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LIL WAYNE JOINS TEXAS RANCHERS MAJOR LEAGUE PICKLEBALL OWNERSHIP GROUP AS INVESTOR & STRATEGIC ADVISOR
The Kid LAROI, Emmanuel Acho, The Ruia Family (Essar Group), Alex Moore (8VC) and more join the team as part-owners.
The Texas Ranchers are backed by an illustrious list of owners, including Scottie Scheffler, Zach Bryan, Taylor Fritz, Bobby Bones, Kendra Scott, Micah Parsons, Myles Garrett and more.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Texas Ranchers – one of the eight founding Major League Pickleball (MLP) teams in the U.S. – today announced that GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lil Wayne will join the team’s ownership group and will serve as a strategic advisor. Lil Wayne joins the Texas Ranchers’ group of more than 30 owners, which spans power players from professional sports, fashion, business, music and entertainment.
In his role as strategic advisor, Lil Wayne will provide direction for the brand to help drive national and local fandom to the sport, further strengthening the Texas Ranchers position as America’s Pickleball Team. He will also support creative ideation and the development of future apparel collaborations, and work with the team to build pickleball courts in underserved areas.
“Pickleball is the moment and I’m excited to be part of the Texas Ranchers ownership group,” said Lil Wayne. “I’ve enjoyed watching and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to join this team of owners.”
“We’re so excited to have Lil Wayne on board,” said Evan Floersch, CEO of the Texas Ranchers. “From the get-go, we set out to build a team that, at its core, was centered in pop culture to support our mission of becoming one of the most recognized brands in American sports. Having Wayne’s guidance, along with the rest of this incredible ownership group, emphasizes our stance on redefining sports ownership and being a positive force for good in our local pickleball community and beyond.”
The Ranchers have expanded the ownership group with the additions of singer-songwriter and rapper The Kid LAROI; sports commentator and former NFL athlete Emmanuel Acho; 8VC venture capital partner Alex Moore; LA Clippers owner and CEO of Verbena Road Holdings Dennis Wong; real estate moguls Richard and Pam Squires; Matt Mullenweg, the Founder of WordPress; The Ruia Family, the billionaire business tycoons who founded and own the Essar Group in India; CEO and Founder of ENTITY Academy Jennifer Schwab Wangers; and CEO and Founder of Levitate Foundry Steph Liu.
The Ranchers ownership group includes #1 ranked golfer in the world Scottie Scheffler; award-winning country music star Zach Bryan and veteran managers Danny Kang and Stefan Max; United Talent Agency partner Mike G; Kenny Meiselas, partner at Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks, P.C; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson; #1 ranked American tennis player Taylor Fritz; one of the NFL’s top agents David Mulugheta; radio personality Bobby Bones; founder and designer Kendra Scott; Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves; leading marketing group Get Engaged Media and its co-founders and partners Cam Fordham, Alex Dermer and Ben Hiott; and Hollywood brand amplifiers Ken Hertz and Liz Heller.
Additional owners include: Ajay Nwosu (CEO & President, TeqBall), Navin Chaddha (Mayfield), Arjun Sethi (Tribe Capital), Max Altman (Apollo Projects), Garrett Salpeter (NeuFit), Gordie Gronkowski, Jr. (Gronk Fitness; VUE Drink), Brek Shea (Blade & Grass FC), Michael Ma (Liquid 2VC; CreatorDAO), Jesse Boskoff (Status Labs), Harold Hughes (Bandwagon), Devon Low & Jeremy Hills (Kollective), Bill Vuylsteke (ProvidentFM), Nancy Fechnay (Founder, Unique Ventures), Ted Moskovitz (Founder, DecentraNet), Brad Palmer (Palm Ventures), Limited Ventures, Jason Loebig (Live Better Co), Mike Krilivsky (NFTPay), Drew Austin and Elana Dickman’s Red Beard Ventures, Spencer Kaye (Transform Capital), Eric Goldreyer (bnbfinder), Tony Gupta (LXMI Capital), Lucas Siegel (Flukies Capital), Nick Jarjour (JarjourCo), and TRID and Sheena Melwani (Content Creator and Media Personality), among others.
For more information on the Texas Ranchers, please visit https://ranchers.com/ and follow the team on Instagram.
ABOUT TEXAS RANCHERS
The Texas Ranchers is the premier Major League Pickleball (MLP) team in the United States, located in Austin, Texas. Founded by Bryan Sheffield with an investment by tech banker Tim Klitch, the Texas Ranchers were one of the founding MLP teams in 2021. Now helmed by 26-year-old serial entrepreneur, Evan Floersch, alongside Ted Moskovitz and Nancy Fechnay, the Texas Ranchers are supported by an influential list of more than 30 owners including professional athletes, artists, pop culture figures, business moguls, entrepreneurs and investors. With a mission to become America’s Pickleball Team, the Ranchers are committed to redefining what sports ownership looks like in the future and how sports can leave a lasting, positive impact on the world and countless communities. For more information, please visit https://ranchers.com/.
ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE PICKLEBALL (MLP BY MARGARITAVILLE)
Major League Pickleball (MLP by Margaritaville) is the preeminent team-based professional pickleball league and the standard-bearer for the fastest-growing sport in the United States. Founded by Steve Kuhn in 2021, MLP has since expanded from eight to 24 teams and is committed to growing the sport’s role in society and impacting every facet of pickleball’s business.
MLP features nearly 100 of the best athletes in the sport spread across 24 teams, a unique coed format, iconic team owners, an innovative draft format, easy to understand scoring, and the largest payouts in prize money across all of pro pickleball.
In December 2022, MLP named its first-ever title sponsor, Margaritaville, branding the league MLP by Margaritaville. A global lifestyle brand inspired by Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville, has served more than 20 million travelers and consumers every year to change their latitude and attitude with Margaritaville. For more information, visit www.margaritaville.com.
For more information on Major League Pickleball, visit the official website and follow MLP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
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(Family Features) It’s the time of year when Star Wars fans from across the galaxy gather to celebrate May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day. Inspired by the iconic catchphrase uttered in the first film of the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: A New Hope, May the 4th has grown in size and enthusiasm over the years. Fans who don’t want to limit the Star Wars celebrations can keep the festivities going all month long.
To kickstart your Star Wars Day, check out these family-friendly ideas, activities and out of this galaxy adventures that are perfect for every fan.
Movie Marathon Month
You never need an excuse to watch these movies, but what better time than in May? Once a week, friends and families can unwind and have a movie night. Whether it’s in chronological order or picking out your favorite Star Wars movie, spending time together watching the Skywalker Saga is a great highlight to everyone’s week.
Costume Contest
Before you start your movie, host a themed costume contest. Encourage family and friends to break off into teams and dress up as their favorite characters. Each alliance can battle one another in hopes of winning the ultimate title of “Best Dressed in the Galaxy.”
Drink Blue Milk Straight from the Star Wars Galaxy
Bring the big screen to your home with Star Wars TruMoo Blue Milk. The blue beverage was previously available exclusively at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney parks, but now fans can enjoy a new take with this vanilla flavored, low-fat milk that harnesses the power of protein-packed, real-dairy milk with 8 grams of protein per 8 fluid ounces to fuel adventures of all kinds, and goes perfectly with any showtime snack.
Try Out Themed Recipes
You can’t watch a movie without something to munch on – especially if you’re going the marathon route. Get creative in the kitchen and bring to life recipes reminiscent of your favorite Star Wars stories. Better yet, grab your blue milk and mix up a blue milkshake or ice cream pie.
Get Crafty
Grab your scissors, glue, boxes, and any other art supplies you have laying around and challenge everyone to make their own starship, drawing or craft from their favorite Star Wars film, series, game, book or more. Display your creations and continue to add more to your collection all month long.
To find interactive trivia, crafts, recipes and Star Wars TruMoo Blue Milk products near you as well as details about Star Wars white milk, both available for a limited time through July 2024 at select retailers in most major markets, visit StarWarsMilk.com.
*The Star Wars milk from TruMoo qualifies for the Star Wars check. To learn more, visit starwarscheck.com.
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The Great Pickleball Debate: Sleeves’ Interview with Jonny Gibaud of OM Sparks a Pickleball Controversy
Pickleball’s latest controversy: OM Pickleball’s racquet vs. traditional paddles. Sleeves and Gibaud debate the future on the People of the Pickleball podcast.
In a groundbreaking episode of the People of the Pickleball podcast, host Mike Sleeves Sliwa engages in a captivating discussion with Jonny Gibaud, the innovative mind behind OM Pickleball. The conversation revolves around OM’s revolutionary creation, the pickleball racquet, which has ignited a heated debate in the pickleball community.
Teaser:
Prepare yourself for a thought-provoking episode, as Sleeves delves into the world of pickleball with Jonny, exploring the concept of pickleball racquets. Introduced by OM Pickleball, these racquets have divided opinions and give rise to the burning question: “Will pickleball racquets replace traditional paddles?”
The controversy surrounding this topic has spilled over into Sleeves’ Senior Pickleball Report YouTube channel, with passionate arguments from both sides of the debate. This episode promises to shed light on the potential benefits and drawbacks of this new innovation and will further ignite the conversation among players worldwide.
Join Sleeves and Gibaud as they uncover the motivation behind the creation of the pickleball racquet, explore its unique features, and discuss how it can potentially transform the pickleball experience. This episode promises to challenge conventional wisdom and spark lively conversations among pickleball enthusiasts.
Don’t miss out on this thrilling episode of People of the Pickleball podcast! Stay tuned for the full release, and be ready to join the conversation on whether pickleball racquets will replace paddles. Prepare to have your mind opened and your love for this incredible sport reignited!
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Wickle Elite 1: A Game-Changing Pickleball Paddle
Describing the paddle as a game-changer, Sliwa went as far as suggesting that the sport itself should consider rebranding to “Wickleball” in honor of this groundbreaking equipment. With a low price tag that won’t leave your wallet in a pickle, the Wickle Elite 1 promises to elevate your pickleball experience without breaking the bank.
