“They’re using my girl’s character, her style, her look and she’s not getting anything for it. They didn’t even change her name” – Cavaliers G Iman Shumpert, whose girlfriend is singer Teyana Taylor, contending that Fox’ “Empire” series based characters on him and his girlfriend (CLEVELAND.com, 3/12).
“It is time to let the next generation take over and step aside, and that’s where I just feel like I am at in my life” – Former Eagles and Browns exec Joe Banner, on whether he has plans to rejoin another NFL front office (MMQB.SI.com, 3/13).
“I hate it. That’s a lack of respect, that’s a lack of respect for the game” – Pro Football HOFer John Madden, on Will Ferrell’s stunt yesterday in which he played every position during several Cactus League games (KCBS-AM, 3/12).
“I thought you need to put your money where your mouth is, so to speak. I really appreciate them doing it and I want to support it” – Former UAB football coach Bill Clark, who remains under contract at the school, on fans putting down deposits on ’16 season tickets to demonstrate the sport should be reinstated (CBSSPORTS.com, 3/12).
“Definitely, Russia poses a huge challenge for FIFA and the World Cup from a racism standpoint” – FIFA VP Jeffrey Webb, saying the World Cup cannot be held in Russia with the current level of racism that exists in the country (ESPNFC.com, 3/12).
