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MondayJune022008

Heads Up: Boston Fan Turns Conquistador In China.

Boston Red Sox are really passionate about their time. They’re also blatantly annoying and can be explicitly held accountable for international relations travesties. Just don’t do this in Spain or Argentina, k? [Deadspin] Paul Gasciogne may be a psychotic...

SaturdayMay312008

Fenway Fan Runs Into A Rhino At Stadium, Eats Dirt

If you were wondering why Machochip posted sparingly yesterday, it’s because your fearless leader was battling the effects of food poisoning. Basically, don’t eat fries saturated in mozzarella cheese after midnight. Since we were intimate with a toilet all...

TuesdayMay272008

Goal Of The Day: David Beckham Did It Better When He Was 19.

This goal is impressive because anyone with a lesser pedigree would’ve tensed up and possibly had a chance at goal. David Beckham, on the other hand, has been doing this for years. Yet, the ball didn’t dribble into the...

TuesdayMay202008

Goal Of The Day: Zlatan Ibrahimovic Dances In The Box.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the ruthless contributor to ligament damage in ankles and the escalating percentage of hip replacements in Europe. Seriously, moves like this could kill. More Machochip “Goal Of The Day” here. Video [YouTube]...

WednesdayMay142008

Goal Of The Day: Nery Castillo's Sombrerito Over Brazil.

Firstly, how in the world did we miss posting this for so long? Secondly, tis’ pretty ain’t it? Nery Castillo is still sitting like a mangled duck in the marshlands of Manchester City, so glory of this sort is...

TuesdayMay132008

Goal Of The Day: Stefan Gislason Is A Somebody Now

Stefan Gislason’s wonderful strike makes the cut today because he captured lightning in a bottle. Try this strike on your own and you’ll end up like an emo kid splattered on asphalt. More Machochip “Goal Of The Day” here....

MondayMay122008

Danica Patrick Takes Out Crewman, First Woman To Almost Kill Guy On Racetrack

After successfully becoming the first woman to ever win an Indy racing event, Danica Patrick also became the first woman to ever almost kill a guy in the pit. Well, we don’t have the actually statistical information to back...

MondayMay122008

Goal Of The Day: Ryan Giggs Seals The Title For Manchester United.

The open space, the brilliant pass and the classic finish by Ryan Giggs culminated in a tenth title for Manchester United in 16 years. The extraordinary thing about this goal is that Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t the one scoring. Also,...

ThursdayMay082008

Heads Up: Robot Goalie Could Teach English Goalies A Few Skills.

Of course, we can’t think of anyone else but England’s Scott Carson, who allowed two crucial goals to slip by him when England were on the brink of elimination from Euro 2008 against Croatia. If England had this robot,...

WednesdayMay072008

Goal Of The Day: Gonzalo Higuain Seals The Title For Real Madrid.

Real Madrid were crowned La Liga champions last weekend when they managed to come from behind against Osasuna and scored two blistering goals in the final four minutes of the game. Gonzalo Higuain’s goal was the culmination of a...

TuesdayMay062008

Heads Up: Streakers And Snookering Involve Too Many Balls.

So we had to look up what the “Snooker Final” was because we had absolutely no clue. Apparently it’s a billiards game involving 15 red balls and six of another color. Infamous streaker “Willie Thorne” wanted to add two...

TuesdayMay062008

Goal Of The Day: David Beckham Stuns American Sportscaster With Free-Kick.

There’s no need to expound upon the brilliance of this goal. What needs addressing is Eric Wynalda’s call on this. It’s about as anti-climactic as you can get, festering somewhere between Arena football announcing and giant rat shrieking while...

MondayMay052008

Monday Morning WTF? Cesc Fabregas Is Totally Flaming.

Cesc Fabregas is the biggest flamer in the EPL. But his bravado is also something to be reckoned with because we don’t know how many soccer players—under any surveillance—would allow for a group of men to douse them with...

FridayMay022008

Goal Of The Day: Ryan Babel Lost Nothing In Translation.

Ryan Babel’s 117th minute strike against Chelsea was a proclamation of hope. The Liverpool fans at the pub we were at became wide-eyed, invigorated at the possibility their team might actually slay the dragon of mediocrity this season, and...

ThursdayMay012008

Heads Up: Facebook Spoof Is Hil-Arious!

Everything is so much funnier when there’s a British accent involved. But without it, this Facebook parody had us crackling like a senile drunk on a Thursday afternoon…Oh. [Hot Clicks] Completely random and bizarre, but somebody paid $1,000 for...

WednesdayApril302008

Goal Of The Day: Bruno Marioni's Back-Heel Steelo.

Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t the only back-heel magician out there. Bruno Marioni’s quick reflex and sheer luck talent summoned the goal Gods to bestow him a wonderful gift. That gift was a spectacular back-heel goal that gave Atlas a 1-0...

TuesdayApril292008

Heads Up: John Daly Is Shirtless, Barefoot And An Inspiration.

