"The concerns are generally about calendar and health. I'm there to help that transition so that they can play as long as possible. I need the players to know I'm there for them 24/7" – Incoming ATP Exec Chair & President Chris Kermode, who will assume his new position on Jan. 1 (LONDON TIMES, 12/2).
"I wanted to put an end to all the rumours, the speculation, and just say it and tell you guys. It's what I want to do" – British diver Tom Daley, who revealed his bisexuality in a YouTube video, on being in a relationship with another man (GUARDIAN.co.uk, 12/2).
"Initially, I was caught off guard that it actually happened. What I quickly reminded myself is that change is a part of life and people who adapt to it can be successful" – Univ. of Maryland women's basketball coach Brenda Frese, on the school moving from the ACC to the Big Ten (Baltimore SUN, 12/1).
“In this instance, I do think the fines are coming. I would be surprised if there’s a draft pick choice” – CBS’ Amy Trask, on the NFL’s punishment for Steelers coach Mike Tomlin impeding Ravens WR Jacoby Jones on a kickoff return possibly including the loss of a draft pick (“That Other Pregame Show,” CBSSN, 12/1).
