“When we get to the board meeting in June, I will report to the board as to where things stand, based on the expressions of interest, and we’ll figure out then what, if anything, we want to do” – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, on a possible expansion team in Las Vegas (Mult., 4/20).
“All of the Big Five is going to have one except for us if we don’t get something moving soon. And that’s a major revenue source” – Florida State trustee Edward Burr, on having concerns over the ACC’s lack of a conference network (RIVALS.com, 4/20).
“He’s the most normal $24 billion guy I know” – Clippers coach Doc Rivers, on team Owner Steve Ballmer (N.Y. TIMES, 4/21).
“He may not like to talk to you guys, but he’s an involved owner” – Sharks GM Doug Wilson, on team Majority Owner Hasso Plattner (SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, 4/21).
“There were so many calls the system blew. We’ve used the same company for 10-15 years and this is the first time this has happened” – Top Rank publicist Lee Samuels, blaming technical difficulties for the abrupt end to Manny Pacquiao’s conference call on his upcoming fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. (AP, 4/20).
