“I didn’t want to come on national television and tell people my deepest, darkest times, or about being suicidal or about not wanting to be here. But from doing that, I saw how many people struggled and I saw how many people needed to hear this message” -- Jets DT Solomon Thomas, on creating the foundation The Defensive Line to raise awareness about mental health issues ( “CBS Mornings,” 6/9).
“The success that Manchester City is achieving is not just vanity, it’s not just economic, but in terms of soft power, image, reputation, nation-branding, I think it’s significant as well” -- Skema Business School Prof. of Sport Simon Chadwick, on Man City being owned by the Abu Dhabi United Group and the team’s success, including playing in the Champions League final tomorrow, helping to cast a positive light on the country ( “Street Signs,” CNBC, 6/9).
