQRQ9
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) April 1, 2015It was fun while it lasted! #WHITEOUT pic.twitter.com/byGKgFT9Xy
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) April 1, 2015Former Sporting Kansas City goalie Jimmy Nielsen announced a comeback:
BREAKING: @PumaNielsen1 to return to action Saturday on emergency basis > http://t.co/uxuzpG9Z6b. #UseYourEnergy pic.twitter.com/xSvsrf1e3s
— Energy FC (@EnergyFC) April 1, 2015The Trenton Thunder minor-league baseball team had this gem:
We're happy to announce that Slugger the Bat Cat will join Derby & Rookie for the 2015 season! http://t.co/bKPsl0xswJ pic.twitter.com/J6arKeQxhq
— Trenton Thunder (@TrentonThunder) April 1, 2015Tom Brady was seen recently playing with basketball with Michael Jordan, so Brady posted this photo to Facebook:
Tom Brady in a body cast? April Fools! http://t.co/j623Izy3CB pic.twitter.com/sPZkjz83RR
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 1, 2015How about the Chicago White Sox introducing a line of fragrances:
You asked, we listened. #WhiteSox launch new fragrance line for spring. More info: http://t.co/TmhPiMMqEC pic.twitter.com/jBoZBt5vXV
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 1, 2015“Inside the NBA” had fun with Shaquille O’Neal with its list of the Top 100 NBA centers.
Qatar, the controversial host of the 2022 World Cup, was invited to play in the 2020 European Championships:
Exclusive: Qatar to be awarded place at Euro 2020 to 'help develop footballing culture' http://t.co/P9p7iNWaNc pic.twitter.com/M5iH8IMmOg
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) April 1, 2015And finally, one absolutely terrible “joke” from a Seahawk:
Before this hits the media I just wanna apologize to my fans and the @Seahawks organization once again. I made a terrible decision b driving
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) April 1, 2015After I had a few drinks. I will do everything to get ur trust back and will become a better person after this.
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) April 1, 2015How many of yall thought I was serious ?! Haha April fools!!!
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) April 1, 2015Irvin got crushed on Twitter.
Ok it was a joke didn't meant to disrespect anybody. Damn relax
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) April 1, 2015I apologize to all the 12's and my wvu fam if I offended u didn't mean to at all. So yea that's pretty much all the people that matter.
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) April 1, 2015I'm banning myself from Twitter the rest of day. U trolls have fun killing my mentions i got work to do
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) April 1, 2015To reach Pete Grathoff, call 816-234-4330 or send email to pgrathoff@kcstar.com. Follow him on Twitter: @pgrathoff.