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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:

Steelers wide receiver Lance Moore and more on the Warriors’ Game 4 win over the Cavs:

Ric Flair is in the Q.....cavs gotta win this one!!!!
— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) June 12, 2015

The @warriors look hungry! They know what’s at steak. #StrengthInNumbers — Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) June 12, 2015

The @cavs look tired. Can't really blame them, need to get 3 ball rolling!
— Hunter Mahan (@HunterMahan) June 12, 2015

Dellavedova should have had his coffee like he do before every game this the finals stick to what got you there!!
— Kenneth Faried (@KennethFaried35) June 12, 2015

Sitting at @Bonnaroo with no TV wondering what type of sorcery Bron Bron is pulling on Golden State right now. — Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) June 12, 2015 Lebron looks tired — Chris Taft (@BlessedTaft) June 12, 2015

You have to tip your hat to @andre he answered the call tonight and took it to another level of play.. #NBAFinals
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) June 12, 2015

Blazers center Meyers Leonard and more on LeBron cutting his head on a court-side camera:

Such a huge problem that people don't realize. Size and strength of NBA players is off the charts. Media cameras are too close to the court
— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) June 12, 2015

Cameramen. Let’s risk the health of the life blood of the industry to get a good shot with our cameras that can zoom to Colombus anyway. — Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) June 12, 2015 Just a funny dynamic. — Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) June 12, 2015

"Nobody makes me bleed my own blood....nobody"
-LBJ
— Brady Quinn (@Brady_Quinn) June 12, 2015

The camera guy couldn't move his camera? The on-field and on-court cameras are unnecessary IMO. #getoffthecourt/field
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) June 12, 2015

The under the basket camera has always been dangerous. The camera following players into the huddle is just unnecessary, IMO.
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) June 12, 2015

But somehow fixed cameras on sidelines and end zone weren't a good idea according to nfl? Hmmm #hashtag
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) June 12, 2015

Did the danger of under the basket cameras play a role in the #midrange mindset and ability of players like @DrewGooden n Juwan Howard??
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) June 12, 2015

I wonder what the NBA's concussion protocol is?
— Skylar Diggins-Smith (@SkyDigg4) June 12, 2015

Adam silver just said no need for a concussion test bc he got up, he seemed to be fine he’s a warrior…… — Michael Taylor (@MTAYinh) June 12, 2015

What happened to the concussion tests for @NBA players? Lebron doesn't get that treatment?
— Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) June 12, 2015

Time for @KingJames to get stitches and a fresh baldy!!! #NBAFinals2015
— Lawyer Milloy (@LawyerMilloy) June 12, 2015

Gotta go back to the headband...
— Marquette King (@MarquetteKing) June 12, 2015

Redskins tight end Niles Paul and more on Joey Crawford fatigue:

Joey Crawford not there for the disrespect
— Niles Paul (@NilesP_) June 12, 2015

That bald headed ref gettin that cash from someone...
— Mohamed Sanu Sr. (@Mo_12_Sanu) June 12, 2015

Great team win and then I see Joey on he call... #mood ? I need updates now! pic.twitter.com/gp1JMnvu1I
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) June 12, 2015

So Joey out there telling people to "shut up" LMBO #FixItJesus??? #sideshowjoe
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) June 12, 2015

Joey Crawford needs to retire
— Anthony Arena (@anthonyarena3) June 12, 2015

Joey Crawford whole act is sooooo tired.. pic.twitter.com/6T5CBpLqsS
— Jason Dufner (@JasonDufner) June 12, 2015

Bucks forward Caron Butler – taking over the Players’ Tribune account – on Game 4 trends:

Warriors making #smallball cool again -@realtuffjuice
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) June 12, 2015

Ken Mauer with the Pat Riley hair ? -@realtuffjuice
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) June 12, 2015

Lebron is a trend setter. He may come out halftime with a helmet. -@realtuffjuice
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) June 12, 2015

I still think whoever wins this game wins the series. -@realtuffjuice
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) June 12, 2015

…and impatience:

When u out of the playoffs but still trying to check in -@realtuffjuice pic.twitter.com/f1TeHlSNhj
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) June 12, 2015

