It's better to come back here smiling than crying like I did after the 800m.      Rebecca Adlington was delighted with her gold medal in the 400m, just days after trailing home in the 800 at the European Swimming Championships. Aug 16, 2010

     I just thought I was on a piece of dirt that the crowd had trampled down. It never once crossed my mind that I was in a bunker.       Dustin Johnson reflects on the moment he was penalised two shots for grounding his club in a bunker, costing him a shot at US PGA Championship glory Aug 16, 2010

     When you don't get what you want, it hurts. You want it again badly.      Michael Carrick shares the pain he felt after losing the Premier League last term Aug 16, 2010

     It is absolutely ridiculous and it is paralysing the market. Nobody buys. It is a joke.      Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger takes aim at the Premier League for their rule changes Aug 14, 2010

     They boo me, I love it. Turns me on.      James Toney revels in the role of bad guy ahead of his fight with Randy Couture Aug 13, 2010

     It was pretty ugly but I ground it out well.       Paul Casey was happy with his score, but less than impressed with how he struck the ball in the first round of the US PGA Championship Aug 13, 2010

     I have been recognised before but not so often. Now even the chef wanted a picture. He said he was a Bolt fan but that he respected me!      Tyson Gay has seen his popularity rise after he beat Usain Bolt at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm Aug 13, 2010

     I got to eat three breakfasts, so that's always good.      Tiger Woods reveals the benefit of a weather delay Aug 12, 2010

     Don't play with anyone who earns more than you do.      Bath chief Bob Calleja gives some advice to budding poker players Aug 12, 2010

     That's my wife, don't you touch her, don't you ever touch her.      US Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin lost his rag with TV broadcaster Jim Gray at Whistling Straits Aug 12, 2010

     I was in a very, very dark place. You kind of shut off from the outside world and retreat into a cave.      Mark Lewis-Francis admits that he struggled to cope after being struck down by injury Aug 12, 2010

     I am not looking for a Hibs fan. I don’t think there’s too many of them about anyway.      Andy Murray concedes that finding a fellow Hibernian fan is not top of his list of requirements for finding a new coach Aug 11, 2010

     Life is about respect for others and forgiveness.      Rubens Barrichello may not have received a personal apology from former Ferrari team-mate Michael Schumacher, but he is at peace with himself Aug 11, 2010

     I suppose Cheryl thinks the same about you, Cashley.      Leeds chairman Ken Bates attacks Ashley Cole, claiming the Chelsea defender hates England Aug 11, 2010

     The good thing is that even though I am one of the worst players on the planet I might beat you, which is good.      Tiger Woods pokes fun at a journalist who queestioned his recent poor form Aug 11, 2010

     A cancer who takes money out of Liverpool.      Liverpool bidder Yahya Kirdi insists he is not a 'cowboy' and won't be a 'cancer' to the club Aug 11, 2010

     The last time Tiger hit that many trees was when he was trying to get his car out of the driveway.      US TV host Jay Leno was less than complimentary about Tiger Woods' performance at the Bridgestone Invitational Aug 11, 2010

     I would like to see my quote where I said I would be prepared to pay £4 million. I am pretty good at remembering what I said but I am red hot at remembering what I haven't.      Mick McCarthy quashes speculation linking Wolves with Michael Mancienne Aug 10, 2010

     He used to shock us in training by doing footy tricks with a golf ball that most players can't even do with a football.       Steven Gerrard has revealed that Joe Cole hasn't got the hang of this golfing lark Aug 10, 2010

     We want to keep Bradley on our side given the usual suspects look a bunch unlikely to have the Villa faithful purring.      Stan James' head of PR Charlie McCann on why his firm will be watchful of the betting market for the next Aston Villa boss Aug 10, 2010

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