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Jun 28, 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:

WTA players Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber on turning a Wimbledon trip into a Taylor Swift concert:

With my girls @serenawilliams and @karliekloss singing along to @taylorswift pic.twitter.com/cYgbKBIW3q
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) June 27, 2015

TONIGHT: London - Hyde - Park !!! @taylorswift13
— Angelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) June 27, 2015

A good way to spend the Saturday night with @Annagroenefeld at the @taylorswift13 concert#hydepark #london#greattime pic.twitter.com/uemLPzQ6tj
— Angelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) June 27, 2015

Loved @taylorswift13 !! She was absolutely amazing!!! pic.twitter.com/gBSYqhog3L
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) June 27, 2015

Colts punter Pat McAfeeon scouting reports:

Just saw "Jurassic World"... First thought.. An NFL team should sign Claire.. She was out running dinosaurs in heels, imagine her on a field
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 28, 2015

MLB pitchers Chris Archerand Brandon McCarthyand Bulls forward Pau Gasolon summer reading:

I'm finishing up @45PedroMartinez autobiography. Anyone have a good recommendation for my next read?
— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher22) June 27, 2015

@ChrisArcher42 The Last Night of the Yankees Dynasty is super interesting
— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) June 27, 2015

I'm starting the day off with a new book! #ElDíaDeMañana by Ignacio Martínez de Pisón. #AlwaysReading #HappySunday pic.twitter.com/mDz13TBfj0
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) June 28, 2015

Former NFL safety Brian Dawkinson generous interpretations:

When ur on a long flight. & the toddler behind u is trying to c if they can kick the stuffing out the seat... #massagechair lol
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) June 28, 2015

PGA golfer Jason Dufner on spotting a course’s hazards:

Looks highway safe to me... pic.twitter.com/C0xcz3CNzK
— Jason Dufner (@JasonDufner) June 28, 2015

Raiders linebacker Sio Moore and more on important questions:

Who in LA doe
- Sio Moore (@MrOakTown55) June 28, 2015

Who is watching the bradley vs Vargas fight?
- ⚜♚⚜ (@QBronald) June 28, 2015

Woke up blessed but still what in the hell am I doing up?
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) June 28, 2015

NHL winger Martin St. Louison dramatic finishes:

The feeling of not being sure if your hockey sticks made it!!! #bricktournament pic.twitter.com/ygv3GeM3Tl
- Martin St Louis (@mstlouis_26) June 28,

England Men’s National Team captain Wayne Rooneyon World Cup pride:

England women doing the country proud. Huge congratulations on reaching the semi finals
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) June 28, 2015

WTA players Christina McHale and Petra Kvitova on finding the upside of rain delays:

Enjoying some strawberries and cream during the rain delay ?#wimbledon pic.twitter.com/hGpfqRpa9v
— Christina McHale (@ChristinaMcHale) June 28, 2015

At least my outfit matches the #Wimbledon umbrellas :) #presswithpetra pic.twitter.com/aA3OGUaFrH
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) June 28, 2015

Warriors center Andrew Boguton home cooking:

Mmmmm good old Aussie (not crisped/burned/charred) bacon!!! #missedyou
- Andrew Bogut (@andrewbogut) June 26, 201

Tigers pitcher David Price on virtual #squads:

Trout and Donaldson?! wow RT @JordanAszklar: Got that no hitter with @DAVIDprice14. But of course, he's an Athletic. pic.twitter.com/5fC26Mct7A
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) June 28, 2015

…and virtual summers:

It's summer time in the D right now and it's 60 degrees ?
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) June 28, 2015

Sun forward Chiney Ogwumikeon phone surprises:

#WhenYourCousinsHackYourPhone... pic.twitter.com/qbN6DsemzE
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) June 28, 2015

Former NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman on bargain shopping:

Man if you don't have a personality check and see if they have them on sale somewhere near you
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) June 28, 2015

Rams defensive end Chris Longon the king of the jungle:

I told these lions you were my brother and they just laid down with fear @Ky1eLong pic.twitter.com/lYOhe0a08M
- Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) June 26, 2015

Giants guard Geoff Schwartz on fair-weather friends:

Hotel internet always works great, streaming Netflix, until you actually need it, like downloading a movie for a flight. Then it shuts off.
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) June 28, 2015

NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.on #RealRecognizeReal:

Nice truck dude! #napavalley pic.twitter.com/hKzcXo2dpt
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) June 28, 2015

Clippers guard Jamal Crawfordand more on knowing your limits:

Wish there was more time in a day..
— ? Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) June 28, 2015

This wouldn't help... If I remembered to put them back where I got them then the problem would be solved pic.twitter.com/zlHAmB0GV3
— Steve Johnson (@SJohnson831) June 28, 2015

What’s your limit for days on a vacation? I’m about 5 days, and then I get homesick or ready to get back into routine
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) June 28, 2015

Moms meatloaf would be killer..but I ain't goin to the grocery store now, too late to start that.. ?
— Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) June 28, 2015

And finally, WTA player Genie Bouchard on the best way out of a slump—memes:

Ok I'll admit I laughed ? pic.twitter.com/zvXq5OFDJE
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) June 27, 2015

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