"It's really unimaginable. ... We had a good team at that time ... and we never had the crowd and enthusiasm that we have here today" – MLS Sporting KC coach Peter Vermes, who played for the team from '00-02, on K.C. now being considered as a soccer hotbed (USA TODAY, 7/31).
"I think there is definitely a market for women besides a jersey or a T-shirt. They're usually not flattering for women. This is a way to get girls more involved" – Former Playboy Playmate Jaime Boreanaz, who was showcasing her new line of hockey-branded nail polish at the NHL Exchange in Pittsburgh (PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW, 7/31).
"My allergies abated; my asthma disappeared; my fears and doubts were replaced by confidence. I have not had a serious cold or flu in nearly three years" – Tennis player Novak Djokovic, on switching to a gluten-free diet (WSJ.com, 7/30).
"As soon as I saw that play (Monday) night, I knew that the kneejerk society of America was going to start rearing its ugly head again" – MLB.com's Terence Moore, on the clamor for more instant replay after Red Sox LF Daniel Nava was erroneously called out at home plate during Monday night's game against the Rays ("OTL," ESPN, 7/30).
