“The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.” Lewis Grizzard
“I asked Darrell Royal, the coach of the Texas Longhorns, why he didn’t recruit me and he said: “Well, Walt, we took a look at you and [...]
Quotes about the sport of basketball by players, coaches, fans and media.
The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot. ~Bill Russell
I hate it. It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands [...]
QUOTES ABOUT YANKEE STADIUM
It’s the sum of the parts when you talk about Yankee Stadium that make it so special.
John Sterling
“To be a Yankee is a thought in everyone’s head . . .Just walking into Yankee Stadium, chills run through you.
Jim “Catfish” Hunter
“To play 18 years in Yankee Stadium is the best thing that could [...]
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May 20, 1946 - July 12, 2008 RIP Bobby Murcer
“I feel especially blessed to have been able to hear from and see all these Wonderful People. Through this entire ordeal, their prayers and support have been so gratifying. You have no idea what a strength the fans have been [...]
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 [...]
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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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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 [...]
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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 [...]
Wikipedia on tennis
Tennis begins with love. ~Author UnknownWhat a polite game tennis is. The chief word in it seems to be “sorry” and admiration of each other’s play crosses the net as frequently as the ball. ~J.M. Barrie
Tennis is not a gentle game. Psychologically, it is vicious. That people are only just beginning to come [...]
Quotes by Michael Jordan
I’m not out there sweating for three hours every day just to find out what it feels like to sweat.
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I’ve always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.
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I’ve always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don’t do things half-heartedly. Because [...]