Son’s joy and James’ devastation – Wednesday’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 November 9.
Football
Reece James was devastated.
— Reece James (@ReeceJames) November 9, 2022
Marcus Rashford’s mum picked up some bargains.
Mum looks like she enjoyed her trip to the megastore ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xCO1ZiRGRn
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) November 9, 2022
Beth Mead celebrated another award.
Your BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2022…
🎉 @bmeado9 🎉 pic.twitter.com/YjvxO5VEhk
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) November 9, 2022
🏆 BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year
👏 We’re so proud, @bmeado9pic.twitter.com/GNKUROfN8g
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 9, 2022
Antonio Conte marked his daughter’s birthday.
Son Heung-min cannot wait to represent South Korea at the World Cup.
Jack Grealish made a fan’s day.
So wholesome!! 💙
When @JackGrealish met City-mad Finlay!
— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 9, 2022
Cricket
Adam Gilchrist hailed the Fox Sports’ team for its ‘Remembering Shane Warne’ coverage.
A remarkable team effort. ❤️😞🦊 https://t.co/JqGOYyt8cJ
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 9, 2022
Azeem Rafiq revealed his upcoming book.
I've written a book with @GeorgeDobell1 about racism in cricket and society, and it’s out next May. I hope that sharing my experiences will give hope to others who have experienced discrimination and show how we can all come together to change things. https://t.co/x6lK1WQeBt pic.twitter.com/CTV4adtQZ8
— Azeem Rafiq (@AzeemRafiq30) November 9, 2022
Rugby Union
Ulster tried to upstage their URC rivals as they announced the signing of Steven Kitshoff.
The worst-kept secret in rugby… pic.twitter.com/q3baFAA8l1
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) November 9, 2022
Rugby League
Paul Sculthorpe remembered Steve Prescott, nine years on from his death.
Remembering the great man that is @StevePrescott1 who left us 9yrs ago today….but still inspires daily. His foundation continues to go from strength to strength, changing and saving lives 🙌🏼 #1Precky #SPF #9yrs #Sambuca🤢 pic.twitter.com/MoxdgLEDnx
— Paul Sculthorpe MBE (@PScully13) November 9, 2022
Boxing
Galal Yafai… ouch.
🤯 @galal_yafai 🔞
Ouch 🤒 pic.twitter.com/2fQaMk7lKq
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) November 9, 2022
Snooker
Jimmy White got the job done.
The Whirlwind has done it! 🤩
Jimmy White beats Dominic Dale 6-1, securing a place in the Last 32 of the @CazooUK UK Championship in York next week.#CazooUKChampionship pic.twitter.com/1A3WoVT6Mn
— World Snooker Tour (@WeAreWST) November 9, 2022
Thanks for all the kind messages everyone. Onto York we go 👊🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪🌪
— Jimmy White MBE (@jimmywhite147) November 9, 2022
Wow! @jimmywhite147 qualifying for the later stages of the UK championships at the age of 60 has to be one the greatest achievements in our sport. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔥
— Neil Robertson (@nr147) November 9, 2022
Jimmy White absolutely rolling back the years in qualifying for the UK Championship. Just 1 frame away from reaching the first round at 60 years of age. Phenomenal stuff.
— Richard Osman (@richardosman) November 9, 2022
Swimming
Adam Peaty was honoured.
Adam Peaty O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire)
Words can’t describe how proud I am to receive this prestigious honour. Thank you to all the people that have helped get me this far – big or small it all matters. Time to enter new territory. 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/qsytodRwBC
— Adam Peaty OBE (@adam_peaty) November 9, 2022
Athletics
Dina Asher-Smith posed.
MMA
Conor McGregor grappled.
