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Sports have a unique power to inspire, challenge, and unite people across cultures and generations. The words of athletes, coaches, and thinkers often capture the dedication, resilience, and passion that define competition. The following quotes reflect the spirit of sports and the lessons they teach both on and off the field.    ◀ Back
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Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes a while for the defense to catch up.
- Red Auerbach
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I've often told people that the greatness of this football program will emerge when The Streak ends. I hope you will all live up to that. It's all numbers. It's nothing. It's not what we're about. It's not what this school represents." -Coach Frank Allocco
- Neil Hayes
When the Game Stands Tall: The Story of the De La Salle Spartans and Football's Longest Winning Streak
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Somebody once asked me if I ever went up to the plate trying to hit a home run. I said "sure, every time".
- Mickey Mantle
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Philippine culture was clearly different. It wasn't the fan's duty to remain aloof in the presence of stars; it was the player's responsibility to show gratitude to the average Filipino.
- Rafe Bartholomew
Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin' in Flip-Flops and the Philippines' Unlikely Love Affair with Basketball
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Sports just happen to be excellent for avoiding foreign-language stage fright and developing lasting friendships while still sounding like Tarzan.
- Timothy Ferriss
The 4-Hour Workweek
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A baseball club for girls?
- Emily J. Proctor
The Baseball Club for Girls
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I've never had an interest, but baseball looks abnormal.
- Emily J. Proctor
The Baseball Club for Girls
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All sports for all people.
- Pierre de Coubertin
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Companies will insist that their data should be treated as a trade secret. But scholars and lawmakers cannot make informed decisions about gambling policy without better data, and modern sportsbooks have more data on their players than any gambling operation in human history.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
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Keith Whyte at the National Council on Problem Gambling claims problem gambling is 338 times less well-funded per capita than treatment for substance abuse.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
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Gymnastics gave me purpose. Gave me life, where nothing else had before. And then, when our coach told me I had the talent to compete in regional tournaments, gymastics gave me a future.
- Alan Gratz
War Games
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Tonko introduced the Betting on Our Future Act, which proposes a ban on sports betting ads on television, radio, and the internet. The bill is intentionally modeled on the 1969 legislation that prohibited most cigarette advertising. It comes in response to what Tonko called “a public health crisis” created by “predatory promotions.” By offering generous bonuses and so-called “risk free” or “no sweat” bets, Tonko alleged, the industry is seeking to “hook and retain a new generation.” “Instead of Joe Camel, now we’ve replaced that with celebrity spokespeople.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
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Rather than feel humbled by a big loss, gamblers instead have an urge to bet more to win it all back. Anna Lembke theorizes that problem gamblers are addicted to chasing their money: “The more they lose, the stronger the urge to continue gambling, and the stronger the rush when they win.” Andrew chased, and he lost. But he did not panic. After all, he was the sports genius who had been up $43,000. So he kept betting, buoyed by the belief that, “If I got up all this… I can get it back so quick, because I got it so quick, right?
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
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Fearful of competition, of demanding stockholders, and of public and private entities seeking greater cuts of their profits, sportsbooks allow people on their platforms to develop gambling problems. Then they let them keep betting until the money runs out.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
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After the 2018 Supreme Court decision, sports betting launched in thirty-eight states in less than six years. In much of the country, this rapid pace was facilitated by the gambling industry, which not only lobbied for legalization but helped write the bills and the regulations governing its own behavior.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
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Respect for your opponent is the highest respect you can show your own game.
- Wayne Chirisa
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Athletic greatness may inspire fans, but sportsmanship inspires generations.
- Wayne Chirisa
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Katarina Shaw was in the building, and that bitch had come to win.
- Layne Fargo
The Favorites
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Ei hyvä joukkueurheilija Suomessa ole koskaan ollut tärkeä, mutta anna olla, jos hän on hyvä ja erikoinen luvista ja säännöistä piittaamaton – hän on heti suosikki. Aito suomalainen taistelija ei kumartele ketään.
- Alpo Suhonen
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You ought to be ashamed of yourself!” he accuses Coach Slattery. “You send these kids out there to be tackled and elbowed and hit with hockey sticks. And when they get injured, you abandon them?
- Gordon Korman
The Unteachables
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He talks to me about cars, to Barnstorm about sports, and to Mateo about Game of Thrones. He talks to Elaine—I guess car dealers don’t worry about being head-butted down stairs or tossed into garbage dumpsters. He talks to Kiana about practically everything. He asks Rahim’s opinion on the art for new ads for Terranova Motors, and Rahim never so much as yawns when he’s around.
- Gordon Korman
The Unteachables
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Breathing is not just a physiological process, it’s a tool for self-regulation and enhanced performance. Individuals can improve their learning, recovery, and overall well-being by understanding how to use breathing techniques effectively.
- David Durand
B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
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Of all the sports, golf is certainly one of them. Well, almost certainly, and I think that’s what I love most about it.
