Australia and the Barmy Army bond over Sweet Caroline – Monday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from January 17.
Cricket
Australia and the Barmy Army bonded over Sweet Caroline.
Sophie Ecclestone’s Ashes preparations are going well!
7️⃣-1️⃣4️⃣ 🔥 @Sophecc19 was in fine form with the ball in yesterday's intra-squad game! pic.twitter.com/w2AvZpHUZZ
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 17, 2022
All seven of @Sophecc19's wickets in yesterday's intra-squad game! pic.twitter.com/OJAQqPT8q9
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 17, 2022
The team said hello to Adelaide.
Sam Billings’ dream came true despite England’s humbling Ashes defeat.
Marnus Labuschagne thanked England.
Thanks to @root66 and the @englandcricket team, staff and families for coming out and making this Ashes series possible. It’s not easy being away from home at the best of times, let alone in and out of bubbles, so thanks again & safe travels home. 👍🏼 pic.twitter.com/DHhwmhajlc
— Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3cricket) January 17, 2022
Tennis
Emma Raducanu gave the Aussie accent a go.
They gave the Aussie accent a fair go, mate 🤣🇦🇺#AusOpen • #AO2022 • #AOStars pic.twitter.com/26YCWTUvhs
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 17, 2022
Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal are off and running.
Football
Jose felt at home.
Paul Pogba was back on the training pitch.
Mateusz Klich was fatigued.
Not great, bit tired.
— Mateusz Klich (@Cli5hy) January 17, 2022
Jack Grealish is loving After Life.
Watched 4 episodes yesterday, saving the last 2 cause I don’t want it to end 😂 my favourite series ever! 💙 @rickygervais @NetflixUK
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) January 16, 2022
A milestone for Ben Mee.
🔟 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞.
What a decade it's been, @Ben6Mee 🙌#TenMee | #UTC pic.twitter.com/xswgBtdVzM
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) January 17, 2022
Snooker
Judd Trump believes snooker is in a good place.
Apart from the 2011 world champs I think that was the best week of snooker Iv ever experienced… well done @nr147 and unlucky Barry Hawkins! Snooker is on the up 📈
— Judd Trump (@judd147t) January 16, 2022
Athletics
Usain Bolt had a flying start to the week.
Start The Week Off Flying 😉 #CY pic.twitter.com/0NMCF1Iuty
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) January 17, 2022
Adam Gemili was excited to watch his coach trip with Andrew Pozzi.
So your boys are officially joining @coachtrip tonight. Catch @andrew_pozzi and I weeknights at 8pm on E4! 📺🚌
We had a lot of fun filming this with everyone (cast and crew) and we hope you enjoy it too ✨ pic.twitter.com/Q5mXUbYHdn
— Adam Gemili (@Adam_Gemili) January 17, 2022
Motor racing
A snowy view for Valtteri Bottas.
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) January 17, 2022
Gridiron
NFL play-off games look different on Nickelodeon.
LOOK AT THE SLIME MONSTER 😱 #SuperWildCard
📺: #SFvsDAL on @nickelodeon pic.twitter.com/4vchYCPWn5
— NFL (@NFL) January 16, 2022
COWABUNGA DUDE!
Watch that @dallascowboys TD again, but this time with @TMNT! 🐢 #NickWildCard
📺: #SFvsDAL on @nickelodeon pic.twitter.com/qT8FJzXmCl
— NFL (@NFL) January 16, 2022
Nothing like a victory SLIME!! Bucket list item ✅ @ Dallas Cowboy Stadium https://t.co/SCamk4o0wr
— Kyle Juszczyk (@JuiceCheck44) January 17, 2022
The Cowboys punter threatened the fixtures and fittings.
Bryan Anger's punt hit the jumbotron 😱
📺: #SFvsDAL on CBS/NICK/Prime Video📱: NFL app pic.twitter.com/v6QcauOWfx
— NFL (@NFL) January 16, 2022
Basketball
LeBron James apologised as the Los Angeles Lakers’ losing run continued.
#LakerNation I apologize and I promise we’ll be better! 👑💜💛
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 17, 2022