
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:
Dodgers pitcher Brandon McCarthy on draft strategy:
This is what I did during the Dodgers fantasy football draft. pic.twitter.com/On7y8zCbV8
— Brett Anderson (@_BAnderson30_) August 18, 2015
Pistons guard Spencer Dinwiddie on recipes for success:
I mentioned Bron in a tweet and got 170 RT and 300 followers, let's try this again... ?
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) August 17, 2015
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant on ignoring the critics:
The Bucks tried to scare Kobe , but Kobe has no human emotions so it didn’t work. pic.twitter.com/fztA6wnauw — RT GIFS (@RTGIFS) December 10, 2014
My reaction to critics is the same as my reaction in the vid #excuseme https://t.co/Y7w4TnAow0
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) August 17, 2015
NBA guard Kendall Marshall on what’s really (un)cool:
s/o ppl with unfollowing apps and confront ppl about it. you really ARE cool. promise — Kendall Marshall (@KButter5) August 17, 2015
Sixers center Nerlens Noel on #BigWillieStyle:
#FreshPrince pic.twitter.com/z384c4ggst
— Nerlens Noel (@NerlensNoel3) August 17, 2015
Chiney Ogwumike 1, Monday 0:
When you're watching The Good Wife and Michael Ealy hits the screen.... #WinningOnAMonday
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) August 17, 2015
Former NFL defensive end Marcellus Wiley on #MemeLife:
HAHAHA #Memes4Marcellus pic.twitter.com/ryQITWexRo
— Marcellus Wiley ? (@marcelluswiley) August 17, 2015
NBA forward Cory Jefferson on longterm plans:
I'll definitely be at the movies when Incredibles 2 comes out.. #NoShame
— Cory Jefferson (@CoryJay34) August 17, 2015
Welcome to Selfie City, population: 4:
Alaska here I come!! Visit the family have some fun! pic.twitter.com/sMA3Sw3nvs
— Brandon Dubinsky (@BDubi17) August 17, 2015
Bienvenido a Puerto Rico! Feliz por visitar esta bonita isla #kslife #ksvida #nyknicks #nuevayorkknicks #PuertoRico pic.twitter.com/VMGPy8ta45
— kevin seraphin (@french_savage) August 17, 2015
Selfie after a yummy dinner with Jeeyoung 언니 pic.twitter.com/0SVaWOGBMK — Lydia Ko (@LydiaKo) August 18, 2015
#Dab pic.twitter.com/cK45F0BPl1
— Anthony Morrow (@MrAnthonyMorrow) August 18, 2015
NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. on branching out:
Wanted to do try some cycling. Borrowed a bike from @JimmieJohnson. I went a mile before it quit shifting and went to the shop. #blamejj ?
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 17, 2015
NFLers Torrey Smith and Kurt Warner on being Swifties:
Thank you @taylorswift13 (man cave material) pic.twitter.com/1fFYPW6aIS — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) August 18, 2015
This #13 got to meet another tonight @taylorswift13 - thanks for being so gracious w/ my crazy crew! pic.twitter.com/Z1PDVWMSH6
— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) August 18, 2015
WTA player Alison Riske on small victories:
when your match is late enough that you do not need sunscreen #goals #winningalready
— Alison Riske-Amritraj???? (@Riske4rewards) August 17, 2015
Former NFL lineman Damien Woody and more on important questions:
Yo is Moss the GOAT receiver?
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) August 17, 2015
They tried to take my confidence..
— Devin Booker (@DevinBook) August 17, 2015
@DevinBook who did that?
— Justin Anderson (@JusAnderson1) August 17, 2015
Basically?? Time to get back in the routine though! Anyone want to eat super healthy with me this week?!☺️ pic.twitter.com/jzj0cVBUSZ
— Carly Patterson (@CarlyPatterson) August 17, 2015
Dean Martin was the coolest ever. How does one achieve such pure coolness?
— Anthony Castonzo (@AnthonyCastonzo) August 17, 2015
QOD- who were you more impressed with so far this preseason? (Remember it's just the first game) player & team?
— Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) August 17, 2015
I cant possibly sleep any longer, I need to find something to do in Denver. Does anyone have suggestions?
— Michael A Taylor (@Taylor_Michael3) August 17, 2015
With the joint practices in the NFL, is there any need for preseason games?
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) August 17, 2015
Cubs infielder Addison Russell on #GOATs:
"Best. Snack. Ever" well said @gushers #TheyAreGood pic.twitter.com/pd2KT3xlxO
— Addison Russell (@Addison_Russell) August 18, 2015
And finally, Kings center DeMarcus Cousins on Twitter:
Blah blah blah...
— DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) August 17, 2015