Tennis

Sinclair Announces Virtual Carriage – Tennis Channel’s T2

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that it will carry Tennis Channel’s T2 as a free, streaming, virtual channel in all of its markets nationwide that have deployed the new NextGen Broadcast standard (ATSC 3.0).

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that it will carry Tennis Channel’s T2 as a free, streaming, virtual channel in all of its markets nationwide that have deployed the new NextGen Broadcast standard (ATSC 3.0).
  • T2 is Tennis Channel’s second television network.
  • The T2 virtual channel will be available via Sinclair NextGen Broadcast stations.
  • This effort is geared to ‘prime the pump’ for later broadcast carriage to all viewers.

Eight Sleep Names Taylor Fritz as Athlete Ambassador and Investor to Power the Next Generation of Tennis Legends

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Eight Sleep , the world’s first sleep fitness company, today announces that Taylor Fritz, the highest-ranked American male Tennis player, joins the company as an Athlete Ambassador and Investor.

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  • Eight Sleep , the world’s first sleep fitness company, today announces that Taylor Fritz, the highest-ranked American male Tennis player, joins the company as an Athlete Ambassador and Investor.
  • As Fritz and other young talent challenge the long-term reign of tennis legends, every detail matters - including getting quality sleep - when it comes to finding a performance edge and winning matches.
  • Fritz began using Eight Sleep’s Pod in early 2023 as a way to optimize sleep and recovery and enhance his on-court performance.
  • Fritz will also be creating content with Eight Sleep to spread awareness of the importance of sleep fitness and healthy sleep habits for young athletes.

FICO Serves Up Partnership with Tennis Star Chris Eubanks to Promote Financial and Credit Education

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

FICO, a leading analytics software firm, has partnered with American tennis star Chris Eubanks in its latest financial literacy initiative.

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  • FICO, a leading analytics software firm, has partnered with American tennis star Chris Eubanks in its latest financial literacy initiative.
  • Eubanks, who broke into the sport’s Top 30 last year, has teamed up with FICO to help raise awareness of the need for financial and credit education as the essential first step to achieve financial literacy.
  • “I’m excited to partner with FICO to not only raise awareness about the need for financial education but also learn more about it myself,” said Chris Eubanks.
  • Plus, FICO continuously updates the website and app with credit education materials that can help anyone understand their credit and know where they stand.

Franklin X-40 Named Official Ball of APP Tour as Part of Significant Multi-Year Agreement

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) announced today a significant extension of its partnership with Franklin Sports, a leading manufacturer in the sporting goods industry, as an official partner of the APP.

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  • The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) announced today a significant extension of its partnership with Franklin Sports, a leading manufacturer in the sporting goods industry, as an official partner of the APP.
  • The multi-year renewal agreement is spotlighted by the Franklin X-40 ball becoming the official and exclusive ball of the APP Tour and APP Next Gen Series in 2024 and beyond.
  • “We are excited to build on our partnership with the APP Tour and Next Gen platforms” shared Adam Franklin, President of Franklin Sports.
  • Franklin is the official ball of USA Pickleball and, with this partnership, also the official ball of the only professional tour officially sanctioned by the sport’s official governing body.

KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Desirable Milpitas, California

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Friday, March 15, 2024

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Lumen, its latest new-home community in desirable Milpitas, California.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the grand opening of Lumen, its latest new-home community in desirable Milpitas, California.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240315709085/en/
    KB Home today announces the grand opening of Lumen, its latest new-home community in desirable Milpitas, California.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.
  • KB homes are engineered to be highly energy and water efficient and include features that support healthier indoor environments.

Eighth Annual BNP Paribas Open Scholarships Awarded to Local Coachella Valley High School Students

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

BNP Paribas, Europe’s leading financial institution and a global sponsor of tennis, today announces it has awarded the eighth annual BNP Paribas Open Scholarships to Jose Arreola, Kamila Cortes Ramirez, Miguel Gonzalez and Nevaeh Robles from the 2024 graduating class of Coachella Valley High School in Thermal, CA.

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  • BNP Paribas, Europe’s leading financial institution and a global sponsor of tennis, today announces it has awarded the eighth annual BNP Paribas Open Scholarships to Jose Arreola, Kamila Cortes Ramirez, Miguel Gonzalez and Nevaeh Robles from the 2024 graduating class of Coachella Valley High School in Thermal, CA.
  • The scholarships are granted during the BNP Paribas Open and aim to support students' pursuit of higher education, providing them with the resources they need to achieve their goals.
  • By investing in these young minds, BNP Paribas is not only fostering individual success but also contributing to the overall development of the Coachella Valley.
  • Today, we take great pride in reaffirming our support to Coachella Valley High School students through scholarship opportunities.

Country Pointe in Plainview, LI, NY by Beechwood Is Sold Out

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314292675/en/
    Country Pointe in Plainview, Nassau County, Long Island, NY is a 143-acre mixed-use development by The Beechwood Organization.
  • The Shops at Country Pointe in Plainview is a $45 million 118,450-square-foot retail plaza at 1427 Old Country Road.
  • Mr. Wang’s vision laid the groundwork for Beechwood to develop Country Pointe in Plainview.
  • Brand names include Arverne by the Sea, Bishops Pond, Country Pointe, Harbor Pointe, Lakeside Pointe, Marina Pointe, Meadowbrook Pointe, Oak Ridge, South Creek, The Latch, The Selby and Vanderbilt.

RALLY ON: TopSpin® 2K25 Available April 26

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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    TopSpin 2K25 Standard Edition is scheduled for worldwide release on Friday, April 26, 2024, with early access from Tuesday, April 23 for the Deluxe Edition and the Grand Slam® Edition.
  • “TopSpin 2K25 captures the spirit and the culture of the sport, offering deep personalization and enhanced gameplay.
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    The Grand Slam® Edition will be available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
  • Early Access for physical copies of TopSpin 2K25 Deluxe Edition only available at participating retailers and stores in select territories while stocks last.

Tennis Grand Slams Business Landscape Report 2024: Social Media, Media Landscape, Grand Slam Sponsorship, Athlete Kit Suppliers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The "The Business of Tennis Grand Slams 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "The Business of Tennis Grand Slams 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report explores a comparable overview of the biggest tournaments in tennis, commonly referred to as the grand slams.
  • The Australian Open has the largest sponsorship portfolio, as the US Open banks the most overall revenue from sponsors.
  • Tennis is a very popular global sport, and the grand slams are by far the most watched and prestigous tournaments within it.

Nintendo Celebrates MAR10 Day With Games, Movie News and a Variety of Mario-Themed Activities

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240311148081/en/
    Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door arrives on the Nintendo Switch family of systems on May 23.
  • The witty and whimsical RPG arrives on the Nintendo Switch system twenty years after its original debut on Nintendo GameCube.
  • * In honor of MAR10 Day, Nintendo is offering twice the fun with the Nintendo Switch Online 14-Day Free Trial Membership (typically 7 days), available now through March 17 on My Nintendo .
  • Watch the Super Mario Bros. Movie and Check Out the Companion Digital Guidebook – What better way to celebrate MAR10 Day than to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie?