"We stick to what we are; an outdoor daytime event with the capacity to play late if we need to" – All England Club spokesperson Johnny Perkins, saying there are no plans in place to play more Wimbledon night matches despite increased U.K. TV ratings for later contests (BLOOMBERG NEWS, 9/26).
“That’s just the reality right now. We were kicked off the ice by a figure skater. It’s just the way it is right now” – Wild D Nate Prosser, jokingly, who is part of a group of players that rent ice time four times a week to stay in shape during the lockout (STARTRIBUNE.com, 9/25).
"Delivering the letter an hour before game time was not something I anticipated. I was planning the distinct possibility that '16 and '17 were going away, but I did not anticipate we get served papers on the sideline" – Michigan AD Dave Brandon, on how Notre Dame opted out of football games with UM after '14 (DETROIT NEWS, 9/26).
"I understand I don't have that star appeal like Tiger (Woods) and Rory (McIlroy). I just try to surround myself with premier brands at the top of their market that stand for a good thing, where I would reflect well on them and they would reflect well on me" – Golfer Luke Donald, on his approach to endorsements (CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS, 9/24 issue).
"You now what annoys me even more than these replacement officials? Getting up this early to talk about them” – NBC's Bob Costas, who appeared in the opening segment of this morning's episode of "Today" to discuss the NFL referee controversy ("Today," NBC, 9/26).
