"I'm sure American soccer, as you guys call it, is actually gaining very close to Premier League standard, definitely. There's a lot of players that have come from England to America. The game's growing, it's getting bigger and that's exactly what we want" – EPL club Arsenal F Theo Walcott, on the the growth of soccer in America (ESPNFC.com, 7/27).
"The Star and the Ford Center are going to be very popular. I don't see it just as a local draw or a five-state draw but truly an international draw" – Frisco (Texas) Mayor Maher Maso, on the Cowboys' new HQ in the city (DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 7/28).
“I think the logo says Miami. ... Miami is all about flair, it’s all about color, it’s all about just great entertainment – and some hedonism as well" – Marlins President David Samson, on the logo for the '17 All-Star Game at Marlins Park (MIAMI HERALD, 7/28).
"It was something that deserved to be said. I think that's really taking on our platforms as professional athletes and using them the best we can" – Seattle Storm F Breanna Stewart, on WNBA players taking part in the "Black Lives Matter" movement (FOXSPORTS.com, 7/27).
