Norman liberal on ‘mistakes’

THE QUOTE of the Week was spoken by Greg Norman in acknowledging that the latest new golf tour he’s fronting is run by Saudi government money, a government accused of sanctioning politically expedient murder:

“We have all made mistakes.”

Murder? Let’s see, have I ever committed murder? Trying to think. Hmm. No, can’t say I’ve ever murdered anyone, at least not since breakfast. You?

Norman’s “We have all made mistakes” reads no different than Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney’s tweet, “We young. Everybody make mistakes …” — in defense of Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III after he was charged with DUI vehicular homicide, crashing into his victim’s car at a police-reported 156 mph.

➤ It’s all a con. A TV ad last week for NYRA Bets told horse players, “We specialize in … boosting your bankroll.” If that were the case — if the opposite weren’t true — there would be no NYRA Bets.

➤ Given that the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL ostensibly collect millions of dollars annually in fine payments, wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly how much, where does the money go and who, if anyone, pays the taxes on the dough? Or, if it goes to charity, who gets the writeoffs?

➤ I don’t know what goes on inside, but I was sorry to see the Islanders sack Barry Trotz. I liked his stoical style. Can’t help but wonder if the Islanders’ arena completion delay — their first 13 games were played on the road — and COVID-afflicted roster made for a bridge too far.

➤ In commercials now starring Pete Alonso, the Mets slugger is identified as “Pete Alonso, Real CarShield Customer.” That means the original warranty has expired on the old car or cars he drives. Sure, why not?