Pittsburgh Steelers head football coach Chuck Noll (1932-2014) believed that preparing for the games -- and not necessarily winning them, although Noll coached four Super Bowl-winning teams -- was…
"A little birdie told me my golf skills are improving" is a pun on the two meanings of "birdie." The joke was posted on Twitter on May 12, 2011. Wiktionary: birdieNounbirdie…
Former New York Yankees baseball manager Casey Stengel (1890-1975) was the league's oldest manager when he took that position on the expansion New York Mets. For Stengel's 74th birthday…
A Valentine's Day joke is: "A man promised his girlfriend a diamond for Valentine's Day. So he took her to a baseball park." February 14th is not baseball season -- not even…
"A race horse is an animal that can take several thousand people for a ride at the same time" is a pun on the idiom "to take somebody for a ride," meaning to cheat or deceive…
The sports network ESPN has had some puns on its name, such as "ESPNage" (espionage). "A man was spying on the operations of a national cable sports network. The police caught him…
"A team is a reflection of its coach" is an old sports saying. "A team is a combination of a lot of things, but mostly, it is a reflection of its coach" was cited in print in…
"Like kissing your sister" means something that is perfunctory, without much pleasure. The saying "like kissing your sister" has been cited in print since at least 1892. Since…
The Augusta (GA) National Golf Club is home to The Masters golf tournament. The slogan of "A Tradition Unlike Any Other" was trademarked in 2015, with a first use in 1989. CBS television…
"No rest for the wicked" is from the Book of Isaiah verses 48:22 and 57:20-21. "No rest for the wicket" is a cricket joke. "The Bowlers have plenty to do, and there is no…
"A walk is as good as a hit" is a baseball adage that encourages a batter not to swing at bad pitches. If the bases are empty, a walk is as good as a hit. However, if it's the bottom…
"A win is a win (is a win)" is often said by the coach and players of a winning team, meaning that all that matters is the victory. If a heavy favorite pulls out an unexpectedly narrow…
"A winner is a dreamer who never gives up" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images, often with a credit to South African political leader Nelson Mandela…
"A winner never quits" (or "winners never quit") and "a quitter never wins" (or "quitters never win") are sayings especially popular in sports. "A…
A "Zamboni" is an ice resurfacer, often seen at hockey games. It is a vehicle used in sports, "A Zamboni is a sports car" was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on October 2,…
An "A" game is a player's best efforts, the very top of his or her game. A player who plays very well is said to have brought his or her "A" game to the contest. The term…
Some people who run a dash, according to a joke, can't make it all the way. "I am proud to announce that I beat my personal best in the 100 meter dash. I made it 65 meters" was…
"After winning the match, I decided to throw the ball into the crowd, like they do on TV. Apparently, it's unacceptable in bowling" is a jocular one-line sports saying that was…
"Air Jordan" is a line of basketball shoes produced by Nike, Inc. There are no other elements of Jordan shoes, but there are jokes. "The fact that "Air Jordans" exist…
"Air Jordan" is a line of basketball shoes produced by Nike, Inc. There are no other elements of Jordan shoes, but there are jokes. "The fact that "Air Jordans" exist…