Sports stars and clubs around the world continue to offer a glimpse into their lives on social media.
Here the PA news agency features some of the best examples from April 17th.
Soccer
Allan Saint-Maximin reacted to Newcastle’s late win!
https://t.co/VmbVb65M7C pic.twitter.com/C3XlfwPdUP
– Allan Saint-Maximin (aintasaintmaximin), April 17, 2021
Jesse Lingard took West Ham’s defeat by the chin.
Great character from the boys who is unlucky not to get away from anything. We rest, relax and leave
– Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) April 17, 2021
Chris Smalling sent a message of thanks to those who offered assistance to his family following an armed robbery at their home in Italy on Friday morning.
I would like to thank everyone for their good wishes and support! My family is very shaken, but fortunately unharmed! 
Hoping that these people will find a more meaningful way to live their lives without causing harm and distress to others.
– Chris Smalling (@ChrisSmalling) April 17, 2021
cricket
Brett Lee helped Graeme Swann out.
What a legend @ BrettLee_58 is pic.twitter.com/P9YDtbdGlb
– Graeme Swann (@ Swannyg66) April 17, 2021
Shane Warne congratulated Matt Parkinson on his ripper against Northamptonshire.
Impressive! Was that his first ball of the summer too? Hahahaha. I love being congratulations mate and well bowling. Spin to win @SkyCricket @MichaelVaughan !!!! https://t.co/N2uIox4RrU
– Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) April 17, 2021
Tom Curran has more strings on his bow.
Sam Billings had a distraction at the crease.
KP had a Covid test before reaching the driving range.
Driver – BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/465eAeoPd7
– Kevin Pietersen
(@ KP24) April 17, 2021
snooker
Fans returned to watch live sports!
????, ??’? ???? ?? ???? ???? ???. pic.twitter.com/ECc6mT1A67
– World Snooker Tour (@WeAreWST) April 17, 2021
And Barry Hearn was happy about it.
Here we go ! Blood sweat and tears, but after all the problems and setbacks, we are on the verge of a return to normal thanks to the incredible efforts of the @ WeAreWST team. My thanks go to everyone involved. Now sit back and enjoy the greatest snooker show in the world.
– Barry Hearn (@BarryHearn) April 17, 2021
Neil Robertson will never forget his shoes again!
formula One
Respect for the duke.
We thank His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. pic.twitter.com/rcZ2TOV1Bs
– Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) April 17, 2021
Red Bulls Max Verstappen was ready for the qualifying battle in Imola.
FULLSENDSATURDAY 
#UnleashTheLion #KeepPushing 
#ImolaGP pic.twitter.com/nGe4E4hKhu
– Max Verstappen (@ Max33Verstappen), April 17, 2021
Lewis Hamilton later celebrated victory in this battle.
pic.twitter.com/LpkqSvC7Y1
– Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) April 17, 2021
And congratulated Sergio Perez on second place on the grid.
Welcome to the front row @SChecoPerez! pic.twitter.com/ZvybBZxj3B
– Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@ MercedesAMGF1) April 17, 2021
Welcome to the front row, @SChecoPerez 
# ImolaGP
# F1 pic.twitter.com/zh1xe0sMQ6
– Formula 1 (@ F1) April 17, 2021
Romain Grosjean celebrated his 35th birthday.
We wish our old friend @RGrosjean a happy birthday!
And good luck driving his first IndyCar race at Barber Motorsports Park tomorrow 
# HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/sbl520agGg
– Haas F1 Team (@ HaasF1Team) April 17, 2021
tennis
Johanna Konta enjoyed her morning.
Sunshine breakfast with this 
pic.twitter.com/Su49MUNDow
– Johanna Konta (@JohannaKonta) April 17, 2021
golf
Danny Willett was pleased with his form after making the cut at Hilton Head.
Former Ryder Cup star Oliver Wilson was preparing to return.
MMA
Conor McGregor knows each other.
I know why I feel good and I know why I feel bad. So I do what makes me feel good and I avoid what makes me feel bad. Luck 101. #Do you know yourself
– Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 17, 2021
Rugby league
What a finish!
It would excite and break hearts at the same time. The match win moment that was almost unbelievable 
# TelstraPremiership moment of the match #NRLSouthsTigers pic.twitter.com/7zOxCaxpsk
– NRL (@NRL) April 17, 2021
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