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"I would rather for them to play golf – I would rather for them to play basketball – I would rather for them to play soccer – anything other than football. But they love it. That's what their dad did, and I'm their hero" – Former NFLer Fred McCrary, on his 7- and 11-year-old sons playing football in Georgia (MMQB.SI.com, 10/23).

"It's a big commitment to Wembley and to London, but I think it's way too early to think about a team being based over here – if you look at it, it's the first year with two games" – Jaguars Owner Shad Khan, on his team playing in London (SKYSPORTS.com, 10/23).

"I am very sorry for those offended by my recent remark. It was an immature and insensitive comment. I’m upset with myself and how this has affected what has been a very positive year in my career" – NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie, in a statement, after being suspended for a tweet posted to his timeline Oct. 15 recommending a man with a turban get a "cavity search" (SPORTINGNEWS.com, 10/23).

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