When sport stars go on holiday…
A different kind of packing for tennis stars preparing for Wimbledon
Packed my bags & ready to ✈️Can’t wait for ???! See you soon Eastbourne ?#AegonInternational pic.twitter.com/dpbo1vkdAV
— Angelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) June 24, 2017
Serena Williams takes time out from what sounds like literally having her baby to respond to John McEnroe’s, ‘if she was on the men’s tour she’d probably be at 700’ comment.
I’ve never played anyone ranked “there” nor do I have time. Respect me and my privacy as I’m trying to have a baby. Good day sir
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) June 26, 2017
A look back at Formula One on water, the America’s Cup
The greatest race on water plus the most beautiful venue in the world was truly a winning combination! Look back at the 35th America’s Cup. pic.twitter.com/gMJOW4qZ3I
— America’s Cup (@americascup) June 27, 2017
Quite.
“sport definitely isn’t about looking perfect” @HeatherWatson92 hits back at trolls who criticise her looks https://t.co/FdupbQCu3h #fitspo pic.twitter.com/0gqXEExePf
— Boudavida (@boudavida) June 27, 2017
And they seem pretty pleased about it too.
? | .@PeteBurling and @EmiratesTeamNZ ?? win the 3️⃣5️⃣th @AmericasCup ?
Read the full report here ➡️ https://t.co/CSuSOXiAvD #AmericasCup pic.twitter.com/Ff6cRlJlEj
— World Sailing (@worldsailing) June 27, 2017
Olympic skeleton champ on the omission of any Russian athletes on an official anti-doping checklist.
@TheYarnold tells PA: “I don’t understand why there are three GB athletes in the pool of 11 and no Russians, esp after McLaren report.”
— Mark Staniforth (@markstani1) June 27, 2017
Latvia skeleton boss agrees with Lizzie…
Latvian Skeleton boss Dainus Dukurs: “How is this helping a doping-clean sport when none of Russian skeleton athletes are on the list?”
— Mark Staniforth (@markstani1) June 27, 2017
Serena Williams does a Demi Moore on the front cover of Vanity Fair (yes, you’ll need to be of a certain age to remember the original version)
V.F. cover star @SerenaWilliams—world’s best athlete (plus, mom and wife-to-be)—still has her eyes on the prize https://t.co/kvYTrrcPdW pic.twitter.com/zTq6ZGYb4k
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) June 27, 2017
How to make an ice bath look fun from Brit taekwondo star Jade Walkden.
Day 1 done…. bring on Day 2 #worldchampionships #Muju2017 #taekwondo #twofightsleft #?? #formygrandadagain pic.twitter.com/65FWRF8cHD
— Bianca Walkden TKD (@BiancaW_tkd) June 27, 2017
Umbrellas are out… must be the pre-Wimbledon party. Britain’s Heather Watson scrubs up well for the event
We have found some more beautiful images of the wonderful players at the @WTA pre-wimbledon party. @heatherwatson92 looks stunning! pic.twitter.com/L4LrHy8op0
— Elena B Foundation (@ElenaFoundation) June 27, 2017
Following a brutal injury British gymnast Nile Wilson is on his way back.
When you win Olympic bronze and you’re only 16…
When you go to a wave pool in Tokyo…
When a para-cycling star is not happy
5 Track World Cups for AB riders next winter & still not one for Para-cyclists. More evidence UCI are not committed to Paracycling growth ? pic.twitter.com/oyCE2hx4p9
— Dame Sarah Storey (@DameSarahStorey) June 28, 2017
Brilliant. Not.
Michelle Payne, the only female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, has tested positive for a banned substance
Details https://t.co/QWPESBR0el pic.twitter.com/bpOAT0Lhki
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 28, 2017
Can’t. Quite. Get. It. Right.
The ideal shape of men has stayed pretty constant through the centuries. And yet for women, too fat, too thin, too strong, too feeble… ? https://t.co/b2jYy9njkx
— Kelly Cates ❄️ (@KellyCates) June 27, 2017
When you need a drink, this pooch is there for you.
