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Annika Sorenstam, LPGA legend, discusses her play at NBCs American Century Championship at the Edgewood Tahoe golf course. Sorenstam also winters in Tahoe and frequents the slopes to enjoy the sport with her family. A true legend, Annika seems to enjoy her competition against some of America's top athletes and celebrities. In the 2024 competition she fought her way to a 3rd place finish.

Matthew Tkachuk, 2024 Stanley Cup Champion with the Florida Panthers, reports on his first impression of Lake Tahoe and the American Century Championship on NBC during his initial playing in the event.

Dave Leonardi, SKIER NEWS Publisher and Always Upright Podcaster, interviews Rachel Wyckoff Marketing Director at Shawnee Mountain. They discuss the winter 2022-23 for skiers, snowboarders and tubing enthusiasts. They also promote Shawnee's free parking policy and free lift tickets for anyone over 70. Recorded September 2022. Visit: www.shawneemt.com after listening.

Shawnee Mountain, in the Poconos of PA, is a family friendly ski, snowboard and tubing area easily found off of I-80 just west of the Delaware River. Rachel Wyckoff, Shawnee's marketing director, discusses the available deals and fun for families. This is one of the very few Pocono areas that offer free parking for all. They also help make skiing more affordable with online discounts off their window lift ticket prices. See: www.shawneemt.com They have 23 trails and 100 percent snowmaking. Twenty-two trails are lit for night skiing. Visit www.shawneemt.com for more info.

Shane Vittorino reports on his life after winning the 2008 World Series with the Phila Phillies. Shane, a three time Golden Glove winner, now coaches his teenage son. Interviewed at the American Century Championship at the Edgewood Tahoe golf course, Vittorino also discusses his play at the Lake Tahoe event.

Chase Utley, 2008 World Series Champion, amassed Hall of Fame stats during his 13 year career with the Phila Phillies. Discussing golf at the American Century Championship at the Edgewood Tahoe course in this 2024 podcast episode, Chase also reflects on his MLB career. In 2008 he hit 33 HRs with 177 hits. He was a six-time All-Star Game participant as voted by the fans. In 2009 he amassed 23 stolen bases. He recently took on the role as MLB Ambassador and lived in England to promote baseball throughout the region.

Jayson Werth, interviewed at the 2024 American Century Championship, helped lead the Phila Phillies to the 2008 MLB World Series victory. In 2024 his horse, Dornach, won the Belmont Stakes. Werth describes the horse's finish in the Kentucky Derby and better break in the Belmont. Jayson also describes his play at the 2024 at Tahoe's American Century Championship and how golf got him involved in horse racing. He also talks about his MLB stats and shoes in the MLB Hall of Fame.

Charles Barkley, NBA great and TV analyst, provides insight into his best round of golf at NBCs American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. He also speaks briefly of getting a statue in his honor at the Phila. 76ers training facility in Camden, NJ, as only Charles can. He finished the event with his best Stableford score of -4 in the middle of the pack instead of his usual near the bottom.

Mardy Fish, Olympic Silver medalist in tennis in 2004 and US Davis Cup Captain in 2019, discusses his 2020 American Century Championship win and near miss in 2023 at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Marty has been top ten finisher at ACC since his 2nd competition in 2015. He also discusses the NBC event and his joy of competing in it.

John O'Hurley is a man of many talents. Known to most for creating the "J. Peterman" character on TVs Seinfeld show. Interviewed at the 2024 American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe, O'Hurley discusses his classical music talents and his roles in Broadway Theater productions. He also hosts NBC's "National Dog Show" which airs following Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and attracts a huge audience yearly. If that is not enough, John won a "dance off" to capture the winning spot in the first year of the popular "Dancing with the Stars."

Joe Pavelski, American born, retired NHL great, discusses his golf play at the 2024 American Century Championship on NBC. Joe finished 3rd in 2023 and came close in 2022. In 2023 Pavelski was in the threesome, along with Alex "Killer" Killorn, with Steph Curry when Curry hit his hole-in-one which led to some hectic after play. In his NHL career Joe had a total of 1,068 points and is a leader among American born players in playoff goals. He retired after the 2023-24 season after a sure NHL Hall of Fame career.

