"Turned into a pretty good game. But one big hit, this s--- could explode" – NFL referee Pete Morelli, in a statement heard by the entire crowd at yesterday's Bills-Patriots game after he left his stadium microphone on (ESPN.com, 10/2).
"From a diversity standpoint and all he represents there from a Hispanic standpoint, too, I think it’s huge for our sport" – NASCAR team owner Joe Gibbs, on Mexican-born Xfinity Series driver Daniel Suarez' significance in terms of diversity in the sport (Delaware NEWS JOURNAL, 10/3).
"I enjoy this place, love this place. It probably needs a new voice, and I have to be big enough to understand that" – White Sox manager Robin Ventura, on his decision to step away from the job (CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, 10/3).
"I think he texted me back saying, ‘Yeah, sure. I’m here to help,’ or something like that. But he didn’t call me. I was like, ‘Hey, can you please call me? Let me know, I need help.’ That never really happened" – U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte, on his interaction with teammate Michael Phelps during the fallout from Lochte's gas station incident in Rio (USA TODAY, 10/3).
