Hey there, I'm Bethany Van Delft and welcome to The Time News, the show we're in the time it takes to suit up for a round of inflatable sumo wrestling, we find out what's up in the world.

In today's episode, we'll find out how LeBron James is giving a major assist off the basketball court, learn about poll workers, the unsung heroes of Election Day,

talk money matters in men's versus women's sports,

and find out how long it took to play the longest professional tennis match ever played.

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Athletes who play their sport with millions of people watching have a platform, meaning,

with a big audience focused on them, they have a unique opportunity to make an impactful statement.

Many athletes have used their platform to speak out when they see injustice, like former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick taking a knee during the National Anthem at games,

or tennis superstar Naomi Osaka wearing the names of victims of racial injustice on her face masks during every round on her way to winning this year's U.S. Open.

LeBron James is another great example.

As a four-time NBA champion who's just as known for scoring as he is passing the ball and getting others involved,

it should come as no surprise that while

competing for his latest championship, he used his platform to bring attention to important issues

outside of basketball. We will definitely not shut up and dribble. And to have athletes feel

empowered to speak about whatever they feel like they want to speak about, to have that platform means everything to me.

With a pivotal presidential election just around the corner, LeBron and a number of professional

athletes took note and launched more than a vote.

A nonprofit organization aimed at fighting voter suppression, a tactic used to discourage,

even prevent specific groups of people

from voting. Their hope is that more African-American voters will go to the polls this year.

Back in June, more than a vote issued an open letter addressing their mission. We are focused on

systemic voter suppression in our community and have a specific mission. Educate,

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