Mark Cavendish’s hotel room and Alex Hales’ misfortune – Monday’s sporting social
Team GB returned home from Tokyo.
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Olympics
Max Whitlock looked back on the Games with honour.
Bronze medallist Bianca Walkden was thankful.
Frazer Clarke toasted “the best four weeks ever”.
Leah Wilkinson and the GB women’s hockey team celebrated bronze.
While the men put out some inspiring messages.
Lord Coe was feeling honoured after the Tokyo Games drew to a close on Sunday.
Matthew Pinsent was feeling bereft.
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse enjoyed his trip to Tokyo – heading home with a gold and bronze!
Football
Dani Alves paid tribute to Lionel Messi.
Jadon Sancho trained with his new club.
Jesse Lingard felt better after testing positive for Covid-19.
Mohamed Salah was back at Anfield.
James Milner was going again.
Monday motivation from Cristiano Ronaldo.
Dele Alli is ready for the season to start.
Manchester United and Ajax turned the clock back.
Cycling
Mark Cavendish wasn’t feeling optimistic about his latest digs.
Cricket
Alex Hales issued a fitness update after his misfortune on Sunday night.
Sam Billings and Tim Bresnan basked in Hales’ misfortune.
England’s players reflected on the first Test against India.
Virat Kohli worked hard in the gym.
Tennis
Gael Monfils had a trick up his sleeve.
Simona Halep was happy to be in Canada.
MMA
Date night for Conor McGregor.