2012 Sporting Year’s Best Quotes

Happy New Year everyone! Here's to wishing 2013 is the best year yet. While we dive into the New Year, let's take a moment to read some of the best sports quotes in 2012.

"I did everything I wanted to. I finished my career the way I wanted to," - American swimmer Michael Phelps after retiring with 18 gold medals.

"This isn't about bragging rights. This is a lot bigger. This is about a team, an organization being named world champions," - New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.

"We're all so proud of LeBron (James). When you get to know LeBron, you don't understand why he was such a lightning rod for the criticism," - Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.

"Nobody trusts him. Nobody trusts him. I'm not talking about a DUI, or using a gun in a strip club, which are pretty clear violations. I think there're too many times where the league has come to its decision in a case before calling a guy in, and the interview is just a façade. I think now if a guy has to come in to talk to Roger, he'll be very hesitant because he'll think the conclusion has already been reached.''- New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees describing how players feel about NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

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