“I believe the market is robust enough, and corporate-laden and technologically savvy that we have the right mix of corporate and individuals that could support Major League Baseball, if there were facilities” – Predators CEO Jeff Cogen, who previously served as MLB Rangers President (Nashville TENNESSEAN, 4/19).
“Very often sports, even though we turn to it as an escape from our everyday problems, and most of the times that’s all it should be” – Broadcaster Bob Costas, on addressing political and social topics during sports broadcasts when appropriate (DESERET NEWS, 4/19).
“You had pitchers who threw strikes and batters who were aggressive. This game’s a lot more marketable when it’s played like that. I’m sure that’s what the league wants” – Umpire Jim Reynolds, on last night’s Cardinals-Reds game taking just over two hours to be played (ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, 4/20).
"I think we've got enough here, don't you?" – F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone, referring to the Middle East, when asked about the possibility of holding a Grand Prix in Qatar (REUTERS, 4/20).
