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"Why in every other sport can we accept the fact that players are faster, stronger, more skilled, but for some reason, basketball players stopped being good in 2000?"
"Let's go home, ladies and gentlemen, 28 and 20 from Victor."
"Caitlin Clark has been impressive not just because of her stats, but how she's handled the pressure and noise, showing up every day and performing at the level she does."
"The combination of speed, contact balance, vision, and the uncanny ability to make second and third level defenders miss, especially safeties in that third level, unbelievable."
"Aaron Rodgers has four pick sixes in his entire career. We threw four last year."
"Whether it's been Josh McCown, Jameis Winston, Tom Brady, or Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans has been the very definition of consistency."
"Jimmy Anderson... bowled probably as well as he was bowling 15 years ago in this game."
"UFC is back, ladies and gentlemen. Man, does it feel good to say that. It is UFC 249, as tonight the greatest athletes in the world get back to what they do best."
"Kenny Galladay, when healthy, has been absolutely unbelievable."
"Conor McGregor needs to implement more movement, more footwork."
"Being a 40-year-old GSP is nothing special. What if that 40-year-old GSP is better than ever?"
"Mazvidal vs Ferguson at welterweight... I gotta go with Ferguson because he's just going to overwhelm you."
"Nolan Arenado is criminally underrated... I'm so glad that all the haters of Nolan Arenado have to watch him play this well now."
"The human highlight film put up over 30 points per game in his best scoring season."
"Tyson's coming into his prime now, you're gonna see the best of him."
"Did Jack De La Madalena prove with this win that he's ready for the top ten? I think he did." - Luke
"What else would you have wanted from him here? This was an absolute perfect comeback." - BC
"Luke Shaw's a good player, just not consistent enough."
"I just want to see Harry Maguire playing to the potential that he has."
"He just slowly went further down, went down to a knee, eventually grabbed every muscle group."
"Domestically he's a fantastic player... he just has to work on some performance issues mentally."
"Let these dry for a couple of hours and then you can use them as plant pots."
"Aaron Rodgers is still that man though. He's still that man until proven otherwise."
"If DeShaun Watson doesn't get his together on the field cuz off the field is just a lost cause."
"I'm not gonna lie to you, I'm shocked he's still in the league. He's got 22K... Listen, I wish the brother nothing but the best."
"He is such an alpha wide receiver here mixed with his talent mixed with finally having the quarterback."
"Either way, it will be fascinating to see whether Francisco Rodriguez can break that five percent barrier and continue to be on this ballot for years to come."
"LeBron stat of the Eagles game: Jalen Hurts is the first quarterback in NFL history to record 30 plus rushing TDs in their first 50 career games."
"I've seen very few athletes this captivating."
"Jonathan Taylor against Minnesota's happiness combo is going to destroy."
"Tannehill was the quarterback three when he took over the job."
"He looked like the complete heavyweight threat."
"That style of fight was perfect for Cyril Gane."
"It's got me high on the heavyweight division once again."
"Jose Aldo's back and he's going to be the king of the bantamweights."
"Jose Aldo's performance last night was top class."
"People love knockouts, excitement, and my style, my power brings this."
"I don't think anyone's writing Ronaldo off at the moment."
"Baker Mayfield had maybe the best season of his career."
"I could not think of a more perfect way for the perfect halfback to go out."
"Thank God Brian Cage retains the FTW championship."
"A complete and utter master class from Max Holloway."
"How can you say that Khabib is not the best on the planet right now?"
"Devin Booker: 25 points a game, 3 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 51-45-91 splits, part of the 50-40-90 Club."
"DeAndre Ayton: 21.5 points, 15.5 rebounds, shooting 49% from the field, with a true shooting percentage of 66%."
"You know us fans like to see aggression in the heavyweight division. You have to say Vitali Klitschko is bringing that tonight."
"Hey man he's showing that Guerrero power already so yes I think he's gonna have a much better year this year"
"Modric is very hard to grasp... he's been consistent at the top top level."
"Modric most times when I watch him he's giving you consistent at least eight out of ten."
