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With August officially in the books, it's that fun time of the year for a sports fan. College football and the English Premier League are just underway, the NFL is right around the corner and the beginning of the NBA season isn't too far away either. This moment is the ultimate payoff for those last couple of months where we experienced pain and frustration whenever we were forced to check out games from yesteryear for the fourth time or struggle through watching a sport we could care less about. Yes, it got that bad.
But no more dwelling in the past because in only a matter of days, college football has made up for lost time with some incredible runs, amazing catches and interceptions, and some all-around great plays, especially that one touchdown dash by that guy...what's his name...Jameis? Jameis Winston. You may have heard of him. Then, of course, we have been lucky enough to see some of the best talent in the NBA from the United States join forces to compete in the 2014 FIBA World Cup. But, when it comes to FIBA, nothing may be as exhilarating as witnessing Derrick Rose showing signs of his old self on the competitive stage once again.
Okay, the sports dry spell wasn't all that bad. But hey, the rough times are in the rearview window now. So, before we begin looking forward, let's glance back at everything that went down last month in GIF Gallery: The Best and Worst of Sports in August.
Volley Game Vicious
Date: 8/30/2014
Rutledge and Swansea are impressing, but y'all aren't trying to hear all that.
U-S-A! U-S-A!
Date: 8/31/2014
If you ask Kyrie, though, he'll probably say it went according to plan.
Pulling a D-Jax
Date: 8/30/2014
That's right, DeSean. We're never letting that one time go.
Sometimes, It's Better to Be Lucky…
Date: 8/30/2014
How is anyone else going to compete with a grab like this for “College Football Catch of the Year”?
Just a Little Wide
Date: 8/26/2014
Somewhere, 50 Cent saw this and was like, “Thank. God.”
Johnny Middle Finger
Date: 8/18/2014
Manziel does know that the entire world watches his every move, right?
Ewwww!
Date: 8/16/2014
Usually, a bird crapping on you is good luck. In your mouth? That's a whole different story.
Ian Mahinmi Is Still in Midseason Form
Date: 8/18/2014
We swear, there were two shots attempted in this GIF.
Is This Another Madden Glitch?
Date: 8/30/2014
Stamps gets a 10 for style points on that interception.
Goodnight
Date: 8/23/2014
This is impressive and pretty damn scary at the same time.
Take That, Take That
Date: 8/30/2014
NEWSFLASH: Funches is a beast.
Whoop! Whoop! Whoop!
Date: 8/30/2014
Where's Chris Berman when you need him?
Derrick Rose Back?
Date: 8/30/2014
We're not crying! It's… it's just windy outside or something.
That Jameis Kid Is Kinda Good
Date: 8/31/2014
Showing off those dodging Publix employee moves.
The Legend of Mo'ne Davis
Date: 8/20/2014
Respect.
It's Just…So…Beautiful
Date: 8/26/2014
Like a wonderful painting, all you can do is stand back and admire the beauty.
How Did He Do That?
Date: 8/13/2014
Don't try this at home.
Slide Into Your Girl's DMs Like…
Date: 8/10/2014
That green flag should've been white.
Jadeveon Clowney Is Going to Be a Problem
Date: 8/16/2014
Clowney and J.J. Watt?! Is the league scared yet?
Game? What Game?
Date: 8/4/2014
If they only knew what would happen to them at the end of the month. *cough leaked pics cough*
