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FROM THE HAMPTONS TO PALM BEACH SET POINT TENNIS SERVES IT'S NEXT ACE

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  Lisa Hebert-Winter With Ricardo Winter What began as a shared vision between husband-and-wife duo Ricardo Winter and Lisa Hebert-Winter in the heart of East Hampton is now making its way to Palm Beach. Set Point Tennis features a thoughtfully curated collection of premium racquets and paddles, sneakers, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and children. From time-honored performance brands to cutting-edge, fashion-forward athletic wear, we offer something for every type of player. Our racquet specialists are here to equip you with the latest in racquets, strings, and grips—designed to elevate your game and awaken your inner champion whether your sporting interest be tennis, pickleball, Padel or any racquet sport…  Born out of a love for the game and a desire to create something beyond the traditional pro shop model, Set Point Tennis has redefined what a modern tennis shopping experience can be. The East Hampton flagship quickly became a destination—that provides a though...

PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION GALA DINNER & PRO-AM TENNIS & GOLF TOURNAMENT

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  Mike Milken The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) hosted their annual Pro-Am Tennis & Golf Tournament in South Florida. The tournaments were a part of a five-day event that combines the 2023 Milken Institute South Florida Dialogues and annual Pro-Am Tournaments.  2023 is a double-anniversary for the PCF as it was both the 25th Anniversary of the PCF in Palm Beach and the 30th Anniversary year of the Foundation itself.  The Milken Institute South Florida Dialogues in Palm Beach took place over three days, which included the annual PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tournament and special golf tournament; and concluded with three days of events in Miami. The first night in Palm Beach saw a talk held at the home of Roxann Taylor before the PCF dinner at the home of Jeff and Mei Sze Greene.  The highlight of the second day was the Gala Dinner hosted by Howard and Wendy Cox and held at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium with entertainment by The Beach Boys.  The Cox Science...

HAMPTON HILLS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB WITH CUSHIONED DECO TURF TENNIS COURTS

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Hole 18 @ Hampton Hills Although the excitement of the 2019 PGA Tournament at nearby Bethpage has reached its climax, the ideal family getaway awaits at the world-class Hampton Hills Golf and Country Club this summer 2019, featuring two DecoTurf cushioned tennis courts, plus a state-of-the-art children’s playground. Located only 90-minutes outside of New York City, in the Northwest corner of Westhampton Beach, NY on a 2,000-acre pine and oak tree preserve, Hampton Hills Golf and Country Club offers even more facilities for the family to enjoy. Recent additions include two tennis courts constructed with the most well-regarded hardcourt surface, DecoTurf, which is specially selected for the Olympic Games and the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament. Play like a pro or learn the basics from a specialized tennis instructor offering members, of any skill level, complimentary tennis lessons. Completing the Hampton Hills family experience is the children’s playground designed with swing s...

BILLIE JEAN KING ATTENDS ATHENA FILM FESTIVAL

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Billie Jean King Tennis Legend Billie Jean King was photographed at The 2018 Athena Film Festival Battle of the Sexes at Barnard College today in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

BILLIE JEAN KING LIGHTS EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

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Billie Jean King Billie Jean King and The Women's Tennis Association Lighted up The Empire State Buiding the other day in New York City. Photo By: Corredor99 / MediaPunch Inc

LMFAO'S REDFOO IS ACE TENNIS PROFESSIONAL

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**** SPORTING STARS **** Redfoo What exactly is LMFAO’s Redfoo up to since splitting with his partner in crime Sky Blu? Why, playing tennis professionally of course! From rockstar to tennis pro, Redfoo has entered the 2013 US Open National Playoffs and will be playing singles and doubles with junior tennis player, Ayaka Okuno. He’ll be participating in the USTA Northern California Sectional Qualifying Tournament in Salinas, Calif., June 18-23. Heroes TV Star, Sendhil Ramamurthy has also entered the USTA Eastern Sectional Qualifying Tournament held at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center in NYC, June 9-15. Will we be seeing Redfoo and Ramamurthy playing at the US Open? Only time will tell! Photo Courtesy Of: Craig Clover

US OPEN'S ULTIMATE NEW YORK EXPERIENCE

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Adam Sandler Colin Quinn On Thursday night, September 6, the US Open will feature an ultimate New York experience as five multi-talented New Yorkers participate in a special pro-celebrity charity doubles exhibition. Actor, comedian, writer, musician, producer and New York-native Adam Sandler will team up with four-time US Open Champion, former world #1, International Tennis Hall of Fame member, sports commentator, and musician, from Queens, NY, John McEnroe against actor, comedian, writer, and producer and Long Island-native Kevin James and his partner four-time Grand Slam Men’s Singles Champion, former world #1, Tennis Hall of Famer, and sports commentator, who now calls NY home, Jim Courier. Brooklyn-native actor, comedian and writer Colin Quinn will serve as the chair umpire for what promises to be an entertaining exhibition.  Photos By: Sara de Boer/Retna  

PAT CASH BAKES MARIJUANA COOKIES

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Times Square Marijuana makes great cookies ! Australian tennis player PAT CASH has let slip about his past drug use - after he confessed to baking marijuana cookies in his sporting heyday during a U.K. radio interview.The sporting ace - who has previously admitted to smoking cannabis on his way to winning the 1987 Wimbledon tennis championships - made the contentious revelation during a live interview with fellow tennis star Michael Stich, while they were discussing fellow tennis stars’ hobbies on BBC Radio Five Live.Cash said: "The only think I used to bake was a bit of hash cookies in the old days." But bosses at the station are not impressed and have since warned the star to be more cautious on air. A spokeswoman for Radio Five Live says, "Pat has been asked to be more careful on air." Fight to make Marijuana legal ! National Orgianzation For The Reform Of Marijuana Laws