Page 2 readers come up with top 10 sports pranks

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LeBron JamesAP Photo/Lynne SladkyOne reader had an interesting April Fool's prank involving LeBron James and Chris Bosh.

In my prejudiced and provincial opinion (IMPPO for those who talk in shorthand), the prank is an American art form.

We have pranks of all kinds -- exploding pranks, stinky pranks, shocking pranks and, of course, the beloved Whoopie Cushion.

And on Friday, April 1, we celebrate the prank and so-called practical joke by encouraging everyone to take their best shots at everyone else. If you do not have a sense of humor, Friday is a good day to stay in bed.

As we stated earlier in the week, the world of sports is a natural breeding ground for the elaborate practical joke, especially in team sports. Nothing is more satisfying than duping a teammate. So we asked you to come up with a list of sporting pranks in honor of April Fool's Day (even though some of them would have to happen at another time of the year).

And you did:

Top 10 April Fool's Day Sports Pranks

10. "Sporting K.C. manager Peter Vermes announces Chad Ochocinco is an active member of the MLS team on Friday but before Saturday's game the only uniform in Ochocinco's locker is the old Wizards mascot outfit," wrote Brian W. of Littleton, Colo.

9. "Tow away Jerry Jones' car while he is reading an eviction notice posted at his personal entrance to Cowboys Stadium along with a note from Tony Romo that he's retiring to be a househusband," wrote Phil H. of Fort Worth.

8. "Send a note from the commissioner's office to Stan Van Gundy informing him that he can say whatever he wants," wrote Ben M. of Peoria, Ill.

7. "Have 'SportsCenter' run a 60-minute Breaking News Special to announce Brett Favre is coming back," wrote Greg of the planet Earth. (Nooooo!!!!!!! That's not funny!)

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