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Sep 6, 2018 | Contributor: Djani SchaferAny true tennis fan knows there’s an open or tournament to watch basically every week—but there’s a difference between watching a match on the television and watching it in person. So which tournament deserves front row seating t ... Read More | 
Jul 14, 2016 | Contributor: Kat WardNow an active sport in over 70 countries, polo has grown in popularity worldwide throughout the years. A game that is as elegant as it is entertaining, the sport has long fought to gain a wider audience in countries like the United States. ... Read More | 
Jun 27, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoIn 2014, Time published an article entitled, “What It Costs to Raise a U.S. Open Champion.” The article dove into the competitive world of tennis players and broke down the price tags of getting your child into the best academies, private lessons and tournaments. “In the United States, families of elite tennis players easily spend $30,000 a year so their kids can compete on the national level,” Tim Donovan, founder of Donovan Tennis Strategies, a college recruiting consulting group told the magazine. “That can start as early as age 11 or 12. At the high end, Donovan says, some parents spend $100,000 a year. ... Read More | 
Feb 6, 2016 | Contributor: Mila PantovichWhile many of the world’s highest-paid athletes weren’t raised in affluent households, a few of them lived well before ever hitting the big time. Oftentimes the capital comes from a family of famous sports stars, like football player Peyton Manning, but there are a few who are actually heirs to old money that goes back decades. As much as we would love to say that their bank accounts bought them their careers, you just can’t purchase true talent. But that said, pure skill and a privileged upbringing didn't keep these gents from making poor decisions, acting like brats and in one case, committing homicide. ... Read More | 
Jan 11, 2016 | Contributor: Mila PantovichThis year’s Super Bowl 50 is a big one. Not only is the February 7th game bringing Coldplay and Beyoncé together for the halftime show, Napa Valley-based The Black Bottle winery is offering an epic SuperBowl Experience with Jerry Rice that includes a long list of amazing perks. Offered for $200,000, the bespoke package awards you with plenty of time with Rice (who is considered to be the greatest wide receiver to ever grace the NFL), and gives you invitation-only VIP passes to three different celebrity-packed Super Bowl parties. ... Read More | 
Sep 1, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichIt looks like Christian Grey’s apartment is officially off the market and we aren’t surprised at all to find out that soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo was the one who snatched it. According to the Daily Mail, the 2,509-square-foot loft that reportedly inspired Fifty Shades of Grey can be found in New York’s Trump Tower and apparently cost the 30-year-old athlete $18.5 million. Considering Forbes lists him as the 10th richest celebrity in the world and the highest-paid football player (that’s soccer to us yanks), the price tag seems like chump change. ... Read More | 
Aug 25, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichIf you’re a sports fanatic, now is a good time to be in Atlanta. Not only has Comcast struck a deal with the Braves for a new stadium, the Falcons’ upcoming arena now finally has a name: the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. AMB Sports & Entertainment (AMBSE) announced yesterday that Mercedes-Benz is their new naming partner in an agreement that continues through 2042. ... Read More | 
Jul 27, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa StempienBentley Scottsdale is holding their fifth annual Polo Championships: Horses & Horsepower on October 24, at WestWorld of Scottsdale’s Polo Field. Sports fans may want to mark their calendars as this is one of the biggest polo events in America. ... Read More | 
Jul 24, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa StempienAre you ready for some fútbol? The Carolina Panthers have just remodeled their team-owned home field—the Bank of America Stadium—to make the space more accommodating for international soccer games they’ll be hosting there beginning this weekend. ... Read More | 
Jun 13, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichMany of us grew up playing with wooden or plastic swords, fantasizing of being the next Dread Pirate Roberts (or Captain Jack Sparrow, depending on your frame of reference), but it’s not often that childhood play to truly leads to one’s calling in life. For Race Imboden though, a day flinging a toy lightsaber around in a park put him on... Read More | 
Apr 1, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa StempienJust days away from the beginning of the 2015 baseball season, the Atlanta Braves have officially announced a partnership with Comcast to help finance and outfit their new stadium. Announced late in 2013, the Braves will build a new stadium, Suntrust Park, in Cobb County. ... Read More | 
Mar 31, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa StempienIt doesn’t really matter if you’re a Chicago Bulls fan or not—you don’t even need to like sports—this is without a doubt the most awesome room we’ve seen in a while. But to gain access to a dreamy night of center-court jump shots and sky-high views of the game, you have to write an essay on why you are the number one Bulls fan. ... Read More | 
Nov 14, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichNo matter how humble you are, it always feels amazing to get noticed for doing something awesome, especially if it happened when you were surfing the waves or shredding down a snowy mountain on a snowboard. But it can be hard to relay just how great of a run you had when you don't have the data to prove it, which is where Trace: The Action Sports Tracker comes in handy. ... Read More | 
Apr 23, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-FairbairnWith the Kentucky Derby happening on May 2-3, those heading to Louisville for the occasion can make the most of it and nab one of the stellar packages for the event. Whether it's just the race you're interested in or are looking to check out some of the excellent happenings taking place throughout the city, you can take advantage of The Grandstand Packages (Aqua, Blue and/or Taste of Derby). ... Read More | 
Dec 3, 2013 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich | 1 CommentOnce you have perfectly trained your raptor and you're ready to get the bird out in the field, you should get yourself Bespoke Global's $150k Falconry Companion. For a sport that doesn't rely on man-made weapons, the details really matter and you're going to want the best for your falcon. Designed to deliver "ultimate relaxation," this collection was created exclusively for Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts 2013. ... Read More |
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