In this regular feature, The Good Men Project Sports team takes a look at the top ten most memorable quotes from the world of sport in the past week. This week includes Lance Armstrong, Gronk, Jerry Rice, Jim Dolan, and much more!
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It’s a case of not-so-mistaken identity for Lance Armstrong while Jerry Rice gets his foot firmly ‘stuck’ in his mouth. From President Obama’s Dean Smith tribute to Gronk, it’s been a quotable week in sport, but for the second time straight, we open proceedings with Serena Williams. Seems like she’s getting sick of it though…
“I ended up throwing up. I think that helped.”
World No.1 Serena Williams after her win over Russia’s Maria Sharapova in the 2015 Australian Open final. Granted, she was fighting a cold the whole fortnight. January 31, 2015
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“I got pushed or something, and it was the last game of the year, and I was like, ‘Screw it, I’m throwing some haymakers.'”
Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriot Tight End on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live”. February 2, 2015
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“Lance had a little bit to drink.”
Anna Hansen told police she was driving the night disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong hit two parked cars after partying in Aspen. Sad to think he would let his longtime girlfriend take the blame. February 3, 2105
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“She said, ‘Uh-uh.’ I said, ‘Why, uh-uh?’ And she gave me a tech. That’s ridiculous. If that’s the case, this might not be for her.”
LA Clippers guard Chris Paul about the tech given to him by a female referee. February 5, 2015
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“Last night was about a bad call. That’s all,”
Paul repeated this answer three times upon being questioned whether his comments the previous night (above) related to gender issues. February 6, 2015
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“Whoever want my spot can play me one-on-one for it.”
Kevin Durant on his NBA All-Star nod. February 6, 2015
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“Daniel likes to squeeze your balls until your eyes start to water.”
An owner of a Barclays Premier League club describes Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy’s negotiating tactics at the trade table. February 7, 2015
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I apologize ppl after doing my research about stickum! The NFL banned this in 1981. All players did it! #equalplayingfield
— Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) February 7, 2015
Legendary NFL Wide Receiver Jerry Rice tweets, after bashing the Patriots for cheating then admitting his own use of stickum (an illegal substance) during his career. February 7, 2015
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“Coach Smith showed us something that I’ve seen again and again on the court – that basketball can tell us a lot more about who you are than a jump shot alone ever could.”
Barack Obama pays tribute to former North Carolina coach Dean Smith who passed this week aged 83. February 8, 2015
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“Why would anybody write such a hateful letter? I’m just guessing but I’ll bet your life is a mess and you are a hateful mess.”
New York Knicks owner and Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan – pictured above – responds to a fan in a contentious email exchange. February 8, 2015
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Photo Credit: Posting and Toasting Blog (James Dolan)
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