“I do anticipate that it’ll be a hot topic at the competition meeting and at the Board of Governors meeting, just because it always has been” – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, on NBA players participating in int’l competitions (USATODAY.com, 8/21).
“The sports community has played a key role in making this what it became. We’re very thankful of everything athletes and teams have done” – ALS Association President & CEO Barbara Newhouse, on the viral Ice Bucket Challenge raising awareness and more than $31M in under a month (ESPN.com, 8/20).
“I’m learning about the WNBA, but I love it. I’ve dedicated the first season to learning and asking questions” – Dodgers President Stan Kasten, who co-owns the Sparks with Magic Johnson and Mark Walter (L.A. DAILY NEWS, 8/21).
“I’m not letting them get in my pockets” – Lions WR Calvin Johnson, on the NFL fining players this season for dunking the ball over the goalposts (DETROIT NEWS, 8/21).
“I do like 80s, 90s rock because it’s good for my voice. The thing about karaoke is picking a song that works for your voice, that way if you sing like a cat – like I do – you can still sound pretty good” – Serena Williams, who performed karaoke during an event last night in N.Y. for Delta Airlines (AP, 8/21).
