"There is not enough money in America or England to buy Lennox Lewis out of a title fight.'' -- Reaction by Lewis' manager Frank Maloney to the possibility of Riddick Bowe sidestepping Lewis.

"All the pieces were in place and now he's taking everything into his own hands. The lunatics are now running the asylum.'' More Maloney.

"Can you hear this over the phone? It's me tearing up Maloney's offer. And did you hear that? That's it falling into the garbage. I represent the world heavyweight champion, not him. The offer from Maloney is nothing but a public relations exercise...12 million dollars is nothing.'' -- Rock Newman manager of Bowe.

"These are worn out criticisms made by people in search of a little publicity. They're just silly, jealous comments.'' -- Fausto Pari of Italian soccer club Napoli angrily responding to a report labelling the country's players as infantile.

"His heart was bigger than his body. I always knew that you'd have to kill this guy to take him out of the ring.'' -- Holyfield's assistant trainer Lou Duva after watching the former champion absorb a tremendous beating by Bowe.

"I started something and I want to finish it. If I stop playing I'll definitely stop completely. There are other things becoming more important.

Things are not like they used to be.'' -- Bermuda national team striker Sammy Swan announcing his availabilty for the side's final World Cup match against Canada.

"We could go home without a cent in our pockets.'' -- West Indies cricket captain Richie Richardson stating that fines for his team not bowling the required amount of overs may curtail their earnings.

They're 1-9. We're 3-7. We surely are not in any position to become overconfident about anything or anybody.'' -- New York Jets tackle Irv Eatman preparing to face the New England Patriots.

"Where we are, we're still digging. We've just got to get out of the hole.'' -- Art Shell, coach of the 4-6 Los Angeles Raiders.

"Inexpensive, young, enthusiastic, aggressive kids, dying to get to the big leagues and busting their butts off -- these are the most desirable assets.'' -- Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ted Simmons after his trade of veteran Jose Lind for two pitching prospects.