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This time of year is widely regarded as the season of giving. But if you're Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Early Doucet or high school basketball player Justice Winslow, the true meaning of the holidays probably feels like it was lost. You see, whether you trip up right before catching the game-tying touchdown pass or get ejected by the refs for reacting to an epic facial, the harsh lesson learned is that miscues just don't take a day off. Enjoy the Christmas weekend edition of Video: The 5 Biggest Sports Fails of the Weekend.
Brodney Pool Gets Run Over By Ahmad Bradshaw
Don't let the height of Ahmad Bradshaw (5'9'') fool you, the New York Giants running back can pack a punch when he squares up on a defender. Just ask New York Jets safety Brodney Pool. Dude may still be recovering from that shot.
Can The Owner Get Some Love?
You would swear that the people that work under New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft wait on pins and needles just for the opportunity to give him a high-five. Huh, guess not.
Nice Pass, Ref
At first glance, we thought this was some video trick. But after further review, it's just a horrible throw by the referees. Even the NBA refs are a little rusty after such a long lockout.
High School Player Ejected After Posterization
Let us start off by saying that this fail is in no way directed at high school basketball player Justice Winslow or his amazing dunk. Instead, this is all because the refs called Winslow for two consecutive technicals after accomplishing something that those zebras could only dream of. Keep up the bad work, guys!
Early Doucet Trips Up On Game-Tying Touchdown Catch
The play turned out just as it was drawn up, except for one small detail. No one expected a wide-open Cardinals wide receiver Early Doucet to have his feet become his worst enemy. One trip and fall later, Arizona went from a possible postseason team to a squad definitely out of contention. Let that one sink in, Early.
