140 characters and a nation full of people constantly on their phones have rejuvenated the sports world completely.

Twitter is a social media site that allows users to “tweet” about what’s going on in the world.  Many sports enthusiasts have come to use Twitter to allow them to connect with other sports fans, debate about certain sporting events, and possibly talk to a certain player directly.

Whether you’re sitting in front of the television, at the actual game, or out and about and not able to watch the game, many sports fans have flocked to Twitter with the luxury of being able to stay up to date in the sports world with a simple click or a touch of a finger.

When a player or a team does something noteworthy, chances are it will become a trending topic, which means many people are tweeting about that certain play or outcome simultaneously. These trending topics allow fans to become aware of breaking news before they could see it on television or elsewhere.

Personally, I am very into the usage of Twitter for sports information. I learn a lot of information from Twitter updates and it helps me dive more into the world of sports and what’s going on currently. Twitter has allowed me to become a bigger fan of sports and has allowed me to be in the middle of the hectic sports world.

When it comes to Twitter in the sports world, many college teams and professional teams have been skeptical about players using Twitter. Just as recent as November of last year, the New York Knicks’ JR Smith was fined $25,000 by the NBA for a tweet that used “hostile and inappropriate language” towards Detroit Pistons player Brandon Jennings.

Twitter has captivated the sports world and continues to be a great source for fans and players alike to come together and share information with others. Although some players have gotten in trouble for tweeting, many still continue to tweet out their thoughts and actions. Twitter will continue to be one of the prime sources for information sharing and breaking news.