Rick's Appearance on SportsRadio 92.9 The Game 'With Sam and Greg 6/12/22 - Father's Day Gifts

Rick joins "Sam and Greg" on 92.9 The Fan on Sunday Morning to talk Father's Day gifts.

Last minute deals for Dad!

Have a listen at this link:

https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/crenshaw-clarkson-20647/lets-not-forget-to-take-care-of-good-ole-dad-1460799754

1. Drysense Training Short Sleeve Shirt  - Lululemon for Men!
$78 AT LULULEMON

https://shop.lululemon.com/p/men-tops/Drysense-Train-Short-Sleeve/_/prod9090976?clickref=1101lvTnEmZa&CID=PHG_con

Dad like most guys, will never replace his own shirts, so Father's Day is the time to do it for him. This basic short sleeve shirt from Lululemon is a best-seller for its versatility. It has a classic fit, is made with a sweat-wicking fabric, and has anti-bacterial properties. We love all the different colors it comes in, too.
 


2.  Collapsable Chipping Net  - Amazon  $35

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZD19F6?linkCode=ogi&tag=goodhousekeeping_auto-append-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10055.g.20685099%5Bsrc%7C%5Bch%7C%5Blt%7Csale

Foldable and portabe.
Attention Golfers: sharpen your skills with the ultimate folding chipping basket This collapsible chipping net goes from a 23" diameter frame into a 7 " diameter. It features 3 chipping baskets for the ultimate challenge, and it is great practice tool for any golfer at any level.

 

3.  HeatShield Protective BBQ Glove

https://proudgrill.com/heatshield-bbq-glove/

Price: $29.99

The perfect gift for your grill master dad! This HeatShield Protective BBQ Glove from Proud Grill provides outstanding, reliable protection built with heat-resistant Kevlar® and constructed in France. The Kevlar® fiber, wool liner, and long split leather cuff provide outstanding heat protection for the hand, wrist, and arm. EN407 certified to handle 250°C/482°F for 15 seconds and internally tested up to 500°C/932°F for eight seconds. One size fits either hand.
 

4. Verve Culture’s Thai Chef’s Moon Knife

https://verveculture.com/collections/gift-ideas-for-the-home-chef/products/thai-chefs-moon-knife

Price: $70.00

This lightweight, carbon steel Moon Knife (named for its round shape) allows for a longer cut. Its light, thin blade was traditionally used for cutting pork in the markets; it even cuts through bone. It’s a dream for cutting through meat and bone, as well as hard-skinned fruit (like watermelon).

200 years of making knives has been passed down through the generations so that today, we have the fruits of this tradition through our Thai Moon Knife. Each of our Thai Moon Knives is made of carbon steel, cut and sharpened to traditional standards. This chef's knife was traditionally used for cutting pork in the markets; it even cuts through bone. It’s a dream for cutting through meat and bone, as well as hard-skinned fruit (like watermelon).
 
 


5. . Opolis Optics Eyewear
https://opolisoptics.com/

On and off the golf course
Premium, Upcycled Eyewear
Reinforced 5-barrel metal hinge technology to ensure ultimate durability that wont twist or break
Scratch Resistant Polarized Lenses
Precision, crafted vintage designs made from sustainable materials

 
6.  Pamu Slide Earbuds

Affordable earbuds. Great sound!   $40-$60 range

https://padmate-tech.com/products/pamu-slide-plus

Bluetooth 5.0
Up to 60 hours playback time
Stunning sound ft. booming bass
Awesome sound with booming bass
Touch Controls for easy operation
Water Resistance IPX6

 
Bonus pick:

Always for the sports fan Dad, Atlanta Open tickets for 2022.

See ATP pros and even Coco Gauff is coming to play the Sunday Night Showdown delivered by UPS.

www.atlantaopentennis.com

BB&T Atlanta Open Entry List Revealed

This initial entry list came out on June 6.

No real surprises here for the newly named event that will be taking place at a new location on the property of Atlantic Station in the city of Atlanta.

