I made a $50 bet -- a lot of money then -- with my coach that I'd win a medal. read more

I made a $50 bet -- a lot of money then -- with my coach that I'd win a medal. I woke up that morning and thought, 'don't get to the bottom and wish you had a second chance, because in the Olympics, you don't get a second chance.' I was so in the moment; I wanted to feel it, I wanted to be in it -- I've used that metaphor for the rest of my life.

I told the coaches there that I don't think I've ever been involved in all my years of coaching in read more

I told the coaches there that I don't think I've ever been involved in all my years of coaching in a blowout that big in either boys or girls.

It's tough for any high school team to come up with six pitchers or more. It's tough to play six read more

It's tough for any high school team to come up with six pitchers or more. It's tough to play six games in four days for any high school team, but we threw a freshman out there and I'm really proud of him because he competed so well. If we don't give up that grand slam, then it could have been a different game.

The best thing you can do when you've made a mistake is exactly what she's done: Admit it, admit it read more

The best thing you can do when you've made a mistake is exactly what she's done: Admit it, admit it soon and put yourself at the mercy of the people.

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We'll take donations of any amount.

For the first time in history, a private company is organizing a mission to the moon, ... This mission will read more

For the first time in history, a private company is organizing a mission to the moon, ... This mission will inspire countries of the world, citizens ... our youth.

Perhaps the hallmark of the year appeared to be a realization that we can't let transportation deteriorate any further.

Perhaps the hallmark of the year appeared to be a realization that we can't let transportation deteriorate any further.

But you have signed an agreement with the Russians! They will sell us oil.

But you have signed an agreement with the Russians! They will sell us oil.

Some guys don't think Justin lifts hard, then we test and he's extremely strong for his weight. His max has read more

Some guys don't think Justin lifts hard, then we test and he's extremely strong for his weight. His max has gone up 50 pounds in just about everything.