Best Quote by Frank Deford

I think that's what makes American sports so fantastic. It cuts across our racial, our ethnic, our socioeconomic, our political divisions and brings us…

— Clay Travis

Sports plays an interesting role in society. The greatest sportsmen have platforms to speak out on issues and really affect how the public thinks…

— Hakeem Olajuwon

The great thing about America, what I've loved about it, is how sports-friendly it is. In America, sports are respected and loved.

— Eric Braeden

To me, sports gets America right. When we decide to politicize sports, what we are doing is bringing the noxiousness and divisiveness of politics…

— Clay Travis

I think, in the U.S., we have such a focus on the physicality, on being the best athlete, that it sort of overshadows the…

— Christen Press

Sports occupies a central place in our society, and, as such, it is unavoidably cultural in nature and often engaged in societal issues.

— John Skipper

Some things as an athlete are very important for us. Representing our country for us is important.

— Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

With the polarization of points of view around significant political and social issues, sports is a place where people can sort of talk about…

— John Skipper

Sports don't matter in the grand scheme of things. But in the moment, when things are just right, they're the most important thing in…

— David Poole

Sports are a microcosm of society. It just shows how much more competition there is in the world.

— Billie Jean King

People think, sports delivers a message. It's not just about winning and losing, although that's important. It's about other things, too. It demonstrates how…

— Gabe Polsky

So I think an athlete in general, no matter what sport he does, has to bring this work ethic with him. He must be…

— Florian Munteanu