
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:
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and WTA player Victoria Azarenka on the greatness of Serena Williams:
@serenawilliams #MakingHistory #Wimbledon
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 7, 2015
U gotta give credit where the credit is due. Well done @serenawilliams and good luck to the rest of the tournament pic.twitter.com/jzHhw3NX0O
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) July 7, 2015
Sun forward Chiney Ogwumike on late contact:
ANNDDDDD ONE!!! ???? pic.twitter.com/ZZwWExvYrG
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) July 7, 2015
Cubs pitcher Jon Lester and more on Lester recording his first career hit in 67 ABs:
Would've been nice to cap off my 1st hit with a W but at least we're off the schnide, .031 never looked so good! Let's play 2 today! #NVRQT
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) July 7, 2015
@JLester34 swing looked nice!!! Don't worry real hitters numbers are there at the end of their career!! You'll be a 230 hitter in no time!!
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) July 7, 2015
Congrats to Jon Lester!!!!!He finally has a batting average......after 67 at bats! All down hill now bruh! Keep swangin that thang
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) July 7, 2015
Cardinals (and former Notre Dame) wide receiver Michael Floyd on making like Rudy:
This is how Imma walk into ND stadium Saturday. pic.twitter.com/vxlEbrJI0L
— Michael Floyd (@MichaelMFloyd) July 7, 2015
NFL linebacker Lance Briggs on important questions:
How long before @CarliLloyd has to pay for dinner ANYWHERE in the country?
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) July 7, 2015
USWNT forward Sydney Leroux on celebrating in style:
This team though. #family pic.twitter.com/ywxW1r1CnM
— Sydney Leroux Dwyer (@sydneyleroux) July 7, 2015
Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr.on burger experimentation:
Burgerking in Japan has a new red and black burgers. would you try them? I know i wouldn’t… https://t.co/cXz4Gq4znE pic.twitter.com/GVQi3I1bXm — Steve Smith Sr (@89SteveSmith) July 7, 2015
Nothing was the same:
So fun to catch up with @Drake today at #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/dT7avne99D
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 7, 2015
Padres first baseman Cody Decker on branding potential:
The fact that Reece Witherspoon doesn't refer to her children as "Reece's Pieces" is the pinnacle of wasted opportunities....
— Cody Decker (@Decker6) July 7, 2015
Former MLB pitcher Roy Halladay on lighting up the radar gun:
Got me again!! I ask if he was stalking famous people. He said no none live around here except the washed up pitcher! pic.twitter.com/CnSG9A9WfP
— Roy Halladay (@RoyHalladay) July 7, 2015
My perfect driving record is out the window! Fine officer stop me hot rodn down a country road! 58n45 #protectnserve pic.twitter.com/P3cUBoTd2I
— Roy Halladay (@RoyHalladay) July 7, 2015
Redskins linebacker Keenan Robinson on modern miracles:
Dropped my phone in the lake yesterday.Got home n took it apart to air it out n dry.12 hrs later its back up n running. Happy Birthday to Me
— Keenan Robinson (@KeenanRobinson1) July 7, 2015
Shock guard Skylar Diggins on #SurgeryLife:
Surgery went great! Thanks so much for all the prayers and kinds words! All smiles over here ??? pic.twitter.com/GGcAnq1k5Y
— Skylar Diggins-Smith (@SkyDigg4) July 7, 2015
WTA player Alison Riske on buzzer beaters:
when u are 15 mins shy of escaping dinner without getting anything on your white blouse and then... ?
— Alison Riske-Amritraj???? (@Riske4rewards) July 7, 2015
Former MLB outfielder Barry Bonds on famous friends:
Riding the Golden Gate Bridge with Dennis Quaid. Always a good workout! pic.twitter.com/i4q1KakhXj
— Barry L Bonds (@BarryBonds) July 7, 2015
And finally, NBA guard Aaron Brooks on … everything:
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— Aaron Brooks (@Thirty2zero) July 7, 2015