(Reuters) – “I really didn’t say everything I said,” said Yogi Berra, the former New York Yankees baseball star who died on Tuesday at age 90. Known for sometimes sage malapropisms, Berra qualified as one of history’s most frequently quoted sports figures. Here is a selection of more “Yogi-isms” attributed to Berra, who may or may not have actually uttered the exact words.
Washington (AFP) – Baseball great Yogi Berra, who died on Tuesday evening at the age of 90, was known for his humor and quick wit.
Darrelle Revis’ new team is getting the same results he’s always had against Andrew Luck. Revis picked off one pass, recovered two fumbles and helped the suddenly opportunistic Jets defense come up with five turnovers again Monday night to help New York pull away for a 20-7 victory at Indianapolis. ”It’s Monday night, on a big stage, and we knew what type of game this was going to be,” Revis
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The Dumfriesshire yard that produced over 640 winners including two at the Cheltenham festival and a Northumberland Plate for Len Lungo is set to have a new trainer’s name above the door.
Chris Froome extended his lead of the Tour de France by blowing all of his rivals away with an emphatic victory on stage 10’s summit finish in the Pyrenees.
Wigan have signed striker Will Grigg from Brentford on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Royal Ascot hero Trip To Paris is on course to make his next appearance in the Qatar Goodwood Cup on July 30.
Tim Sherwood expects Christian Benteke to remain with Aston Villa amid reported interested in the striker from Liverpool.
It’s one of the highlights of the summer for a football fan – poring over the new season’s kits.
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Wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor insists England will leave no stone unturned as they attempt to successfully defend the Women’s Ashes against Australia.
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