Quick Hits....

"Having the flag on my shoulder, or me representing the flag, United States of America, is very special. Here we know what to expect when you win a major or to win Travelers, but when it comes to Olympics, nobody knows" – Golfer Bubba Watson, on competing in the Rio Games (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 7/27).

"Technology changes it seems daily, and consumers are changing how they demand their content all the time. We just need to stay together and work to try to it make better" – C-USA Commissioner Judy MacLeod, on boosting TV revenue for the conference (DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE, 7/27).

"It's annoying, there's no doubt about that" – Packers LB Clay Matthews, on the Al Jazeera America report linking him to PED use (MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL, 7/27).

"I don’t think people realize how many athletes are at the poverty line. Some gold medalists make a ton of money. But a lot of people are eating Top Ramen (noodles) and water" – U.S. triathlete Greg Billington, on the financial struggles of Olympians (Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE, 7/27).