Well hello and welcome to another Sport Social. This week sees a poignant day for surfers as they remember fellow pro Andy Irons, some sensational gymnastics moves you won’t believe and the best way for a sport manager to react to worldwide tragedies. On we go, then.
Doesn’t matter if your dad’s a professional footballer, you gotta step up, kid, he’s not going to go easy on you.
A little father and son time… Isco doesn't hold back. 😂⚽️ pic.twitter.com/fLcN3N0uk4
— Yahoo Sport UK (@YahooSportUK) October 30, 2017
Some people are utter numpties, non?
Watch this @Astros fan angrily rip Puig's HR ball away from the woman who caught it so he can be the hero who throws it back. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/srEnS5fLvV
— Billy Krumb (@ClubhouseCancer) October 30, 2017
Fabulous!
When your arms hurt from the climb and you can finally relax.
I just love that GB rower and hubby TV adventurer live by the river and can make you feel as if you live there with them! Beautiful pic.
The Black swan! Had to dash out on the paddleboard with phone in a bin liner to get the shot, but worth it! @Helenglovergb pic.twitter.com/5JS5gGctjJ
— Steve Backshall (@SteveBackshall) November 3, 2017
British golfer introduces US golfer to a bit of Wu-Tang.
You haven’t lived until you’ve heard Beef fire off some Wu-Tang, presented by @Arbys. pic.twitter.com/Wlmr6ry27z
— Skratch (@Skratch) November 3, 2017
The US Winter Olympics team kit are super space age…
Burton’s 2018 U.S. Snowboarding Winter Olympic Uniforms Are Out of This World https://t.co/HOdfQVMuSX
— Snowboarder Magazine (@Snowboardermag) November 2, 2017
… very droll comment from former Brit skier making reference to the North Korea tensions.
Fallout proof? @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/2TtBeCWuDE
— Graham Bell (@skigrahambell) November 3, 2017
Now that, folks, THAT is a ring! Tennis player Caroline Wozniacki gets engaged to her basketball playing boyfriend, David Lee.
She said yes!!! So thrilled to be engaged to my soulmate!!! ❤️💍 pic.twitter.com/8Xltz5GeJc
— David Lee (@Dlee042) November 3, 2017
I just cannot explain to non gymnastic fans how difficult this is. Mind blowing.
ブレット〜コールマン
連続技の新境地
来年の種目別は3連続or2回連続をいれた構成を目指して! pic.twitter.com/FsMNEvInaP— 宮地 秀享 (@gymhide) November 3, 2017
Brownlee triathletes have to push themselves even when they’re on holiday.
https://instagram.com/p/Ba3yNl7lyri/
Yep, gymnasts are beasts.
https://instagram.com/p/Ba4J81nDmJB/
When you think you see pro golfer Christina Kim at one of Disney’s golf courses…
@TheChristinaKim Were you at Disney’s Palm golf course today? I swore I say you hitting balls before we teed off! #DisneyGolf #OrlandoLiving
— Travis McKee (@tmckee3) October 30, 2017
… and you really do see pro golfer Christina Kim at a Disney course.
That was me! I enjoy the palm range as a nice open space to get some work done on the range! Hope you played well! https://t.co/cMtCUVsFmZ
— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) October 30, 2017
Never a bad thing when you use sport for peace. Super scenes.
‘Run for Unity’ is a fitting tribute to Sardar Patel and his mission of uniting India. Flagged off the run in Delhi this morning. pic.twitter.com/qT6XAGrrrE
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 31, 2017
Awesome! This kid goes to school dressed as Nadia ‘Perfect 10’ Comaneci for dress as a character from a book day.
What could be sweeter than this? Going to school dressed up like characters from books! And Savannah is @nadiacomaneci10 ! #happyhalloween pic.twitter.com/xDu0sewjUT
— Karlin Gray (@KarlinGray) October 30, 2017
Ouch. Lots of lovely people out there have offered to help Claire. There’s plenty of good people about.
After being told my best chance of playing football again would be to seek private treatment, I have set up a funding page as many of you offered to help. If you would like to help, please visit the following. Thanks for all your support⚽️🇬🇧 https://t.co/3ZXT3h66ms pic.twitter.com/kHxyyx3FPY
— Claire Stancliffe (@clairels1989) September 30, 2017
Very much enjoying the Brit figure skaters Halloween costumes. More to see in the world of sport does Halloween.
I’ll never get tired of middle distance runner Laura Muir and her double life as a vet. #workhard
Biggest circuits session of winter done @DavidLloydUK Glasgow, not bad considering I've worked 80+hrs on placement this past wk!💪👊 #vetlife
— Laura Muir (@lauramuiruns) October 31, 2017
Very confident he’s not going to ping off there, aintcha?
A quad spin on beam?? Blimey. And how happy is she at the end! #smashedit
Kelly Slater remembers fellow surfer Andy Irons with this cracking shot.
Anyone going to nip down and make the gin & tonics?
Hold on tight! 😎 Here's @brunelsailing going hard in the @mirpuri_org In-Port Race! pic.twitter.com/fry1nVzxaF
— Volvo Ocean Race (@volvooceanrace) November 3, 2017
This.
Pop for America. He came out postgame, said this to reporters, and walked away. pic.twitter.com/RnHZINBL0P
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) November 6, 2017
You want more, even more, from Sport Social? Oh, go on then. Try these:
Oman’s diving youngsters and Prince Harry’s not all that
A skier goes all Flashdance on us and a face-planting golfer
The sassy Fantasy Football kid and the hilarious gymnasticky dog