"I have always proclaimed fairness in sports and adamantly oppose the use of banned substances." - another athlete, Merlene Ottey, bites the dust denying any wrong doing.

"It was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen on a golf course."

- US Ryder Cup captain Ben Crenshaw on Sergio Garcia's shot from the roots of a tree onto the green in the US PGA last weekend.

"It was a goal outstanding players score when their back's against the wall."

Kilkenny manager Brian Coady on the talents of DJ Carey.