"This is a seminal moment in the history of intercollegiate sports" – ESPN's Paul Finebaum, on newly approved changes to the NCAA structure and governance (Bergen RECORD, 8/8). Read more on this story in today's issue of THE DAILY.
"I know we live in a society that tells us we need to be the best now, but I think we should all feel very proud of what we accomplished over the 18 years (of the MLS)" – Retiring Galaxy F Landon Donovan, on the growth of the league (L.A. DAILY NEWS, 8/8).
"The game has grown globally because of our participation in the Olympics and I don't foresee any change in that. I think it's a great opportunity for our players to go and participate internationally" – Nets coach Lionel Hollins, on the role of NBA players in global competition (NEWSDAY 8/8).
"I'm sure it'll have benefits, but for an older dude like me, if it was in a Polaroid, I'd be fine" – Lions QB Dan Orlovsky, on the use of Microsoft Surface tablets on sidelines (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 8/8).
"When the sport was invented, the girls wore bikinis and the boys wore board shorts. ... To play in anything else gets in your way and affects your performance" – Volleyball player Kerri Walsh Jennings, on the sport's uniforms (DESERET NEWS, 8/8).
