Ryder Cup begins and Warwickshire clinch title – Friday’s sporting social
Europe and the USA began battle at Whistling Straits.
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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 September 24.
Golf
Team Europe were ready for the Ryder Cup.
Team USA were looking sharp.
Shane Duffy was excited.
Jordan Spieth’s 17th-hole miracle had the world talking even as it failed to stave off defeat.
The hosts held the upper hand early on.
Cricket
Warwickshire clinched the County Championship title.
Sam Billings was pleased to see Kent end the season on a high.
Formula One
Max Verstappen was all set to resume his title quest in Russia.
Before being demoted to the back of the grid in Sochi.
Football
Two midfield greats came face to face.
Ally McCoist turned 59.
John McGinn was ready for the weekend.
David de Gea was gearing up for a big week.
Boxing
AJ was getting ready for fight time.
Tennis
Roger Federer was eyeing up some silverware in Boston.