Quick Hits....

"I'm turning 41. So it's on the horizon" – NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., when asked if he is pondering retirement anytime in the near future (SPORTINGNEWS.com, 6/13).

"It is a witch hunt, you can put that in the paper" – Former NFLer Jerramy Stevens, on the media coverage surrounding his wife, U.S. women's national soccer team G Hope Solo, and her domestic-violence case (USATODAY.com, 6/13).

"He needs to get rid of them Under Armours right quick. The world would love to see Steph in some Yeezys" – Rapper and producer Kanye West, on his hopes of getting Warriors G Stephen Curry to spurn UA for adidas (COMPLEX.com, 6/11).

"I'm sure something has to be done to make it more exciting to people to watch and also to really see the speed and make it a little bit more dangerous. It is part of the game. We don't want anybody to get hurt but it also makes it more exciting" – F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen, on perceptions that the racing series has become too safe (ESPN.com, 6/12).