“I think that for ... billions of football fans it is an important message for all of us who like football – and I, too, am a fan – that the world football organisation can be run according to the standards we wish for" – German Chancellor Angela Merkel, on FIFA President Sepp Blatter's resignation (AFP, 6/3).
“It's apparent from recent news reports they'd benefit from some new leadership and this is an opportunity for that organization to try to improve their public image” – White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest, on FIFA (REUTERS, 6/3).
“First question: What data can we understand and how is that going to be helpful? And the secondary questions are, what are we allowed to do? What is philosophically OK to know? How much should you know about your employees? ... And those questions are going to get raised in the CBA” – Warriors Assistant GM Kirk Lacob, on the team’s use of wearable technology (CBSSPORTS.com, 6/3).
“I love Rolex watches, but I don’t know if I want to spend money on jewelry like that. So I would love to get a deal” – Raiders WR Amari Cooper, on the rookie's dream endorsement deal (BLOOMBERG NEWS, 6/3).
