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Forbes
3 days ago
- Sport
- Forbes
Columbus Sliders Making Moves And Subs Shining At Major League Pickleball San Clemente
CJ Klinger certainly had the hot hand all weekend, leading his team up the charts. Major League Pickleball (MLP), presented by DoorDash, rolled right into its sixth event of the 10-event season on the heels of last week's PPA Orange County Cup on the grounds of Life Time San Clemente for a critical mid-season match featuring some of the 'middle class' of the Premier League battling for playoff positioning, along with the entire slate of Challenger teams. Key Links for tracking the event this weekend, which featured livestreams from the two primary courts at the facility on MLP's YouTube channel and on Transaction Recap Ahead of the weekend, the following transactions were announced: - MLP held its second Premier Waiver period (and only Challenger Waiver period) in the weeks leading up to this event, which featured a slew of moves more completely covered in this space earlier this month. - Just after the Waiver period, we saw three significant trades: 1. St Louis acquired Judit Castillo from SoCal for Cailyn Campbell. Campbell immediately moved into SoCal's starting lineup in San Clemente and went 3-7 in her first MLP Action. Not bad for a 15-yr old. 2. New Jersey gets Mari Humberg back, acquiring her from DC for Gecheva and cash. I'm not sure New Jersey played this player moving gambit well; if their intent was to get Humberg back, they should have just dropped her and re-bid for her in waivers. Instead, they have to go half the season undermanned (so to speak) and are unlikely to regain a playoff-bye spot at this point. 3. Carolina gets Tuiotenoa, Texas gets Christian & cash. This is an interesting move by two teams idle this past weekend, but which may have decent ramifications for Carolina, Ben Johns' performance, and the tail end of the playoff race. Johns and Tuiotenoa were teammates on the strong 2023 Seattle Pioneers team, which won two of the three MLP events and made the Super Premier final before falling. Carolina has a long way to go, being dead last in the standings, but with a dominant weekend could push their way up the rankings. News and Noteworthy Ahead of the event, here's some news and noteworthy items for MLP. - The major organizational news was the general announcement by UPA that they are going to a prize money-based model going forward. MLP will see massive payday increases as detailed in the link here, which include an amazing $250k payday PER PLAYER to the MLP season winning team. I'm presuming we will see some major energy shifts in the league starting in 2026 with so much on the line. With all that said, let's recap MLP San Clemente: Premier League Recap Super subs AJ Koller (L) and Rafa Hewett (R) stepped up big-time for the injury-plagued Brooklyn ... More Team. Day 1 Observations Day 2 Observations LA's Quong Duong rocking the throw-back jerseys with a flying slam against Phoenix. Day 3 Observations Utah's Connor Garnett did his best to keep his team in playoff League Recap Day 1 Observations Day 2 Observations Day 3 Observations Day 4 Observations Team Standings Update post Event Here's the teams who made moves up or down the Standings in this event. Reminder, thanks to the unbalanced schedule I refer points per match (PPM) as the standings determiner, not total points earned. In Premier In Challenger Player Standings/Stats Analysis for the Weekend: Unfortunately, the resource we depend on for individual player analysis hasn't been updated in time for this publication. What did we learn this weekend? What were our top three Takeaways from the competition this weekend? Media Pick' Em Contest Update MLP Super-Fan Matty Pickles (aka Matt Klitch) runs a season-long Media MLP Pick'em Contest on Twitter, where all the pundits in the sport are participating. Summary for San Clemente: Klitch has introduced some new rules, which have leveled the playing field for sure. I went 5-3 for the weekend but somehow retain my top spot in the season long pundit competition. Next up on the Pickleball Calendar? According to my Master Pickleball Schedule, we're going right into MLP Event No. 7 next weekend, as the whole tour has to make a cross-country trip in just a couple of days to hold MLP NYC on the Holman Ice rink in Central Park. All match stats quoted in this article are courtesy of PickleWave. Visit for the premier source of Pro Pickleball data, including match replays, highlights, stats, and discussion. PickleWave has more than 22,000 matches in its database across all the pro tours. Also, a great thanks to The Dink's Erik Tice, who maintains a fantastic MLP detailed data breakdown and makes it publicly available at this Google XLS link. Tice's data has proved invaluable this year as MLP does not make match data available at this detailed level at present.
