Supershorts they said it: 'Because the age is important for a lot of people'

"I won't be picking him for any more competitive matches. David is a fantastic player, he was really important, but we have to see the new players for the future because the age is important for a lot of people, not only for David."
England coach Fabio Capello signals the end of the line for David Beckham.

"Listening to the players after the game, they couldn't believe how arrogant Melbourne were. They were smart arses. Joking around on the field, laughing, carrying on with the referee, slapping Adam Mogg in the face. You don't need arrogance - it's an unfortunate part of our game."
Canberra Raiders chairman John McIntyre - league's most senior administrator - launched a vitriolic attack on the Melbourne Storm, labelling the side "arrogant smart arses".

"They should definitely try [to keep Mitchell]. There is definitely a lot of appreciation for what he has done for the team and there has been a lot of progress. It will be stupid to want to change in the future and the side will benefit if he can stay on."
Former All Black Carlos Spencer weighs into the debate whether Force coach John Mitchell might stay with the Lions instead of returning to see out his contract in Australia.

"I'm surprised at how quickly it's gone away and how it's been able to be managed and controlled."
Phil Mickelson shrugs off being diagnosed with a severe form of arthritis that left him unable to even get out of bed.

"We will work with him but he's also got to help himself. So we want to be positive - but he obviously has some work to do."
National cricket coach Mark Greatbatch hints that the wayward Jesse Ryder needs to take the right track or face the highway.

"We are happy with the way we came back today. We decided not to lose too many wickets early on and get a partnership going. We thought it would be great to reach 250-260 and so we were very happy to reach 288."
Black Caps captain Ross Taylor who was named man of the match in their 200-run win over India in the triangular one-day series.