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☆ Pickleball is a hit with millennials – the average player is 35 years old — and over 25,000 new courts are needed to keep up with demand
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years and, as of 2022, has 8.9 million players. The report found the average player is 35 years old, but the sport is also a hit with Gen Z and seniors. For context, there are currently 51,937 pickleball courts across more than 12,000 facilities in the US, per the report. The average age of a pickleball player is 35 years old, according to the report. While the sport continues to grow in popularity, pickleball may also drive up unexpected medical costs.

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☆ A business owner ditching the office explains how he came to trust his employees to work remotely so he could save money on rent
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The remote work debate is still raging, as firms try to get their workers back into the office. But one business owner says trusting workers to create their own best work arrangement is the best option. "There's the whole saying about working from home, 'shirking from home,' or working remotely, 'remotely working,'" Bloom said. That's why Eitzen is making remote work permanent. Are you a boss or worker trying to figure out how to keep remote work functional?

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☆ Pickleball mania breathes new life into Arizona mall
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Liliana Salgado | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

TEMPE, Arizona, Aug 8 (Reuters) - The pickleball craze in the U.S. has reached new heights with the opening last weekend of the first "Picklemall," an indoor sports facility inside a mall in Tempe, Arizona. One of the unique features of Picklemall is its replay system, Picklemall CEO West Shaw told Reuters. The founder behind Major League Pickleball and Picklemall, Steve Kuhns, thinks this partnership with Arizona Mills mall will bring new life to dying shopping malls. There's really no other sport like that in the world that is just growing so rapidly with such adamant fans of the sport," Shaw said. "You'll see us opening more Picklemalls and our goal here is to create a great experience for serious Pickleball players, people who love the sport," he said.

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☆ I moved to a South Carolina island where there are no cars. It's like being transported back 200 years in time, but you can still get Instacart.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Ryan S. Gladwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Jerry Jaskowiak works remotely from Haig Point on Daufuskie Island in South Carolina. The fees are higher at Haig Point to cover the cost of the ferry, but it didn't take much adjusting to. We wanted to make some small changes to our new Haig Point house. Haig Point has a big golf community, and as a result, golf carts are the main form of transport on the island. Working remotely from such a beautiful place has improved my work-life balanceI work remotely as the president of an investment-accounting company.

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☆ I moved to a South Carolina island where my neighborhood doesn't allow cars. It's like being transported back 200 years in time, but you can still get Instacart.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Ryan S. Gladwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Jerry Jaskowiak works remotely from Haig Point on Daufuskie Island in South Carolina. The Haig Point community on Daufuskie Island is "car-free" and has only 533 residents. My wife visited Daufuskie Island with some friends and loved the vibe, so she kept returning. Correction: August 9, 2023 – An earlier version of this story stated that there were no cars on Daufuskie Island. The private community Haig Point on Daufuskie Island where Jerry Jaskowiak lives does not permit residents to drive gas-powered vehicles.

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☆ Picklemall is revamping vacant shopping malls into pickleball courts
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailPicklemall is revamping vacant shopping malls into pickleball courtsWest Shaw, the CEO of Picklemall, and Steve Kuhn, founder of Major League Pickleball and former hedge fund manager, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss the Picklemall concept, plans to grow Picklemall across the country, and more.

Persons: West Shaw, Steve Kuhn, Major League Pickleball Organizations: Major League

☆ Tom Brady becomes minority owner of second-tier British soccer team Birmingham City
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —NFL great Tom Brady has joined a partnership to become a minority owner in second-tier British soccer team Birmingham City, it was announced on Thursday. Birmingham City finished 17th in the second-tier of English football’s pyramid, the Championship, last season. Birmingham City finished 17th in the second-tier of English football’s pyramid, the Championship, last season. “Tom Brady joining the Birmingham City team is a statement of intent. With Garry Cook as CEO, Hope Powell as Women’s Technical Director and now Tom Brady we are off to a fast start.

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☆ The Solo Trip: Explore at Your Own Pace
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Julie Weed | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

The freedom to explore at your own pace, open to connecting with people you meet along the way, can feel as intoxicating as a tropical breeze. But solo travel can be daunting, too, especially when problems arise. And of course, solo travelers need to keep certain safety considerations in mind. Start off easy“Keep your first trip simple,” said Carolyn Ray, who runs JourneyWoman, a website for solo travelers, and has visited more than 40 countries on her own. Find fellow nature lovers through local groups like Alaska Outdoors, in Anchorage, which organizes hikes.

