
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:
Former Lakers Magic Johnson, Pau Gasol, and more with some love for Kobe Bryant:
Just like we've never seen another player like Michael Jordan, we will never see another player like Kobe Bryant!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 15, 2014
I'm so proud of @kobebryant on the Tremendous accomplishment on surpassing #MJ on the all-time scoring list. Keep making history brother!
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) December 15, 2014
Congrats @kobebryant on your many years of excellence you are a gift to all of us who love the game of basketball #NBALegend
— Rick Fox (@RickFox) December 15, 2014
Congrats Bean! @kobebryant #ThirdAllTime #LivingLegend
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 15, 2014
Former NBA center Jason Collins on ugly Christmas sweaters:
Went to a Xmas party the other day & this sweater was deemed the 'best of the party'. #naughtysnowman #happyholidays pic.twitter.com/IAlortIsDb
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) December 14, 2014
Orioles pitcher Steve Johnsonsumming up most fans’ Sunday:
Fantasy playoffs.. So stressful
— Steve Johnson (@SJohnson831) December 14, 2014
Former Olympic softball pitcher Jennie Finch is having technical difficulties:
✈️1st a mechanical delay ? now as we were backing up our tug caught on fire... ? Pilot said, "I'm not making this up!" #JoyOfTravel @united
— Jennie Finch (@JennieFinch) December 14, 2014
MMA lightweight Mitch Clarke on kids behaving badly:
I've never seen so many misbehaved kids until I saw the line to get pictures with Santa
— Mitch Clarke (@MitchClarkeMMA) December 14, 2014
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson on tough love:
You have to dunk on your kids, it builds character... pic.twitter.com/ohxfvfpd6a
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 14, 2014
Padres minor leaguer Cody Deckeron being an easy target:
I suppose I should go to bed. Making me the ideal candidate for an inception heist.....#ThreeDreamLevels
— Cody Decker (@Decker6) December 15, 2014
Dodgers pitcher Brandon McCarthy has a movie for you, when you have a minute:
Chris Rock's new movie Top Five was really good and you should go see it. I mean no need to rush, just whenever is convenient for you.
— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) December 15, 2014
Bulls guard Aaron Brookson Twitter exclusivity:
Btw I have my own emoji..... ? ....?
— Aaron Brooks (@Thirty2zero) December 15, 2014
NASCAR driver Clint Bowyeron flea markets:
I love the south! Just had a guy tell me about a swap meet I missed. Said u could buy anything from white liquor to a spark plug. ?
— Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) December 14, 2014
Colts defensive end Arthur Jones on long-lost cousins:
So my mom calls me after the game and I just found out @ShaunPhillips95 is my cousin. Hahah I think we just became best friends. Blown away
— Arthur Jones (@Artj97) December 15, 2014
Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp on potentially offensive toys:
I think they might have packaged this wrong pic.twitter.com/roWT27p5JP
— Covelli Crisp (@Coco_Crisp) December 15, 2014
Rams defensive end Chris Long on Andrew Luck’s greatest attribute:
Lucks neck beard game is approaching an unfair level of mastery. — Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) December 15, 2014
…And while he’s at it, an early college football bowl breakdown:
Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl. Nothing like chicken wings and orange juice. Dynamite combo. — Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) December 15, 2014
Quality of play in the Bahamas bowl may be suspect. May wanna fly those players in the night before the game. — Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) December 15, 2014
https://t.co/eb7zSruuFe Gator bowl… Wonder if the kids playing in it could use the website for their income taxes… Oh wait. Nevermind. — Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) December 15, 2014