Sports Quotes

Golf appeals to the idiot in us and the child. Just how childlike golf players become is proven by their frequent inability to count past five.

Winning isn't everything, but playing and competing and striving and going through things can be a lot of fun and really important. As long as you're doing it in a way that's healthy, sports can be an incredible opportunity.

My dad was a sports writer when I was younger and then he became just a general columnist. But I grew up with him literally getting into brawls with football coaches.

The things that people do now in sports, you can't even believe. These are complete total athletes. To see what human beings can do in the highest level is amazing.

It's not just the NFL. Every other league has a draft. It has been fundamental to the success of professional sports.

There's nothing masculine about being competitive. There's nothing masculine about trying to be the best at everything you do, nor is there anything wrong with it. I don't know why a female athlete has to defend her femininity just because she chooses to play sports.

Sports without music is just a game. Music makes it entertaining.

As the proud father of two teens and past Chairman to the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, I am committed to educating parents and especially young people on ways to live a long, healthy and active life.

Baseball life is a tough life on the family.

I come from a sports family and my husband is a rugby player.

I'm a big sports guy - golf, tennis, baseball, basketball, snowboarding - and I love games.

Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.

I like to follow my favorite team and talk sports with my band or fans. You won't believe how many musicians are sports fans. We have so much time on tour that we need these outlets for relaxation.

I enjoyed being involved in team sports and making close friendships.

Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose-it teaches you about life.

I have spoken with many former athletes, and they tell me the best time they had was in sports. I listen to them and use their experience in my career.

One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth.

Major sports are major parts of society. It's not anomalous to have people who love sports come from other parts of that society.

Unlike any other business in the United States, sports must preserve an illusion of perfect innocence.

Champions keep playing until they get it right.

The bottom line is what we do might not be the safest so there is always some risk but we are ready to take that into account because we love racing and we love motor sports and it is dangerous.

I do appreciate a woman who has a passion for sports and knows their stuff.

When did I know I had talent? I think it started when I first started playing sports, organized sports.

Sports is human life in microcosm.

I liked the energy of cooking, the action, the camaraderie. I often compare the kitchen to sports and compare the chef to a coach. There are a lot of similarities to it.

On my morning run, I listen to sports talk radio.

I grew up playing sports. There is a clear line between success and failure.

If you drink don't drive. Don't even putt.

All I want to know is that I can keep this house for the rest of my days and I want to make good music... and have the odd sports car in the garage, obviously!

Delaware is the only state east of the Rockies that is allowed under federal law to offer sports betting.