Happy Gilmore, Smith’s leaves and grandad Keane – Wednesday’s sporting social
Khabib Nurmagomedov enjoyed a night in Barcelona while Raymond Van Barneveld had a good day.
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from February 17.
Football
A TIMEly recognition for Marcus Rashford.
Who’s the birthday girl? It’s……… Rebekah Vardy
Raheem Sterling and Lucy Bronze’s generosity was remembered.
Jack Grealish stuck up for under-fire referee Darren Drysdale.
Dele Alli headed for Austria.
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo headed for a happy hunting ground.
Tennis
Johanna Konta’s back on the court.
Daniil Medvedev turned his attention to the semi-finals.
Ash Barty was upset to let her home crowd down.
Sofia Kenin vowed to return stronger after surgery.
Cricket
Steve Smith was at it again.
What a photo!
James Anderson put the work in.
Time for a Happy Gilmore sequel?
Chelsea and Leicester pitched spin-offs.
Rugby Union
Jason Robinson reflected on the start of his England career, on this day 20 years ago.
John Barclay was not happy with rugby’s disciplinary inconsistency.
Basketball
James Harden guided Brooklyn Nets to a late comeback win over Phoenix.
MMA
Conor McGregor showed off his fists.
Raymond Van Barneveld regained his PDC tour card.
His old rival congratulated him.