Washington Post
25-06-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
USA Surfing gets new financial backing in a bid to be recertified for its hometown Olympics
LOS ANGELES — USA Surfing says it has secured a multimillion-dollar endowment as part of its push to be recertified as the nascent Olympic sport's national governing body after losing its status four years ago over financial issues. USA Surfing executive director Becky Fleischauer told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the investment is a major step toward the organization's goal to return to the Olympic movement. 'We have a new board, new leadership, and we've been delivering more value to our surfers than has ever been provided in the past,' Fleischauer said. 'There's a lot of energy. This investment is a declaration of confidence in the future of surfing from those who know it best.' USA Surfing has struck multiyear deals for financial backing from Kamaka Responsible Development, which builds housing communities, and with Orange County-based surf company Resin Services. Kamaka also plans to develop a wave pool that can be used for year-round training for USA Surfing athletes. Fleischauer spoke from the USA Surfing Championship at Lower Trestles, the iconic surf break near San Clemente, California, that will also host the Los Angeles Olympics surfing competition in 2028. USA Surfing, which is based in San Clemente, has crowned its under-18 national champions at Trestles for decades. 'Trestles is our backyard,' Fleischauer said. 'It's where our surfers train. It's where our coaches coach. It's really a global hub for surfing, and we reside right here, so that puts us in a really strong position to know our surfers, know our break, and to be able to lift up the entire community by having the Olympics here.' Surfing made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games in 2021, but USA Surfing had already run into trouble with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee by then over numerous concerns about the organization's financial management. USA Surfing voluntarily decertified as the sport's national governing body in December 2021, although it remained the American representative to the International Surfing Association. USA Surfing is reapplying to be the NGB again, but the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Federation has also applied to manage the Olympic surf team. The well-funded winter sports organization is run by Sophie Goldschmidt, the former chief executive of the World Surf League. One governing body managing multiple sports is an accepted practice in some countries, but hasn't been the norm in the U.S. Olympic movement since the Amateur Sports Act in 1978. The USOPC is evaluating both groups' filings and is expected to resolve the situation within the next few months. While Ski & Snowboard has ample Olympics experience, USA Surfing has the backing of the ISA and even the World Surf League itself, according to its filing with the USOPC. U.S. Olympic gold medalists Caroline Marks and Carissa Moore were among several top surfers who submitted letters of support for USA Surfing. USA Surfing has kept operating without funding from the USOPC since its decertification, still staging competitions and aiding American surfers in their preparation for international events. The body has since made large changes to its leadership, appointing Fleischauer and adding several new members to its board of directors in January 2024. __ AP Olympics:
Associated Press
25-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
USA Surfing gets new financial backing in a bid to be recertified for its hometown Olympics
LOS ANGELES (AP) — USA Surfing says it has secured a multimillion-dollar endowment as part of its push to be recertified as the nascent Olympic sport's national governing body after losing its status four years ago over financial issues. USA Surfing executive director Becky Fleischauer told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the investment is a major step toward the organization's goal to return to the Olympic movement. 'We have a new board, new leadership, and we've been delivering more value to our surfers than has ever been provided in the past,' Fleischauer said. 'There's a lot of energy. This investment is a declaration of confidence in the future of surfing from those who know it best.' USA Surfing has struck multiyear deals for financial backing from Kamaka Responsible Development, which builds housing communities, and with Orange County-based surf company Resin Services. Kamaka also plans to develop a wave pool that can be used for year-round training for USA Surfing athletes. Fleischauer spoke from the USA Surfing Championship at Lower Trestles, the iconic surf break near San Clemente, California, that will also host the Los Angeles Olympics surfing competition in 2028. USA Surfing, which is based in San Clemente, has crowned its under-18 national champions at Trestles for decades. 'Trestles is our backyard,' Fleischauer said. 'It's where our surfers train. It's where our coaches coach. It's really a global hub for surfing, and we reside right here, so that puts us in a really strong position to know our surfers, know our break, and to be able to lift up the entire community by having the Olympics here.' Surfing made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games in 2021, but USA Surfing had already run into trouble with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee by then over numerous concerns about the organization's financial management. USA Surfing voluntarily decertified as the sport's national governing body in December 2021, although it remained the American representative to the International Surfing Association. USA Surfing is reapplying to be the NGB again, but the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Federation has also applied to manage the Olympic surf team. The well-funded winter sports organization is run by Sophie Goldschmidt, the former chief executive of the World Surf League. One governing body managing multiple sports is an accepted practice in some countries, but hasn't been the norm in the U.S. Olympic movement since the Amateur Sports Act in 1978. The USOPC is evaluating both groups' filings and is expected to resolve the situation within the next few months. While Ski & Snowboard has ample Olympics experience, USA Surfing has the backing of the ISA and even the World Surf League itself, according to its filing with the USOPC. U.S. Olympic gold medalists Caroline Marks and Carissa Moore were among several top surfers who submitted letters of support for USA Surfing. USA Surfing has kept operating without funding from the USOPC since its decertification, still staging competitions and aiding American surfers in their preparation for international events. The body has since made large changes to its leadership, appointing Fleischauer and adding several new members to its board of directors in January 2024. __ AP Olympics:
