From the wisecracks of Danny Willett’s brother, to Andrew Bogut’s TripAdvisor-style reviews of the Olympic Village, Virender Sehwag’s philosophical musings and, of course, Tiger Woods’ nipples… here is our round-up of some of the best sports tweets of 2016….
Speechless.
— P J Willett (@P_J_Willett) April 10, 2016
I once punched that kid in the head for hurting my pet rat.
Now look.#bbcgolf #TheMasters
If the boy does what he should, I will be able to say 'I've shared a bath with a Masters winners - brilliant#bbcgolf
— P J Willett (@P_J_Willett) April 10, 2016
Whole team calls me Ellen DeGeneres with my new hairdo!!!! @TheEllenShow pic.twitter.com/NabypGbSAr
— Dirk Nowitzki (@swish41) February 1, 2016
Well, Iceland’s victory against England in Euro 2016, was certainly a shocker. And Gary Linekar had this to say for it.
The worst defeat in our history. England beaten by a country with more volcanoes than professional footballers. Well played Iceland.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 27, 2016
Ragan Smith of U.S. women's gymnastics team poses with DeAndre Jordan. pic.twitter.com/xDvOQpqu2N
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 6, 2016
Heroic Aleksandar Mitrovic rescues helium filled Rafa Benitez from floating across Tyneside. pic.twitter.com/8KVQXtsmLc
— Jonny Sharples (@JonnyGabriel) September 28, 2016
Easiest job in world = Olympic pool lifeguard? pic.twitter.com/E73nhZ9WwB
— Rich Matulewicz (@RichMDUrology) August 7, 2016
#IOCLuxuryLodging. Putting together a shower curtain so we can shower and not flood the place. pic.twitter.com/omaBJ7Dlje
— Andrew Bogut (@andrewbogut) August 2, 2016
Oops my bad lol Yes I signed for cpfc and not burnley. Sorry for the little mistake the person that manages my Twitter got a little confused
— Christian Benteke (@chrisbenteke) August 20, 2016
At 13 or 14 years old, I had my first email address. It was [email protected]. JJ. SHOOT. A. 3. WTF. The 90s were a crazy time.
— JJ Redick (@JJRedick) August 30, 2016
@EASPORTSFIFA 59 passing 😭😭😭 so weak pic.twitter.com/9dwrP4AkYH
— Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) September 12, 2016
@aucklandcricket @BLACKCAPS Congratulations Ireland. A long time coming but deserved the win tonight. Someone's happy & it's not me @RonanOGara10 pic.twitter.com/iStgCExAGn
— Dan Carter (@DanCarter) November 5, 2016
At least I'm getting a game somewhere 👍🏻 https://t.co/QabJ6HW3Ia
— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) October 22, 2016
Just quietly, how good is Pokemon Go. Honestly been playing that more than tennis 😳😅😍
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) July 24, 2016
And Virender Sehwag’s witty humour certainly got the better of demonetization in India.
In America they will count Votes.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 8, 2016
In India count Notes.
Tonight just notice d houses that dont have lights off,Note Counting On.#BlackMoney
Top 10 of 2016
The year’s most retweeted, including Muhammad Ali’s passing and McGregor’s fake retirement…
Leicester City. Champions of England. pic.twitter.com/WRwfysTn2N
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 2, 2016
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) June 4, 2016
Remember when Zlatan signed Manchester United from PSG?
Time to let the world know. My next destination is @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/DAK7iYlrCq
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) June 30, 2016
CHAMPIONS!!!! pic.twitter.com/pFtvo5XUNx
— Christian Fuchs (@FuchsOfficial) May 2, 2016
— Shawn Lynch (@MoneyLynch) February 8, 2016
Last night was the final chapter to an incredible story. I walk away at peace knowing my love for the game & this city will never be broken.
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) April 14, 2016
I have decided to retire young.
Thanks for the cheese.
Catch ya's later.— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 19, 2016
My last game tomorrow at Parc des Princes. I came like a king, left like a legend pic.twitter.com/OpLL3wzKh0
— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) May 13, 2016
If u feel alone and by yourself, look in the mirror, and wow, there's two of you. Be who you are. Who are you. I am me. Ugly, lol. Shaq
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) December 16, 2009
🏆✌🏼️🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/6Qvd9yKpUD
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) July 11, 2016