They advertised that you should buy the sports tier when, at the very least, they knew there was a dispute. That's infuriating.

It's no secret that our company views sports television as valuable to our overall television strategy. Ownership of a team gets you in the door with that kind of programming and ensures you are going to be there long-term.

We've given them exactly what's in the contract. It never contemplated hockey. We don't have an obligation to add hockey unless they agree to our terms.

We had five weeks to get hockey on the air. We moved mountains to deliver hockey to the fans.

We would love to have the N.F.L.. We're thrilled to still be talking.

Rapport? You mean like, 'You run as fast as you can, and I'll throw it as far as I can'? (when asked about his rapport with wide receiver Jerry Rice)