Funny sports jokes that deserve first place

10th Aug 2023 Funny Jokes

A collection of joke across a range of sports

Sport remains one of the most widely watched forms of entertainment and pastimes around the world, with different sports appealing to a wide range of different interests and hobbies. With everything from football, to tennis, basketball and cricket, major tournaments can have fans and spectators on the edge of their seats—we also collectively recognise the humorous side to sport, with funny mishaps and incidents often being iconic, longstanding moments.

Here are a few funny sport related jokes for fans and casual viewers alike.

1. Why was the Tennis Club's site down?

They had problems with their server.

- seen on the internet

2. Why was Cinderella so bad at basketball?

Because she always ran away from the ball!

- seen on the internet

3. Did you hear about the marathon runner who got lost?

Yeah, he really took the wrong turn of events.

- seen on the internet

4. Why do hipsters love field hockey?

Because it's ice hockey before it gets cool.

- seen on the internet

5. Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?

In case he got a hole in one!

- seen on the internet

6. Why couldn't the all-star football player listen to any music?

He broke all the records.

- seen on the internet

7. Which sport is always in trouble?

Badminton.

- seen on the internet

8. Why do football players do well in school?

Because they know how to use their heads!

- seen on the internet

9. What's a baseball player's least favorite Star Wars movie?

The Umpire Strikes Back!

- seen on the internet

10. Why can't Basketball players go on holiday?

They aren't allowed to travel.

- seen on the internet

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