Walker’s fitness update and Norris’ new wheels – Thursday’s sporting social
Current and former Tottenham players paid tribute to Gian Piero Ventrone after his death aged 61.
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Football
Kyle Walker reacted to having surgery.
Current and former Tottenham players paid tribute to Gian Piero Ventrone after his death aged 61.
Aymeric Laporte had a laugh.
European wins for Chelsea and Manchester City.
Rio Ferdinand sang Jude Bellingham’s praises.
Declan Rice cleared things up.
Cricket
Virat Kohli headed Down Under.
Motor Racing
Lewis Hamilton felt inspirational.
Lando Norris’ new wheels.
Mick Schumacher got in the Japanese spirit with a special cherry blossom helmet.
Rugby Union
England are World Cup ready.
Golf
Ian Poulter was loving life out on the course.