Wozniaki on the set with Tennis Channel
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Caroline Wozniacki joins Ken Solomon (right), chairman and CEO of Tennis Channel, and Bill Macatee on the set of “French Open Tonight” during the network’s recent coverage.
Photo by: FRED MULLANE
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The NFL linebacker is fast
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At Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 19 after Carolina Panthers linebacker and Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Thomas Davis’ pace car certification: CMS President and GM Marcus Smith, Davis, NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jim McCoy, Nationwide director of sports marketing. Davis was the honorary pace car driver for the Coca-Cola 600.
Photo by: CMS HHP
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USGA opens Jack Nicklaus room
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Jack Nicklaus and wife Barbara talk with U.S. Golf Association Executive Director Mike Davis (center) and President Tom O’Toole Jr. at the USGA Museum in Far Hills, N.J. The museum held a special event May 27 to mark the opening of the Jack Nicklaus Room, which celebrates the life and career of the 18-time major champion.
Photo by: JOHN MUMMERT / USGA
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CSE celebrates Smoltz’s selection
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CSE celebrated the coming induction of longtime client John Smoltz into the Baseball Hall of Fame at its Atlanta headquarters June 4. Above, from left: Mark Carmony, CSE SVP of client representation, coaches and broadcasters; Keith Grunewald, CSE SVP of baseball operations; Smoltz; and Matt Kramer, VP of talent representation.
Photos by: MARK HILL
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From left: Atlanta Braves Chairman and CEO Terry McGuirk, Smoltz, Braves President John Schuerholz and longtime Braves star Dale Murphy.
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Media day at Baltusrol
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Ryan Cannon, 2016 PGA Championship director, and General Chairman Rick Jenkins pose by the Wanamaker Trophy with UEG’s Erin Weinberg and Brian Walker at a recent media day before ticket registration for the event at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield Township, N.J.
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Global view in Oregon
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At the “Sports Marketing Goes Global” workshop at the University of Oregon’s Autzen Stadium last month: moderator Craig Leon of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center; ESPN’s David Hobbie (MBA Class of 2008); Dakia’s Chris Schroeder; Momentum Worldwide’s Jay Batavia; and Visa’s Meredith McCurdy (MBA Class of 2008).
Photo by: WARSAW SPORTS MARKETING CENTER
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Topping out in Vegas
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Representatives from owner-developers AEG and MGM Resorts International hosted a topping-out ceremony May 27 at the new Las Vegas Arena, set to open next spring: Monte Thurmond, Hunt-Penta joint venture; Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak; Mark Faber, AEG Global Partnerships; Clark County Commissioner Mary Beth Scow; and Mark Prows, MGM Resorts International.
Photo by: AL POWERS
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Mackenzie aboard in Canada
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Mackenzie Investments was announced as the new umbrella sponsor of PGA Tour Canada on May 27 in Vancouver, site of the season-opening event. From left: PGA Tour Canada President Jeff Monday, PGA Tour winner Nick Taylor of Canada and Mackenzie Investments VP of sponsorship Court Elliott with new signage.
Photo by: PGA TOUR
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