Sport? Not A Sport?

NOT A SPORT
"That's like saying shooting craps is a sport."
—Heat forward P.J. Brown

NOT A SPORT
"It's something you do on a date."
—Blue Jays outfielder Jose Cruz

SPORT
"It takes hand-eye coordination and concentration. It's got something in common with hitting a baseball."
—Brewers in fielder Charlie Hayes

SPORT
"You need hand-eye coordination, and you have to line something up. It's the same as bowling."
—Cardinals pitcher Garrett Stephenson

SPORT
"Pool could be an Olympic sport."
—Mavericks guard Damon Jones

NOT A SPORT
"If you're going to shoot pool in the Olympics, do it right. Everyone in the competition has to be working on a pitcher of beer while he's playing."
—Orioles pitcher Pat Rapp

NOT A SPORT
"It's good for gambling, but not a sport."
—Blue Jays designated hitter Brad Fullmer

NOT A SPORT
"If you're going to make pool a sport, why not Monopoly or Yahtzee?"
—Angels coach Mickey Hatcher

SPORT
"I guess it's a sport. They show it on TV once in a while, so I think that qualifies."
—Brewers pitcher Jeff D'Amico