"David Silva, he may be 35, but this guy could be 95 and he'll still be balling out."
"Special running back animations further help elite running backs stand out."
"It's by far the biggest fight of his career, this is the first time in almost five years that Tony Ferguson is a betting underdog."
"Looks like gabby magala was fourth to get to the rower."
"He was everywhere today, a wonderful performance."
"You always feel like you have a chance... he has blown me away."
"We might not even have come close to seeing the best Dak yet."
"Brady's first year in Tampa Bay rejuvenated his career at an age where he should have been declining."
"I'm not picking against Dominic, I'm not ready to talk title runs."
"As long as LeBron's on the roster and at the level that he's at, they're going to be championship contenders."
"My start of the week is going to be Matt Ryan. This is an even year, it's 2020, and if you know anything about his history, he's great in the even years, bad in the odd years."
"I think Trey Lance falls to 12. Really good player."
"One bad game doesn't define a player, overpriced but still world-class."
"Kyler Murray against Detroit, it's the play of the week for me."
"Smith Rowe is a quality player. He scored 10 goals from midfield last season. He's our number ten."
"Conor knocking out Aldo, Diaz submitting Conor."
"Bruno is actually quality. He will always perform even if his team is [ __ ]."
"Great uppercuts, great combinations from Errol Spence."
"He's still Julio; he's just a little more fragile. If he stays healthy, he absolutely crushes."
"It's difficult to say but for me right now it looks like Charlotte Flair's got this in the bag."
"Michael Johnson is just one of those guys. He's so much fun to watch when he's on, and you want to see the guys succeed."
"His injury record at Bayern has been utterly stellar."
"I am so happy for DeAndre Hopkins, he finally has a real quarterback to throw to him."
"Without Cael Sanderson, perfection is possible."
"It was a great night for Julianna Peña and a regrettable night for Amanda Nunes."
"92 catches for over 1200 yards 10 touchdowns for James Young, it's a really good season."
"Talk about a bounce back year for James Young, 32 years old, career year."
"Guess what, Oscar Valdez goes down to that body." - Tim Bradley
"A matter of time before Fournette has a big game."
"Matt Ryan played the position of quarterback at just about the highest level it can be played."
"The best fighting the best with so much on the line."
"I think it's just a matter of time before Gronk has a couple monster games."
"Just because someone did something on May 30th doesn't mean he should leapfrog the guy who's won eight in a row."
"Tyson was as good as any fighter has ever been."
"Validation is the key. Even Russ getting MVP, even Russ getting these triple doubles, he has played at an amazing level but yet has not been able to get that elusive championship."
"It's a good sign for Nick Pope... he's the best."
"You're going to see that from Jamar Chase, you're going to see that from T Higgins."
"Every time I watch him [Dele Alli], I just do not get it with Dele Alli."
"He is always going to be the top DH in the league, I think, until he retires."
"James Maddison, for me, Theo. Now, he's got his dry spell out of the way in recent weeks."
"Antony Martial: one of the best number nines in the Premier League." - Commentator
"He's so slippery, such a good route runner, he's got such a natural feel for the game."
"There's no denying Volkanovski leveled up, dude."
"She's got to prove right away that she's not the same fighter."
"A healthy LeBron is still the best player in the league."
"It's as good as it gets! Derrick Henry, a couple of great runs in this first half."
"X Games is all about feeling the pressure building up to something and just absolutely sent this 2160 with his signature Buick grab."
"Ken was still believed to be in his prime at this point and many people thought it would be too much for Tito to handle, but he didn't come home."
"It's Kenneth Walker. Tested crazy well, tape's crazy good."
"He hasn't just got this technical proficiency, you see him looking at his opponent but not only that here on the sideline, he has the speed to outrun Wade. Speed and technicality, that's a dangerous combination."
"He just looks like the complete package to be honest. He looks exactly like what we thought he was going to be when we were talking him up when he was at Palmer, like he looks like that player."
"Russell Wilson is not just good, Russell Wilson is great."
"Matches with Triple H, Kurt Angle, and Chris Benoit showed that Rock had leveled up his in-ring game."
