“We love headline porn, and this is about as headline-porn as you can get until somebody else screws up” – Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban, on the criticism the Cowboys are receiving for signing DE Greg Hardy (“BaD Radio,” KTCK-AM, 3/24).
“Everything we do in our business, every decision I make, there’s risk involved. I understand that. And then it’s just on me to be thorough through the whole process” – Bears GM Ryan Pace, on signing DT Ray McDonald despite recent accusations of domestic abuse and sexual assault (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 3/25).
“The one thing I didn’t like was the move to Brooklyn. I think if the rink would have been built here, it should be here on the island. There was probably a good chance I still would be here” – Wild LW Thomas Vanek, saying the Islanders' upcoming move to Barclays played a part in his decision to the leave the team via free agency (THEHOCKEYNEWS.com, 3/24).
“We’re trying to act like an MLS club now, and as you know MLS clubs have the responsibility of running academy programs” – Sacramento Republic FC President Warren Smith, on plans for the USL team to launch a Soccer Development Academy (SACRAMENTO BEE, 3/25).
“Obviously I love Justin Bieber so I’m trying to get him to join the band but he’s not doing it right now” – Golfer Bubba Watson, jokingly referring to his “boy band” that includes fellow golfers Rickie Fowler, Hunter Mahan and Ben Crane (TMZ.com, 3/24).
