Sport: Quotes of the Week
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The Germans historically have an idea of domination in their heads which I don't personally share but which has certainly always caused a lot of problems. It's time to review the idea. Giovanni Trapattoni, the new (Italian) coach of Bayern Munich, reacting to criticism that he is too soft on his team.
At the end of three years I'd be surprised if I don't have 90 per cent of the Premier League players under contract. Barry Hearn, boxing and snooker promoter, on launching himself as a football agent.
If my fighters behaved like some of them do, I'd sling them out in the street. Work hard? They don't do anything. Hearn on footballers.
You're not going to find a more giving person. Chris Evert on Vitas Gerulaitis, who died on Sunday.
I think both sides have acted like spoiled children. Congressman Mike Synar warning Major League baseball team owners and players that unless they settle their strike, Congress will intervene.
I told him: 'If you beat me you're going to see a grown man cry.' Croquet player John Phaneuf before tackling 12-year-old prodigy Jacques Fournier at the US National Championships.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments