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“No one from the USGA has told me to turn it off yet, so I guess I’m going with the ‘ask for forgiveness as opposed to permission’” – Golfer Graeme McDowell, on using Periscope during U.S. Open practice rounds to give fans a first-person view inside the ropes at Chambers Bay (Tacoma NEWS TRIBUNE, 6/18).

“We don’t suggest he goes any place, but I thought it was a great story. He came back because he was coming home. I think that’s a great story any time” – Nike Chair Phil Knight, on LeBron James returning to Cleveland after playing four seasons with the Heat (CLEVELAND.com, 6/17).

“The only person who perhaps is responsible for a longer list of reasons is me. If you want to talk about the total performance of the team, it’s got to be about me more than any individual out there” – Red Sox GM Ben Cherington, on his team having the second-worst record in the American League (BOSTON HERALD, 6/18).

“He came in like many of us and many of our fans with high expectations for this year and expectations that haven’t been met and that’s as frustrating as can be” – White Sox Senior VP & GM Rick Hahn, on Chair Jerry Reinsdorf’s frustrations with the team’s record (CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, 6/18).

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