Persons: ”, Carolyn Ray, Kat Fleischman Organizations: showtime, Travelers, Universal Studios Hollywood, Disney, Facebook Locations: American, Los Angeles, Orlando, Fla, Alaska, Anchorage, NSW, New South Wales, Australia

☆ Major League Pickleball founder looks to capitalize on the sport's growing 'cool' factor
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

One of the sport's biggest boosters is Steve Kuhn, a former hedge fund manager who founded Major League Pickleball. "I think there was a time when pickleball was considered a sport that was not really a sport. The billionaire, who lives in Austin, has gotten the pro league off the ground by growing the business with sponsorships, media deals and expansion teams. Major League Pickleball teams today are going for as much as $10 million. Professional Pickleball can be seen on almost every major television network and many streamers.

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☆ Tennis star Nick Kyrgios on pickleball: 'I love it and it is getting more people active'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTennis star Nick Kyrgios on pickleball: 'I love it and it is getting more people active'Tennis star Nick Kyrgios discusses the recent rise of pickleball and how the sport can have less barriers to entry than tennis, making it more accessible for people looking to get active.

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☆ 3 trends that will redefine sports media as the industry reckons with layoffs, AI, and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

More news jobs have already been cut this year than in all of 2022 and 2021, per a firm that tracks layoffs. Industry experts explain the three media trends that could replace traditional sports journalism. Wiacek said that the 18- to 30-year-old demographic is key for traditional media organizations, yet the hardest to reach. "The more traditional media outlets are trying to find ways of attracting that audience," Wiacek said. Hanlon said team communications are essential for growing leagues like the NWSL that can't wait around for classic media coverage to pour in, especially in local markets.

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☆ Major League Pickleball Founder on the roots of the fastest-growing sport in America
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMajor League Pickleball Founder on the roots of the fastest-growing sport in AmericaMajor League Pickleball Founder Steve Kuhn discusses how pickleball got its start, how celebrities like Lebron James boosted its 'cool' factor and how he hopes to bring 'the Benjamin Button of sports' to more kids in U.S. schools.

Persons: Steve Kuhn, pickleball, Lebron James, Benjamin Button Organizations: Pickleball, America Major League

☆ My husband and I moved to a remote Texas town for work. We thought it'd be temporary, but we just bought our second home and don't plan to leave.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

After graduating in 2019, Avery and Bayler Boydston moved to Midland, an isolated West Texas town. We graduated from high school in 2015 and 2016 and moved to Lubbock to attend Texas Tech University. The couple attended Lubbock's Texas Tech University before moving to Midland, Texas, in 2019. I do think the cost of housing in Midland is high relative to the types of homes that are available. Avery: It all comes down to the opportunities this city provides for young people, both financially and socially.

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☆ Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman on pickleball venture, future of sports TV
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBoardroom CEO Rich Kleiman on pickleball venture, future of sports TVRich Kleiman, Boardroom co-founder and CEO and Brooklyn Aces co-owner, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest venture into pickleball, the sport's explosive growth, the future of sports TV, what's ahead of ESPN, and more.

Persons: Rich Kleiman Organizations: Brooklyn Aces, ESPN Locations: pickleball

☆ The Grim Reaper is coming for the sports desk. Here's what industry experts say could take its place.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Industry experts explain the three media trends that could replace traditional sports journalism. But Challenger and other experts say the demand for sports content isn't going anywhere: it's just going to look, and sound, a little different. Wiacek said that the 18- to 30-year-old demographic is key for traditional media organizations, yet the hardest to reach. "The more traditional media outlets are trying to find ways of attracting that audience," Wiacek said. Hanlon said team communications are essential for growing leagues like the NWSL that can't wait around for classic media coverage to pour in, especially in local markets.

☆ "The Golden Bachelor," 71, is officially here
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —“The Golden Bachelor” is looking for love. ABC’s first-ever senior citizen “Bachelor,” Gerry Turner, a 71-year-old grandpa from Indiana, will star in the spinoff series ABC calls a “whole new kind of love story, one for the golden years.”The description says it’s a chance for Turner to find “a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life.”ABC's "The Golden Bachelor" stars Gerry Turner. Brian Bowen Smith/ABCThe cast of the original series has typically been in their 20s and 30s. They were together for 43 years, and share two daughters, Angie and Jenny, and two granddaughters, Charlee and Payton. “The Golden Bachelor” airs on television this fall.