TJ Oshie has his third episode on Always Upright podcasts and discusses his empty net goal against the Flyers in the season closing game. It propelled the Caps into the playoffs and sent Philly to an early summer vacation. This and more in this episode.

Always Upright Podcaster and SKIER NEWS Publisher Dave Leonardi interviews Jeremy Davis the GM of Hotel Becket in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Jeremy and Dave discuss the convenience of Hotel Becket's location which is walking distance to the Heavenly gondola, shops and restaurants. Also included in this episode is a mention of their on-property bar/restaurant, Becket Tavern great for apres-ski and dinner. Visit www.hotelbecket.com for room photos and more, especially info on their free parking included in the room costs.

Spencer Long, Marketing and Area Sales Manager at Mountain Modern Motel in downtown Jackson, Wyoming, discusses their recently added 59 lodging opportunities from Suites to various sleeping accommodations to total 194 rooms. With restaurants at the property or within a few blocks walk to the famous Jackson Town Square, MMM is in the middle of it all. The property has Jackson Hole Mountain Resort shuttles in winter, no need to rent a car after your 9 mile cab ride from the airport. This property is your basecamp for all the adventures that await you in the Jackson, WY area. Whether you prefer ...

Pitching legend John Smoltz played 22 MLB seasons, 21 with the Atlanta Braves. He was a 1995 World Series champion and the 1996 Cy Young Award winner. In 2001, after Tommy John surgery, he became a reliever for four years. Smoltz is only the 2nd pitcher in history to have a 20 win season and a 50 saves season. He is also the only pitcher in MLB to amass 200 wins and 150 saves in his career. Listen to John's episode as he also discusses baseball and the American Century Championship. Recorded July 13, 2023.

Park City Peaks Hotel in Park City, UT is conveniently located on the city's free bus route. In winter they also have shuttle to the nearby ski resorts. This recently remodeled hotel also has it own Italian restaurant, Versante, which also has become popular with locals as well as the hotel guests. With a large outdoor pool, indoor hot tub and a gym that is outfitted for your next workout. Voted 2023 Trraveler's Choice Hotel by Trip Advisor, this hotel is also ready for your next meeting or event. www.parkcitypeaks.com

Eric Seymour from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort provides great insight into the deep early snow that provided an outstanding opening for their 2022-23 season. Eric, interviewed by SKIER NEWS Publisher and Always Upright Podcaster, Dave Leonardi, also discusses Jackson's new high-speed quad, many fun events and their Golden Ticket 50% lift ticket discount. Eric describes JHMR's varied terrain including their legendary chute "Corbet's Couloir" off of the top of their 4,139 vertical foot tram. He also discusses the resort's groomed trails, events, scenic views and great early December 2022 snow. ...

Jayson Werth played on four MLB teams, Toronto, LA Dodgers, Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies where he helped lead them the to a World Series Championship in 2008. In their defending 2009 Series vs the Yankees he hit seven home runs but the Phils lost the Series in six games. He was a fan favorite wherever he played.

Jackson's Town Square Inns are just six short blocks, walking distance, to the famous Jackson's Town Square, shops, galleries, bars and restaurants. Town Square Inns comprise four properties. They are the Antler Inn, Elk Country Inn, The 49er Inn and Suites and Cowboy Village Resort. These family owned properties have 400 room choices and can fit any family budget, group or individual traveler's need. They are greatly maintained and upgraded often. Take your pick of any room type, add free daily shuttles to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and you are set for a great ski vacation. Steve Meadows, ...

Always Upright (AU), SKIER NEWS' podcast interviews Phil Laws. At the time Laws was Senior VP and General Manager of Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center. In mid 2023 he was promoted to President. Phil reveals the many behind the scenes operations involved in producing a major sporting event or show, sometimes in the same day. Much more is included in discussing the overseeing of this 20,000 seat arena from the scoreboard to the parking lot in this intriguing episode. Recorded Dec. 20, 2022.