Anderson impresses again and praise for Carrick – Thursday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs around the world continue to share a glimpse into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from February 16th.
cricket
James Anderson played for England again.
ohhh @jimmy9 you beauty!!!
— Jonny Bairstow (@jbairstow21) February 16, 2023
Benjamin Button is back
— Steven Finn (@finnysteve) February 16, 2023
Yorkshire reveled in presenting one of their own on the international stage.
The boy can hit 😮💨😮💨😮💨#YorkshireFamily | @Harry_Brook_88 pic.twitter.com/BSaRJIZgc4
— Yorkshire CCC (@YorkshireCCC) February 16, 2023
football
Bukayo Saka kept hope.
Keep believing 🙏🏿 #God’s child pic.twitter.com/Zw81DkPGfh
— Bukayo Saka (@BukayoSaka87) February 16, 2023
John Terry praised Boro boss Michael Carrick.
What a great job Michael Carrick is doing at Middlesbrough 👏🏻Two great signings @Cameronarcher_ ⚽️⚽️ @AaronRamseyx 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/pnOcKdDkIk
—John Terry (@JohnTerry26) February 16, 2023
Terry also enjoyed some family time.
family ⛷️ pic.twitter.com/6BIrWWSk6K
—John Terry (@JohnTerry26) February 16, 2023
Southampton didn’t want to let a big day for a club favorite go unnoticed.
Happy Birthday Sir Rickie! 👑 pic.twitter.com/qmb3sUdbKk
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) February 16, 2023
While Liverpool turned the clock back a year, a successful night was celebrated in Europe.
A brilliant header from Bobby at the San Siro, #On this day last year 🙌 pic.twitter.com/u9X5olgSDh
– Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 16, 2023
rugby union
Harlequins put two strong brothers through their paces.
🚴♂️ @stoltman_tom And @luke_stoltman Are #ReadyToReign while taking on our Attack Wheel Challenge!
📺 Check out the full post here: https://t.co/EWnL0p4T4D #Govern #MadeItReign #COYQ pic.twitter.com/xq3IUhqVxx
— Harlequins 🃏 (@Harlequins) February 16, 2023
Happy 28th Birthday Ellis Genge.
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 @EllisGenge 🎂
Have a great day! pic.twitter.com/3Lixw7QxzM
– England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) February 16, 2023
rugby league
Opening day protagonists Warrington were excited to get a new Super League campaign rolling.
𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓!
Get on the wire! 🐺 pic.twitter.com/SDYuGcVta1
— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) February 16, 2023
And their first night opponents, Leeds, were pretty excited about it too.
Finally the day has come… our year 2023 @SuperLeague Start of the season tonight!
🆚 @WarringtonRLFC ⏰ 8 p.m.🏟️Halliwell Jones🏆 @SuperLeague Street 1📺 @SkySports Main event and arena#SLWarLee pic.twitter.com/h5IyS1T8Q7
— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) February 16, 2023
formula One
Not a bad prospect for a ride.
Winter rides 🚲#VB77 @canyon_bikes 📷 @tiffanycromwell pic.twitter.com/bs1o4I0a7f
— Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) February 15, 2023
George Russell celebrated his birthday.
Oh, and today was my 25th birthday. Thanks for all messages. ✌️ pic.twitter.com/FtWc766unJ
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) February 15, 2023
It was a momentous day for rookie Oscar Piastri.
A BIG moment. 🤩 The seat fits for @OscarPiastri‘s very first McLaren racing car. ✅ pic.twitter.com/ZYck7K7O9B
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) February 16, 2023
Mercedes has disclosed a trade secret.
This is how we get these cool car shots that you see in all the ads. 🤯 Filming with the underground crane. 📹 pic.twitter.com/adgJP6jFlJ
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) February 16, 2023
darts
Michael van Gerwen was looking forward to playing in Glasgow.
See you all tonight, it’s always a great atmosphere when we come and play in Scotland and I can’t wait to get back on stage. Thanks for all the messages of support 💚💚 pic.twitter.com/4UvZjLhaoO
— Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) February 16, 2023
athletics
KJT searched for answers.
Is baked bean sauce the sauce of the complete English breakfast?
— KJT (@JohnsonThompson) February 16, 2023
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