Curran raises funds and Parker plays McLovin – What sports stars did on Sunday
Sports stars across the world continue to find new ways to amuse themselves during the coronavirus pandemic.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from June 7.
Boxing
Joseph Parker continued recreating scenes from movies, this time taking on the role of McLovin from Superbad.
Stay True, Stay You. Always be yourself 🤣 #mclovin#superbad 🕴🏽: @poasa_baice 🎥🎞: #magicman @kerryrusselltv🔥 pic.twitter.com/kpPP84RyOP
— Joseph Parker (@joeboxerparker) June 6, 2020
Cricket
England and Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran completed the #charity10for10 challenge to raise funds for the Professional Cricketers’ Trust.
Thanks for the nomination @Trescricket I nominate @OPope32@roryburns17@DomSibley#10for10
Donate https://t.co/fUlNhhBmuChttps://t.co/9Z3XU53csppic.twitter.com/pWkZBbiLHc
— Sam Curran (@CurranSM) June 7, 2020
Curran’s England team-mate Ben Stokes was not relishing taking part in Sky Sports’ watchalong of the 2016 World T20 final, when Carlos Brathwaite smacked him for four consecutive sixes in the final over to secure victory for the West Indies.
Why did Ben bowl 4 balls in the same place? #skywatchalonghttps://t.co/eT0DknJKFr
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) June 7, 2020
Paul Collingwood, one of England’s greatest fielders, gave his followers some tips on slip catching practice.
UFC
Conor McGregor received a gift off his children after his retirement from UFC.
A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jun 7, 2020 at 9:34am PDT
Football
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos paid tribute to McGregor by mimicking his trademark walk.
👏🏻🔝 @TheNotoriousMMAhttps://t.co/rSrZkBruGopic.twitter.com/aVqEnQe8SV
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) June 7, 2020
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum took on a different vantage point at Anfield as the club played an intra-squad friendly to prepare for the return of the Premier League.
Had to check out this view 🏟🔴 #YNWA#LFCpic.twitter.com/HiZyTXxwO5
— Gini Wijnaldum (@GWijnaldum) June 7, 2020
Sheffield United forward Oli McBurnie could not believe some of the action from UFC 250.
Can’t get over Cody garbrandt knockout last night😭 one of the cleanest I’ve ever seen🤯
— Oli McBurnie (@oli_mcburnie) June 7, 2020
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope was in a reflective mood on the anniversary of a career highlight.
2 years ago today, stepping onto the pitch for my @england debut. A moment that will stay with me for the rest of my life. #threelionspic.twitter.com/AJA84MHUPA
— Nick Pope (@Popey1992) June 7, 2020
As was Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, who scored a stunner at Elland Road that night.
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 7, 2020
Former England defender John Terry was out on the golf course.
@the_wisley @georgie26terry 🏌🏻♂️ @sum26terry 🏌🏼♀️
A post shared by John Terry (@johnterry.26) on Jun 7, 2020 at 6:46am PDT
Darts
Back-to-back Grand Slam of Darts champion Gerwyn Price, a former rugby player, brought out his competitive side as he set himself a weight challenge.
Myself and @matthewdeanalan will compete for £250 that will be donated to the winners charity… first to 14.5stone, I’m currently at 15.5 having already lost around a stone already and Matt Ward is currently at 15stone, he has a head start but I think I can do it…👍🏻🙌🏻💪🏻 🏃♂️
— Gerwyn Price (@Gezzyprice) June 7, 2020