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
6 Surprising Purchases That Waste Shocking Amounts of Money
We all have habits that feel like smart money moves, only to discover later they quietly drain our wallets. From bulk buys to name-brand skincare, it's easy to be lured by perceived savings or prestige, but end up overspending. Learn More: Read Next: Let's unpack some of the most surprising money sucks according to financial experts, and explore how to adapt our habits for lasting savings. Buying in bulk often seems like a no-brainer since you're supposed to get more for less. However, Caleb Wood-Dagget, founder and financial advisor at Commonwealth Strategy Advisors in San Clemente, CA, pointed out that a lot of people waste money in this area without ever realizing it. 'Purchasing a lot of one item for a discounted price might sound like a good idea, but if half of it expires or goes unused, then you're not actually saving anything,' said Wood-Dagget. 'You just end up throwing money out slowly, rather than all at once.' Melanie Musson of added that you can't assume just because something is in a larger container, it's cheaper. 'You need to consider the price per ounce or unit price, and compare it to the price of smaller packaging,' said Musson. Find Out: High-end brands promise premium ingredients or cutting-edge features, but sometimes a budget-friendly alternative delivers the same result. 'There is no magic skincare formulation,' Musson pointed out. 'Skincare products often share many of the same ingredients across the board. If you compare ingredients on a $100 bottle of facial lotion and a $10 bottle and see that they're the same, you can be assured that your result will be the same, but you'll save a lot of money with the cheaper bottle.' Flying on discount carriers can feel like a win until hidden fees surface. 'While discount airlines do offer lower fares, they may charge for seat selection, food, carry-on bags and printed boarding passes,' according to Michele Frank, associate professor of accounting at Miami University's Farmer School of Business. These fees add up quickly, and could result in a traveler losing the 'discount' they thought they obtained.' Frank also said discount airlines tend to have fewer planes, fly fewer routes and only fly on certain days of the week. This means if your flight is canceled, you may not be able to get on another flight for days, which could add hundreds of dollars to your trip if it means you have to spend extra days in hotel rooms, so it's important to factor in these costs. High-interest financing quietly inflates costs. A common trap is charging items you can't fully pay off monthly, incurring interest that outweighs any immediate benefit. 'If you're planning a big-ticket purchase that you need to make, but don't have enough cash to save up for, look for 0% financing specials from big box stores,' said Andrea Woroch, a consumer and money saving expert. 'Otherwise, look for a new credit card offering 0% APR and a cash bonus to help pay off the purchase. Just make sure you can pay off the purchase before the 0% interest promo period expires.' Generic groceries, medications and household items often match brand-name quality at a fraction of the price. 'There are a plethora of generic brand products that can save you a lot, from 30% to 50%, without sacrificing quality such as generic groceries, generic meds and even generic clothing from stores like Walmart, Target and Costco,' said Woroch. 'For instance, you can save 30% on over-the-counter medicine by sticking with the generic brand. The FDA requires that generic medicine, including over-the-counter, work both as effectively and safely as the name brand, and it's a whole lot cheaper.' Unlimited data can feel like peace of mind, but if you rarely exceed, say, 15 GB/month, you could be overpaying. A study from WhistleOut found Americans waste $1,500 a year on excessive wireless data plans, while Mint Mobile reported 76% of Americans are on unlimited data plans. But 63% of them don't even use 15 GB per month. 'This is likely because many consumers now use W-Fi at home, at the office and even on the go as more businesses and retailers offer Wi-Fi connections at no charge,' said Woroch. 'Review your actual data and see if your current provider offers a plan that meets your needs so you stop wasting money on this monthly bill.' More From GOBankingRates 6 Popular SUVs That Aren't Worth the Cost -- and 6 Affordable Alternatives This article originally appeared on 6 Surprising Purchases That Waste Shocking Amounts of Money
Travel Weekly
09-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Mandarin Oriental to manage San Clemente Palace in Venice
Mandarin Oriental is taking over management of the San Clemente Palace Hotel in Venice. The property, located on a private, 12-acre island in the Venice lagoon, has undergone several reflags in recent years, previously operating as the St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace and San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice. Mandarin Oriental said it will operate the seasonal property as the San Clemente Palace Venice through this November, when it will close for a comprehensive three-phase renovation. The hotel will reopen in April under the Mandarin Oriental brand. The revamped hotel will feature 136 rooms, four dining venues and a spa with multiple treatment rooms, a Finnish sauna and a steam bath. Other amenities will include an outdoor pool, courts for tennis and paddle sports and a yoga pavilion. The property will mark Mandarin Oriental's third in Italy, joining the luxury brand's Milan and Lake Como locations. The company has additional developments planned for Rome, Cortina and Porto Cervo.
