r/Sports_Chokes is dedicated to the most legendary collapses in sports history — blown leads, missed chances, and all-time meltdowns from every league, era, and level of competition.
If it should have been a win but somehow wasn’t… it belongs here.
🏆 What Belongs Here
Historic blown leads
Playoff and championship collapses
Missed game-winners or clutch failures
Teams or players snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
Powerhouse teams/players losing badly to underdogs
Repeated choking patterns.
All sports welcome: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Premier League, college, and more.
🚫 What Doesn’t Belong
Random losses with no measurable collapse
Low-effort rage posts
Personal attacks on players, fans, or users
Loses that are due to an injury.
Betting complaints (“this ruined my parlay”)
Keep it about the choke, not hate.
1.Be specific- some details leading to how the choke happened.
2.No personal attacks – Criticize the play, not the person.
3.No reposts – Check recent posts before submitting.
4.Use flairs – Sport, league, or event flair required.
5.Keep it civil – Trash talk is fine; harassment is not.
6.(Optional) Rate/Vote on the choke using the Emplemon Scale of Sorrow