A shirtless John Daly nauseates and inspires us at the same time. We’re totally blogging shirtless and barefoot today because you can’t diss the fat man. [FanHouse] Jimi Hendrix filmed a sextape in the 1970’s that consists of a...

TuesdayApril292008

Goal Of The Day: Ronaldo Becomes The Greatest Of All Time.

Let us honor Ronaldo’s day in the news with a record-breaking goal from the World Cup. See his expression? It’s passion rampantly running through his veins; it’s ecstasy personified; it’s a guy who owns his craft. Now he’s struggling...

ThursdayApril242008

Heads Up: Kobe Bryant's Pistol Is Fully Loaded.

Basketball players have holsters in their trunks. At least that’s the case with Kobe. You think he went a bit overboard with the cockiness? Seriously, it’s the second game of the first round, brah. You’re supposed to dismantle the...

ThursdayApril242008

Goal Of The Day: Yuri Zhirkov Is A Hit Man.

The name Yuri Zhirkov sounds more like Keyser Söze’s main hit man in “The Usual Suspects,” but, in fact, he’s a 24 year old Russian left winger who plays for CSKA Moscow and the Russian national team. He’s also...

WednesdayApril232008

Heads Up: Keep Your Eye On The Ball.

A Red Sox fan somewhere must be punching himself silly after he dropped a foul ball while celebrating with his new souvenir. Actually, serves you right for making everyone else envy you, buddy. [YouTube] Get your fantasy league ready...

WednesdayApril232008

Own Goals Inspired By Liverpool's John Riise

We probably wouldn’t run this video under normal circumstances because it’s too damn long, but the fact that yesterday’s Liverpool destroyer John Riise is the first own goal culprit in this video is fucktastically priceless. However, the compiler of...

WednesdayApril232008

Happy Belated Earth Day! Now Let's Recycle Steve Nash.

We totally thought we posted this yesterday. Anyway, this video is marginally freakish, but for the most part we were all “ooo” and “ahhh.” Nike spoofed the “Sixty Million Dollar Man” and turned Steve Nash into mannequin, fractured him...

WednesdayApril232008

Goal Of The Day: Dirk Kuyt's Concentration Is Impressive.

We can’t count how many times we’ve whiffed while trying to get a shot on goal. This is why we’re not professional soccer players, but Liverpool’s Dirk Kuyt is. Yeah, there’s keeper error involved (You’re supposed to make yourself...

TuesdayApril222008

Heads Up: The Yankees/Red Sox Rivalry Is Crazier Than We Thought.

Good thing no one was severely injured or else we’d have three or four posts to write about this. Wait a minute. Rats. [Fan IQ] Brazil’s Romario wants everyone to know he joined the Mile High club a few...

TuesdayApril222008

The Presidency Will Be Decided In A WWE Ring

When American prime time television consists of three presidential candidates making cameos on World Wrestling Entertainment and the current commander-in-chief taking some time off banging his “bomb everything” button to make an appearance on “Deal Or No Deal”, you...

MondayApril212008

Goal Of The Day: Adriano Looks Better In Italian Threads.

Adriano’s stint at Sao Paulo may be over soon, so Inter hope a new and improved slug is ready to conquer the formidable presence of a cheating and whining an Italian defense. To think, Adriano is young enough to...

FridayApril182008

Heads Up: Hey, We Won A Kid. Weird.

Friday’s are supposed to be filled with amusement, so a terrified child trapped in an arcade game at a shopping mall somewhere in trashville is the kind of belly-juggling laughter that we’re in the mood. Awww, look. He’s crying....

ThursdayApril172008

Audio Clicks: Candyman Performs "El Chinito".

We want to get your afternoon “Audio Clicks” session on down and dirty steelo. First off, does Cuban Reggaeton translate to “Cubaton?” We’re sincerely curious. Secondly, what the hell is this song talking about? We can’t resist falling prey...

ThursdayApril172008

Heads Up: Young Hockey Fanatic Mimicks Miikka Kiprusoff.

It’s great for children to find role models in their sports icons, but this is nuts. And since when do they allow fans to enter sporting arenas wearing pads? [YouTube] Lorena Ochoa is a fearless goddess who reeks of...

ThursdayApril172008

Goal Of The Day: Cesar Villaluz Inspires Atari Graphics On Screen.

Cesar Villaluz scored in last night’s Mexico friendly against China, but this goal is way better. Especially because the goal was remarkable enough to induce the hexagon goal salute from the designers in the press box. More Machochip “Goal...

WednesdayApril162008

Latino Spider Man Needs To Work On His Vertical

El Hombre Araña (Spider Man) was invited to a child’s birthday party intending to provide “oooohs” and “ahhhs” for onlookers with his signature flips and striking poses. We he didn’t count on was laughter. A lot of laughter. At...

WednesdayApril162008

Goal Of The Day: Wason Renteria And His Dance.

The back heel kick turned into a goal, but the ensuing dance makes us wonder what in the world is going down in Colombia. That shiz is hawt. Is that the new hustle? It looks like he saw someone...

TuesdayApril152008

Goal Of The Day: Brazil's Teamwork Is Impeccable.

