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"Keselowski is the greatest thing that happened to NASCAR since the invention of beer bongs and asphalt" – ORLANDO SENTINEL's George Diaz, on the newly-crowned Sprint Cup Series champion (ORLANDO SENTINEL, 11/21). Keselowski read the "Top Ten" list last night on CBS' "Late Show."

"I don't think it will make any difference. A hockey stick and an orange serves me all right" – Golfer Rory McIlroy, downplaying fears that switching from Titleist to Nike equipment will affect his game (London INDEPENDENT, 11/21).

"I think the franchise has been more than stabilized. I think the prospects are terrific" – NBA Deputy Commissioner & COO Adam Silver, on the progress of the Hawks organization under Bruce Levenson's group since a potential sale of the team fell through last year (AJC.com, 11/20).

"You might not see another deal like this for five years" – Blue Jays President & CEO Paul Beeston, on the team's multi-player trade with the Marlins (NATIONAL POST, 11/21). 

"Our plan is to do a tour of Indonesia in the future" – MLS D.C. United investor Erick Thohir, who is from Indonesia (WASHINGTONPOST.com, 11/20).

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