Amateur Championships.

"That was a tremendous performance Stefan turned in at the (US) Open, mentally and physically. He is a capable of pulling out a miracle.'' -- John McEnroe downplaying the chances of Sweden leading up to their Davis Cup match against the US.

"I was running scared. It's always difficult to run from the front, and I probably went out too fast. I wasn't sure how far I was in front, so I just kept pushing.'' -- Runner Mark Perry, who along with Neil de Ste. Croix and Kevin Insley won the Bermuda Team Triathlon.

"I'm glad he had it checked out. If he stepped in the ring and wasn't in shape I might have hurt him bad and I'm not in this to hurt anybody.'' -- Boxer Terry Norris, whose opponent Simon Brown withdrew from their super welterweight championship bout after complaining of dizziness.

"We can't really afford the added costs, but then we can't afford to not have Shawn Goater here either. At the end of the day you have to speculate to accumulate.'' -- BFA president Charles Marshall happy to have the services of the Rotherham United and Bermuda forward for all of the Island's World Cup matches.

"I'm a bit disturbed about taking my players and not letting them play in the league. Playing in league games gives them an edge. They're worried about players getting hurt but they can walk down the street and get hurt.'' -- Wendell (Joe) Trott, head coach at North Village, not totally convinced of the merits of a ten-week camp for national team members.

"You got a reprieve when your wife and babby son tested negative for HIV. Use the time you have left wisely, Magic. Spend the time with them.'' -- Columnist Annete Hall on the return of Magic Johnson to the NBA.