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"We’re focused on D.C. It’s a matter of being in a marketplace that has been good to us” -- PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, on whether the National could move to Michigan if Detroit-based Quicken Loans returns as title sponsor (USATODAY.com, 9/19).

"It’s like building a house. There’s things that you can’t control. I wish there was something we could do to make these guys deliver. But hopefully it can still happen" -- NHL Goaltending Supervisor Kay Whitmore, on the league's new chest protectors for goalies possibly not being ready for this season (NATIONALPOST.com, 9/19).

"The biggest mistake (Under Armour Founder, Chair & CEO) Kevin Plank made was trying to aggressively go after Nike in footwear" -- CNBC contributor Pete Najarian, on Under Armour stock being downgraded by Wells Fargo to "underperform" (“Fast Money Halftime Report,” CNBC, 9/19).

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