Sports Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old sports quotes, sports sayings, and sports proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong. Author Unknown
When you put on that jersey, the name on the front is more important then the name on the back. Author Unknown
Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream, a vision. Muhammad Ali
Love is playing every game as if it's your last. Michael Jordan
There is no glory in practice, but without practice, there is no glory. Author Unknown
The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when no one else is watching. Anson Dorrance
You and your opponent want the same thing. The only thing that matters is who works the hardest for it. Author Unknown
You don't always get what you wish for, you get what you work for. Author Unknown
The best athletes in the world are those who are willing to push harder then anyone else, and go through more pain then anyone else. Ashley M.L.
The score never interested me, only the game. Mae West
You have to give 100 percent in the first half of the game. If that isn't enough, in the second half, you have to give what's left. Yogi Berra
You don't just want to beat a team. You want to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see your face again. Mia Hamm
Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points. Knute Rockne
I'm the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be. Bret Hart
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures. Earl Warren
Sports is human life in microcosm. Howard Cosell
The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle. Author Unknown
The more I practice, the luckier I get. Jerry Barber
I figure practice puts your brains in your muscles. Sam Snead
Emphasizing sportsmanship in both practice and games should remain a priority. When good sportsmanship disappears, then participation is rarely fun for anyone. Gerald Koocher
Kids may comply with sportsmanship behaviors in competition if they also learn about the benefits of such behaviors. Gerald Koocher
You may help your child develop sportsmanship behaviors by asking your child what his role model would do in a particular situation. Gerald Koocher
Since actions do speak louder than words, parents who are committed to instilling sportsmanship in their child can now be equipped with a game plan for raising a true champion. Remember to play hard, play fairly, and have fun. Gerald Koocher
Show good sportsmanship by respecting the other team when you play sports. Frank Murphy
If you don't use good sportsmanship, your coach may have you sit out games. Frank Murphy
People will enjoy your company when you show sportsmanship. Frank Murphy
What is good sportsmanship? Good sportsmanship is keeping your temper if you strike out. Janet Riehecky
You can be a good sport in all parts of your life. Be patient with someone who is just learning how to play. Lucia Raatma
You can be a good sport at school, too. Remember to thank the people who helped you if you win a game or an award. Lucia Raatma
What is important in life is not victory but the battle. What matters is not to have won, but to have fought well. Baron Pierre de Coubertin