Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from July 8.
Cricket
England captain Joe Root was supporting the team alongside his growing family from home after attending the birth of his second child.
The Test Match Special crew were getting used to their new surroundings.
The socially distanced commentary box with Sir Alastair Cook, @Cricket_Mann & @philtufnell. #bbccricket pic.twitter.com/xceS8S05ZN — Adam Mountford (@tmsproducer) July 8, 2020
Ben Stokes took on his first walk to the middle as stand-in England skipper.
A first walk to the middle as England captain for @benstokes38 🦁 Follow here: https://t.co/SyOKH8t4b7#ENGvWI pic.twitter.com/2CT9QgjCVF — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 8, 2020
England were supporting the NHS.
Dr Vikas Kumar is one of the key worker heroes whose name featured on the England Men's training shirts today for day 1 of the #raisethebat Test Series Watch Vikas view a message from fellow Durham-local Ben Stokes who wore his name with pride today🙌 https://t.co/rQw1yVvynF — England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) July 8, 2020
England and West Indies sent out an important message at the start of the Test.
Cricket united. An incredibly powerful moment. pic.twitter.com/2rSuTx4IPz — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 8, 2020
Sam Billings was getting behind his Kent team-mates.
Come on lads! 🙌🏼💪🏼 https://t.co/80frVJ2nsd — Sam Billings (@sambillings) July 8, 2020
While former Australia captain Ricky Ponting relished the return of international cricket.
How good is it to have Test cricket back! #ENGvWI — Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) July 8, 2020
Ex-England batsman Kevin Pietersen bemoaned the great British weather.
March ☀️April ☀️May ☀️June 🌦July so far ☁️💨🌧💩 London weather! — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) July 8, 2020
Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann was at one with nature.
Formula One
Renault took their time to announce the poorly-kept secret that was the return of Fernando Alonso.
Sound familiar...?#RSspirit pic.twitter.com/5lS8cwfz0S — Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) July 8, 2020 Sound familiar...?#RSspirit pic.twitter.com/hCbN6gkfH5 — Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) July 8, 2020 👀#RSspirit pic.twitter.com/6yROeEsTGp — Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) July 8, 2020
Alonso himself was pleased with the news.
Yes . Vamossss!! 💙💛 https://t.co/7jkvyGac76 — Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) July 8, 2020
And he received the best wishes of former team-mate Felipe Massa.
Welcome back to @F1 @alo_oficial good luck brother 👍🤙🏼 pic.twitter.com/RD9TPoAbFL — Felipe Massa (@MassaFelipe19) July 8, 2020
Football
Hector Bellerin had vowed to plant 3,000 trees for every game Arsenal win following the restart. Feeling his side deserved three points from their 1-1 draw with Leicester on Tuesday, the Spanish full-back said he would plant the trees anyway.
Personally feel we didn't deserve that result last night. Tough to take after the fight and courage from the whole team, therefore I will still plant those trees! pic.twitter.com/FJqqADEXuL — Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) July 8, 2020
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez wished his defensive partner a happy birthday.
Happy birthday big bro 💪🏽❤️@VirgilvDijk pic.twitter.com/qziTQRLsoH — Joe Gomez (@J_Gomez97) July 8, 2020
Watford forward Gerard Deulofeu was over the moon to get back on the grass following a serious knee injury.
Can't describe this happiness..💪😀 #backontrack pic.twitter.com/zYyAD7INoO — Gerard Deulofeu (@gerardeulofeu) July 8, 2020
And his team-mate Ben Foster was celebrating the Hornets' important victory.
Big win last night, needed that, 4 huge games left 🙌 pic.twitter.com/8KJYobc6Op — Ben Foster (@BenFoster) July 8, 2020
Rangers striker Jermain Defoe is up for the new season.
Massive season ahead, I cant wait to get started! I'm #RangersReady are you? pic.twitter.com/ci3pWMLvo6 — Jermain Defoe OBE (@IAmJermainDefoe) July 8, 2020
Darts
Darts returned!
The draw has been made for Day One of the PDC Summer Series! ☀️🎯 Remember, today's play is now scheduled to commence at 1430 BST as a number of players are still awaiting test results. — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 8, 2020
Rob Cross, the 2018 PDC world champion, prepared for the sport's return.
Test passed and we're back!Looking forward to getting back to work in the Summer Series. Been a long night but thankfully all ok. Well done to all @OfficialPDC for brilliant organisation👏Now to try and get some great results. ⚡️👍📸@taylanningpix pic.twitter.com/WxOkk4j6Lz — Rob Cross (@RobCross180) July 8, 2020
Current world champion Peter Wright was unrecognisable.
👓 Peter Wright sporting a new look as he warms up for today's event. pic.twitter.com/fLDwtCNqgI — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) July 8, 2020
Four-time World Championship semi-finalist Wayne Mardle could not believe what he was witnessing!
What's all these darts results I'm seeing? What's happening? Darts? What is it? It's a sport we used to play! Right...now let's kick on! Kudos to the @OfficialPDC for getting our sport up and running safely. — Wayne Mardle (@Wayne501Mardle) July 8, 2020
Adrian Lewis was in good spirits in Milton Keynes.
Thankyou for all your positive comments regarding my weight loss! Iv worked hard at it and feeling good 👍 — Adrian Lewis (@jackpot180) July 8, 2020
Golf
Ian Poulter could have a future as a member of cabin crew.
Can deliver at 40,000ft as well 📮☕️🛩 @Graeme_McDowell @netjets pic.twitter.com/M4NLwhHuXW — Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) July 8, 2020
UFC
Did you flinch?
Rugby League
St Helens and Leeds were the first clubs to undergo coronavirus testing in Super League.
First up for testing with @Screen4org this morning were the players and staff from @Saints1890 and @leedsrhinos pic.twitter.com/JoMgvUYsGg — Betfred Super League (@SuperLeague) July 8, 2020
