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The Chirp
This is The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations, jokes and photos that athletes have recently shared on social media. Because while not every story can be told in 140 characters… some can:
Magic forward Mo Harkless on : Eastern Conference Finals X-factors:
I got Cleveland for one reason and one reason only pic.twitter.com/8xslDjy5Sw
- Maurice Harkless (@moe_harkless)
Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount on setting the record straight:
Haha "Just for the record, nobody can guard @KingJames"
— LeGarrette Blount (@LG_Blount) May 21, 2015
Browns cornerback & Cavs fan Joe Haden on winning on the road (& going home in style):
Got the W with @twistagirl55 ??? pic.twitter.com/rNNoRQVLIb
— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) May 21, 2015
Twins pitcher Phil Hughes on #ThatFeelingWhenAlex Killorn puts the Lighting up 2:
.@Akillorn19 Geez buddy have a night! pic.twitter.com/SZPhwkJdd6
— Phil Hughes (@PJHughes45) May 21, 2015
Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony and more on David Letterman’s retirement:
Tonight is the end of an era. #ThanksDave pic.twitter.com/fWLc8GIyu8
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) May 20, 2015
Congrats @Letterman on a long successful career. Always a pleasure with this guy. #ThanksDave https://t.co/ofCPQQJok3 pic.twitter.com/jSQZTTSQsw
— Amar'e Stoudemire (@Amareisreal) May 21, 2015
#tb to that time I explained skiing to @DavidLetterman . Congrats on an amazing career and enjoy the next chapter! pic.twitter.com/qk8e3MZA2H
— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) May 21, 2015
S.o. to dave letterman on an amazing career....we gonna miss you bro #ThanksDave pic.twitter.com/GPbEV4iLWe
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) May 21, 2015
Colts punter Pat McAfee on knowing your worth:
Well today's market showed that a 25-25 record gets you 96 million American dollars... Andrew's about to own a team I think #Tannehill #Luck
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 20, 2015
Thunder guard Russell Westbrook on making the meme come to you:
Memes PLEASE?? Lol pic.twitter.com/VktPwv7oJo
— Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) May 20, 2015
Angels outfielder Matt Joyce on extra precautions:
I know being late is no joke, I take my job very seriously. I apologize to the Fans, Angels, and the League. pic.twitter.com/P9qSlTTxg5
— Matthew Joyce (@sweetswingin20) May 20, 2015
49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith on adversity:
I’ve been getting crushed in FIFA lately smh
- Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR)
Former NBA forward Brian Scalabrine on recruitment:
I'm in but we need Ray Allen, let's go!!! #simplyred https://t.co/9tHTnidrlM pic.twitter.com/PjcyFBhqW0
— Brian Scalabrine (@Scalabrine) May 20, 2015
Bears guard Kyle Long on “controversy” fatigue:
Kids at press conferences …. #WhyDoesItEvenMatter pic.twitter.com/osN4gDKDgU
- KL (@Ky1eLong) May 20, 2015
Olympian Lolo Jones on close calls:
When you're about to post a #tbt and your friend tells you it's Wednesday. Clutch move @GabrielMvumvure pic.twitter.com/SqptrDHGVK
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) May 20, 2015
NASCAR driver Joey Logano on good work if you can get it:
My type of commercial shoot pic.twitter.com/nQpaJMs7Sb
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) May 20, 2015
49ers tight end Vernon Davis on zzzzz:
Best Friends. pic.twitter.com/zaZiTuhnjX
- Vernon Davis (@VernonDavis85)
Seahawks punter Jon Ryan on being careful what you wish for:
This is exactly what every fan wants: more kickers deciding the outcome of games based on made/missed extra points.
— Jon Ryan (@JonRyan9) May 20, 2015
I forgot to add #sarcasm to my last tweet but I'm pretty sure everyone got that.
— Jon Ryan (@JonRyan9) May 20, 2015
ATP player Juan Martín del Potro on convincing the only person that matters:
Hey, Delpo, vas a volver. Te lo digo yo ?
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) May 20, 2015
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Hey Delpo, You'll come back, trust me ? pic.twitter.com/lGjVEWrzJl