World TeamTennis Announces Dates for Its 2021 All-Star Weekend and 46th Season

September 16, 2020 - Today, World TeamTennis announced it has set its 2021 All-Star Weekend dates along with dates for its 46th season. WTT All-Star Weekend will be held from Feb. 26-28. The 2021 World TeamTennis season will showcase top tennis professionals over 15 consecutive days from July 11-25. "Coming off our best season ever, we're excited to announce our 2021 calendar dates," said CEO Carlos Silva. Stay tuned on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for additional information, cities, and ticket sale dates coming soon.... Full Story

Life off the Pitch with Free Jacks' Oliver Engelhart

September 15, 2020 - In a new series of features, Major League Rugby is highlighting the work that players do outside of their rugby commitments. From full time jobs, to side hustles, to starting their own non-profits, MLR athletes prove that they're hard workers both on and off the pitch. The first player to be highlighted is the New England Free Jacks' Oliver Engelhart. Not only is Engelhart one of the teams scrumhalves, he also performs the role of Operations Associate for the club off the field. It is a role that sees the former Dartmo... Full Story

Osaka Roars Back & Defeats Azarenka in Historic All-Kastles US Open Final; Bruno Wins Men's Doubles Championship

September 14, 2020 - This weekend, former Kastles star and #4 seed Naomi Osaka (2018) lifted the US Open champions' trophy inside Arthur Ashe Stadium to cap an unprecedented tournament in the history of tennis. Last night, the first US Open men's title ever settled in a 5th set tiebreak was won by Dominic Thiem over two-time Citi Open champion (2017 and 2018) Alexander Zverev, 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(6), in one the tightest matches in recent history. On Saturday, in a thrilling comeback, 22-year-old Osaka of Japan overcame a forceful assau... Full Story

SD Legion Hires World Renowned Coach Eddie Jones, Current England National Team Coach

September 9, 2020 - SAN DIEGO, CA - San Diego Legion is excited to welcome Eddie Jones, with his extensive rugby experience, to support the team where he will consult on operations at every level - both virtually and for limited time periods on the ground in San Diego. Said Jones: "My primary commitment remains to my England duties and other international commitments, but I have a passion for growing the game of rugby. I was very impressed by the vision and ambition shown by San Diego and its ownership in delivering a professional rugby outf... Full Story

• World TeamTennis Announces Dates for Its 2021 All-Star Weekend and 46th Season - (WTT) September 16
• Life off the Pitch with Free Jacks' Oliver Engelhart - New England Free Jacks (MLR) September 15
• Osaka Roars Back & Defeats Azarenka in Historic All-Kastles US Open Final; Bruno Wins Men's Doubles Championship - Washington Kastles (WTT) September 14
• SD Legion Hires World Renowned Coach Eddie Jones, Current England National Team Coach - San Diego Legion (MLR) September 9
• US Open Update: Kastles Stars Dominating Women's Draw - Washington Kastles (WTT) September 9
• Rugby United New York: a New York Mentality - (MLR) September 8
• Major League Rugby Deadlines Have Passed for 2021 Hawai'I Bid - (MLR) September 4
• Old Glory DC: on the Same Page - Old Glory DC (MLR) September 2
• WTT Men Go Undefeated During Day 1 of the US Open - (WTT) September 1
• Philadelphia Freedoms Focus on Team Chemistry a Key Ingredient in Another Successful Season - Philadelphia Freedoms (WTT) August 31
• Springfield Lasers Create Strong Bond During WTT's Season at the Greenbrier - Springfield Lasers (WTT) August 31
• VIDEO: Major League Rugby: "A Hooligans Sport Played by Gentlemen" - (MLR) August 28
• VIDEO: MLR Kickoff Podcast Preview Ft. Houston SaberCats - Houston SaberCats (MLR) August 27
• Major League Rugby to Support XV Foundation Virtual Fundraiser - (MLR) August 26
• 2020 Season in Review: No King Trophy, But Plenty to be Proud of for the Kastles - Washington Kastles (WTT) August 24
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• In a Fitting Tribute, the Fed Cup Is Renamed After Billie Jean King - WTT New York Times (September 17)
  
• Eddie Jones will spend time in US with San Diego Legion ?EUR" England allowing - MLR The Guardian (September 17)
  
• All Blacks-backed Kanaloa Hawai'i won't play in Major League Rugby in 2021 - MLR Stuff (September 14)
  
• Major League Rugby Hawaii expansion bid put on hold - MLR SportBusiness (September 14)
  
• Taylor Fritz steadily climbs tennis ladder - WTT San Diego Union-Tribune (September 4)
  
• Morris-Lome signs for Free Jacks - MLR Otago Daily Times (September 3)
  
• Aloha Stadium asks pro rugby franchise owners to provide letter of credit - MLR Honolulu Star-Advertiser (September 2)
  
• Athletes Unlimited putting the power back into the athletes hands - NPF Chicago Sun Times (August 29)
  
• Utah Warriors show support for fellow athletes, protests in wake of Jacob Blake shooting - MLR Deseret News (August 28)
  
• Pro rugby franchise negotiating Aloha Stadium deal for 2021 - MLR Honolulu Star-Advertiser (August 26)
  
• Staller liking time with MLR and Seawolves - MLR Yorkton This Week (August 19)
  
• Providence's Pete Bercich and Lockport's Samantha Findlay and Alando Tucker bring pro bent to Joliet Area Sports Hall of Fame: ?EUR~Work ethic makes all the difference.' - NPF Chicago Daily Southtown (August 18)
  
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