With preseason professional football on the top of everyone’s mind, Mashable recently considered the way the NFL has chosen to use social media – particularly Facebook and Twitter – to promote the league, teams, and the athletes themselves. Social media is a great tool for analysts, commentators and writers to take a survey of how fans are feeling and how teams are doing. Twitter in particular provides a platform for fans to interact directly with their athletic heroes.
Are you a fan of LA (and surrounding) teams? Here are some Twitter feeds you may be interested in.
NBA
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Derek Fisher
- Lamar Odom
- Pau Gasol
- Metta World Peace (Ron Artest)
WNBA
MLB
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Matt Kemp
- Tommy Lasorda
- James Loney
- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
- Torii Hunter
- Howie Kendrick
- Bobby Abreu (Spanish)
NHL
LA NFL Favorites
MLS
Commentary & Analysis
Are there any other Twitter feeds you follow to keep up-to-date on Los Angeles sports? Share them in the comments!
