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"Guys are pissed. They want players to be more accountable for their actions" – A's P and player rep Sean Doolittle, on members of the MLBPA discussing possible stiffer penalties for players who get caught using PEDs (S.F. CHRONICLE, 5/1).

"Very concerned. Like every fan, I was really worried. I didn't know how bad it was" – Warriors co-Owner Joe Lacob, on his level of concern when G Stephen Curry injured his leg in a playoff game against the Rockets last Sunday (S.F. CHRONICLE, 5/1).

"Right now, I'm happy being on this side, but I've been talking with CBS and Showtime, and you just never know. But right now, I'm just happy on this side" – Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather, on a possible comeback attempt (ESPN.com, 5/1).

"Two hours before the draft it's totally somebody out to get a guy. It's not a question of this guy changed overnight" – Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross, on the team's first-round pick OT Laremy Tunsil, who saw his Draft stock drop because of a controversial social media post (MIAMI HERALD, 5/1).

"It sucks that guys are getting injured at this point" – Cavaliers F LeBron James, on the recent rash of injuries in the NBA Playoffs (Cleveland PLAIN DEALER, 4/30).

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