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:

NFL wide receiver Kevin Ogletree on the circle of life:

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo on friendship:

Mercury forward Monique Currie on problems you want:

NFL tight end Jermichael Finleyon crunch time:

Bucks forward Khris Middleton and more on important questions:

I got my laptop out at the bar who do I think I am? — who cares (@_blktray) August 11, 2015

Packers guard T.J. Lang on #TrueDetectiveSeason2:

It’s selfie o’clock somewhere:

Dodgers pitcher Brandon McCarthyon Oscar snubs:

NBA guard Kendall Marshall on action movie staples:

every good action movie has a ticking clock — Kendall Marshall (@KButter5) August 11, 2015

Former WNBA player Ruth Riley on rejected advances:

Pistons guard  Spencer Dinwiddie on #YouCantHandleTheTruth:

#StraightOutta isn’t over until  Tony Parker says it’s over:

And finally, Padres first baseman Cody Decker on seeing Fantastic Fourso you don’t have to: