It's hard to say if the NBA is hurt by the influx of younger players, but it's definitely impacted the league. Michael Jordan
Kids should practice autographing baseballs. This is a skill that's often overlooked in Little League. Tug McGraw
Marijuana is not tested for, and yet that is the big thing guys are getting in trouble with in the league. It's terrible. Karl Malone
Minor league umpires are evaluated in their respective leagues each year and rated numerically. This enables umpires to know where they stand and helps them make prudent career decisions. Jim Evans
Montana and I had a chemistry that was unbelievable. When I first came into the league he told me I added five years to his career, and I just think we complimented each other very well and were able to do some amazing things out on the football field. Jerry Rice
My major league debut came at old Busch Stadium on Grand Avenue in St. Louis against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Steve Carlton
My thing is, I want to play basketball, I would enjoy playing in the D-League, but at the same time I don't want to take an opportunity away from a young guy to get exposure. I'm still thinking about it. Michael Finley
Playing in the National Football League, you're told, you know, where to be, when to be there, what to wear, how to be there. Being able to step away from that, I have an opportunity to look deeper into myself and look for what's real.Ricky Williams
The biggest thrill a ballplayer can have is when your son takes after you. That happened when my Bobby was in his championship Little League game. He really showed me something. Struck out three times. Made an error that lost the game. Parents were throwing things at our car and swearing at us as we drove off. Gosh, I was proud. Bob Uecker
The contracts are structured different than athletes in America, but for me, it was good to move on and go back to playing in the premiere league, which is the best league. It was disappointing, as far as the team goes, but for me, there wasn't much I could do. Claudio Reyna
The Florida State League was considered the top A-league back then. You played in the spring training parks of major league teams, traveled throughout some great cities in Florida, and the pay was the best in A-ball. Jim Evans
The league, I think, is doing well. It's growing, it's maturing, and it's becoming a better league. Cobi Jones
The league, is doing well. It is just a matter of trying to sort some things out with my contract. Cobi Jones
The Madden NFL franchise holds a special place in popular culture and the cover is a coveted position for players all over the league. I'm honored to be the first cover athlete chosen by Madden NFL fans and it's a great way to cap off an amazing year for the Saints and the city of New Orleans.Drew Brees
The people at the top of the league think they need to rein me in so I don't become another Michael Jordan, somebody they aren't able to mold and shape and make their puppet. Dennis Rodman
There is no life for girls in team sports past Little League. I got into tennis when I realized this, and because I thought golf would be too slow for me, and I was too scared to swim. Billie Jean King
These kids are the future of the National Football League. They're the next generation that will be playing high school football, NCAA football, and some even to the pros. Troy Vincent
This is the thing you dream about when you're a kid, even before getting into the league. Allen Lverson