Despite the fact it was the quietest sports week all year, the brilliant minds out there on social media were still ready at the quick to push out hilarious memes the moment our favorite athletes gave them a chance.
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For starters, the ESPY’s were certainly excellent fodder.
8. From a poignant tip of the hat to Stuart Scott…
The REAL MVP from the #ESPYs tonight: Stuart Scott.
Full emotional speech: http://t.co/yFFBOn6AGB [VID]#Durant pic.twitter.com/WEt7tyiqyy
7. To poking fun at the Rams at Michael Sam’s expense.
Why is #michaelsam in tears at the #espys #espys2014? Well there's two scenarios. pic.twitter.com/2QsJpqkUZn
— dailyfactsofsports (@DFOSshotsfired) July 17, 2014
6. Meanwhile trending on Twitter: Rihanna watching the #ESPYs like…
Rihanna Watched That Chris Brown and Drake skit like pic.twitter.com/1YD4BUt1X9
— #JusticeForMatt TMC 🏁🏁💙💙 (@PettyRiley) July 17, 2014
5. There was also residual World Cup sadness.
https://twitter.com/FootyHumour/status/488444613523673088
4. British Open Beatles-Mania…
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Have you seen any of the @The_Open memes? We quite like this one... #Liverpool #AbbeyRoad #TheOpen #TheOpen2014 #Meme pic.twitter.com/O3h9YtZwRz
— Golfing World (@GolfingWorld) July 16, 2014
And the NBA Free Agency frenzy helped.
3. Rubio wants what?
Just heard that Ricky Rubio wants a 5-year MAX DEAL....This was my reaction.... pic.twitter.com/Sx860KUQhC
— Zach Stark (@zistark) July 15, 2014
2. Lance Stephenson blows off the Pacers.
Lance Stephenson signed a deal with the Hornets. You know what that means... http://t.co/8oCzearsB7 pic.twitter.com/J0kvYdXSj6
— SB Nation (@SBNation) July 16, 2014
1. And, finally, Lebron leaves the Heat.
Cav Fans be like pic.twitter.com/4X28ozfhWM
— Ethan Starkey (@TheEthanStarkey) July 9, 2014
You can check out more hilarious Lebron James going to Cavs memes here.
Which memes were your favorite?
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