"I am not a fan of the NBA for perhaps obvious reasons. I think it's a corrupt institution" – Former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, whose tenure saw the departure of the Sonics to Oklahoma City (SEATTLEPI.com, 1/12).
"I've got to check with my savings and figure out how I can make that work" – Heat F LeBron James, responding to a question from Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson about purchasing the NBA Kings (MIAMI HERALD, 1/13).
"We committed to do this for eight years. Who knows, after eight years they may want us all to stay on. Maybe they won't need us then. But I think in these eight years, we can have a measurable impact on the trajectory of the country's health" – Former President Bill Clinton, on his foundation's involvement with the PGA Tour Humana Challenge (Palm Springs DESERT SUN, 1/13).
"It's quirky, but it's not the disaster it could have been" – Sharks coach Todd McLellan, on the newly released NHL schedule (MERCURYNEWS.com, 1/12).
“I would like to go to work for a team that does not get sold next time. Got a pretty poor track record on that. Vancouver and then here" – Former Maple Leafs President & GM Brian Burke (TORONTO SUN, 1/13).
"It's also got to retain the uniqueness and importance of all the regular-season games. It has to be done very carefully, if we do it" – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, on the possibility of expanding the league's playoff field from 12 to 14 or 16 teams (USATODAY.com, 1/12).
"People can argue whether it was the right decision or the wrong decision, but it was a medical decision and that's what we want it to be" – Goodell, on the handling of Redskins QB Robert Griffin III's knee injury (WASHINGTONPOST.com, 1/12).
