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We're having a bit of an 'America's Funniest Home Videos' day here. First there was the incredibly painful faceplant compilation, and now we've got this kid getting smacked right in the face with a soccer ball by his dad.

There are times in sports where giving that little bit of extra effort is a good thing but don't tell that to one Polish soccer player who took one for the team while saving a goal.

There are plenty of sports fan who would love to attack an umpire or an official but most wouldn't go through with it if presented the opportunity. However, one Ukrainian soccer fan attending the Chernomorets/FC Metalist match this week decided to attack a linesman and nearly strangled him to death.

This is one of those very rare cases where a person is taking medication that caused them to fail a drug test.  Usually, when people fail a drug test, they know why.  But when USA Olympic soccer star, Hope Solo, got the news that she had tested positive for canrenone, a prohibited diuretic, according to the USADA in her urine analysis, she was left in shock.

The UEFA Euro 2012 is finally over, culminating with a 4-0 win for Spain on Sunday. Team Espana goalkeeper Iker Castillas pitched the shutout thanks to his mind-numbingly hot girlfriend, sideline reporter Sara Carbonero, staying out of his view. There are those who still think the game is difficult to watch due to the excessive flopping and lack of scoring, and if you’re part of that group, try th