- Jarod Kintz
The Lewis and Clark of The Ozarks
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Our fans never booed us. They wouldn't dare -- we outnumbered 'em.
- Ned Garver
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Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes a while for the defense to catch up.
- Red Auerbach
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I've often told people that the greatness of this football program will emerge when The Streak ends. I hope you will all live up to that. It's all numbers. It's nothing. It's not what we're about. It's not what this school represents." -Coach Frank Allocco
- Neil Hayes
When the Game Stands Tall: The Story of the De La Salle Spartans and Football's Longest Winning Streak
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Somebody once asked me if I ever went up to the plate trying to hit a home run. I said "sure, every time".
- Mickey Mantle
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Philippine culture was clearly different. It wasn't the fan's duty to remain aloof in the presence of stars; it was the player's responsibility to show gratitude to the average Filipino.
- Rafe Bartholomew
Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin' in Flip-Flops and the Philippines' Unlikely Love Affair with Basketball
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Sports just happen to be excellent for avoiding foreign-language stage fright and developing lasting friendships while still sounding like Tarzan.
- Timothy Ferriss
The 4-Hour Workweek
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
A baseball club for girls?
- Emily J. Proctor
The Baseball Club for Girls
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
I've never had an interest, but baseball looks abnormal.
- Emily J. Proctor
The Baseball Club for Girls
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
All sports for all people.
- Pierre de Coubertin
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Companies will insist that their data should be treated as a trade secret. But scholars and lawmakers cannot make informed decisions about gambling policy without better data, and modern sportsbooks have more data on their players than any gambling operation in human history.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Keith Whyte at the National Council on Problem Gambling claims problem gambling is 338 times less well-funded per capita than treatment for substance abuse.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Gymnastics gave me purpose. Gave me life, where nothing else had before. And then, when our coach told me I had the talent to compete in regional tournaments, gymastics gave me a future.
- Alan Gratz
War Games
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Tonko introduced the Betting on Our Future Act, which proposes a ban on sports betting ads on television, radio, and the internet. The bill is intentionally modeled on the 1969 legislation that prohibited most cigarette advertising. It comes in response to what Tonko called “a public health crisis” created by “predatory promotions.” By offering generous bonuses and so-called “risk free” or “no sweat” bets, Tonko alleged, the industry is seeking to “hook and retain a new generation.” “Instead of Joe Camel, now we’ve replaced that with celebrity spokespeople.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Rather than feel humbled by a big loss, gamblers instead have an urge to bet more to win it all back. Anna Lembke theorizes that problem gamblers are addicted to chasing their money: “The more they lose, the stronger the urge to continue gambling, and the stronger the rush when they win.” Andrew chased, and he lost. But he did not panic. After all, he was the sports genius who had been up $43,000. So he kept betting, buoyed by the belief that, “If I got up all this… I can get it back so quick, because I got it so quick, right?
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Fearful of competition, of demanding stockholders, and of public and private entities seeking greater cuts of their profits, sportsbooks allow people on their platforms to develop gambling problems. Then they let them keep betting until the money runs out.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
After the 2018 Supreme Court decision, sports betting launched in thirty-eight states in less than six years. In much of the country, this rapid pace was facilitated by the gambling industry, which not only lobbied for legalization but helped write the bills and the regulations governing its own behavior.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Respect for your opponent is the highest respect you can show your own game.
- Wayne Chirisa
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Athletic greatness may inspire fans, but sportsmanship inspires generations.
- Wayne Chirisa
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Katarina Shaw was in the building, and that bitch had come to win.
- Layne Fargo
The Favorites
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Ei hyvä joukkueurheilija Suomessa ole koskaan ollut tärkeä, mutta anna olla, jos hän on hyvä ja erikoinen luvista ja säännöistä piittaamaton – hän on heti suosikki. Aito suomalainen taistelija ei kumartele ketään.
- Alpo Suhonen
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You ought to be ashamed of yourself!” he accuses Coach Slattery. “You send these kids out there to be tackled and elbowed and hit with hockey sticks. And when they get injured, you abandon them?
- Gordon Korman
The Unteachables
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
He talks to me about cars, to Barnstorm about sports, and to Mateo about Game of Thrones. He talks to Elaine—I guess car dealers don’t worry about being head-butted down stairs or tossed into garbage dumpsters. He talks to Kiana about practically everything. He asks Rahim’s opinion on the art for new ads for Terranova Motors, and Rahim never so much as yawns when he’s around.
- Gordon Korman
The Unteachables
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Breathing is not just a physiological process, it’s a tool for self-regulation and enhanced performance. Individuals can improve their learning, recovery, and overall well-being by understanding how to use breathing techniques effectively.
- David Durand
B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
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Of all the sports, golf is certainly one of them. Well, almost certainly, and I think that’s what I love most about it.
- Jarod Kintz
The Lewis and Clark of The Ozarks
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Our fans never booed us. They wouldn't dare -- we outnumbered 'em.
