Quick Hits....

"The Olympics have been a great lightning rod ... that was an expectation. What has surprised me is that there have been a few politicians who have enthusiastically grabbed the issue related to Bhopal" – Dow Olympic Operations VP George Hamilton, on the controversy surrounding the company's '12 London Games sponsorship (AP, 1/11).

"It'll be really interesting to see what you guys (do). All I know is that playing with and competing with some of these guys, they are the best, period. I can't wait to see (about) their candidacies" – Baseball HOFer-elect Barry Larkin, on how Baseball HOF voters will treat some candidates for next year's class that have been linked to PED use (REUTERS, 1/11).

"I think from the sponsor's perspective, they're doing everything they can. It's really up to the players to decide to come" – Golfer K.J. Choi, on what organizers and sponsors can do to make sure that golfers play in the season-opening Hyundai Tournament of Champions at Kapalua (GOLF.com, 1/11).