Bolt on a roll, Stan bearing up and it’s Rebekah Vardy – sport stars on social
The coronavirus outbreak continues to keep world of sport at a virtual standstill and its stars have had to find other ways to keep themselves busy.
View this post on Instagram
@1dividennis @leonbailey_9 @sterling7 @steven.h.m @ricardobibigardner #stayathomechallenge
Here, the PA news agency takes a look at what some of them got up to on Saturday in a bid to fill the void.
The fastest man on the planet, Usain Bolt, could not resist joining in with the toilet roll keepy-uppy challenge.
England and Manchester City midfielder Jill Scott chose to relax and express her feelings in words.
Former world road race cycling champion Lizzie Deignan also took time out to share her feelings during troubled times.
Cristiano Ronaldo could not resist working out, but still managed to get his clear message across to fans.
Great Britain hockey international Sam Ward followed up his interpretation of the skeleton bobsleigh on Friday with a spot of cricket on Saturday with his dog.
Spain and Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos shows he is a man of many talents by socking it to them.
Norwich midfielder Alex Tettey refuses to take up the keepy-uppy challenge with his precious toilet paper.
Watford defender Kiko Femenia gets plenty of support during his stay-at-home work-out routine.
In response to South African Erik Van Rooyen’s recent Foo Fighters guitar video, New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox takes to his drums.
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, working his way back from a ruptured Achilles, proves skipping is not just for the playground and boxers.
England and Leicester striker Jamie Vardy and wife Rebekah nail their press-up routine.
Finally, let’s see how Swiss tennis star Stan Wawrinka is bearing up in quarantine.
Latest
-
NewsTom Lammonby leads Somerset charge after Essex earn first-innings lead at Lord’s
Lammonby was 94 not out at tea with Somerset on 159 for two – an advantage of 123 – in the Bob Willis Trophy final.
-
NewsEssex have the edge in Bob Willis Trophy final clash against Somerset
The Chelmsford-based team made the best score in their first innings at Lord’s.
-
NewsSir Alastair Cook’s brilliant 172 drags Essex towards Somerset total at Lord’s
The rest of Cook’s team-mates provided 99 further runs to Essex’s total, with six wickets down.
-
NewsDubai lighting gives Indian Premier League fielders a challenge
Shreyas Iyer was prepared to give his fielders some leeway after the Delhi Capitals spilt catches but MS Dhoni was having none of it.
-
NewsDhoni concedes that CSK have got their balance wrong
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni says the team have missed Ambati Rayudu and haven’t got the balance of their XI correct.
-
NewsSir Alastair Cook stands tall for Essex as they respond to Somerset at Lord’s
The sides are battling it out for the 2020 season’s big prize.
-
NewsNew Zealand home summer gets rubber stamped, tour to Australia postponed
New Zealand will welcome the West Indies and Pakistan before the turn of the year with both sides set for two Tests and three T20Is.
-
NewsOn This Day in 2004: West Indies stun England in Champions Trophy final
Courtney Browne and Ian Bradshaw somehow combined to steer their side home in near darkness.
-
NewsZimbabwe-born Eddie Byrom reveals England ambition after starring at Lord’s
The left-handed batsman scored 117 out out of Somerset’s 301 against Essex in the Bob Willis Trophy final.