"LeBron is 38 years old, putting up 21 and 10. That's insane."
"Edin Jager being that low down he'll be taking number one soon Shanks overtaking what the could that be how did Shanks overtake the top spot maybe for um maybe for uh the movie."
"I think Joe Burrow's going to win people championships. I really do."
"Dak Prescott has one of the best playoff schedules."
"Is Valtteri actually going to last the season? Which remains to be seen."
"AJ will find the knockout shot at some point."
"If he catches you, he does hurt, I mean, you gotta look what he did with Tyson in the last fight."
"I'll tell you what, if Lukaku stays fit, he can score 30 goals this season."
"I don't expect him to repeat a 17 sack season."
"If van Dijk was the level he was for two years for doubled that 100% I think yeah I think the conversation is closer."
"I think Fury is a strong favorite in that fight... Fury can box, he's tough, very resilient."
"That's a lot of speed, 97 speed for Raheem Mostert. It's something to consider."
"This AD right now is as good as bubble AD. He's added new elements to his game more consistently."
"If you're just joining us, Tom Shar who's anchoring this eight-man roster, taking the lead off of his first run."
"LeBron's peak has lasted 16 years and is still going. And he's been incredibly durable during that time."
"Kai 2012 Arnold, New York Pro, he decimated everybody."
"Mike Tyson making his Pro Day view in the UFC and MMA by the way but alone might do it although probably not but then this kind of other component probably puts it over the edge." - Luke Thomas
"We just want to be loved, but we'll settle for being liked."
"The longevity as much as anything else, you know the number of years they've played at the very top and at the very top of their respective games you know and the goal output has just been staggering."
"Harry Kane to me is world class. I don't actually think he gets in the Box as much as he should do."
"His defensive output decreased at Stamford Bridge under Jose Mourinho and his successors, but defensively he became even more formidable."
"Matthews' strict diet and regimented training program combined with his tremendous ability created unrivaled longevity within the game."
"If Fury gets momentum then he's gonna be a hard man to stop."
"People like Mohamed Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo, I hold in the highest regard."
"Harry Kane is back to playing at a good level and I think it can only bode well for us."
"My prediction would have been that Shevchenko would have won a trilogy as well."
"Ronaldinho's best ever season: 53 goals, 15 assists. Career peak right there."
"I think tonight he came out and made a statement, you know what I mean? That I'm the baddest dude in this division in the world."
"Elijah Moore has been balling out, I think he is so talented."
"Matthew Stafford has done it before, we've seen him bounce back and forth."
"You're getting an upgraded position with Justin Fields."
"There is a reason why Cyril has terrorized the WCS circuit for two years in a row."
"His pass rush moves do not cost him any points."
"Prime Gustafsson has some of the most insane takedown defense we've ever seen."
"The mellow was finally in the playoffs. Let's check out his stats."
"Van Dijk: 93 games, one loss at Anfield. Top three all-time Premier League. Just a Colossus."
"He's just on a different level in terms of that down to down consistency."
"Andre Drummond is a 91 overall, what? Wow, this game."
"LeBron with another Finals MVP, he is racking up the accolades."
"Calvin Ridley... he has a nose for the end zone... this dude can score and score a lot."
"Once he was traded to the Suns he looked like a new player."
"I think Lawrence is gonna have that step-up year. I think this is his year."
"These two without question are head and shoulders the best two players in this team this year by a very very long way."
"Ronaldo's back, what a surprise. I can never ever fail to be amazed by these pratts who write Cristiano Ronaldo off."
"Never write Ronaldo off. You just can't write him off. He's too good a player."
"Singletary isn't a huge production profile guy, especially last year in college."
"Carl Lawson is a super underrated pickup. Carl Lawson is so good."
"This is a perfect time for Baker Mayfield to shut some people up."
"Utah Jazz: Don't care that you won. D Mitch is still clutch, even though he's not living up to his normal standards."
"There are identical parallels from what DJ Moore and Terry McLaurin have been able to do each of the last couple years."
"Tom Brady is Tom Brady he's the greatest quarterback ever um but I just think that you know this year so far it looks like it's just not gonna end well it's not going to end in the Tom Brady fashion."
