Dinner of champions

It is traditional at the Masters for the defending title-holder to host a pre-tournament dinner for all former champions, and it is his responsibility to set the menu for the ultra-private affair held at the Augusta National Golf Club.

Nick Faldo was asked what he'd selected in the way of English gourmet delights for his fellow winners this year.

"Fish and chips," Faldo said.

The quote

Roman Gabriel, coach of the World League of American Football's Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks, recalling advice given him by his former coach, George Allen: "Leisure time is the five hours you sleep at night."