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The Professional Bowlers Association Announces Inaugural PBA All-Star Weekend

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) announces the debut of its inaugural All-Star Weekend; a three-day event that will captivate sports fans across the country. The debut of this first-of-its-kind, weekend-long event further demonstrates the organization's goal to employ new and exciting initiatives for fans and players alike, such as with the announcement of the PBA Elite League season expansion.

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  • The event brings together PBA legends, all-star bowlers and some of NASCAR's top talent for a weekend of invigorating shows and competitions
    PHOENIX, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) announces the debut of its inaugural All-Star Weekend; a three-day event that will captivate sports fans across the country.
  • Taking place live from March 6-8 at Phoenix's iconic Phoenix Raceway, PBA All-Star Weekend promises to be a mid-season landmark event for the PBA.
  • It is a true collaboration between the PBA, Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA), NASCAR and GoBowling – a proud sponsor of Phoenix Raceway and the PBA.
  • "The first-ever PBA All-Star Weekend will be a groundbreaking moment in bowling history," said PBA Commissioner Tom Clark.

Fans Celebrate Return of ATP Tour Tournament on Opening Day of Main Draw at Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

The fans turned out en masse to welcome the return of ATP Tour tennis to Hong Kong for the first time in decades at the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 with opening day tickets to the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium all sold out by the early afternoon.

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  • The fans turned out en masse to welcome the return of ATP Tour tennis to Hong Kong for the first time in decades at the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 with opening day tickets to the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium all sold out by the early afternoon.
  • “In terms of ranking and feeling both it is the best win of my careers so far,” said Shang post-match.
  • They and other stars of the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 will be providing fireworks of their own this week at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium (31/12 – 1/7).
  • Doubles delight: A resoundingly successful opening day of the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 finished with an entertaining doubles match featuring tournament top seeds World No.5 Andrey Rublev and World No.

MATT STEVENSON JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT (NY) EXPANDS ITS MENTAL HEALTH MISSION AT FLUSHING MEADOWS

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Matt Stevenson Junior Tennis Tournament (NY), which will again take place at Flushing Meadows, NY, right after the U.S. Open, is expanding its Mental Health mission to include "The Team Approach." New this year are interactive exercises for parents/guardians on supporting the emotional well-being of their junior tennis players.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Matt Stevenson Junior Tennis Tournament (NY), which will again take place at Flushing Meadows, NY, right after the U.S. Open, is expanding its Mental Health mission to include "The Team Approach."
  • Matt Stevenson Junior Tennis Tournament returns to NY after U.S. Open with new mental health resources for parents!
  • This Tournament is unique in that it is the first and only junior tennis tournament in the country to promote the importance of Youth Mental Health as part of the event.
  • In 2022, the Tournament added Sport Psychology materials to help junior players understand the interconnection between mental performance on the tennis court and mental health off the tennis court.

Bo Porter Academy Announces New Vice President/Athletic Director and Associate Head Coach/Hitting Coordinator

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

ROSHARON, Texas, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bo Porter Academy Names Olympian and Seton Hall University Hall of Famer Angela Williams, Vice President & Athletic Director and names Former Boston Red Sox Infielder Bryant Nelson, Associate Head Coach & Hitting Coordinator.

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  • ROSHARON, Texas, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bo Porter Academy Names Olympian and Seton Hall University Hall of Famer Angela Williams, Vice President & Athletic Director and names Former Boston Red Sox Infielder Bryant Nelson, Associate Head Coach & Hitting Coordinator.
  • She is set to join the Bo Porter Academy administration team on August 31st.
  • When asked about the opportunity to join Bo Porter Academy, Nelson said, "I'm excited and looking forward to sharing my 30-plus years of professional baseball experience with the scholar athletes at Bo Porter Academy."
  • He's set to join the coaching staff at Bo Porter Academy on September 5th.

