Maguire marks a year as Antonio grabs award – Wednesday’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 5.
Football
Manchester City revealed a potential new formation following their latest attacking signing.
https://t.co/NzVmlHfMUB pic.twitter.com/7DyTLgMQe1
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 5, 2020
England defender Harry Maguire marked the one-year anniversary of joining Manchester United.
One year ago today ✍🏼❤️😁 #mufc
A post shared by Harry Maguire (@harrymaguire93) on Aug 5, 2020 at 2:08am PDT
…as did Manchester United.
🗓️ One year ago, @HarryMaguire93 became a Red…
His #MUFC numbers speak for themselves 👊 pic.twitter.com/iliRcd8JPM
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 5, 2020
Fulham players past and present celebrated the club’s promotion to the Premier League.
Classy as always, Berba! 😎#FULFORCE pic.twitter.com/d8Y3uzCOTs
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 5, 2020
A post shared by JO (@joshuaonomah) on Aug 5, 2020 at 5:38am PDT
Congratulations to everyone at @FulhamFC none more so than Scott Parker…deserves huge credit in his first season taking charge. 🏆 #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/KR6AduSCug
— Steve Sidwell (@sjsidwell) August 5, 2020
Tottenham wished a happy 72nd birthday to former Liverpool, Spurs and England goalkeeper Ray Clemence.
🎂 🎉 Happy birthday, @RayClem1!#THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/xlxFSkaVS0
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 5, 2020
Former Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge was being put through his paces in the gym.
A post shared by Daniel Sturridge – Dstudge (@danielsturridge) on Aug 5, 2020 at 12:38am PDT
Michail Antonio was delighted with his award.
I hit the best form of my career so far at the end of the season, winning the Player Of The Month award caps it off perfectly! Can’t wait to get back out there 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/GL1PWiM207
— Michail Antonio (@Michailantonio) August 5, 2020
Cricket
Team work makes the dream work!
They did this first attempt… ⚽️😉 #englandcricket #engvpak #football
A post shared by We Are England Cricket (@englandcricket) on Aug 5, 2020 at 9:17am PDT
Matthew Hoggard gave a sneak peek into a socially distanced recording of the BBC’s ‘A Question of Sport’.
Social distancing QoS ! Great fun even if there wasn’t any audience whispering the answers
A post shared by Matthew Hoggard (@hoggy602) on Aug 4, 2020 at 11:52pm PDT
Former Ireland coach Phil Simmons congratulated his former charges on their thrilling win over England.
Brilliant batting by @stirlo90 and @balbo90 to set up a massive win for the #BoysInGreen Congrats @Irelandcricket #ENGvIRE
— Phil Simmons (@Coachsim13) August 5, 2020
Ex-Australia skipper Ricky Ponting showed off the ‘242’ numbers – his then top score in 2003 – from the Adelaide Oval scoreboard, which now take pride of place at his home.
These are the actual numbers from the Adelaide Oval scoreboard gifted to me the year after I made my then top score of 242. Very fortunate to have a piece of the iconic scoreboard taking pride of place at home. pic.twitter.com/2XO4ECFwGD
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) August 5, 2020
What a grab!
What. A. Grab❗️How good is this diving take from Harry Swindells? 😲#BobWillisTrophy pic.twitter.com/NOKbrB7O89
— County Championship (@CountyChamp) August 5, 2020
Somerset tail-ender Jack Brooks was not getting carried away after his brutal 72 against Glamorgan.
Every dog has his day! @mandhcricket @prodirectcricket 💪🏼 #KeepSwinging
A post shared by Jack Brooks (@brooksyferret) on Aug 5, 2020 at 5:05am PDT
Former England all-rounder Tim Bresnan has plenty of strings to his bow.
🎥 Late into day four, Tim Bresnan bowled an over of spin!
Anything he can't do? 🤷♂️
🐻#YouBears #WARvNOR pic.twitter.com/jNpwPfJeGM
— Warwickshire CCC 🏏 (@WarwickshireCCC) August 5, 2020
Boxing
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is ready for war.
COME GET SOME SMOKE! #pushit #gypsyking #spartan #iconic #usa #uk @wowhydrate #gypsy #gypsywarrior
A post shared by Tyson Fury (@gypsyking101) on Aug 5, 2020 at 4:46am PDT
An insight into life inside the Fight Camp bubble.
Dave’s not happy with this clip said it was his only bad touch 😂 https://t.co/45PjTvyeCU
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) August 5, 2020
Golf
Lee Westwood shared some tips.
Tip 2 of #WestysWisdom⠀ ——————————— Irons – Know your game.
I write my distances on my irons. Make sure you take time to learn your numbers and distances. How do you make sure you know your game? @druhbelts #sponsored @closehousegolf pic.twitter.com/1hNsFA3JhX
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) August 5, 2020
Mixed martial arts
Former UFC fighter Mike Bisping fancies himself as the next Sir David Attenborough.
David Attenborough spotted lots of activity at my pool recently
A post shared by Mikebisping (@mikebisping) on Aug 4, 2020 at 11:01pm PDT