"It’s going to be up to the players to do what they’re supposed to do but so far, so good. I think that the league anticipated they were going to miss some games, but most of the games have been played and I think we will finish the season, and then the playoffs will start and we will crown a champion sometime in June” -- Magic Johnson, on his belief that the NBA will finish the season despite the ongoing pandemic and games being postponed ( “Today,” NBC, 2/2).
“I’m often asked did I receive pushback from players? Did I sense any feelings from players that they were bothered by my gender, and the answer is no. Players care only if you’re contributing to the success of the team” -- CBSSN’s Amy Trask, on NFL teams hiring female coaches and her being the former CEO of the Raiders ( “CBS This Morning,” 2/2).
“This phase is really about engaging with golf equipment manufacturers, different industry organizations and golfers themselves, and we’re going to get this right” -- USGA CEO Mike Davis, on the USGA and R&A researching ways to mitigate continuing distance increases with the golf equipment being developed ( “Golf Today,” Golf Channel, 2/2).
"One of the reasons why I take the time to do this is because I realize that by being in the NFL I’ve received a bunch of different financial advice and financial tips and I was like, ‘What was the difference between me a year ago? Was I not worthy of some of this knowledge’" -- Patriots LB Brandon Copeland, on helping players and others plan for their financial future ( “Fast Money Halftime Report,” CNBC, 2/2).
