Quick Hits....

"My son wants me to buy a sports team, which he has a passion for. Not for me and I have no interest in that" – Former SiriusXM CEO Mel Karmazin, discussing his future plans after recently leaving the satellite radio company (“Squawk on the Street,” CNBC, 1/15).

"He will give us more accountability than we have had in the history of the franchise. I don't think there is any question about that that he brings both an external and internal voice that we're missing" – Blue Jackets Owner John McConnell, on bringing John Davidson in to be the team's President of Hockey Operations (NHL.com, 1/15).

"I’m watching this match here, what is going on? Did every manufacturer get together and say yellow gear? What is with all this yellow stuff? It’s driving me nuts” – ESPN’s Brad Gilbert, on a number of players wearing yellow outfits during the Australian Open’s first round (“2013 Australian Open,” ESPN2, 1/15).