From Murray to McIlroy (again!), we take a look at the most memorable quotes from the world of sport in the past week.
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We’re beginning to notice a pattern here as Rory McIlroy and Andy Murray continue to feature on an almost weekly basis.
It’s hard to keep them out though, as Rory lets his anger get the better of him in spectacular fashion while Andy puts his foot squarely in his mouth after their Davis Cup win over the USA – a win which led to some serious self-reflection for the Americans and some scathing commentary from the Brits. Meanwhile, Down Under, Aussie Rules continues to feel the impact of a drugs saga. On a lighter note, tennis ace Sam Querrey is looking for love of a different kind…
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“It was fun to do something different. I’m more nervous to watch it on Sunday than actually playing a match.”
American tennis player Sam Querrey will appear on Bravo’s The Million Matchmaker. March 2, 2015
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“We’ve got to play the right way … that’s all we’re really worried about.”
Stand-in captain Paul Chapman believes Aussie Rules (AFL) team Essendon will field a competitive outfit despite the absence of more than half its senior list, who are all either serving provisional suspensions or have chosen to sit out the pre-season competition to protect the anonymity of the 24 players handed infraction notices by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA). The club has drafted 13 top-up players just to fill their side. March 4, 2015
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“I know it may surprise some people that I’m donating my brain, but it’s going to a great cause, and hopefully it’ll help everyone realize that they need to be healthy and take care of their brains like they need to take care of their bodies.”
NFL champion Steve Weatherford (along with Sidney Rice) is donating his brain to science. March 4, 2015
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“Felt good at the time.”
A frustrated Rory McIlroy threw his 3-iron into the water in anger during the second round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship. March 6, 2015
“This one is on me. My teammates might say otherwise but when you look at the match-up on paper my loss on Friday put us in a huge hole.”
John Isner takes the blame for the USA’s Davis Cup loss to the UK after he lost an epic five-set battle to little-known James Ward in the opening singles rubber. March 7, 2015
“It’s pretty obvious to me that we are a much tighter team than the Americans. Everyone on the bench is getting behind us and I didn’t feel that at all from the American team.”
And there’s more … UK Davis Cup player Jamie Murray serves it right up the Americans after their win. March 7, 2015
But on a lighter note…
Just to clarify, there is no girl on the side. The joke interview was just a joke. All banter with @andy_murray — Dom (@dominglot) March 8, 2015
“Just to clarify, there is no girl on the side.”
UK Davis Cup team member Dom Inglot was forced to scramble when teammate Andy Murray dropped him in it during a post-match TV interview. March 7, 2015
OK, we know you want to see it now…Here you go:
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“No woman in the world can beat me. Period … She is too much smaller than me anyways. She’s like the size of my daughter. My 3-year-old.”
Laila Ali, daughter of Muhammad Ali, is retired and undefeated in boxing with a 24-0 record. She recently dissed undefeated UFC female fighter Ronda Rousey, who won her last fight in 14 seconds. March 9, 2015
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”I feel good. I’m in a positive place right now. Just trying to keep it positive and get the most out of these days.”
Chicago Bulls guard, Derrick Rose is optimistic he’ll return to the court this season, after torn ligament surgery in his right knee last month. He’s had similar injuries in both knees the past few years. March 9, 2015
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“These feet, boy, boy, boy, I’ve made no excuses. When you don’t have no feet, that’s what has made me what I am. I no longer have in these feet to give you guys that kind of `Wow.’ ”
49ers Patrick Willis announces a surprise retirement at 30-years-old. March 10, 2015
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“I told him now he knows what it’s like to play with no jumping and no lateral movement. Welcome to my world. No lateral movement, no vertical, no nothing.”
Almost 50,000 NBA minutes is finally catching up to ageing Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki. March 10, 2015
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