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"I’m not a crusader, but this was a Rosa Parks moment for the Jaguars. I do not plan any future sideline appearances" -- Jaguars Owner Shahid Khan, on linking arms with his players ahead of their game last Sunday against the Ravens in London (N.Y. TIMES, 9/26).

"I respect a peaceful stand against, what the (NFL) guys were doing. ... But me, personally, I’m standing every chance I get for the national anthem and at least being a part of the anthem. I would be the one standing, that’s for sure" -- Flames F Matthew Tkachuk, on protests during the national anthem across the NFL (CALGARY HERALD, 9/26).

"I'll definitely be in my shoes the first game and then just go from there" -- Lakers G Lonzo Ball, on when he plans to wear his Big Baller Brand shoes this season (ESPN.com, 9/25).

"Wichita State brings something unique to us right now and that is just a tremendous national brand. I don’t think I ever fully grasped how iconic the brand has become" -- AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco, on WSU joining the conference (WICHITA EAGLE, 9/26).

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