
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:
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate almost slept it:
That snooze almost got me in big big trouble this morning. Whoops ?? .
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) December 13, 2014
Former MLB player Jose Canseco just wants a shot:
I can beat the crap out of @cmpunk. I am ready @ufc
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) December 12, 2014
Colts cornerback Darius Butleron false paranoia:
What happened with the "Ebola Outbreak"?
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) December 13, 2014
Eagles safety Chris Maragos on the Gun Show:
The guy @Mark_Sanchez trying to do his best @ConnorBarwin98 impression. #notworking #keeptrying pic.twitter.com/Y6obn1jrFk
— Chris Maragos (@ChrisMaragos) December 12, 2014
Former NFL offensive lineman Damien Woody on dressing down:
Am I wrong for wanting to go on date night in sweats?
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) December 12, 2014
Padres minor leaguer Cody Decker, the mechanic:
Check engine light has been on for a while. Opened my hood. Yep, it's still there... So I must be good....
— Cody Decker (@Decker6) December 12, 2014
Meanwhile, men’s tennis star Roger Federer is on E:
You know that feeling when you don't even dare press the accelerater anymore? #toocloseforcomfort pic.twitter.com/kTP1HUBvNb
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) December 12, 2014
Former NFL cornerback Eric Wright on retired life:
Been retired fa 6mo.. Been sittin on my axx, eatin fast food, drinkin soda.. Aint picked up a weight. Lost 15lbs. Super skinny #LilBoyBody
— Phantom of the Chakras (@EWrighteous21) December 12, 2014
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson calls for Twitter peace:
Timeline is a mess, arguments everywhere, just love each other people, it's the holiday season...
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 12, 2014
Women’s tennis star Maria Sharapova on getting rid of that paper:
Hope my dad doesn't mind that his Christmas gift is wrapped in birthday paper. #Sorryranout #hewontevenknow
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) December 13, 2014
Rams defensive end Chris Long would like to solve the puzzle:
I am the hangman king pic.twitter.com/HjzzZqnueT — Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) December 13, 2014
Shock guard Skylar Diggins on playing vs. watching:
I hate reviews when I'm watching the game, but when I'm playing, I sure call for reviews haha
— Skylar Diggins-Smith (@SkyDigg4) December 13, 2014
Former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb got the call… he’s coming back:
Just got a call from the 602 area code. I'm on my why AZ. Good thing I've been working out. Time to make it happen again.??. It's on
— Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) December 12, 2014
Sike!
Sorry to deliver the bad news but the 602 call I received was from home. Lol. Gotcha, I bleed Green and always will. ☝️✋5⃣
— Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) December 12, 2014
Former NBA player Metta World Peace on what could have been:
If not for my troubles, I would have had at least 5 of these. Mission still not accomplished. pic.twitter.com/2TFTx8refc — mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) December 13, 2014
I was so weird, I randomly saw this picture, and 10 years later , I am like “what a d….”. Potential hall of famer. #movingforward — mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) December 13, 2014
I don’t regret anything , I am just amazed how good I am. No BS. Not being arrogant. Just reflecting with you guys. — mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) December 13, 2014
49ers offensive lineman Anthony Davis with some Twitter philosophy:
When I start thinking out-loud via Twitter I know it’s time to set my alarm and force sleep. — Bam Davis (@AnthonyDavis76) December 13, 2014
..but technically every tweet is essentially “thinking out-loud”. Its putting your thoughts into the univer… Goodnight. — Bam Davis (@AnthonyDavis76) December 13, 2014