Carlos Alberto takes credit for the goal, but Brazil illustrate the quintessential beauty we all look for in soccer: teamwork. Plus, wait until the end of this clip for additional footage that helps solidify the idea that soccer fans...

MondayApril142008

Heads Up: Roberto Carlos Bows His Way To Glory.

This video was banned from airing in most parts of the world, but since this is our first time ever seeing it, we thought showing you was a part of our duty. That and it actually made us laugh...

MondayApril142008

Goal Of The Day: When Wayne Rooney's Not An A-Hole, He's A Goalscorer

Scavenging through videos on YouTube, we’ve realized Arabic sportscasters are fantastic. Their shrill delivery rivals that of a prom queen piercing the ears of her peers when she’s been delivered the crown—and for some reason we’re drawn to it....

FridayApril112008

Heads Up: CNN Reporter Doesn't Mind Beer Showers On Live Television.

Manchester United fans are fucking crazy. A CNN reporter had the unfortunate task of covering a Chelsea FC V Man U game and this is what happened to him. He really stands true to the mantra of “the show...

FridayApril112008

Goal Of The Day: Marta's Sombrerito Is The Best We've Ever Seen.

Most sombreritos go directly over an opposing defender’s head, but not Marta’s move. She’ll flick it right around you and over the shoulder if you’re not careful. Can we get this player in a Galaxy jersey? More Machochip “Goal...

ThursdayApril102008

Ozzie Guillen Cusses Out Kid In New Ad

Ozzie Guillen’s at his finest when he uncorks that gaping hole on his face and belches out a tirade of curse words and insults. It’s like seeing Britney Spears and underwear: she’s no fun when she’s wearing some. If...

WednesdayApril092008

Audio Clicks: Will.I.Am's "Heartbreaker" Featuring Cheryl Cole.

After watching this video, do you get the impression Will.I.Am. was emulating David Bowie in “Labrynth?” Cheryl Cole makes a cameo in this vid, and though we’re not particularly hip to the banality of this song and/or video, Cheryl...

WednesdayApril092008

Goal Of The Day: Fernando Torres Scores For The Gipper.

Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos felt a gust of wind, then saw a sharp red light cross perpendicular to him, then heard the roaring of 20,000 fans. It was Fernando Torres schooling him in the arts of scoring. Liverpool would...

TuesdayApril082008

Audio Clicks: Just Like The Drink, Alizée Knocks Us On Our Ass.

Did you hear something? Is that music? We don’t know what that is because we’re too busy staring at this leather-wearing vixen on the screen gyrating the hell out of her hips. This is Alizée and she was discovered...

TuesdayApril082008

Russian Rudi Latka Spoofs Goal Celebrations

This video gets progressively funnier once you realize it isn’t Borat talking. And it begs the question: which goal celebration is the most entertaining? We’ve always been fascinated by extravegance like somersaults, but running around with arms wide open...

TuesdayApril082008

Goal Of The Day: Karim Benzema Makes It Look So Easy.

We’ve been waiting for a good Karim Benzema goal to post because the guy’s like a Dadaist poem: thrilling, abstract and fucking amazing. How do you get away from two defenders ambushing you on the sidelines? Why, a back-heel...

MondayApril072008

Patrick Ewing Jr. Has Super Powers

That’s the only explanation for this amazing dunk. Is it better than Dwight Howard’s “Superman” dunk? Hell yes. But what about some classic Isiah Rider? Video [YouTube]...

MondayApril072008

Gremio Players Attack Juventude Player Thiago For Goal Celebration

When it comes to modesty, athletes are sometimes the least to display it. So it’s no surprise Juventude soccer player Thiago decided it was fine to rush towards opposing Gremio fans this weekend, in their stadium, and raise a...

MondayApril072008

Liverpool's Peter Crouch Has "Mexican Wave" Confused With "Macarena"

We’re not sure if Peter Crouch & Company intended to look like giddy buffoons in this clip, but it worked if they did. Yet, what’s with the calisthenics? The “Mexican” wave usually involves a plastic beer bottle in one...

MondayApril072008

Goal Of The Day: Diego Buonanotte Is An Awesome Name.

With a name like Diego Buonanotte, scoring better come easy. And what’s up with that goal celebration? Did he just unload a reverse worm? Those Argentines and their South of the Equator nonsense. More Machochip “Goal Of The Day”...

FridayApril042008

Carlos Zambrano Drills Batters With 95MPH Fastballs

Carlos Zambrano is brought on by “career minor leaguer” (ha!) Ron Stilanovich to teach his students how to “take one for the team” in this clever little spoof that’s floating around. Our favorite part, besides watching each hitter drilled...

FridayApril042008

Heads Up: NBA Commerical Reveals Kobe Bryant And Shaquille O'Neil Would Make For A Really Ugly Dude.

The NBA released this new commercial reminding us that fear is not an option for players particpating in the playoffs; or, that Kobe Bryant and Shaq secretly share the same brain, which would explain tons. We grimaced the entire...

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