In the world we live in it has become much easier to follow the lives of our sporting heroes through social media.
Some will even engage back with you, or you can just sit back and watch as they go head to head with trolls galore.
Newshub takes a look at some of the best Tweets from sports personalities this past week.
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was keen to step up and replace his cousin, against Joseph Parker despite weighing 165kg's.
Despite the rumours, 'Mulls' was not drunk when he was conducting a sideline interview at halftime in the Crusaders romp over the Stormers - but that hasn't stopped the Rock breakfast host from having fun at his own expense.
Parramatta skipper Tim Mannah snapped a beauty of out-going teammate Semi Radradra scaling a coconut tree in Townsville.
Leicester City defender Robert Huth mocks Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez after the Chilean international feigned an injury to the face, when he was struck in the shoulder by a throw in.
Washington Wizard centre Marcin Gortat with the classic 'mama' joke comeback to a troll.
A bit of classic Makos banter between Super Rugby rivals Kieron Fonotia and Marty Banks.
Blackcaps allrounder Jimmy Neesham is always good for some classic banter on Twitter - one of Neesham's followers asked him what it felt like not being selected for an IPL franchise.
Jimmy Neesham strikes again when asked if he would replace the dancing West Indian, Dwyane Bravo, at the Gujurat Lions.
Charismatic Highlanders lock Joe Wheeler sent a well wish to former Blackcaps skipper Brendon McCullum ahead of his 100th IPL game - It doesn't come any more southern than 'Joey'.
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