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Sports fans react on Twitter to ESPYs, MLB All-Star, and Wimbledon

on Jul 20, 2015 | 0 comments

By Adam Flomenbaum

Between the ESPYs, Wimbledon, the MLB All-Star Game, and a big UFC card, last week was a sports lover’s dream – hence, it was a reaction-filled week on Twitter.

The ESPYs, which continues to grow in popularity year after year (and which got a boost in its move from ESPN to ABC) drove 435,257 (19%) of the 2,353,469 reactions last week on Twitter, according to Canvs. Caitlyn Jenner accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage Award was the show’s biggest moment, driving 102,186 reactions.

A fantastic end to Wimbledon also stirred the conversation, with the women’s final driving 88,605 reactions. Compare this to the Read full story ›

Source: The Drum