RIA Eyewear Welcomes Bryan Brothers as Brand Ambassadors

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RIA Eyewear ("RIA"), a New York-based performance eyewear company focused on the racquet sports space, has announced a partnership with the most successful doubles duo in tennis history, Mike and Bob Bryan.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RIA Eyewear ("RIA"), a New York-based performance eyewear company focused on the racquet sports space, has announced a partnership with the most successful doubles duo in tennis history, Mike and Bob Bryan.
  • Mike and I both feel it's very important to wear high quality sun protection while on court and RIA is delivering just that," said Bob Bryan.
  • "The Bryan Brothers understand that performance doesn't have to come at the expense of eye health and vice versa.
  • Armed with a strong and growing ambassador team, RIA Eyewear is eyeing global expansion in 2024 to meet the current demand from customers in tennis-heavy locations worldwide.

Synchrony Names Sue Bishop as Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has promoted Sue Bishop to Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has promoted Sue Bishop to Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.
  • Bishop will establish a new Corporate Affairs Office –within Synchrony to address growing opportunities and complex issues shaping today's global business environment.
  • She will be responsible for advancing and executing Synchrony's strategic approach to corporate communications, reputation management, public affairs, and advocacy on behalf of Synchrony and in service of its employees, partners, and consumers.
  • Bishop joined Synchrony in 2017 as Senior Vice President, Communications and Brand and has helped shape business strategy and transform how the company drives internal and external engagement.

Pickle4 Announces Professional Showcase Exhibition and Ultimate Fan Access for Upcoming Inaugural Ballpark Series™

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Professional Showcase Exhibition will feature incredible matches in singles and doubles with top-ranked professional players in Boston and a top-world-ranked all-women exhibition in San Francisco.

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  • The Professional Showcase Exhibition will feature incredible matches in singles and doubles with top-ranked professional players in Boston and a top-world-ranked all-women exhibition in San Francisco.
  • Players renting courts who are already on-site can attend the Professional Showcase Exhibition for free.
  • Pickleball fans can now purchase tickets to the Professional Showcase Exhibition by visiting Pickle4.com or going directly to RedSox.com/pickleball and SFGiants.com/pickleball .
  • In addition, Franklin Sports will be the Official pickleball of the Ballpark Series amateur competition & Professional Showcase Exhibition.

Double Announces Continued Growth, Launches Double for Teams to Help Startups Combat Overwork During Turbulent Times

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

This milestone moment for the company speaks to the significant need for skilled help as leaders continue to steer their companies through turbulent times.

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  • This milestone moment for the company speaks to the significant need for skilled help as leaders continue to steer their companies through turbulent times.
  • Double for Teams assists entire leadership teams, not just CEOs, to do more impactful work without increasing hours and risking burnout.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230524005017/en/
    Double for Teams has already helped a number of storied companies in its beta.
  • Currently onboarding around 50 executives and teams a month, the company’s clientbase has grown 3x since announcing its Series A in October 2021.

Carolyn Greco and Margaret Osmundson of Teqball USA, Take Home Silver In Los Angeles Teqball Tour Women's Doubles Final

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Monday, May 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teqball USA, the fastest growing global soccer-based sport, returned to Los Angeles for its fourth US Tournament of the 2023 season.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teqball USA, the fastest growing global soccer-based sport, returned to Los Angeles for its fourth US Tournament of the 2023 season.
  • Mixed Doubles and Men's Doubles final matches were won by the following top ranked international teams:
    "Our fourth USA Teqball tour tournament of 2023, at the iconic Venice Beach was one of our best yet.
  • "We look forward to seeing the growth and continuing to watch the level of athletes and play go from strength to strength."
  • Tune in to watch live on ESPN, For programming details in your area please check FiTEQ.org.

Synchrony Employees Take Polar Plunge for Charity

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, began 2023 with a big splash with its eighth annual "Doubles Dive." More than 160 employees, including Brian Doubles, President and CEO of Synchrony, participated in the event on February 9, plunging into the chilly waters of the Long Island Sound to raise money for charity.  The water temperature for the day was hovering around 39.4 degrees. 

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, began 2023 with a big splash with its eighth annual "Doubles Dive."
  • More than 160 employees, including Brian Doubles , President and CEO of Synchrony, participated in the event on February 9, plunging into the chilly waters of the Long Island Sound to raise money for charity.
  • The event, which was started by Doubles in 2015, has grown companywide, with employees taking part through diving, donating or participating in an Ice Bucket Challenge.
  • This year, Synchrony and its employees have raised and matched more than $180,000 to the nonprofit and have collectively raised more than $1 million since 2016 to various charities.