"It's too important an issue to let it go any more. It's a no-brainer to bring it in and make the calls correctly" – Chelsea MF Frank Lampard, on FIFA using goal-line technology. Lampard's disallowed goal at the '10 World Cup helped persuade FIFA President Sepp Blatter to implement the technology (LONDON TIMES, 12/13).
"The one thing I would offer is, the quickest way to resolution and getting something done is to stay together" – NBPA President and Mavericks G Derek Fisher, on the advice he would give NHL players regarding their lockout (CSNNE.com, 12/12).
"We are going to try to implement a more appealing style of soccer for our fans, without forgetting we are a team that plays in the United States. We will look to appeal to both cultures while obtaining positive results for the club" – MLS Chivas USA coach Jose Luis Sanchez Sola, on how he will approach his first season in the league (L.A. DAILY NEWS, 12/13).
"Part of the overall philosophy we developed with Mountain Dew was to have bigger, better, more premium events. With only one winter stop, we really wanted to blow it out and give more opportunity to the guys who compete" – Alli VP/Events Chris Prybylo, on adding Big Air events and increasing the prize purse for this week's Dew Tour iON Mountain Championships (ESPN.com, 12/13).