"If Usman can fight in the way that he did against Gilbert Burns, his star will explode."
"It's hard to explain that he was that much better than everybody else."
"I think Raheem Sterling has been probably the best player right now."
"Maguire just seems to be able to come in now he has got the pressure of the press conferences and all the stuff that comes with it and he can just play his football."
"Ryan Fitzpatrick is the oldest player in NFL history to lead his team in rushing."
"He's a versatile player, strong and quick, he's 31 but he hasn't lost any of that strength."
"Ignore the haters because [Dalo] is absolutely a superstar of a fullback."
"Yuelo Romero didn't dominate the entire action, but he was much more dominant than Whittaker, landing the higher output and more damaging shots."
"The outside, that's not good." - Hard to pick apart what we've seen from Stephen Fulton.
"Mitch Marner is on a different level though, like Mitch is... this is the best hockey he's ever played. Underrated, best hockey zone."
"He's been unbelievable and he's been on fire."
"Wilfried Zaha has earned his wages in South London over the years and then some."
"Mohamed Salah falls into the former category, having been Liverpool's star man since his arrival."
"I think Way Lee's having a hard time with 115. I think there's a reason she's looking at the bullet."
"It just kind of feels like things are going in Gilbert Burns's way right now."
"He looked about as close to the all-star version of himself as I've ever seen."
"We've never seen a player have this kind of level of control."
"Certain players, when they go against a team, they're different."
"Neymar's fantastic. I think Mount's been fantastic this season."
"Tom Brady at 36 years old seemed to be 'washed' and 'finished.'"
"What would you bringing Fabio Vera what at ever in a way yeah has really impressed me he's looked sharp he's he's contributed I think he deserves a start."
"Despite Mexico's exit in the group stages, Ochoa even at the age of 37 played beautifully once more for his country."
"The pressure was immense for Romo to end that drought."
"Alexander Volkanovsky is just an incredible run."
"If in three fights, Max Holloway is not able to rack up a win, I think we would have an answer on who the better fighter is."
"The guy who won the night is Lomachenko at 35, we're talking about his age yet in the second half of the fight he made adjustments and was walking down the bigger younger fighter and hurting him and snapping his head back." - Brian Campbell
"Solis just looks unbelievable, what a player he has become."
"Trevor Lawrence almost 4,000 yards, 34 touchdowns, 11 picks"
"It's dope that he was actually a good athlete as well."
"He's certainly one of the strongest center forwards in the country when he gets on this run."
"Anderson and Kamara would be an elite running back duo."
"Robert Lewandowski proving his worth in the Champions League, age 35 and this man is still getting it done."
"What absolutely no one can take away from Fernando is his consistency."
"Trey Young, the 22-year-old absolute NBA phenom, this guy is a fiend on the court."
"I think volcanocian beats Conor he beats Dan hooker he beats Jalen Turner."
"He's won all these MVPs, but he's got to prove to be a winner, man."
"The fight was over, and it was an absolutely spectacular knockout victory for Tommy ’The Hitman’ Hearns. Simply spectacular!"
"Did that stop the Koenig Quick Step taking the win? Hell no, Davide Ballerini is on fire this year."
"Daniel Cormier will probably beat him and beat him in the first round."
"Giannis is going to give yanez will have 40, 18, and nine tomorrow probably."
"There's no lead big enough when Tiger Woods is chasing you."
"Here's my wild prediction this year: Tom Brady falls off the cliff."
"Shayna Baszler and what she's doing is fantastic."
"Marcelo Garcia doesn't squat 400 pounds... Mendez doesn't have an incredible bench press."
"We all want to see the best versus the best, and yeah, I mean, absolutely, a rematch would be absolutely phenomenal."
"Chubb somehow and some way only got a rating of 80 this guy deserved in 87 an absolute worst he's already a Pro Bowl level pass rusher"
"Yeah, you've watched these on TV you're familiar with Luis Gonzalez now Garrett does what he does in order to advance what did you think of just the wherewithal in the momentum he had to get to face you."