…and patience:

That's like the 30th Terminator. I'm holding out for THIRTY ONE -@realtuffjuice
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) June 12, 2015

Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu on #ThatFeelingWhen you’re up 2-1 but then you lose Game 4:

?? https://t.co/bRZ9nFroAc
— Mohamed Sanu Sr. (@Mo_12_Sanu) June 12, 2015

Former WWE wrestler CM Punk on Plan Bs:

Stuck in a hotel, I turn on the basketball game and immediately see play stopped for a lost contact lens, then a white guy misses a layup.
— player/coach (@CMPunk) June 12, 2015

…and Plan Cs:

Give me hockey or give me death.
— player/coach (@CMPunk) June 12, 2015

…and Plan Ds:

My mentions won't load and I still managed to block six people.
— player/coach (@CMPunk) June 12, 2015

Kings center DeMarcus Cousins on #SquadGoals:

Squad Lit! pic.twitter.com/iYmIpsUhLk
— DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) June 12, 2015

Pistons guard Brandon Jennings on rarefied air:

Lebron got on leather black snakeskin pants? — BRANDON JENNINGS (@BrandonJennings) June 11, 2015 I guess when you UP like that. It don’t even matter no more. — BRANDON JENNINGS (@BrandonJennings) June 11, 2015

Former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand on progress:

The stim really had my bicep going today, can't wait to be able to control it myself so I can flex on y'all again ??? pic.twitter.com/00f62jntau
— Eric LeGrand (@EricLeGrand52) June 11, 2015

MMA fighter Mitch Clarke on sleepers:

The word "crooning" doesn't get used enough
— Mitch Clarke (@MitchClarkeMMA) June 11, 2015

Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara on getting the news, Drake-style:

Repost from the wife @PilarAmukamara ?????? pic.twitter.com/NGEErd4mqW
— Prince Amukamara (@PrinceAmukamara) June 11, 2015

Former MLB pitcher Roy Halladay on Rise of the Machines:

My apple watch! It's supposed to simplify my life. The pace I'm on I'll only be in charge of my bowels! For how long? pic.twitter.com/HGaopXQrKO
— Roy Halladay (@RoyHalladay) June 12, 2015

NFL linebacker Lance Briggs and more on the death of wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes:

One time for Dusty Rhodes! The True American Dream! #RIP https://t.co/0DVJH5xH4V pic.twitter.com/kwbhIIowCn
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) June 11, 2015

Overwhelmed by the passing of Dusty,the man that hooked me on wrestling without him I would never have been interested,RIP only love. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) June 11, 2015

Still in a fog,life is short be kind and positive to everyone ,no time for hating only foregiveness and love,RIP Dusty Rhoades,thank you. HH
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) June 12, 2015

"I’ve dined with Kings and Queens, and slept in alleys and eaten Pork ‘n’ Beans.” - Dusty Rhodes #TheBionicElbow #RIPDustyRhodes
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) June 11, 2015

Traveling all day,very emotional to find out about my MENTOR & BROTHER, #DustyRhodes LOVE & PRAYERS TO RHODES FAMILY! pic.twitter.com/SCRVomat5j
— Diamond Dallas Page (@RealDDP) June 12, 2015

Dusty Rhodes passed away?!! Piece of my childhood gone
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) June 11, 2015

RIP TO THE LEGEND DUSTY RHODES
— Cj Spiller (@CJSPILLER) June 11, 2015

Sad to hear about Dusty Rhodes. His rivalry with Ric Flair defined part of my childhood!#TheAmericanDream #NWA pic.twitter.com/lDCigBhUTh
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) June 11, 2015

Pistons guard Brandon Jennings on pre-shots pre-fired:

I got classic tweet but Imma wait till after the finals to tweet it. It’s funny, but def gon start like a war. — BRANDON JENNINGS (@BrandonJennings) June 10, 2015

And finally, Broncos running back C.J. Anderson subtweets someone, definitely not you:

Bra who cares you filling up my time line with hella non sense plz get a life learn how 2 enjoy yours
— Cj Anderson (@cjandersonb22) June 11, 2015

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