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Rob Schaefer

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tech/racket sports reporter @SBJ • as seen @NBCSChicago https://t.co/bg8kmoeHXc @TheAthletic @suntimes_sports @FortuneMagazine @ringer • 📩 [email protected]

New York, USA Katılım Ekim 2011
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Hey, Twitter. Personal update (hopefully my last for a little while): Today I start as a Tech Reporter with @SBJ, a dream opportunity at this stage of my career for myriad reasons. I couldn't be more excited. Tip line is open at the email in bio. And indulge a quick thread...
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Nominees across 15 categories were announced for the 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 🏆 Award recipients will be announced during a live event at the New York Marriott Marquis Times Square on May 20. Click the link to learn more: ow.ly/PkjM50YuLK8
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NEW: In a statement to @SBJ, ASB GlassFloor acknowledged 'inconsistencies' on its LED court during the Big 12 tournaments and says it will investigate 'all possible contributing factors' Neither side closed the door on working together again. More here: sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/…
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... "Nothing's perfect in life. They've gotta refine it. And we're going to stay in touch with them. I am an innovator, and I believe in trying to be different and lean into that point of differentiation, and that's what we did." @SBJ (H/T: youtube.com/watch?v=lNlK-0…)
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🧵Big 12 Commish Brett Yormark to @PatMcAfeeShow on ASB GlassFloor: "I'm still a lover of the LED court based on what it can do, and it was brought to life... That said, I said to the owner and his staff, 'You've gotta go back to the lab. You gotta refine some things.' ... (1/2)
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Big 12 and ASB GlassFloor talked about this as a potential three-year partnership before the tournament. But Yormark caveated that with: “All of that will be based on how the court performs this year.” Obviously, it did not.
Matt Norlander@MattNorlander

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark tells @CBSSports the league is abandoning its LED glass floor and switching to hardwood overnight for the semifinals and title game the next two days. The coaches have agreed to the switch. Here's Yormark's statement. Story TK.

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Brett Yormark's daring decision to dazzle with an LED glass court has predictably drawn criticism. Some players "hate it." Others have no issues. One slipped and tweaked his groin Thursday. A scientific study claims it's safe. Here's the story from KC: cbssports.com/college-basket…
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The Cosm dome at Atlanta’s Centennial Yards will open June 10, timed with Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals as the venue’s first ticketed event. The 70K-square-foot immersive venue will be Cosm’s third location, joining L.A. and Dallas sites that opened in 2024. ow.ly/mpku50YpmOl
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The Big 12 Conference is adding a little shine to its sponsor lineup 🧼 Windex is set to become the “Official Glass Cleaning Partner” of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Basketball Tournaments, just as the league debuts its new ASB GlassFloor LED court. MORE: ow.ly/ZpFn50Yox1e
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From my convo with new USTA CEO Craig Tiley @SBJ • Expects to start midyear, but has biz to finish with Tennis Aus • Excited for scale of USTA opp, but will be deliberate w/ changes • Comments on PTPA suit, which TA settled but still names USTA sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/…
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The @NHL has installed Cosm C360 10.5K camera systems in all 32 arenas. Four cameras per venue power blue line reviews, replay, EDGE tracking integrations, and digital content across 1,500+ games per season. Read more: ow.ly/31mC50YlRut
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News: The USTA's next CEO will be Craig Tiley, the org announced Tuesday afternoon Here, Tiley speaks to @SBJ about the protracted process, his last to-do's with Tennis Australia (+ TBD start date), and his excitement about what's next: sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/…
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Chris Eubanks is joining Tennis Channel as an on-air commentator and host 🎤 tennis.com/news/articles/…
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Malika Andrews
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Let’s go! So excited for Andy Roddick to join us this summer!! One of my favorite parts of the AO was soaking up the knowledge from our super analyst team. They make us all smarter. Andy’s commentary is so sharp, his podcast is brilliant and his love for the game is contagious.
ESPN PR@ESPNPR

ESPN has reached a multi-year deal with 2003 #USOpen champion & former World No. 1 Andy Roddick Roddick will serve as an analyst for both match & studio coverage of The Championships, #Wimbledon & the US Open starting in 2026 More: bit.ly/4ay4TLo

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Grand Slam voice added 🎾 @espn has signed @andyroddick to a multiyear on-air deal starting in 2026, joining coverage of Wimbledon Championships and the US Open. The former world No. 1 and 2003 U.S. Open champ has already built media momentum with his “Served” podcast — and now steps onto one of tennis’ biggest broadcast stages. MORE: ow.ly/LzGU50YkiWa
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Jessica Pegula will lead a new 13-person panel to suggest changes to the women’s tennis calendar and rankings points rules. According to the @AP, the group will also review requirements around competing in certain events. MORE: ow.ly/3mpr50Yhi6f
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News: Big 12 to use ASB GlassFloor’s glass, LED-embedded, video-streaming-capable basketball courts for its men’s and women’s conference tournaments in KC next month. Video teaser below (courtesy of Big 12/ASB) + read more here @SBJ: sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/…
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