I said Tuesday, but they can stuff it I'm not coming back until the new year.      James Richardson, who masquerades as a bricklayer when not playing darts, informs his boss that he will not be turning in for work following his shock win over Raymond van Barneveld at the World Championship Dec 19, 2011

     It was the size of the heart against the size of the wallet, and today the heart won      Harlequins coach Conor O'Shea hails their Heineken Cup victory over big-spending Toulouse Dec 19, 2011

     We could solve it. If we shave a couple of inches off, we'll be OK.      Kenny Dalglish proposes shortening the posts to end Liverpool's woodwork woe Dec 19, 2011

     I gave him the benefit of the doubt and said, 'OK, maybe he's not as slow as he looks, maybe he's faster than I think.'      Andre Ward mocks Carl Froch's speed Dec 18, 2011

     Winner winner chicken dinner.      Ian Poulter announces his victory at the Australian Masters to his Twitter followers Dec 18, 2011

     I don't want to sound soppy here, but the best thing that's happened to me off the course this year is meeting Caroline [Wozniacki]. That sounds so cheesy.      Yes, yes it does, Rory McIlroy Dec 17, 2011

     Just wait for the hair, it’s horrible.      The girls are normally the focus of attention at the darts walk-ons, but Wayne Mardle claims Peter Wright's barnet will be what people are talking about Dec 17, 2011

     It was an instant reminder to us all that words are cheap and deeds are what count.       England interm coach Stuart Lancaster reflects on Danny Care's brush with the law Dec 17, 2011

     He said it’s worth £40m and he’s not seen any of that so he’s moaning like a drain.      Stephen Hunt scored the goal that kept Wolves in the Premier League and Mick McCarthy reveals he's still talking about it Dec 17, 2011

     We are near Christmas, at the end of the year it is very dangerous time for fireworks.      Roberto Mancini warns Mario Balotelli over his conduct Dec 16, 2011

     I just messed it up with a couple of pars at the end there.       Lee Westwood angers club golfers everywhere with his assessment of a failed attempt at shooting 59. He ended with a round of 60. Dec 15, 2011

     I was about to take a corner and I was getting pelted with everything; lighters, Euro coins, I was thinking of picking one up and putting it in my sock!       Jermaine Pennant resisted the temptation to swell his Christmas party kitty during Stoke's clash at Besiktas Dec 15, 2011

     I have half a pint of Guinness and I get a headache.      Carl Froch may be able to take a solid punch, but the super-middleweight is clearly a lightweight in the drinking stakes Dec 15, 2011

     Let them have it, good luck to them.      Harry Redknapp poked fun at Manchester United and Manchester City when asked about their chances of winning the Europa League Dec 15, 2011

     Until you're like the great Don Bradman and average 100, then you cannot afford to stand still.      England's Matt Prior is refusing to rest on his laurels, despite taking his batting average above 45 following a fine year Dec 14, 2011

     You’ve got to be arrogant to call yourself the son of God.      Carl Froch hits back at Andre Ward, who took exception to being labelled arrogant by the Brit Dec 14, 2011

     There was a seminar on quantum physics and not only did Jonny give a speech at that conference, but he gave it in French      Mentor Steve Black offers an insight into the private world of Jonny Wilkinson Dec 14, 2011

     Whichever side comes along here next, we'll ask them to come without a keeper.      Kenny Dalglish finds a solution to Liverpool's goalscoring problems Dec 13, 2011

     People talk about a model professional; well, he was the model model.      Sir Clive Woodward pays tribute to Jonny Wilkinson after the fly-half confirmed his retirement from international rugby Dec 13, 2011

     If P Hughes is shaving tomorrow and gets a nick, M Guptill will appear from the medicine cabinet with a band-aid.       ABC radio commentator Kerry O'Keeffe, after Phillip Hughes is caught by Martin Guptill off Chris Martin for the fourth time in four innings Dec 12, 2011

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