The first official week of summer brought us some of the best Instagrams so far this month, including an early look at some upcoming Nike Basketball models, World Cup and Wimbledon coverage, and plenty of outdoor running and yoga. No matter the sport, this week's athletes are passionate and dedicated, giving every last ounce of their heart and soul and leaving it all on the field. Check out the week's best sneaker and sports eye candy with This Week on Instagram: Heart & Soul.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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"1,000 Thanks to the greatest team @ReebokOne...guess I'll get back more into the world of real cleans, presses, squats and more.. I'd love to do a actual Olympic lifting meet one day.. Who knows? LET THE GAINZ BEGIN... #CrossFitLifterPlus"
Locked and loaded
"Anybody watching the #usaoutdoors 10ks on www.usatf.tv?"
Catch 'em if you can
"CONGRATS @VANDYBASEBALL!, #CWSCHAMPS! #AnchorDown #HardWork #Hardware #TeamWilson"
Kings of Omaha
"Atlanta Dream F Swin Cash pregame vs New York Liberty yesterday afternoon at Madison Square Garden @swincash @solecollector"
Spiked out, I could trip a referee
"Limited edition Battle Pack #F50 boot to celebrate the birthday of a #WorldCup star. Happy birthday Leo Messi! #allin"
Celebrating Messi
"RUN || --- Twins --- Run together. Get sweaty together. Smile together. Finish strong together. Share experiences. Chicago marathon here we come! @liseokkels"
By your side
"#RiskEverything #WinnerStays #Mercurial #Magista #TheBoy"
Superfly in the wild
"Very proud to be a part of the Pride Game! #betrue"
Show your pride
"Bring the summer in #rocopose #girlsrunningmarathon"
@roco_runs
Girls of summer
"A couple of boot spots looking at the boots that have scored the most goals in the World Cup. How have your favourite boots done in Brazil?"
Leading boots
"When your heart opens, the world around you changes"
Pilates by the pier
"Your game can take you anywhere. #basketballneverstops Over the weekend, the best street players in the world competed at Quai 54 in Paris, France. Your game can take you anywhere. #basketballneverstops"
Game with a view
"INNA DI RED by STEPHEN MARLEY featuring BEN HARPER on "MIND CONTROL" ### #runningculture #trackattack #tracknation #marathonmusic"
Rasta style running
"#newtonrunning Kismet born in Boulder, run in #Baltimore #hellobetter #speedwork #track #believeintherun #bonkproof"
On your marks...
"Perfect the pose you've been reaching for early this summer, and take on the next. #yogi #yoga #fitness"
Pose progression
"Straight through to round three. #Wimbledon"
Joker's on a roll
"In doubles, #Serena had the crowd doubled over with laughter"
Possible career in comedy after tennis?
"Sempre fui fã do Robinho, sou até hoje e sempre vou ser."
The golden boy
"#copordrop?: @adidas debuts the Springblade Drive, now available at select retailers"
SpringBlade evolved
"So excited about the #WorldCup. BUT not as excited as four legs. I'll be on Facebook at game time to chat live with you all during the #USMNT vs Portugal game tonight."
USA's #1 fan
@sneakergaga
Sneak peak of the Zoom LeBron VIII
"This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and RUN in it. See you all this evening at Atlantic Station's Central Park at 8pm! #ATL #Atlanta"
<3 running
"Ready // Nike F.C. #riskeverything @nikefootball #shineinnewyork #catchtheshine #nikefutbol #worldcup2014 #swoosh #nikefc #nikesoccer #brasil #usa"
Ready for battle
"Leaked pic of Next gen #Adidas #F50 #Adizero #Adidasfootball #footballboots #soccercleats"
F50 of the future
"Introducing the #KD7. Designed for dominance."
7 deep
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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