We live in a world where sports have the potential to bridge the gap between racism, sexism and discrimination. The 2012 Olympic Games was a great start but hopefully what these games taught us is that if women are given an opportunity on an equal playing field the possibilities for women are endless. Jackie Joyner Kersee
We started playing the Baltimore Colts early, and I was still very impressed with Johnny Unitas, who just passed away recently. I thought he was one of the best quarterbacks at the time when I was very young, he was in his prime. Bob Lilly
We're all just playing our own game. I don't see it as a rivalry. We're just trying to play our best. Michelle Wie
What I want to do is play roles as a black man, instead of playing black man's roles. You know? Jim Brown
What is the single most important quality in a tennis champion? I would have to say desire, staying in there and winning matches when you are not playing that well. John McEnroe
When did I know I had talent? I think it started when I first started playing sports, organized sports. LeBorn Jemes
When I committed to playing a little tennis in some exhibitions, it was the best thing for me. It got me in shape. It got me out of the house. It got me doing something I love to do. Pete Sampras
When I first started playing football, a headache was called a 'headache.' And now it's called 'a concussion.' Junior Seau
When I said I retired from basketball playing, I have retired. You will not see me play again. That is a promise. Karl Malone
When I was a little girl in Savannah playing, there were never enough hours in the day or holes on the golf course. I just loved the game so much. Hollis Stacy
When I was in Birmingham I used to go to a place called Redwood Field. I used to get there for a two o'clock game. Where can you make this kind of money playing sports? It was just a pleasure to go out and enjoy myself and get paid for it. Willie Mays
When I was playing before I retired, I never really understood the appreciation and the respect that people gave me. People had treated me like a god or something, and that was very embarrassing. Michael Jordan
When I was playing I never wished I was doing anything else. I think being a professional athlete is the finest thing a man can do. Bob Gibson
When I was small, playing NBA Live, that's how I knew everyone in the NBA. That's how I learned about the players. Tony Parker
When I was young, it wasn't about the money, it wasn't about the fame and fortune, it was about playing football. Victor Cruz
When our assists lead to baskets, that's us playing our best, and we begin knocking down shots. Tim Duncan
When you take a year off from football, you come back for all the enjoyable moments. When you're not playing, you miss out on all the highs, but you also miss these disappointments. But I would rather be in the arena to be excited or be disappointed than not have a chance at all. That's football. That's why everybody plays it. Peyton Manning