We did have an online poll to pick a new name but we had to ignore the results as it was high-jacked by Lancashire supporters. We would have been called the Yorkshire Puddings.      Yorkshire's commercial director, Andy Dawson, reveals the county's renaming did not go to plan Mar 6, 2013

     I'm not saying you're going to see a new Bernard Hopkins. I'm too old for that crap.      At 48, Bernard Hopkins is clearly a believer in the adage that you can't teach an old dog new tricks Mar 6, 2013

     I'm a bit apprehensive now because I don't like general anesthetics.      England spinner Graeme Swann will hope the doctor who treats him ahead of his eblow operation has a kind bedside manner Mar 6, 2013

     Let's not forget that Nani is quick to go down, he is not always the bravest boy.       Roy Keane states his belief that Nani was correctly sent off in Manchester United's clash with Real Madrid Mar 5, 2013

     I didn’t watch too much of the one-day series in India because I’m not allowed Sky Sports on at home - the TV is usually tuned to Nickelodeon and CBeebies!      England spinner Graeme Swann highlights the sacrifices of parenthood Mar 5, 2013

     Trying to speak on the phone with Messi is like trying to call [Barack] Obama.       Diego Maradona intends to rock up at the White House to get hold of the Barcelona man Mar 4, 2013

     My dream, and I have the right to have it, is to coach Leo at Barca some day.      Diego Maradona will not take 'no' for an answer Mar 4, 2013

     If you combine a strong personality with success and a handsome face, it is a very good cocktail. I fail in two of these three categories.      Former Manchester United full-backGary Neville has always taken solace in his handsome face Mar 4, 2013

     At the time you're thinking: 'I look like a complete idiot'      Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw recalls the acting lessons aimed at testing his leadership skills Mar 3, 2013

     It's very colourful and the lines are straight      London Welsh coach Lyn Jones passes comment on Saracens' artificial pitch having tasted defeat at Allianz Park Mar 3, 2013

     I wanted Herb [Dean] to take the tooth out of my cheek, but then it turned out my jaw was broken.      Stefan Struve was in all sorts of trouble after being knocked out by Mark Hunt Mar 3, 2013

     I've got a plan to stop him, it's called a machete. Plan B is a machine gun!       Sir Alex Ferguson takes the direct approach to stopping Cristiano Ronaldo Mar 3, 2013

     Apparently you can't take pictures of golfers. In my defence peeps always take pics of tennis players.      Serena Williams apologises - or, more accurately, doesn't - after being told off for taking a photo of Tiger Woods during the Honda Classic Mar 2, 2013

     We're dead lucky. We have only been doing it for 25 years.       Sir Alex Ferguson sarcastically responds to Roberto Mancini's claim that Manchester United have been lucky all season with late comebacks Mar 2, 2013

     I'd like to see it again but I don't really think it was a red card      Gloucester director of rugby Nigel Davies confesses his doubts about the dismissal of hooker Dawidiuk Mar 1, 2013

     Bisping is a guy who is a f***ing crybaby and [has] no big wins.       Hector Lombard tries to trash talk Michael Bisping into a fight Mar 1, 2013

     I'm not in a great place mentally      Rory McIlroy has a funny way of referring to tooth pain after walking off at the Honda Classic Mar 1, 2013

     Spurs have had all these great players. They had Ginola before. They had ... Anderton.      Arsene Wenger pays tribute to the legendary names to have played for Tottenham in recent times Mar 1, 2013

     You have a friend for life.      Former Chicago Bull Dennis Rodman to North Korea leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to the country Mar 1, 2013

     Thankfully I’m not an anchorer.      Rory McIlory produced a double take from journalists and (fortunately) showed his ability not to mix up his words when discussing the belly-putter furore Feb 28, 2013

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