With a date sandwiched between Wimbledon and the Olympics this year, the BB&T Atlanta Open has a fairly strong field for an ATP 250 tournament.

Here's the list:

1 Fish, Mardy USA 10
2 Isner, John USA 11
3 Nishikori, Kei JPN 18
4 Roddick, Andy USA 30
5 Anderson, Kevin RSA 34
6 Istomin, Denis UZB 43
7 Bogomolov Jr., Alex RUS 46
8 Young, Donald USA 51
9 Muller, Gilles LUX 54
10 Harrison, Ryan USA 56
11 Soeda, Go JPN 58
12 Lu, Yen-Hsun TPE 60
13 Mayer, Leonardo ARG 62
14 Lacko, Lukas SVK 64
15 Ito, Tatsuma JPN 68
16 Ebden, Matthew AUS 76
17 Malisse, Xavier BEL 77
18 Devvarman, Somdev IND @85
19 Lorenzi, Paolo ITA 86
20 (SE)
21 (SE)
22 (Q)
23 (Q)
24 (Q)
25 (Q)
26 (WC) Sock, Jack USA
27 (WC)
28 (WC)

The Mardy Fish entry is going to be interesting, especially if he isn't able to play on grass.

Jack Sock hasn't played in months with an injury and two other wildcard spot are still open.  I expect to see Brian Baker here if he wants to play.

The dates are July 14-22.  Get your tickets.

BB&T Atlanta Open Individual Session Tickets Now On Sale

Individual session tickets to the BB&T Atlanta Open are now available for purchase. The BB&T Atlanta Open will be held July 14 – 22 at Atlantic Station, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Tickets are available for purchase in each of the 11 sessions from qualifying weekend July 14-15 through the two finals on Sunday, July 22. Weeklong Ticket Packages, Weekend Ticket Packages, and Individual Session Tickets are available at http://www.bbtatlantaopen.com.

The BB&T Atlanta Open is the first men’s event in the Emirates Airline US Open Series. Several of the world’s top players have committed to play in the tournament: Former World No. 1 Andy Roddick, Top 10 player John Isner, Top 40 players Kei Nishikori and Kevin Anderson, and reigning US Open mixed doubles champ Jack Sock. 

Ticket options this year include Champagne Suites, Courtside Seats and Platinum seats all of which include VIP lounge access and other Weeklong Ticket Packages benefits. The Weekend Ticket Packages are also new for the tournament, allowing fans to purchase the last four sessions including the quarterfinal through final matches.  Weeklong Ticket Packages feature the same seat for all matches and the greatest discount off individual prices.

The BB&T Atlanta Open will be moving from previous suburban Atlanta locations to the heart of Midtown Atlanta for the first year of a multi-year partnership with Atlantic Station as the new host site. The tournament will be played on three new competition courts and three new practice courts being built on the site. The 3,600-seat stadium court will be visible from I-75/I-85, offering an outstanding view of the Atlanta skyline. This is one of the few outdoor tournaments ever to be held in the middle of a city on the entire ATP World Tour. Atlantic Station is a mixed-use development featuring 12 restaurants, 30 retailers and a movie theater complex.

“No tennis fan could have more fun at any other tournament in the world with all we have to offer this year,” stated Bob Bryant, tournament director. “The focus is on great tennis, a fun festival-like environment, fan friendly features and convenience. The BB&T Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station will be the single most talked about event of the year.”

A study by the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates the BB&T Atlanta Open economic impact on the city to exceed $10.3 million. The tournament is broadcast nationally on ESPN2 and Tennis Channel, as well as globally via several international broadcasters. American Mardy Fish, a top 10 ATP World Tour player, has won the last two Atlanta tournaments facing Isner in the final both times. The tournament has also featured collegiate players from Georgia, Georgia Tech and Georgia State.

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I spoke with Bob Bryant, Tournament Director of the BB&T Atlanta Open on my "The Tech of Sports" radio show in late April.  He talks about what it takes to put on an ATP-250 event and gives us a behind the scenes tour of what to expect this July.

Listen here:

http://netcaststudio.com/bob-bryant-tournament-director/