The Chirp: Kentucky Derby Edition

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

May 3, 2015

On Saturday evening, American Pharoah won the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby. Throughout Derby Day, athletes from across the sports world took to Twitter to react:

Saints running back C.J. Spilleron to-do lists:

Getting ready to watch this derby. It's on my bucket list to attend the Derby one day
— Cj Spiller (@CJSPILLER) May 2, 2015

Retired NBA forward Jason Collins on Derby commentators Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir:

Omg. @JohnnyGWeir is everything. @taralipinski & him are taking over the #KentuckyDerby. pic.twitter.com/Nz3Vp8ThXv
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) May 2, 2015

I say we get @JohnnyGWeir & @taralipinski on a jet to Vegas later today so that they can cover #MayweatherPacquiao. Johnny in Vegas!! #ohmy
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) May 2, 2015

Mystics guard Kalana Greeneon Derby cravings:

I need a mint julep in my life.
— Kalana Greene (@theladykg) May 2, 2015

Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola takes in the festivities with some friends:

#derby pic.twitter.com/4MWTxitomw
— Danny Amendola (@DannyAmendola) May 2, 2015

Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck on friendly competition:

Family Derby pool. https://t.co/zB9YrSt8NB pic.twitter.com/4NqDrSw4wb
— Matt Hasselbeck (@Hasselbeck) May 2, 2015

LPGA golfer Cindy LaCrosseon #DerbyEnvy:

I wish I was in Louisville sooooooo bad right how. Happy derby day!! #TalkDerbyToMe
— Cindy LaCrosse (@CindyLaCrosse) May 2, 2015

NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. on a different kind of racing:

Rider meeting over for the @KentuckyDerby no yellow line rule jus don't hit the fence or knock a competitor off pic.twitter.com/hmBvI9X1k1
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) May 2, 2015

NFL kickerJay Feelyon smart kids:

My daughter Abby had American Pharaoh winning.
— Jay Feely (@jayfeely) May 2, 2015

Giants guard Geoff Schwartz and Saints tight end Benjamin Watson on quality over quantity:

I watch horse racing for about 6 enjoyable minutes a year. I feel lots of others in the same boat as me. #KentuckyDerby2015
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) May 2, 2015

#KyDerby! What an exhilarating 2 minutes!
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) May 2, 2015

Patriots wide receiverJulian Edelmanon pulling double duty in style:

@RobGronkowski @DannyAmendola @Zegna left derby now to the fight rocking out to that #geazy #patsboomsqaud pic.twitter.com/82njPrB3ZV
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) May 2, 2015

Retired NFL offensive lineman Ross Tuckeron cruel injustice:

Still think it's unfair they don't interview the horse. He's the one that does all the work.
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) May 2, 2015

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