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Posted: 7:21a ET, Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Tweet of the Week winner: Brendan Hansen gives directions, Counting Crows-style

By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
When asked for directions, some people see it as their obligation to simply convey the information as clearly as possible. Others (Brendan Hansen, for example) see it as an opportunity for humor.

Posted: 6:44a ET, Friday, March 23, 2012

Vote for Tweet of the Week: Lolo Jones vs. Brendan Hansen vs. Garrett Weber-Gale

By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
Three competing tweets have been nominated, and your vote will decide the winner. Check out the nominated tweets and vote for your favorite in the poll here:

Posted: 7:13a ET, Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Shibutani's quest for 10,000 followers earns Tweet of the Week victory

By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
It's not a groundbreaking revelation to say that setting goals is important. But sometimes, as Alex Shibutani demonstrated last week, it's important to set goals that are somewhat absurdly far away:

Posted: 6:46a ET, Friday, March 16, 2012

Vote for Tweet of the Week: Adam Rippon vs. Louie Vito vs. Alex Shibutani

By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
Three competing tweets have been nominated, and your vote will decide the winner. Check out the nominated tweets and vote for your favorite in the poll here:

Posted: 8:32a ET, Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Tweet of the Week winner: 'Middle age' mirror advice from Dara Torres

By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
Dara Torres recently purchased a mirror she would like to return, but on a positive note, it did help her win the latest Tweet of the Week title.

Posted: 6:38a ET, Friday, March 9, 2012

Vote for Tweet of the Week: Bernard Lagat vs. Dara Torres vs. Garrett Weber-Gale

By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
Three competing tweets have been nominated, and your vote will decide the winner. Check out the nominated tweets and vote for your favorite in the poll here:

Posted: 6:37a ET, Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Happy 7th birthday: Cullen Jones wins Tweet of the Week

By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
Two unofficial records in the latest Tweet of the Week contest: The first victory that actually counts as a birthday present, and the shortest tweet ever to win, courtesy of Cullen Jones.

Posted: 6:13a ET, Friday, March 2, 2012

Vote for Tweet of the Week: Angela Ruggiero vs. Cullen Jones vs. Jason Richardson

By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
Three competing tweets have been nominated, and your vote will decide the winner. Check out the nominated tweets and vote for your favorite in the poll here:

Posted: 8:42a ET, Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Tweet of the Week winner: J.R. Celski doesn't overthink dessert

By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
Okay, so you've cooked the perfect meal -- three courses, each one more inspired and delicious than the one before it -- and you're searching for the ideal dessert to punctuate the feast. Look no further -- J.R. Celski has the answer.

Posted: 1:55p ET, Thursday, February 23, 2012

Vote for Tweet of the Week: Ricky Berens vs. Bianca Knight vs. J.R. Celski

By Matt Stroup, Universal Sports
Three competing tweets have been nominated, and your vote will decide the winner. Check out the nominated tweets and vote for your favorite in the poll here:

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