Curran raises funds and Parker plays McLovin - What sports stars did on Sunday

| 07 June 2020

Sergio Ramos also paid tribute to Conor McGregor after the Irishman's retirement from UFC.

Sports stars across the world continue to find new ways to amuse themselves during the coronavirus pandemic.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from June 7.

Boxing

Joseph Parker continued recreating scenes from movies, this time taking on the role of McLovin from Superbad.

Stay True, Stay You. Always be yourself 🤣 #mclovin #superbad 🕴🏽: @poasa_baice 🎥🎞: #magicman @kerryrusselltv🔥 pic.twitter.com/kpPP84RyOP

— Joseph Parker (@joeboxerparker) June 6, 2020

Cricket

England and Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran completed the #charity10for10 challenge to raise funds for the Professional Cricketers’ Trust.

Thanks for the nomination @Trescricket I nominate @OPope32 @roryburns17 @DomSibley #10for10

Donate https://t.co/fUlNhhBmuC https://t.co/9Z3XU53csp pic.twitter.com/pWkZBbiLHc

— Sam Curran (@CurranSM) June 7, 2020

Curran’s England team-mate Ben Stokes was not relishing taking part in Sky Sports’ watchalong of the 2016 World T20 final, when Carlos Brathwaite smacked him for four consecutive sixes in the final over to secure victory for the West Indies.

Why did Ben bowl 4 balls in the same place? #skywatchalong https://t.co/eT0DknJKFr

— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) June 7, 2020

Paul Collingwood, one of England’s greatest fielders, gave his followers some tips on slip catching practice.

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Following on from the slip catching posture post, try this drill by throwing the ball against a wall or better still if you’ve got someone to feed the ball to the left or right. It’s a great way to teach your body to rotate into position to get your hands in the right place to give you the best chance to catch it! It’s tough on the legs to so it also helps with leg strength and endurance. Give it a try, it’s not easy but if you crack it let me know! #cricket #fielding #catch #coaching #coach #sport #instagood #summer #england #drills

A post shared by Paul Collingwood (@paulcollingwood5) on Jun 7, 2020 at 3:14am PDT

UFC

Conor McGregor received a gift off his children after his retirement from UFC.

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❤️

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jun 7, 2020 at 9:34am PDT

Football

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos paid tribute to McGregor by mimicking his trademark walk.

👏🏻🔝 @TheNotoriousMMA https://t.co/rSrZkBruGo pic.twitter.com/aVqEnQe8SV

— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) June 7, 2020

Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum took on a different vantage point at Anfield as the club played an intra-squad friendly to prepare for the return of the Premier League.

Had to check out this view 🏟🔴 #YNWA #LFC pic.twitter.com/HiZyTXxwO5

— Gini Wijnaldum (@GWijnaldum) June 7, 2020

Sheffield United forward Oli McBurnie could not believe some of the action from UFC 250.

Can’t get over Cody garbrandt knockout last night😭 one of the cleanest I’ve ever seen🤯

— Oli McBurnie (@oli_mcburnie) June 7, 2020

Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope was in a reflective mood on the anniversary of a career highlight.

2 years ago today, stepping onto the pitch for my @england debut. A moment that will stay with me for the rest of my life. #threelions pic.twitter.com/AJA84MHUPA

— Nick Pope (@Popey1992) June 7, 2020

As was Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, who scored a stunner at Elland Road that night.

♥️ https://t.co/Jo1sxlavzm

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) June 7, 2020

Former England defender John Terry was out on the golf course.

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@the_wisley @georgie26terry 🏌🏻‍♂️ @sum26terry 🏌🏼‍♀️

A post shared by John Terry (@johnterry.26) on Jun 7, 2020 at 6:46am PDT

Darts

Back-to-back Grand Slam of Darts champion Gerwyn Price, a former rugby player, brought out his competitive side as he set himself a weight challenge.

Myself and @matthewdeanalan will compete for £250 that will be donated to the winners charity… first to 14.5stone, I’m currently at 15.5 having already lost around a stone already and Matt Ward is currently at 15stone, he has a head start but I think I can do it…👍🏻🙌🏻💪🏻 🏃‍♂️

— Gerwyn Price (@Gezzyprice) June 7, 2020

Cycling

Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome was too strong for a whole host of sports stars and celebrities as he won ‘The Race: Wheels for Heroes’ on Zwift on Sunday night.

Froome set off last in the pursuit-style race and pipped former England batsman Kevin Pietersen and singer Mel C to victory in the final 200 metres of the 22.9km virtual ‘Volcano Climb’ route.

The event, which also included the likes of Lee Westwood, Ryan Giggs, Steph Houghton, Andrew Flintoff and Olly Murs, raised money for charity with the aim of donating 1,000 bikes to NHS key workers.