He works as hard as two men so I'd prefer to have him in my team rather than play against him.      Moussa Dembele evidently believes Clint Dempsey can be like a 12th man for Tottenham Sep 3, 2012

     That ethos is to win. We will invest to succeed. But we will not mortgage the future with risky spending.      Liverpool owner John W Henry attempts to ease the concerns of fans in an open letter Sep 3, 2012

     Today has been disappointing... I'm going to drown my sorrows in some shopping.      Laura Robson reflects on her defeat to Sam Stosur at the US Open Sep 3, 2012

     You can't take a penalty like that. Something went wrong big time.       Robin van Persie summed up what we were all thinking after his dinked penalty failed to work against Southampton Sep 2, 2012

     We shot ourselves in both feet      Worcester Warriors boss Richard Hill rues the nature of his side's Aviva Premiership defeat to Bath Sep 1, 2012

     I'm hoping I can can watch Arsenal beat Liverpool tomorrow. 8.30 kick-off over here. Need a late tee-off time.       Ian Poulter gets his priorities right during the Deutsche Bank Championship Sep 1, 2012

     I couldn't hear the sound, but I assume it was set to an 80s ballad. It got me a little bit.      Andy Roddick, who will retire after the US Open, got emotional when he caught sight of a montage of his career Sep 1, 2012

     James Corden was watching me today, as well. I spotted him midway through first set, and then spent the rest of the time trying not to wave.      Laura Robson did remarkably well to beat Li Na, given she was starstruck by a face in the crowd Aug 31, 2012

     I am someone who has no interest in just existing on tour.       Andy Roddick announces his retirement Aug 31, 2012

     I saw the first game. Wow! It was terrible for them.      QPR's 5-0 defeat to Swansea did not dissuade on the opening day Julio Cesar from joining the club Aug 30, 2012

     The player never arrived in Florence because of reckless and arrogant actions of other clubs which have nothing to do with the values of honesty, fair play and sporting ethics which lie beyond the boundaries of loyalty.       Fiorentina, say what you really think! A club statement lashes out at Dimitar Berbatov after the striker got a better offer ... from Juventus, then Fulham Aug 30, 2012

     I can understand that anyone who’s a betting man wouldn’t put a pound on London Welsh      London Welsh bos Lyn Jones understands his side go into the new Premiership campaign as underdogs Aug 29, 2012

     Courage becomes greater through a wound.      So read Wayne Rooney's T-shirt (well, it was written in Latin) as he told fans he was recovering well from a gash on his thigh Aug 29, 2012

     I'm embarrassed to say I don't know the national anthem yet. I promise - please write this - I promise I will learn it and quiz me next time.      Johanna Konta, who only earned British citizenship two months ago, has some homework to do following her win over Timea Babos at the US Open Aug 28, 2012

     You have got to remember Chris hasn't been with the club now for four months - out of sight out of mind      Northampton skipper Dylan Hartley is fairly dismissive of previous Saints player Chris Ashton Aug 28, 2012

     It’s a good thing I was on the phone because otherwise he’d have smashed my face in!      Jose Maria Olazabal feared Seve Ballesteros would punch him in the face when he considered pulling out of the 1993 Ryder Cup Aug 28, 2012

     I'd rather have a slim Tevez than one with a belly.      Nigel De Jong is happy to see Carlos Tevez in shape for the new season. Aug 27, 2012

     They think he's just some hooligan from up north. He is anything but. He's a gentleman.      Joe Hart Aug 26, 2012

     I have five great kids and a wonderful lady in my life. My foundation is unaffected by all the noise out there.      Lance Armstrong urges his fans not to cry for him after he was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles Aug 26, 2012

     We’re going to put Bannan in a grow bag. This is something we’ve been working on. Fellaini is about 15ft 6in and Barry’s 3ft 4in — but we’re hoping it works!       Paul Lambert reveals an unorthodox plan to neutralise the threat of Marouane Fellaini Aug 25, 2012

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