Archive for June, 2008

Broadcaster howard Cosell

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

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What can be said about Howard Cosell?  I hope you’re old enough to remember his broadcasts.  Below are some quotes by Cosell and by his peers.
Without me, the nature of the telecasts was entirely altered. I had commanded attention. I had a palpable impact on the show, giving it a sense of moment. [...]

Some great random quotes

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Some of the greates sports quotes below.  Find more great sports quotes on DMOZ.
Every game is an opportunity to measure yourself against your own potential.
Bud Wilkinson
It is how you show up at the showdown that counts.
Homer Norton
Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period.
Lou Holtz
Close doesn’t count in baseball. Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.
Frank [...]

Baseball’s All-Star Game Quotes

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

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The best of the best team up and face each other at in Baseball’s Midsummer Summer Classic, the All Star Game.  The 2008 game is to be held at Yankee Stadium.  The last All Star game at “The House That Ruth Built” before they move to their new location next year.
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Quotes by soccer great, Pele

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Call it “football” or “soccer“, he was the greatest.  Born, Edison Arantes do Nascimento here are some quotes by the Brazilian soccer player better known as, Pele.
 
“A penalty is a cowardly way to score.”
 
“For 20 years they have been asking me the same question, who is the greatest? Maradona or Pele? I reply that all you [...]

Boston Red Sox Quotes

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

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Quotes by Red Sox players, Red Sox Coaches and Media:
Terry Francona: “If we could have scored one more run than the White Sox in each game, I think we would have won the series.”
Jason Varitek: “I’m the best catcher in the league when it comes to managing a pitching staff [...]