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Picklin is revolutionizing pickleball practice with The Dink Net! Improve your dink game and revolutionize your practice with this portable net that sets up in under 60 seconds. Perfect for practicing your skills anywhere, The Dink Net enhances muscle memory and helps you become an expert player faster. Picklin is dedicated to enhancing your game with innovative products, ensuring your transition into pickleball is smooth and enjoyable.
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Learn about the R.A.W. (Reign and Win) Excluder 1, a fantastic paddle that supports non-profit bee farmers and contributes to preserving bees. Use the promo code “Reign10” to get a 10% discount on your purchase. Let’s work together to save the bees, who play a vital role in sustaining life on our planet. Click the link below to find out more about this product.
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Introducing the Newest Powerhouse in Pro Pickleball: The Columbus HotShots
“Discover the excitement as the Columbus HotShots bring a new level of competition to pro pickleball, raising the stakes and igniting the courts! #Pickleball #ProPickleball”
In the latest episode of Sleeve’s Senior Pickleball Report’s podcast, “People of Pickleball,” host Mike “Sleeves” Sliwa sits down with Jeff McKnight, co-owner of the recently established Columbus HotShots in the National Pickleball League. This intriguing conversation uncovers the unique journey and vision behind the formation of the team. Although this brief highlight leaves much to the imagination, it certainly sparks anticipation and curiosity. Tune in to the episode to delve deeper into the world of pickleball and discover the fascinating stories of the People of Pickleball.
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Crown Pickleball: Get 15% off your purchase by using my discount code: MICHAELSLIWA15
https://crownpickleball.store/michaelsliwa
GOSleeves Kinesiology Sleeves
https://gokinesiologysleeves.com
Promo Code: SLEEVESSPR for 15% off
Brioti Eyewear
Promo Code:SLEEVES10 for 10% off
Hesacore Grips
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Promo Code: SLEEVES10 for 10% off
Luxe PB
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promo code: MICHAELJSLIWA
for 15% off
Aethos PB
Promo code: SLEEVES for 10% off
GoSleeves
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Promo code: SLEEVESSPR for 15% off
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SLEEVES 20 for 20% off
Wowlly PB
WOWLLYSPR for 10% off
TMPR SPORTS
DISCOUNT CODE: SPR20 for $20 off+ FREE SHIPPING
OM Pickleball
promo code: OMxSLEEVES for 10% off + Free shipping
Wickle Elite 1: A Game-Changing Pickleball Paddle
Describing the paddle as a game-changer, Sliwa went as far as suggesting that the sport itself should consider rebranding to “Wickleball” in honor of this groundbreaking equipment. With a low price tag that won’t leave your wallet in a pickle, the Wickle Elite 1 promises to elevate your pickleball experience without breaking the bank.
Check out the Wickle product line and get 10% off your purchase ( use the code sleeves10): https://wicklesports.com?sca_ref=4259414.aeWn90ZVTe
Visit Miles Jane and get $15 off by using code SLEEVES15OFF when you make a purchase.
MilesJane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milesjane_pickleball/
#PickleballFashion
Discover the newest apparel and accessories for the Senior Pickleball Report by SLEEVES, now available through Santa Barbara Happy! Use the discount code: Sleeve10 for 10% off.
PiklNation: We believe that pickleball is not just a game, but a lifestyle. Our mission is to add joy, style, and humor to the pickleball community. https://www.piklnation.com/
Check out the Bread & Butter Filth and get 10% off your purchase ( use the code SleevesPBR):
https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/213j6A
Picklin is revolutionizing pickleball practice with The Dink Net! Improve your dink game and revolutionize your practice with this portable net that sets up in under 60 seconds. Perfect for practicing your skills anywhere, The Dink Net enhances muscle memory and helps you become an expert player faster. Picklin is dedicated to enhancing your game with innovative products, ensuring your transition into pickleball is smooth and enjoyable.
Use code SENIORPICKLEBALLREPORT for 10% off your entire order. Elevate your pickleball experience with Picklin! https://startpicklin.com/seniorpickleballreport
Fitville is offering a discount to you, the viewers of Sleeve’s SPR… Use this code to get 30% off: SPR30
https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2368754&u=3121769&m=100007&urllink=&afftrack=
Check out PCKL’s paddle lineup: PCKL IS OFFERING A DISCOUNT TO YOU, THE VIEWERS OF SLEEVE’S SPR… USE CODE PBREPORT15 FOR 15% OFF! HTTPS://SDQK.ME/EFKFEIAN/2KWQYP23
Learn about the R.A.W. (Reign and Win) Excluder 1, a fantastic paddle that supports non-profit bee farmers and contributes to preserving bees. Use the promo code “Reign10” to get a 10% discount on your purchase. Let’s work together to save the bees, who play a vital role in sustaining life on our planet. Click the link below to find out more about this product.
SPR Shirts and merch: https://stm-store.online/spr-merchand…
Just Paddles https://www.justpaddles.com/?rfsn=660…
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