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☆ Cramer: The Cassandras are wrong about the market (again) — here's why I'm upbeat
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

The impossibility of any company doing anything right, or as right as the market seems to judge, serves as the only homily worth offering. You simply don't land at all. Of course, the biggest worry to this market is its two-tiered nature: The mega-cap techs versus all the rest. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

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☆ The Pickleball Craze Won’t Decimate Big Insurers
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( David Wainer | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Paddleball Paul’s Lonely War on Pickleball
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Allie Conti | Lanna Apisukh | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

4, right in the middle of the pickleball hive, there was a man by himself who seemed to be in some distress. But really, he was a man who needed to use the bathroom. He was about to serve against a wall to himself when a young blond woman approached. He would have loved an opponent, sure, but what he really needed was somebody to hold the court while he ran to the men’s room. He knew that the moment he stepped away, some pickleballer would set up a net in his space.

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☆ Jamie Foxx spotted publicly for first time since hospitalization
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —There finally appears to be proof that Jamie Foxx is on the mend. — Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) July 10, 2023CNN has reached out to representatives for Foxx for comment. The actor has been recovering since April, when he experienced an undisclosed medical complication, according to his daughter, Corinne Foxx. Doing really, really good,” Turner said. He’s in really, really good shape and spirits.

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☆ Return to Office, Recession Fears End Wall Street's Hamptons Work-From-Home Party
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-09 | by ( Linette Lopez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

It may seem counterintuitive, but the pandemic was like a brief visit to Shangri-La for Wall Street. For the first time in years, Wall Street has to sing for its supper. A return to the office also means a return to more-classic Wall Street social norms. Wall Street, for all its highfalutin personalities and big paydays, is an apprenticeship system. For Wall Street, the heart of the pandemic was a moment to consider what life would be like at a slower, more-nurturing pace.

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☆ The 21 Best Early Prime Day 2023 Deals
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Nick Guy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +9 min

By Nick GuyAmazon’s Prime Day sales event is on July 11 and 12, but there are already deals live now for you to take advantage of. While you shop these deals, be sure to prepare with our expert tips and tricks for getting the most from Prime Day. Prime Day might be prime time for you to upgrade your coffee game. This piece, part of the Marine Star collection, is available as part of Amazon’s new invite-only program, which you can read more about in our guide to shopping Prime Day. We’re in the thick of cold brew season, which makes this early Prime Day sale on the Oxo Brew Cold Brew Coffee Maker perfectly timed.

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☆ How we're thinking about all 11 stock market sectors heading into Friday's key jobs report
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

While the natural inclination is to cheer a strong jobs market, investors are responding with a boo and bailing out of risk assets. The thinking goes like this: If people are at work and the labor market is stronger than expected, the ability of the consumer to absorb higher prices is also greater than previously thought. If the ability to absorb higher prices is greater than expected, above target (2%) inflation can last longer than estimated, regardless of the current fed funds rate. If the current fed funds rate isn't stopping hiring and consumers' ability to absorb higher prices, the rate simply isn't high enough. Energy is tough: We really need China's reopening to pick up as demand will be the key to higher energy prices.

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☆ Major League Pickleball names new CEO and COO to capitalize on surging popularity
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Jorja Johnson of the Hard Eights holds her Franklin paddle during the Major League Pickleball finals match against BLQK at Pickle & Chill on October 16, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Major League Pickleball is getting new leadership as it looks to capitalize on the rise of America's fastest-growing sport at the professional level. "The additions of Julio and Bruce signify another landmark step forward in the evolution of Major League Pickleball," said MLP founder Steve Kuhn. We're at just the beginning of this hockey-stick growth," DePietro told CNBC. In the year-plus that he's served as an owner in the league, DePietro said, team valuations have seen 100-times growth.

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☆ Major League Pickleball CEO: The sport 'absolutely' can be as big as tennis someday
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMajor League Pickleball CEO: The sport 'absolutely' can be as big as tennis somedayJulio DePietro, Major League Pickleball CEO and Bruce Popko, Major League Pickleball COO, join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the explosive growth of the sport, comparisons to tennis, media viewership opportunities, and more.

Persons: Julio DePietro, Bruce Popko Organizations: League, League Pickleball

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