Andy Murray shows he’s domesticated on court – Monday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from August 3.
Football
Manchester City, Southampton and Sheffield United launched their new kits for next season.
Taking the City with us 🏙
Our new @pumafootball 2020/21 away kit.
SHOP NOW: https://t.co/4RszdMTNYm
🔵 #ThisIsOurCity pic.twitter.com/RbDus21cOG
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 3, 2020
Role models! 💙💛
Thoughts on our new away kit, #SaintsFC fans? 😍 pic.twitter.com/kfkK6tq9dL
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) August 3, 2020
Ready for more. ⚡️
2020/21 Sheffield United home kit, available only on https://t.co/ZjOrhQNyqL. pic.twitter.com/tCxVEaTROb
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) August 3, 2020
Although Blades striker Billy Sharp was not happy with the photo shoot.
"I'll come back in a few weeks when I've had my hair done!"
Not feeling the trim, Skip? 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/W8Rqp3YaPv
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) August 3, 2020
Arsenal provided some Monday motivation.
Never let go of your dreams.#MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/BwvXNAolPk
— 🎗 Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 3, 2020
Leicester and England defender Ben Chilwell was enjoying his time off.
The day dots ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Kmkvsy2YHB
— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) August 3, 2020
Tottenham wished a happy 68th birthday to former midfielder and manager Ossie Ardiles.
A post shared by Tottenham Hotspur (@spursofficial) on Aug 3, 2020 at 1:13am PDT
Another trophy for Cristiano Ronaldo and Gianluigi Buffon.
Guess how many trophies these two young men’s won?!🤔 #thestorycontinues
A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) on Aug 2, 2020 at 10:15am PDT
West Ham midfielder Declan Rice was in disbelief.
https://twitter.com/_DeclanRice/status/1290261577086582784
Virgil Van Dijk modelled Liverpool’s new home shirt.
A post shared by Virgil van Dijk (@virgilvandijk) on Aug 3, 2020 at 4:46am PDT
Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie knows where the goal is.
McBirdie 😂⛳️ pic.twitter.com/5F4N6GIKVJ
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) August 3, 2020
Yannick Bolasie is back in the swing of things.
First training session ✅ 🔙🔵 pic.twitter.com/bW8JyBAo7a
— Yannick Bolasie (@YannickBolasie) August 3, 2020
Tennis
Andy Murray is domesticated on the court.
Caption this…. #tennis #garbage
A post shared by Andy Murray (@andymurray) on Aug 3, 2020 at 6:24am PDT
One of the funniest moments of @BattleofTheBrit event. When Ali G (Bulldogs) dumped a forehand into the bottom of the net. And @andy_murray (Jacks) runs on with the brush + pan “let me just mop up that rubbish for you”. BRUTAL. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/FP1eBTxRvo
— judy murray (@JudyMurray) August 3, 2020
Eden Silva and Katie Boulter loved the Battle of the Brits experience.
A post shared by Eden Silva (@edensilva) on Aug 3, 2020 at 3:46am PDT
A post shared by Katie Boulter (@katiecboulter) on Aug 3, 2020 at 6:48am PDT
Boxing
After a successful opening night of Fight Camp, attention turns to the second edition this week.
FIGHT WEEK!!! After an epic Week 1 we return on Friday with the first ever all British Women’s World title fight and lot more! #HarperJonas #FightCamp @skysportsboxing @dazn_usa 🔥 pic.twitter.com/PlQvKjuFjX
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) August 3, 2020
🚶♂️ Walking into the office on a Monday morning like…#FightCamp pic.twitter.com/AD1VT24lJQ
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) August 3, 2020
Ricky Hatton was enjoying himself on holiday.
The idiot abroad is out again.#getupthereboy
A post shared by Ricky Hatton MBE (@rickyhitmanhatton) on Aug 3, 2020 at 6:38am PDT
Cricket
A comical mix-up.
Whose fault was this?#BobWillisTrophy pic.twitter.com/zne47kfDVK
— County Championship (@CountyChamp) August 3, 2020
A reminder this is a four-day game…
Ridiculous from @BenCox10 👏#BobWillisTrophy pic.twitter.com/37ceiMP87o
— County Championship (@CountyChamp) August 3, 2020
What a ball!
Durham have just lost 8 for 59 😳
It included this beaut from @9M_Fisher!
Follow #BobWillisTrophy LIVE ➡️ https://t.co/Ia9VHZlMTa pic.twitter.com/Gn99eXpl29
— County Championship (@CountyChamp) August 3, 2020
Former Australia batsman Ricky Ponting is looking forward to the Indian Premier League after a start date was confirmed.
Feel for our loyal supporters that won't get to see us play live, but can't wait to be back with the @DelhiCapitals. Plenty to look forward to this season! https://t.co/vI9mae1Zbn
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) August 3, 2020
Darts
Former five-time world champion Raymond Van Barneveld was enjoying retirement.
A post shared by Raymond van Barneveld (@raybar180) on Aug 3, 2020 at 1:22am PDT
Rugby League
Luke Gale revelled in kicking the winning point for Leeds on Sunday night.
A post shared by Luke Gale (@snozzer_gale) on Aug 3, 2020 at 2:33am PDT
Rhinos team-mate Konrad Hurrell was feeling the affects of his first game in months.
Felt like I’ve been run over by a train 🤣🤣🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ #mondayfeels #footyisback
— Konrad Hurrell (@konmanhurrell) August 3, 2020