“I woke up today and some guys in Russia said we should boycott. But I never said that. I support our decision, our hockey team. I’m pretty sure they’re going and I’m going to cheer for them” -- Capitals LW Alex Ovechkin, on suggestions that Russian Olympians should boycott the Pyeongchang Games (WASHINGTON TIMES, 12/7).
“Every US team member is invited so no I won't go” -- U.S. Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn, on whether she would attend a White House event honoring Team USA (CNN.com, 12/7).
“It’s actually pretty tough to do, but the pros make it look easy. I figured I’d just learn as much as possible and have fun with it as well” -- WNBA Lynx G Lindsay Whalen, on joining the T-Wolves’ broadcast team on FS North for last night’s game against the Clippers (Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE, 12/7).
“I don't think we understand how cool it is sometimes because we're a little spoiled. Like, I talk to my brother, and he goes a whole year with no primetime games" – Patriots S Devin McCourty, on playing for the team compared to his brother, Jason, who plays for the Browns (MASSLIVE.com, 12/6).
