The year 2025 was filled with exciting moments in sports, and athletes shared their thoughts and feelings through memorable quotes. Here are some of the best sports quotes of 2025
That moment us checking in together — is something I’ll never forget, no matter how old I get, how my memory may fade as I get older or whatever. I will never forget that moment.” — LeBron James on playing with his son Bronny in an NBA match
Boxing
No knock-out, no problem. I don’t think about it because we had a win.” — Oleksandr Usyk after defeating Tyson Fury in a heavyweight unification fight
Cricket
“Playing for England is the best job in the world and I’ve been privileged to do it for a long time.” — James Anderson on his 20-year international career with England
Football
“We had to suffer. We had to suffer like animals.” — Nico Williams after Spain’s 2-1 win over England in Euro 2025
Olympics
After all these years putting the mental work in, it’s paid off.” — Simone Biles on her comeback at the Paris Olympics
Tennis
I leave with the peace of mind that I have left a legacy, which I really feel is not just a sporting one but a personal one.” Rafael Nadal on his retirement from tennis