Jake the Diamond Dog is at the @TinCaps game, and he’s still amazing.
cc: @Lana pic.twitter.com/nB4bpRO8Z3
— Zach Groth (@Zach_ABC21) June 27, 2017
The English summer strikes again at the Women’s World Cup…
Chances of play?! #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/6nCZHpPOvp
— AlisonMitchell (@AlisonMitchell) June 28, 2017
… but when play did start, England were pretty happy about it.
Double Olympic rowing gold medalist has got this Henley Regatta watching sorted.
This is the scene right now.Watching @henleyroyalregatta on laptop before I head down later. Wildlife action going on in front of me ????♀️ pic.twitter.com/cE4Wme17Xq
— Helen Glover (@Helenglovergb) June 28, 2017
Former Formula One driver Nico Rosberg appears to be struggling with retirement…
i had a happy birthday ? pic.twitter.com/mkD3H6aGi0
— Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) June 28, 2017
When you’re an athlete you get used to packing as proved by Tour De France rider Mark Cavendish…
The timing of this event doesn’t seem to make much sense apart from to the organisers who no doubt are trying to capitalise on the high profile of the Winter Olympics…
The figure skating worlds after an Olympics is a meaningless exercise that should be eliminated. https://t.co/5UopgDeNhX
— Philip Hersh (@olyphil) June 28, 2017
Lovely reaction this…
The GB Taekwondo office’s reaction to our girl, Queen B ?, retaining her World Championship crown ??Well done @BiancaW_tkd, so proud of you! pic.twitter.com/CORcUKC1Ku
— Yana Radcliffe (@YanaRadcliffe) June 28, 2017
I’m 5ft 2ins – I’m with Lisa on this.
Cant believe @sthalekar93 did this for our chat today???. pic.twitter.com/nLoWKjqznR
— ian bishop (@irbishi) June 28, 2017
Fabulous.
Thomas Bach attends graduation ceremony of the Berlin high school of Refugee Olympic Team athlete Yusra Mardini @yusramardini #Olympics pic.twitter.com/zVshbmMGIh
— IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) June 28, 2017
This US Olympic gymnast knows she’s with a keeper.
The sweetest surprise from my incredible husband?? He had this special box made out of olive wood to hold my Olympic medals?❤️? pic.twitter.com/FkaYiRte6I
— Carly Patterson (@CarlyPatterson) June 27, 2017
Australia’s cricket governing body has spectacularly fallen out with the players.
You’ll be banned from Ashes if taking part in exhibition games during pay dispute, CA warns players https://t.co/NK4n9TYW4M
— Daniel Brettig (@danbrettig) June 28, 2017
When Andy Murray meets his double…
A disappointing organisational faux pas for a pro bike race…
Romanian gymnast Catalina Ponor chills out with her beloved pooch.
Manchester United’s class of ’92 except one; David Beckham would never be able to travel on a tube without being mobbed.
In Hong Kong. Group of lads on the metro going to play their first game in a veterans’ 5-a-side league. pic.twitter.com/CYctZOILYy
— Andy Mitten (@AndyMitten) June 29, 2017
This is great news for cricket lovers and potential cricket lovers in the UK.
Live cricket returning to the BBC is a big moment – just hope it’s not too little, too late. Also a crucial deal for Sky.
— Owen Gibson (@owen_g) June 30, 2017
England’s T20 and ODI captain loves it.
Well done @SkySports and @BBCSport for committing to grow the game at all levels ? The future is bright ?
— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) June 30, 2017
Just the world’s best footballer marrying his childhood sweetheart.
Lionel Messi married his childhood sweetheart today. He’s not only winning in football, he’s winning at life pic.twitter.com/QUKkgKVT9w
— carol îmwe (@carxlinv) July 1, 2017
Skier Lindsey Vonn tries to emulate her US gymnast compatriots.
Four-time Olympic rowing gold medalist is feeling his age.
Henley Saturday-the apogee of rowing present, future & past “I raced with you”, “I raced against you” and increasingly “I raced your Dad”.
— Matthew Pinsent (@matthewcpinsent) July 1, 2017
Great idea to future proof England players’ careers, broadening horizons beyond just their sport.
Itoje talking about his degree he’s studying. @Saracens philosophy of education/entrepreneurship for players is magnificent. #LionsNZ2017
— KP (@KP24) July 1, 2017
Playing at Wimbledon never gets old for the world number one.