We are not a police state and people can say what they like.      Royal and Ancient chief executive Peter Dawson refuses to guarantee protection for Tiger Woods from heckling at the Open Apr 28, 2010

     Muhammad Ali is one hell of a fighter but Floyd Mayweather is the best. Sugar Ray Robinson is one hell of a fighter but Floyd Mayweather is the best.       Floyd Mayweather Jnr, speaking in the third person, shows he has not lost any of his confidence Apr 27, 2010

     He's a highly intelligent bloke, and I really can't see … all he's going to do is damage his achievements.      Sir Stirling Moss is convinced Michael Schumacher has made a mistake in returning to F1 Apr 27, 2010

     He clowned way too much for me, I am not that kind of fighter.      Chuck Liddell gives his thoughts on Anderson Silva's performance against Demian Maia Apr 26, 2010

     If someone says that to me again I am going to stop the interview. I am fed up with hearing that.      Ronnie O'Sullivan responds somewhat frostily to a question about being his own harshest critic Apr 26, 2010

     I couldn't drink too much after the World Cup as I spent about two hours after the game talking to the media.      Neil Back hints that things might be different after Leeds survived relegation Apr 26, 2010

     I did enjoy a fun round of golf with my friend John Cook at Isleworth Country Club. I double-eagled the par-five 17th hole - the third of my life - with a 5-wood and shot 63, so my game is improving.      Tiger Woods enjoys a quick 18 holes while away on his holidays Apr 26, 2010

     We got murdered. We were lucky to get nil today.      Tony Pulis looks at the positives after watching his side lose 7-0 at Stamford Bridge Apr 26, 2010

     The decision was a disgrace. He bottled it for me. It is an outrageous decision.      Roger Johnson took issue with referee Martin Atkinson's decision to award Aston Villa a late penalty against Birmingham. James Milner rubbed salt into the wound by scoring Apr 25, 2010

     I hope Rafa is not here again next year so I can win again.      Fernando Verdasco discovers the best tactic for beating Rafael Nadal on clay Apr 25, 2010

     It has gone very smoothly, without incident.      Lalit Modi overlooks bomb explosions, Twitter controversies, corruption charges, et al, in his appraisal of the third edition of the IPL Apr 25, 2010

     I just can't imagine what state I'll be in within five or six years if I continue to play here.      Fernando Torres reveals the Premier League is taking its toll on his body Apr 25, 2010

     Visa processes are a pain … it would be good if they fast-tracked sportsmen.      HRT's Karun Chandhok calls for priority treatment ...join the queue like the rest of us Apr 24, 2010

     I'm not going to go easy on him - even though my mum has asked me to      Carl Froch's mum seemingly hasn't got the hang of this boxing lark Apr 23, 2010

     To know that I've tested positive as a result of product that I used for personal reasons is extremely difficult to wrap my hands around.      La Shawn Merritt chooses an unfortunate turn of phrase after testing positive following the use of a male enhancement product Apr 23, 2010

     I’m not afraid to go in there and stand toe-to-toe with him. I may prove a point. I’m THAT egotistical. I’m THAT cocky, right? I’m the cocky guy.      Josh Koscheck retains his modesty ahead of facing Paul Daley Apr 22, 2010

     The guy will never give up. He's like a pitbull.      Jenson Button is still wary of his McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton Apr 22, 2010

     If I try to get too funky, it's only going to lead to my downfall.      Australian cricketer Brad Haddin insists Twenty20 is not just a young man's game Apr 22, 2010

     The safety valve of pragmatic realism was cut off.      Hull chairman Adam Pearson felt his predecessor Paul Duffen took some baffling decisions while in charge of the club Apr 22, 2010

     It's my first best-of-25 frames match for four years. But it's spread over three days. That means I can get my Zimmer frame out, and keep getting back to the room for a rest.      Veteran potter Steve Davis admits he will need to dig deep against John Higgins Apr 22, 2010

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