Quick Hits....

“The story is garbage. Team is staying put” – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, on a N.Y. Post story on the Coyotes relocating to Las Vegas (TWITTER.com, 6/30).

“I’m not a big magic fan. It kind of creeps me out a little bit, but it was cool. That’s Joe” – Cubs P Jon Lester, on manager Joe Maddon bringing a magician into the clubhouse to lighten things up during a five-game losing streak (ESPNCHICAGO.com, 6/30).

"It’s his decision. I don’t feel great about it. We’ve spent a lot of money promoting this fight. A lot of people are excited about the fight, so it’s definitely disappointing” – UFC President Dana White, on Jose Aldo pulling out of his featherweight title fight with Conor McGregor due to a rib injury (MMAJUNKIE.com, 6/30).

“We love the fact that you can come to a Nationals game and walk out smarter” – Nationals Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer Valerie Camillo, on the team planning to introduce a Calvin Coolidge racing mascot during Friday’s game against the Giants (WASHINGTONPOST.com, 7/1).