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July is the month that makes us realize how spoiled we were as sports fans during the basketball/football euphoria of the fall, the insanity of March Madness, and the NBA and NHL's playoff season. Fanaticism was contagious because there was so much going on; they were happier times.
Not to shit on the MLB or anything, but many sports fans let out a slight groan at the mention of July, when baseball is the only American professional sport in progress. It sucks—and it's downright depressing if you can't stand America's (once) great pastime—but to reference Jay Z, you have to get your by any means on when there's a drought. You got to find those wins, however small, because if the chronically struggling Chicago Cubs fans find one, anyone can.
We're not saying there wasn't some big moments though. It turns out watching gymnastics isn't so bad when it's mixed with something else, and when Anderson Silva lost his belt, we lost our minds. Relive those moments on The Best Sports GIFs of July 2013.
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30. Get Your Money Up
Date: 7/17/2013
Your money ain't long enough to hang with Norv Turner.
Winning in the Stands
Date: 7/10/2013
Let them have this moment. Chicago Cubs fans don't win much as you can see by the score.
Kensuke Uchimura's Worst Bunt Ever
Date: 7/8/2013
And no, you don't get an "A" for effort for this one.
Another Poorly Executed High Five
Date: 7/20/2013
THe Boston Red Sox are one of the top teams in the American League, yet still can't perfect the high five.
26. Massive Foul Ball Fail
Date: 7/13/2013
If you lose a foul ball like that, you probably never deserved it in the first place
Barely got that Run
Date: 7/24/2013
We'd imagine that catcher must've been sick at Justin Morneau's come up.
Alex Torres Tries to Catch 'Em Sleeping
Date: 7/25/2013
Even though Jarrod Saltalamacchia made it back on base, other runners should think twice before trying to be slick with Alex Torres.
Joakim Noah is Too Hype
Date: 7/11/2013
Noah has been known to get physically expressive when he's excited.
Time for the People's Elbow
Date: 7/29/2013
No. 4 walked away wanting to powerbomb everyone of those clowns.
Miguel Cabrera Loses Control of Bat
Date: 7/16/2013
WTF, Cabrera? You almost killed Michael Moore. We absolutely, positively CAN NOT have that happen.
Charl Schwartzel Needs Anger Management
Date: 7/18/2013
So now that's three bogeys and a broken club.
Joaquin Benoit Ain't Worried 'Bout Bankrupcy
Date: 7/24/2013
You immediately get hope for the city when you see one of your own dance like this.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Assistant Coach Rasheed Wallace
Date: 7/11/2013
He's one of the main reasons we're excited for this upcoming season.
Jordan Walden Makes 'Em Swing and a Miss
Date: 7/29/2013
Because pitcher Jordan Walden totally meant to do that.
The Drew League Poster
Date: 7/28/2013
Consider your soul stolen.
JaVale McGee Shows Out at The Drew League
Date: 7/14/2013
Hashtag: McGee'd.
The Captain Is Back
Date: 7/28/2013
He got a little somethin' somethin' left for the Yanks.
13. Jose Reyes Takes One to the Groin
Date: 7/22/2013
Reyes getting whacked in the groin and the absurdity of getting tagged like that during a perpendicular slide makes this painful to watch.
Jason Heyward for Play of the Year?
Date: 7/23/2013
He was determined not to see the Mets prosper.
Don't Stop Being You, Carly Rae Jepsen
Date: 7/14/2013
The most adorable piece of struggle you'll ever see in your life.
Eric Young, Jr Possibly Ends Tim Hudson's Career
Date: 7/24/2013
When Dave Chappelle made the hilarious ankle-breaking And1 Baseball, this was far from what he had in mind.
Yasiel Puig's Amazing Throw
Date: 7/19/2013
That's that "Stop asking me questions about Cuba"-type throw.
Nice Form for a First Pitch
Date: 7/5/2013
Best first pitch of the year? An obvious yes.
7. Yoenis Cespedes Owns Home Run Derby
Date: 7/15/2013
If the MTA's weekend transportation served half as good as Yoenis Cespedes at the Home Run Derby, there would be way more happy New Yorkers.
Landon Donovan Needs to Take Them Shades Off!
Date: 7/21/2013
To quote Shotta from the MTV's G's to Gents, those are "hater blockers." Also, we're still waiting on Season 3.
Bismack Biyombo Gives a Stern No
Date: 7/16/2013
The way Biyombo did him was almost as bad as how The Wire did Dukie. They ain't have to do him like that, fam.
Our Soldiers Got Some Serious Ups
Date: 7/26/2013
And some of these ballers can't even do it with jerseys on.
Gymnastics+Basketball
Date: 7/12/2013
Meanwhile, the author struggles with doing just a regular free throw. He's clearly not doing life right.
Go to Sleep Anderson Silva
Date: 7/7/2013
Chris Weidman: "You trying to disrespect me? Gimme that belt, and let me get that consciousness too while you're at it." That rematch is coming.
