Ben Chilwell says sorry and Jos Buttler celebrates – Thursday’s sporting social
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 April 13.
Football
Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell apologised after being sent off in the Champions League defeat at Real Madrid.
Slept on it, and just want to apologise to my team mates and the fans. I made the decision in a split second last night and it was a mistake. I always give everything for the team and i will continue to do so. Thank you for the support 💙 pic.twitter.com/tyuccXsl1O
— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) April 13, 2023
A young Tottenham fan serenades Harry Kane.
Meeting your hero for the first time 🥰 pic.twitter.com/chfiZ8I1FY
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 13, 2023
Anticipation was building in Wales.
Tomorrow is @RMcElhenney’s birthday. I wonder what’s gonna happen. (to him) 👀@Wrexham_AFC pic.twitter.com/BN8nVfXxHG
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 13, 2023
Cricket
Jos Buttler celebrated a big win.
Another big win last night. What an atmosphere in Chennai! Onto the next one 💪🏻 #HallaBol pic.twitter.com/8nfSVzP3YY
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) April 13, 2023
Snooker
David Grace was excited to be returning to the Crucible.
5 days ago I was 8-8 fighting for my Tour Card and now I’m going back to the Crucible! Life comes at you fast! 🤩Thank you for all the support over the past few days and hope you enjoy the World Championship as much as I will! pic.twitter.com/GtnD5nZMnN
— David Grace (@daveg147) April 13, 2023
Ronnie O’Sullivan was looking forward to beginning his title defence.
Can’t wait to get going!! https://t.co/AjRv3gHsk3
— Ronnie O'Sullivan (@ronnieo147) April 13, 2023
Horse racing
The final field for the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday was confirmed.
CONFIRMED: The 41 runners for the 2023 @RandoxHealth Grand National 💯
Frankie is this year's @AlderHey Honorary runner 🙌#RandoxGrandNational pic.twitter.com/guwb51nhxb
— Aintree Racecourse (@AintreeRaces) April 13, 2023
Basketball
DeMar DeRozan’s daughter Diar helped her dad’s NBA team to a huge play-in victory.
DeMar's daughter is screaming whenever the Raptors take free throws 😂 pic.twitter.com/HxmMz3BYgq
— ESPN (@espn) April 13, 2023
Diar DeRozan went viral for screaming during Raptors free throws tonight.
Listen to her dad's reaction 🤣 pic.twitter.com/BirwCtLe30
— NBA (@NBA) April 13, 2023
Good morning to Bulls fans everywhere, but especially to Diar DeRozan 🗣❤️ pic.twitter.com/7M5O4Cyy6O
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) April 13, 2023