Westwood needs eye test and Batsman rises – Wednesday’s sporting social
Chelsea paid tribute to comedian and Stamford Bridge regular Sean Lock and Tyson Fury continued to work on his fitness.
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Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from August 18.
Football
Harry Kane trained.
Chelsea paid tribute to comedian and Stamford Bridge regular Sean Lock
Mason Mount wished Tammy Abraham well at Roma.
And enjoyed training.
Besiktas were not doing anything by halves as they welcomed ‘Dark Knight’ Michy Batshuayi to Turkey.
Paul Pogba and Raphael Varane linked up in training.
Andy Robertson stepped up his recovery.
Inter Miami’s owner hinted at a new signing to improve the club’s results.
While the gaffer prepared for their next fixture.
Erling Haaland reflected on Dortmund’s defeat to Bayern.
Dele Alli was in the capital.
Hayley Raso was excited to join Manchester City.
Sergio Aguero got his Barcelona number.
The Tottenham squad headed to Portugal.
Manchester United marked 31 years since Denis Irwin’s debut.
Liverpool reminisced about Dirk Kuyt’s time at Anfield, 15 years on from his signing.
Seven years since Diego Costa scored on his Chelsea debut.
While this man will be making his second Blues debut soon.
Golf
Lee Westwood needed an eye test.
Cricket
What a catch!
Reactions like a cat!
A perfect morning for the Pietersens.
Jason Roy signed off from the Hundred.
Boxing
Daily grind for Tyson Fury
Rowing
James Cracknell showed his puppy some love.
Paralympics
The Tokyo 2020 Games drew ever nearer.
Formula One
McLaren turned the clock back.
Tennis
Dominic Thiem pulled out of the US Open.
Emma Raducanu enjoyed herself in Chicago.
MMA
Conor McGregor chilled out.