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?THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

"We always talk about diversity. Diversity of experience is incredibly valuable and is sometimes overlooked." -- Grant Hill

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We looked at twerking elephants and the value of showing up, how the crisis in the Middle East was looked at through sport,? chimed in on where media rights may be going and touched on the Kelce-Swift ride again.

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SOME ARTICLES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

The journey of Caitlin Clark continues Full Story: Sports Illustrated (10/13)?

NIL and the NFL Full Story: Tubefilter (10/12)?

Love is a powerful force, even in business Full Story: Harvard Business Review (tiered subscription model) (10/12)?

Holy spandex, Batman! That's why our suits are so tight Full Story: Inverse (10/11)?

Sports going back over the air? Full Story: Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (10/11)?

A commissioner's Texas tour Full Story: Yahoo (10/10)?

Value of Spanish sports rights rise Full Story: CNBC (10/6)?

Breaking's Olympic moment Full Story: The New York Times (10/10)?

Michael Rubin's business building Full Story: Vanity Fair (9/6)?

WORTH A LOOK OR LISTEN

49ers advisor talks leadership Full Story: Apple Podcasts (9/12)?

Why are women's sports rising? Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (10/13)?

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SPORTS CAUSE OF THE WEEK – BY @SPORTSANDCHANGE

Senate turns to pickleball A bipartisan group of senators is joining the ranks of Americans picking up paddles and playing the fastest-growing sport in the country -- pickleball. Once a week, the group sets aside politics to play for a while. For Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., those moments of human connection sow seeds for better communication. "It's kind of hard to treat people in an untoward way if you've been out on a pickleball court, on a mountain bike trail, spent time with them -- we need more of that," Tillis said. Full Story: National Public Radio (9/25)?

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DIVERSE VOICES - BY SPORTIVO

Bubba Wallace drives social change for NASCAR Full Story: SportsPro Media (10/12)?

Enjoy the last weekend of October! Joe Favorito (@joefav)