"We just did a TV deal with ESPN for $1.5 billion for five years. Now the company is worth $7 billion" -- UFC President Dana White, in an interview with self-help celebrity Tony Robbins, on the MMA outfit's valuation (MMAWEEKLY.com, 8/21).
"I feel sad about it, you know, not to have the Davis Cup as it used to be. It will never be the same" -- Roger Federer, on the Int'l Tennis Federation transforming the event into a one-week, 18-team competition (TENNIS.com, 8/21).
"My phone’s off the hook now. I’m getting calls here and there for tickets. It’s like a D.C. United game is the hottest ticket in town right now" -- DC United G Bill Hamid, on the team's increased popularity after going 4-0-1 in their last five matches. The club also added F Wayne Rooney this summer and are in their first season at Audi Field (WASHINGTON TIMES, 8/21).
"You guys are allowed to kneel. You can do whatever the hell you want. There's no old white man that can stop it. Do it" -- Comedian Kevin Hart, addressing the audience at the VMAs last night ("VMAs," MTV, 8/20).