- Ned Garver
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Basketball is like war in that offensive weapons are developed first, and it always takes a while for the defense to catch up.
- Red Auerbach
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
I've often told people that the greatness of this football program will emerge when The Streak ends. I hope you will all live up to that. It's all numbers. It's nothing. It's not what we're about. It's not what this school represents." -Coach Frank Allocco
- Neil Hayes
When the Game Stands Tall: The Story of the De La Salle Spartans and Football's Longest Winning Streak
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Somebody once asked me if I ever went up to the plate trying to hit a home run. I said "sure, every time".
- Mickey Mantle
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Philippine culture was clearly different. It wasn't the fan's duty to remain aloof in the presence of stars; it was the player's responsibility to show gratitude to the average Filipino.
- Rafe Bartholomew
Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin' in Flip-Flops and the Philippines' Unlikely Love Affair with Basketball
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Sports just happen to be excellent for avoiding foreign-language stage fright and developing lasting friendships while still sounding like Tarzan.
- Timothy Ferriss
The 4-Hour Workweek
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
A baseball club for girls?
- Emily J. Proctor
The Baseball Club for Girls
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
I've never had an interest, but baseball looks abnormal.
- Emily J. Proctor
The Baseball Club for Girls
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
All sports for all people.
- Pierre de Coubertin
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Companies will insist that their data should be treated as a trade secret. But scholars and lawmakers cannot make informed decisions about gambling policy without better data, and modern sportsbooks have more data on their players than any gambling operation in human history.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Keith Whyte at the National Council on Problem Gambling claims problem gambling is 338 times less well-funded per capita than treatment for substance abuse.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Gymnastics gave me purpose. Gave me life, where nothing else had before. And then, when our coach told me I had the talent to compete in regional tournaments, gymastics gave me a future.
- Alan Gratz
War Games
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Tonko introduced the Betting on Our Future Act, which proposes a ban on sports betting ads on television, radio, and the internet. The bill is intentionally modeled on the 1969 legislation that prohibited most cigarette advertising. It comes in response to what Tonko called “a public health crisis” created by “predatory promotions.” By offering generous bonuses and so-called “risk free” or “no sweat” bets, Tonko alleged, the industry is seeking to “hook and retain a new generation.” “Instead of Joe Camel, now we’ve replaced that with celebrity spokespeople.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Rather than feel humbled by a big loss, gamblers instead have an urge to bet more to win it all back. Anna Lembke theorizes that problem gamblers are addicted to chasing their money: “The more they lose, the stronger the urge to continue gambling, and the stronger the rush when they win.” Andrew chased, and he lost. But he did not panic. After all, he was the sports genius who had been up $43,000. So he kept betting, buoyed by the belief that, “If I got up all this… I can get it back so quick, because I got it so quick, right?
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Fearful of competition, of demanding stockholders, and of public and private entities seeking greater cuts of their profits, sportsbooks allow people on their platforms to develop gambling problems. Then they let them keep betting until the money runs out.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
After the 2018 Supreme Court decision, sports betting launched in thirty-eight states in less than six years. In much of the country, this rapid pace was facilitated by the gambling industry, which not only lobbied for legalization but helped write the bills and the regulations governing its own behavior.
- Jonathan D. Cohen
Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Respect for your opponent is the highest respect you can show your own game.
- Wayne Chirisa
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Athletic greatness may inspire fans, but sportsmanship inspires generations.
- Wayne Chirisa
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Katarina Shaw was in the building, and that bitch had come to win.
- Layne Fargo
The Favorites
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Ei hyvä joukkueurheilija Suomessa ole koskaan ollut tärkeä, mutta anna olla, jos hän on hyvä ja erikoinen luvista ja säännöistä piittaamaton – hän on heti suosikki. Aito suomalainen taistelija ei kumartele ketään.
- Alpo Suhonen
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You ought to be ashamed of yourself!” he accuses Coach Slattery. “You send these kids out there to be tackled and elbowed and hit with hockey sticks. And when they get injured, you abandon them?
- Gordon Korman
The Unteachables
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
He talks to me about cars, to Barnstorm about sports, and to Mateo about Game of Thrones. He talks to Elaine—I guess car dealers don’t worry about being head-butted down stairs or tossed into garbage dumpsters. He talks to Kiana about practically everything. He asks Rahim’s opinion on the art for new ads for Terranova Motors, and Rahim never so much as yawns when he’s around.
- Gordon Korman
The Unteachables
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Breathing is not just a physiological process, it’s a tool for self-regulation and enhanced performance. Individuals can improve their learning, recovery, and overall well-being by understanding how to use breathing techniques effectively.
- David Durand
B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Of all the sports, golf is certainly one of them. Well, almost certainly, and I think that’s what I love most about it.
- Jarod Kintz
The Lewis and Clark of The Ozarks
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Our fans never booed us. They wouldn't dare -- we outnumbered 'em.
- Ned Garver
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