"These ruthless capitalists who say they're competing have perfected a system of sharing the wealth that would make Karl Marx proud. ... Any politician who approves public money for private stadiums needs to be voted right out of office" – ESPN’s Howard Bryant (“Sports Reporters,” ESPN, 7/26).
"We need to remember and promote in some way Larry Doby in the same manner that we celebrate Jackie Robinson" – Indians Chair & CEO Paul Dolan, on Doby's contributions to the game, having debuted less than three months after Robinson (CLEVELAND.com, 7/25).
"It's definitely a good feeling to know that people do have your back. But I'm sure it will take a while for this (last year) to get erased out of my memory" – Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, on the fan support he received at training camp this week after his arrest kept him off the field last season (ESPN.com, 7/25).
"It’s very difficult when you have to build a team from nothing. This is what I’ve learned this year" – Orlando City SC MF Kaka, on his experience playing for the MLS expansion club (N.Y. TIMES, 7/26).
