"In the rematch I'd like the Pope to pick the judges because with that sanctification there will be no complaints about the fight."

- Don King, who allegedly fixed the Lennox Lewis v Evander Holyfield fight.

"The most cowardly and reprehensible thing I have done in my life."

- Wexford football manager JJ Barrett setting a precedent by actually admitting to striking a referee, apologising for it and voluntarily resigning.

"We cannot play while there is bombing going on, so we will not be playing next weekend."

- Yugoslav FA secretary Branko Bulatovic pre-empts UEFA's decision to postpone their Group Eight game with Croatia.