The Chirp

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

May 29, 2015

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:

NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and more on the National Spelling Bee:

Watching the spelling bee.This kids can spell words I've never heard of faster off the top of their heads. Than I can with a dictionary.
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) May 29, 2015

Watching this spelling bee like ???
— Monique Currie (@Mocurrie25) May 29, 2015

As I watch this spelling bee I feel like I might have missed something in school...
— Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) May 29, 2015

Watching Spelling Bee, 2 left, the dude Gokul is just flying through his words. Unreal
— Mike Golic (@espngolic) May 29, 2015

swear he's wearing j's
— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) May 29, 2015

LIKE A BOSS #spellingbee
— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) May 29, 2015

I couldn't spell this word if I had it right in front of me on a teleprompter #SpellingBee pic.twitter.com/bCeMK1mjwx
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) May 29, 2015

Co-champions! Gokul and Vanya! Scripps National #spellingbee
— Desmond Howard (@DesmondHoward) May 29, 2015

Clicking through channels and stopped on the #Spellingbee. Never again. I can't spel....
— Micah Hyde (@micah_hyde) May 29, 2015

Dodgers pitcher Brett Andersonon humanity’s chance of survival:

I wonder what hinders procreation more kids on airplanes or the Scripps National Spelling Bee...
— Brett Anderson (@_BAnderson30_) May 28, 2015

Poker player Phil Hellmuthon Finals fever:

PIC: just sat down for 1st time in 2015 @WSOP, I ALWAYS wear black, but not tonight! $5,000 NLHold'em #TeamSpirit pic.twitter.com/ffz9rFqjEv
— phil_hellmuth (@phil_hellmuth) May 28, 2015

Chicago icons Brian Urlacher,President Obamaand more on fired Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau:

5 years, 5 Playoff appearances. Great job Tibs! How many other coaches can say that in the last 5 years? #Winner
— Brian Urlacher (@BUrlacher54) May 28, 2015

That was personal...#NBA
— ? Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 28, 2015

It's unprofessional & not very classy.. But I wish 1 time after a coach was fired he'd come out & say.."Yeah.. This is complete bullshit"
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 28, 2015

.@apat246 @chicagobulls love thibs and think he did a great job. Sorry to see him go but expect he will be snatched up soon by another team.
— President Obama (@POTUS44) May 28, 2015

USWNT player Megan Rapinoeand Ravens lineman John Urschelon their likenesses:

.@easports really nailed it!!!! Hair✅noodle arm✅ rounded no.15 ?. This is really amazing ... https://t.co/HPqdEzm3sH pic.twitter.com/9Vm3Z3aCfX
— Megan Rapinoe (@mPinoe) May 28, 2015

Dumbfounded. pic.twitter.com/QUXJhso3Cb
— John Urschel (@JohnCUrschel) May 28, 2015

PGA golfer Hunter Mahanon #ThatFeelingWhen the playoff schedule starts to wind down:

What channel is hockey on @DIRECTV?
— Hunter Mahan (@HunterMahan) May 29, 2015

I was so excited to watch!! Bummer no games today.
— Hunter Mahan (@HunterMahan) May 29, 2015

Blazers guard Damian Lillardon #SeparatedAtBirth:

Did my man @ChrisKaman get a new job??? ? pic.twitter.com/TKZj5kQKLW
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) May 29, 2015

Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanuon the transitive properties of ball being life:

Chipotle=?... You already know what ball is..
— Mohamed Sanu Sr. (@Mo_12_Sanu) May 28, 2015

Celtics forward Jared Sullingeron the best rapper alive:

Wayyyyy up I feel blessed *in my Riley Curry voice*
— Jared Sullinger Sr. (@Jared_Sully0) May 28, 2015

Former USWNT playerJulie Foudyon logical solutions:

Its pretty simple re: Mr Blatter. If he knew what was going on, he's culpable. If he didn't know, he's negligent. Either way, #getout.
— Julie Foudy (@JulieFoudy) May 28, 2015

Marlins infielder Dee Gordonon anarchy:

This is what @Giancarlo818 and #Roebuck does? pic.twitter.com/YdvihMRg9G
— Dee Strange-Gordon (@FlashGJr) May 28, 2015

Former NFL safety Ryan Clarkon important questions:

@FlashGJr & I already have our answer but I'll ask you guys: Is a hot dog part of the sandwich family?
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) May 28, 2015

Heat forward Chris Boshon travel essentials:

Have Music, Will Travel #BoshFamilyWorldTour #BoshBlues pic.twitter.com/9ixgu8a1XJ
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) May 28, 2015

Former NFL tackle Warren Sappon initiative:

Lady just walked on the plane and said I want that seat, is there anymore passengers coming on!! #Yes&YouHaveYourSeat Love my country
— Warren Sapp (@WarrenSapp) May 28, 2015

Formula One driver Lewis Hamiltonon makeovers:

Coco’s got a new hair do guys, what do you think about it??? ? #CocoHam pic.twitter.com/tRbs5LmKQ0

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) May 28, 2015

Pirates centerfielder Andrew McCutchenon #ThatAwkwardMoment:

Elevators are so awkward
— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) May 28, 2015

Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes on second chances:

Oh yeah !!! I unblocked everybody too. So yeah hit that follow again !!! pic.twitter.com/8sh2nw1qP6
— BrandonSpikes55 (@brandonspikes55) May 28, 2015

Former MLB player Chipper Joneson URL vs. IRL:

Just cuz someone says 'they are' or 'they did' something, on Twitter, doesn't make it true. Keyboard clowns exaggerate their resume daily.
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) May 28, 2015

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