"First of all, the Derby should be 14 horses. We all care about horse safety. Fourteen horses is a lot safer than 20. The second thing is the Preakness should probably be three weeks out. ... And then I think the Belmont should be four weeks out" -- Horse owner Mike Repole , on how he would like to see the Triple Crown series races restructured in the future ( NEWSDAY, 6/10 ).
"Literally, I passed one law about sports in my 18 years, which was prohibiting sports gambling. I think that the Supreme Court erred when they reversed the law. And I think there will be problems" -- former U.S. Senator and Basketball HOFer Bill Bradley , on his opposition to sports betting ( N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 6/10 ).
"The players are fine with each other, so I have no worries on that score" -- Former U.S. Open champion and LIV golfer Martin Kaymer , on his expectations for interacting with PGA Tour players at this week's U.S. Open in L.A. following the merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Public Investment Fund ( London TELEGRAPH, 6/10 ).
"All I know is that it sucks for them, it really does. I’ve always respected Oakland a lot. I still think it’s got one of the coolest fields. A loyal fan base. Great people" -- Braves 1B Matt Olson , who used to play for the A's, on his feelings about the A's potentially leaving Oakland for Las Vegas ( USA TODAY, 6/10 ).
"I've never met with anyone at Memphis about adding them to the Big 12, nor have I been on campus" -- Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yorkmark , on reports that he visited Univ. of Memphis officials to discuss a possible move to the conference ( SI, 6/10 ).
