Zaha enjoys, Joshua prepares and McColgan reflects – Tuesday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs around the world continue to share insights into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from August 16th.
Soccer
Wilfried Zaha enjoyed his night out in Liverpool.
Difficult place to play but happy to score my first goal of the season, let’s take the point and move forward. pic.twitter.com/0jmZs1gbYy
— Wilfried Zaha (@wilfriedzaha) August 15, 2022
And got great praise from an old teammate.
Zaha is one of the big boys in the prem…don’t let anyone tell you otherwise, the quality and fight he brings to palace is special, if I go to war I’ll take him with me
— Yannick Bolasie (@YannickBolasie) August 15, 2022
James Milner was ready for the fight.
Not the start of the season we wanted, but the reaction from the lads and the atmosphere in the stadium in the second half shows we’re ready for the fight?#YNWA pic.twitter.com/3aNNGCgX7I
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) August 16, 2022
Reece James was hungrier than ever.
Hungrier than ever. pic.twitter.com/ZnibNTBlkT
— Reece James (@ReeceJames) August 16, 2022
Lionel Messi and his wife ate out.
boxes
Anthony Joshua getting ready to go to Saudi Arabia.
Leave my hands out and in God?? pic.twitter.com/f7gPF9ojkL
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) August 16, 2022
seek to destroy. @SCEEKSA pic.twitter.com/w0jvQRbjon
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) August 15, 2022
athletics
Scenes in Munich.
The crowd goes wild! Arthur Abele, the German decathlete, was earlier DQ’d…reinstated in the hurdles…when his buddies left and started the PV…he grabbed his spikes from his trainer and fell off the discus to run ! ?? #munich2022 pic.twitter.com/NDv4u46CwI
— Katharine Merry (@KatharineMerry) August 16, 2022
After incredible Commonwealth games it was always a challenge to mentally pick myself up and be ready again. I gave it my all, increased the pace and can walk off the track with my head held high.
I’m looking forward to the awards ceremony tonight! ??? pic.twitter.com/63vX0Dp70T
— Eilish McColgan (@EilishMccolgan) August 16, 2022
tennis
Class of Stan Wawrinka.
It’s always a privilege to share space with you @AndyMurray ?? ! Another long fight, congratulations ????????????#Respect #Friends #Fighter #Have fun #hard work pic.twitter.com/kLVx7kvU4P
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) August 16, 2022
Holger Rune reflected on his loss to Britain’s number one.
Great match today @cam_norrie . Not the result I wanted for 6-7, 6-4, 4-6, but a lot of learning and a great atmosphere here @CincyTennis See you on Wednesday in doubles ??? Peter Staples @attour pic.twitter.com/zWTwc7uW29
— Holger Rune (@holgerrune2003) August 16, 2022
Coco Gauff responded to Billie Jean King’s congratulations.
Thank you very much! ? https://t.co/lbXj6KIqKB
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) August 15, 2022
golf
Ian Poulter was reunited with his clubs.
Reunited with my clubs and it feels good??@DPWorldTour @AlbatrossGolfCZ pic.twitter.com/e9R3OfsJxj
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) August 16, 2022
gymnastics
Simone Biles and her sister competed in the NFL preseason.
????????? pic.twitter.com/dnDuHh9aiT
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) August 16, 2022
Jessica Gadirova won gold.
Flying the flag and the national anthem, very proud moment #Aylesbury #Gymnastics ?? pic.twitter.com/ZnwxjqRDtA
– Jessica Gadirova (@JessicaGadirova) August 15, 2022
basketball
Like father, like son.
FACTS!!! https://t.co/RMkqA1YpMg
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 15, 2022
OH MY GOD BRONNY!!!!! ?????????
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 15, 2022
To swim
Working lunch for Sharron Davies.
working lunch! After pulling finley to see another Caravaggio… ? pic.twitter.com/qJbTCPzBLG
— Sharron Davies MBE (@sharond62) August 16, 2022
rowing
Life is a beach for Helen Glover
My girl ? All 3 little ones are turning into real Cornish beach bums and I love it! pic.twitter.com/TvLe28n59R
— Helen Glover (@Helenglovergb) August 16, 2022
formula One
Mercedes is having fun during the summer break.
Making the most of downtime… ?️✈️ pic.twitter.com/AE5Zn2h0ju
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) August 16, 2022
Back on the bike for George Russell.
Vacation is over. Great to be back. ? pic.twitter.com/mjZaxN4gHN
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) August 16, 2022
Williams turned the clock back 30 years.
#On this day 1992, @nigelman became world champion!?#WeAreWilliams pic.twitter.com/M35grczHOL
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) August 16, 2022