
The Chirp
This is The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations, jokes and photos that athletes have recently shared on social media. Because while not every story can be told in 140 characters… some can:
Former NFL linebacker Takeo Spikes climbs aboard the Hawks bandwagon:
#BelieveIt #Routinethinker #TrueBeliever @ATLHawks #ATLHawks pic.twitter.com/lik53U5Lwz
— Takeo Spikes, M.B.A (@TakeoSpikes51) May 6, 2015
Blazers guard C.J. McCollumand others on Mike Conleyreturning to lift Memphis over Golden State:
Damn Mike Conley is tough ✊?. Big shot .
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) May 6, 2015
Gutsy performance by my guy @mconley11. He’s a gamer.
— Shane Battier (@ShaneBattier) May 6, 2015
Interesting to see how much better Memphis has been with Mike Conley in game 2. Guy has been really good all night.
— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) May 6, 2015
Only 3rd loss of the season/post season combined at home for Golden State.. They'll bring it game 3.. As will Memphis at home. #NBAPlayoffs
— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) May 6, 2015
Steelers running back DeAngelo Williamson looking forward to the series coming back to Memphis:
Hey you know why we here!! #championshiprun #1all #backatthegrindhouse pic.twitter.com/jnGwEWwXjm
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) May 6, 2015
Tigers pitcher David Priceon passing with flying colors:
Today was an experience!!! First time skydiving...although indoors I still got the drift (see what I did there) #ifly pic.twitter.com/CZMEdZlgPA
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) May 5, 2015
Bethanie Mattek-Sandsgives fellow WTA player Caroline Wozniackisome Beyoncé-inspired advice:
I'm thinking this outfit for your next red carpet event?! I know you already have the shoes ?? @CaroWozniacki pic.twitter.com/J4tRr32q4S
— Bethanie MattekSands (@matteksands) May 5, 2015
Patriots wide receiverJulian Edelmanon partying enough for two:
#FiestaTyme #Cincodemayo pic.twitter.com/LwBLS2txGD
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) May 5, 2015
USWNT player Ali Kriegerenjoys the waves in California:
had to check out 'The Wedge' at Newport Beach tonight...those waves though! Unreal. #SoCal pic.twitter.com/GlmJ4211Rm
— Ali Krieger (@alikrieger) May 6, 2015
Former NFL linebacker Scott Shanleon perspective:
So you were saying what........#MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/zJdycRqJ7g
— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) May 5, 2015
Former MLB pitcher Roy Halladayon nerding out:
Took this pic of myself with a GoPro attached to my R.C. heli. If that does”t scream nerd I don’t know what does! pic.twitter.com/FgQzQnqHlO
— Roy Halladay (@RoyHalladay) May 5, 2015
Connecticut Sun forward Chiney Ogwumikeon #TwinLife:
Twinning! ? pic.twitter.com/dyoIn57QfF
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) May 6, 2015
Rams defensive end Chris Long on questionable deals:
I feel like the people following over 20k accounts have sold their souls to the Twitter gods.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) May 6, 2015