Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from September 8.
Football
Gary Speed was remembered, on what would have been his 52nd birthday.
🤍 A legend, a champion, never forgotten! On what would have been his 52nd birthday, we remember and miss dearly Gary Speed, a true #LUFC icon pic.twitter.com/HXvxio9SaJ
— Leeds United (@LUFC) September 8, 2021
Today we remember Gary Speed on what would have been his 52nd birthday.
Forever in our thoughts, Speedo. 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/fq4ADudwEB
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) September 8, 2021
Today would have been Gary Speed’s 52nd birthday.
A boyhood Evertonian who went on to captain 𝗵𝗶𝘀 club.
A legend throughout football and a true gentleman.
We still miss you, Speedo. 💙 pic.twitter.com/xlT8WXXVnu
— Everton (@Everton) September 8, 2021
Happy birthday, Bruno Fernandes.
Feliz aniversario, @B_Fernandes8! 🥳🎉#MUFC | @CasilleroDiablo pic.twitter.com/yUBvyN6cfo
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 8, 2021
Happy birthday brother @B_Fernandes8 🎂 pic.twitter.com/JVf3gzN7NL
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) September 8, 2021
Liverpool and Leeds unveiled their new strips.
Is right, Joel 😄👌 pic.twitter.com/rrtCgAUXaU
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 8, 2021
𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻
21/22 #LUFC third kit available from 9am, Thursday 9th September pic.twitter.com/HwLbubRdVx
— Leeds United (@LUFC) September 8, 2021
Newport launched their new third kit with the help of local rappers Goldie Lookin Chain.
It’s Newport, innit? #OneClubOneCounty pic.twitter.com/yi4JeTbvLT
— Newport County AFC (@NewportCounty) September 8, 2021
🤐#OneClubOneCounty pic.twitter.com/9npk81ZzoU
— Newport County AFC (@NewportCounty) September 8, 2021
Watch out for Norway.
Rugby Union
Maro Itoje wanted to clarify something following reports education secretary Gavin Williamson confused him with Marcus Rashford.
Due to recent speculation I thought it was necessary to confirm that I am not Marcus Rashford… And whilst we are here my name is not Mario either!! Just a simple Maro Itoje will do…
Much love,
Marcu… I mean Maro Itoje
— Maro Itoje (@maroitoje) September 8, 2021
The Scarlets scaled new heights.
⛰️ What views! A stunning day on Snowdon!
Golygfeydd anhygoel ar ben yr Wyddfa 🏴#ScarletsinNorth #YGogledd pic.twitter.com/IKjxCFPqjd
— Scarlets Rugby (@scarlets_rugby) September 8, 2021
While United Rugby Championship rivals Benetton did some logging as part of their pre-season programme.
𝙎𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 🪚🪢🧗🏻♂️#benettonrugby #calalzo2021 pic.twitter.com/laF3NEVKuH
— Benetton Rugby 🦁 (@BenettonRugby) September 8, 2021
Cricket
James Anderson called for “one last push” in the final Test.
Happy birthday, Jos Buttler.
Thank you https://t.co/tv67kDfFoN
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) September 8, 2021
Sam Billings signed up for the Big Bash.
Formula One
Alex Albon will return to the F1 grid next season.
I can’t tell you how good it feels to say.. I’m joining @WilliamsRacing for 2022!! The most sincere thank you to Jost and everyone at Williams for trusting me with this opportunity and of course @redbullracing especially Christian and Dr. Marko for making this possible. pic.twitter.com/c0NhSQLd0L
— Alex Albon (@alex_albon) September 8, 2021
Mega happy for @WilliamsRacing, @NicholasLatifi and @alex_albon. Awesome line-up for 2022, very well deserved. 👊 pic.twitter.com/dHpg4RxvZi
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) September 8, 2021
The gang are back together… again! 😍#F1 pic.twitter.com/XLTQtZm4dw
— Formula 1 (@F1) September 8, 2021
Introducing your 2022 Williams Racing drivers…@Alex_Albon joins @NicholasLatifi to complete our line-up! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/s4cuJ4ebJq
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) September 8, 2021
Excited to see you back on the grid in 2022 Albono! 💪🇹🇭 pic.twitter.com/9pRQnL8f4b
— Red Bull Racing Honda (@redbullracing) September 8, 2021
Golf
Justin Thomas shared his goals.
Boxing
Anthony Joshua kept moving.
We move 👣 pic.twitter.com/8e1LvXAcAF
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) September 8, 2021
Deontay Wilder played the piano.
Eddie Hearn played golf.
MMA
Conor McGregor got a new watch.
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