Not All Psychic Octupi Can Pick Sporting Events

Previously on Outside the Boxscore, we featured Paul the psychic octopus who was able to pick World Cup games with striking perfection.

Below, an octopus from the Sealife Aquarium in Arizona attempted to pick the winner of the 2011 MLB All Star Game.

Sadly, he/she picked the American League to win:



(Courtesy of With Leather)

Worst Goalie Blunder Ever? Vitaliy Nedilko Own Goal

During my time writing with Outside the Boxscore, I have seen some pretty bad mistakes made by soccer goalies but this ranks up their as one of the worst.

Goalkeeper Vitaliy Nedilko of Volyn Lutsk gives up an own goal in a 1-0 loss to Kryvbas Krivyi Rig of the Ukranian Premier League by accidentally letting a pass from his teammate go past his foot:



(Courtesy of Who Ate All The Pies)

WHL Referee Runs Into Goal After Losing Skate Edge

One of the hazards of being a hockey referee is losing a skate edge and colliding with whatever is around you.

WHL referee Derek Nernberg was attempting to break up a post-play fight and then lost his edge:



(Courtesy of The Last Angry Fan)