McGregor is maid in Manhattan - It's the sporting tweets of the week

Shay Given, Shane Dowling and Luis Suarez also make the shortlist.

1. Luis Suarez prefers blondes

Taking off to England. Going on with the preseason 💪💪💪and my friend with his new look 👌👌👌 pic.twitter.com/i10f9jy2TW
— Luis Suárez (@LuisSuarez9) July 25, 2016

Luis Suarez / Twitter

2. It was back to the big ball for these hurling stars, Shane Dowling and Kevin downes

My god! Myself and Kevin Downes careers going backwards at a rate of knots! #junior B football! #debut #keeeperr pic.twitter.com/JhmyVOC9a7
— Shane Dowling (@dowlerznap) July 24, 2016

Shane Dowling / Twitter

3. Cheltenham Racecourse remembers JT

This plaque sits above where JT sat in the weighing room, celebrating his 16 Cheltenham winners. #KingOfTheBanks pic.twitter.com/09DWmcqRXI
— CheltenhamRacecourse (@CheltenhamRaces) July 26, 2016

CheltenhamRacecourse / Twitter

4. Davy Russell paid his respects on a very sad week for racing

To 1 of the greatest 2 step into a pair of riding boots may you rest in peace JT
— Davy Russell (@_Davy_Russel_) July 26, 2016

Davy Russell / Twitter

5. Conor McGregor took a break from 202 prep to wish J-Lo a happy birthday

Happy birthday Miss Jennifer Lopez!
What a woman! What a night! @jlo pic.twitter.com/WooxtubzK2
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 25, 2016

Conor McGregor / Twitter

6. Patrick Hyland was more impressed with the Ronaldo visit

When I grow I want to look like these two @TheNotoriousMMA @Cristiano more so Ronaldo that tan 😂😂👌🏼👌🏼 #FIGHTINGIRISH pic.twitter.com/2pdmOOocDa
— Patrick Hyland (@Pajpunisher) July 25, 2016

Pajo Hyland / Twitter

7. Paddy Holohan

Now this is how you eliminate #DoritosA 😀 #crispknee @DoritosIreland #Ad pic.twitter.com/8UL8UjpGve
— Paddy Holohan (@PaddyHolohanMMA) July 28, 2016

Paddy Holohan / Twitter

8. Legend Shay Given bowed out of international football again

Thanks to all the irish fans around the world 🙏🇮🇪🙏🍀🍀🍀 pic.twitter.com/KSS1U6yZPl
— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) July 28, 2016

Shay Given / Twitter

9. Adam Booth doesn’t do sympathy

I didn't really want the jam sponge with custard , but a coach's job is 2 test his fighters resolve .@ryanburnett01 pic.twitter.com/cjcwzcHTXy
— Adam Booth (@boxingbooth) July 25, 2016

Adam Booth / Twitter

10. Shane McGuigan and Carl Frampton look at home in the US meanwhile

At the @Mets practise with @RealCFrampton, @Team_Jackal & @ClonesCyclone .. ⚾️👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/WUX2TOJJQR
— Shane McGuigan (@McGuigans_Gym) July 27, 2016

Shane McGuigan / Twitter

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What a cool guy probably the most likeable flighter in mma or boxing

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