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"I'm guessing at some point we'll be here for the (Entry) Draft and for the All-Star Game. However, with the weather (Wednesday), I'm not sure about an outdoor game" – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, on Las Vegas being a possible site for future NHL events (LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 6/22).

"My dad and I have won championships, been inducted into the Hall of Fame, but when you see your children achieve their goals and have success, it means more than anything" – NBCSN's and NASCAR HOFer Dale Jarrett, on his son Zach being selected by the Orioles in this year's MLB Draft (FLORIDA TIMES-UNION, 6/22).

"Sometimes timing is everything. We were able to take a negative and shine a light on it and open up a needed dialogue" – Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick, on Orioles CF Adam Jones' visit to the museum and $20,000 donation in May following the racial abuse he encountered at Fenway Park (BOSTON HERALD, 6/22).

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SBJ I Factor: Molly Mazzolini

SBJ I Factor features an interview with Molly Mazzolini. Elevate's Senior Operating Advisor – Design + Strategic Alliances chats with SBJ’s Ross Nethery about the power of taking chances. Mazzolini is a member of the SBJ Game Changers Class of 2016. She shares stories of her career including co-founding sports design consultancy Infinite Scale career journey and how a chance encounter while working at a stationery store launched her career in the sports industry. SBJ I Factor is a monthly podcast offering interviews with sports executives who have been recipients of one of the magazine’s awards.

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