Sport Irony

99 real-life examples of sport irony, submitted by readers and voted on by the community. Think you've spotted irony in the world of sport? Submit your own example.

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  1. Is it ironic that Someone who always wanted to be in the team they admire gets accepted then injures themselves before the game?

    57% ironic 4 votes Vote →
  2. Is it ironic that As im in the lead to finish the 4x4 track race my ankle goes out.

    63% not ironic 4 votes Vote →
  3. Is it ironic that I am the only one in my family that loves sports?

    83% not ironic 3 votes Vote →
  4. Is it ironic that Some people complain certain poorly performing or lesser supported NFL teams are not shown on TV during the regular season but then when those very teams are given air time the very same people state the absurdity of showing them because they are poor or have a low support base.

    50% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  5. Is it ironic that A baseball player for the San Franciso Giants is homophobic?

    83% not ironic 3 votes Vote →
  6. Is it ironic that A shirt reading 'Don't let cancer steal second base".

    83% not ironic 3 votes Vote →
  7. Is it ironic that I think the name of the Washington Redskins should be changed but I am a Florida State Seminole fan?

    83% not ironic 3 votes Vote →
  8. Is it ironic that Stuggle to get selected for a team untill the point you want to retire and then everyone wants you?

    57% ironic 3 votes Vote →
  9. Is it ironic that A Judo player would challenge a Boxer to a Judo match to demonstrate the "obvious superiority" of Judo over Boxing?

    57% not ironic 3 votes Vote →
  10. Is it ironic that Kyle Clifford accidentally injured his teammate Oskar Sundqvist.

    65% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  11. Is it ironic that Jorge Masvidal was knocked out by Kamaru Usman after repeatedly mocking Usman's punching power?

    55% ironic 2 votes Vote →
  12. Is it ironic that You win the football world cup and you destroy the trophy.

    75% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  13. Is it ironic that In racing, the only person to win the camping world, nationwide, and sprint cup races in one weekend, is first out in the next time he has the chance to do the same thing.

    55% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  14. Is it ironic that Don Mazzetti plays a fool to show others their folly? (Socratic Irony?) Context: http://www.

    75% ironic 2 votes Vote →
  15. Is it ironic that Athletic competitions offer one of the very best venues for earning some of life's most important lessons; but life's most important lessons don't require victories, many are best taught in defeat.

    75% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  16. Is it ironic that Although he is not a home run hitter, he hit 3 home runs tonight.

    70% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  17. Is it ironic that Andre Agassi, considered by many to be the greatest tennis player of all time, actually despised the game of tennis.

    75% ironic 2 votes Vote →
  18. Is it ironic that Hey! We're Syracuse.

    65% ironic 2 votes Vote →
  19. Is it ironic that Someone knows nothing about basketball, yet coaches an undefeated team?

    75% ironic 2 votes Vote →
  20. Is it ironic that The good ole...

    75% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  21. Is it ironic that I break my kneecap doing parkour (jumping over a wall).

    75% not ironic 2 votes Vote →
  22. Is it ironic that I cycled to a friends (exercise), wearing a polo shirt against exercise?

    65% ironic 2 votes Vote →
  23. Is it ironic that The candlestick stadium\'s power went out?

    70% ironic 2 votes Vote →
  24. Is it ironic that Shane Warne, former spinbowler for the Australian cricket team, seems to have a thing for English women, but most Australian cricket supporters would be fiercely Anglophobic (in the stands at least)?

    70% not ironic 2 votes Vote →