“He’s very disappointed, he’s upset. He’s wanted to go down as one of the greats or the greatest ever and he’s disappointed. But it is what it is. It was the decision we had to make” – UFC President Dana White, on suspending fighter Jon Jones and stripping him of his title after he was charged with felony hit-and-run (“UFC Tonight,” FS1, 4/28).
“Nothing that a few quick birdies won’t change if I try and win 7 and 6” – Rory McIlroy, who has ringside seats to Saturday’s Mayweather-Pacquiao bout in Las Vegas, on possibly having to play two WGC-Cadillac Match Play rounds that day in S.F. (AP, 4/28).
“His support unit was totally dictated by Josh and his management team. I think we went above and beyond to make sure he had all the resources that he needed” – Angels manager Mike Scioscia, taking exception to comments from Josh Hamilton that the team removed part of his support system (L.A. TIMES, 4/29).
“When you’re involved in the game, at the end it will be over and I’ll say, ‘What time is it?’” – Cubs manager Joe Maddon, saying he does not keep up with time during games (Chicago DAILY HERALD, 4/29).
“Did you ever go to a Rangers-Rays game between 2003 and 2005? I’ve played in games with two or three thousand fans; that’s a little weird. But literally nobody in the stands? I’ve never had that. That’s got to be different” – Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, on today’s White Sox-Orioles game not being open to the public (N.Y. TIMES, 4/29).
